• Find a Lawyer
  • Criminal Defense Attorney

    • Virginia Criminal Defense Lawyers

    This is page 37 for criminal defense attorneys in Virginia. Compare 1,684 criminal defense lawyers near you. Gain insight from reviews to make a well-informed decision, and get in touch with them directly.

    Narrow Results by City

    Alexandria Arlington Charlottesville Chesapeake Fairfax Falls Church Fredericksburg Hampton Henrico Herndon Lynchburg Manassas Newport News Norfolk Portsmouth Richmond Roanoke Springfield Virginia Beach Woodbridge
     

    See more cities See less cities

    Ampthill Annandale Ashburn Blacksburg Burke Centreville Chester Chesterfield Dale City Danville Ettrick Falmouth Glen Allen Harrisonburg Lake Ridge Leesburg Martinsville Mc Lean Mechanicsville Midlothian Petersburg Prince William Regency Reston Ridge Salem Stafford Staunton Sterling Suffolk Sully Station Vienna Waynesboro Williamsburg Winchester Yorktown
    Virginia lawyers by city: See all cities and counties
    Sort by:
    Best Match

    Virginia Has 1684 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 20120 Reviews

    Martin Rodgers Scheller

    Martin Rodgers Scheller

    5.025 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: My practice areas include criminal, traffic and DUI, custody and visitation, and child support. I particularly enjoy representing individuals charged with drug-related offenses -- including possession and distribution related cases -- and cases th...
    Rating:  6.8
    Save
    View Profile
    Shalonda Tillman

    Shalonda Tillman

    3.06 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody
    Review: "We had a few weeks to bet papers done for our Grandchildren in Newport News, VA after their mother unexpectedly passed January 9, 2022. Ms. Tillman responded to a call I left her after hours and she promptly called and started the process the next..."
    Rating:  8.3
    Save
    View Profile

    Ad

    Criminal Defense Lawyers in Virginia

    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

    The Avvo Rating explained

    Let us know
    how we're doing!

    We'd like to hear from you!

    This anonymous survey will take no more than 1–2 minutes to complete.

    Your feedback will be used to improve Avvo and provide better support to people with legal needs like yours.

    START THE SURVEY

    Criminal Defense

    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

    The Avvo Rating explained

    Charles Samuel Hale

    Charles Samuel Hale

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation
    Review: "I was very pleased with the way Mr. Hale listened to my concerns about my case. He addressed the issues and the out come was better than we hoped for. Because of his work and the work of his staff, I know have custody of my son. He fought an uphil..."
    Rating:  6.7
    Save
    View Profile
    Justin Lee Corder

    Justin Lee Corder

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I have a simple approach to practicing law. I believe that if I serve and treat my clients in the manner in which I would want to be treated, and if I pursue excellence in my work, my clients will be pleased with my representation and will recomme...
    Rating:  6.3
    Save
    View Profile
    Charles Frederick Felmlee

    Charles Frederick Felmlee

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: After 17 years of prosecution, on July 1, 2017 I opened my own law practice - Chuck Felmlee Law, P.C. We focus exclusively on criminal defense. There is no one better to have on your side in the courtroom than a 17-year former prosecutor that know...
    Rating:  7.3
    Save
    View Profile
    Shawna Barbara Stevens

    Shawna Barbara Stevens

    Not yet reviewedReview Shawna
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Rating:  8.3
    Save
    View Profile
    Garrett William Dunham

    Garrett William Dunham

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Family
    Review: "Garrett Dunham was up front and honest to me, explaining the best and worst case scenarios. Everyone who knows how the court system operates, knows it's very unpredictable, meaning results are never guaranteed. Thankfully Garrett Dunham worked ver..."
    Rating:  6.7
    Save
    View Profile
    Theodore David Bruns

    Theodore David Bruns

    4.04 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: TED BRUNS has been engaged in the practice of law since 1995 and joined the firm as a partner in 2001. Mr. Bruns served as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Henrico prior to entering private practice where he maintains a general practice wit...
    Rating:  8.3
    Save
    View Profile
    Kendra Nicole Johnson

    Kendra Nicole Johnson

    5.02 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Estate Planning
    Review: "I was facing some pretty serious criminal charges of felony possession of a sawed off shotgun that I confiscated from some youths. Thanks to Kendra Johnson not only am I free my Record survives without a blemish."
    Rating:  6.6
    Save
    View Profile
    Laurie Nield

    Laurie Nield

    3.73 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Laurie M. Nield, a founding member of Nield, Delpierre & Vasta, PLC, represents clients throughout the Hampton Roads area. She primarily practices in the Norfolk, Chesapeake and Suffolk Courts. Ms. Nield practices daily in the General District, Ju...
    Rating:  7.3
    Save
    View Profile
    Taylor Ann Sanders

    Taylor Ann Sanders

    5.09 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Taylor Sanders, an Ohio native, graduated from the University of Toledo with a Bachelor of Science degree in Paralegal Studies, specializing in Litigation. Taylor later graduated from the George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School, where ...
    Rating:  7.9
    Save
    View Profile
    Robert Ulysses Pauley

    Robert Ulysses Pauley

    5.04 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate and more
    Review: "Robert helped our non-profit organization on a closing of a piece of property. It was a complicated transaction and he was very organized, informative and easy to work with. Then he assisted our organization with a corporate merger issue and we co..."
    Rating:  7.4
    Save
    View Profile
    Erik David Baines

    Erik David Baines

    4.03 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: Outside of the practice of law, I enjoy hiking, kayaking, camping, and spending time with my wife and children.
    Rating:  8.8
    Save
    View Profile
    Matthew Ethan Bass

    Matthew Ethan Bass

    5.09 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Matthew E. “Matt” Bass began his legal career over a decade ago in the trenches of criminal/traffic courts throughout Northern Virginia. Over time, his practice grew to encompass a variety of cases, including landlord-tenant, contracts, debt defen...
    Rating:  7.2
    Save
    View Profile
    Cary B. Bowen

    Cary B. Bowen

    5.02 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime
    Review: "Mr. Bowen is a very trustworthy lawyer who goes above and beyond for his clients. He returns all messages promptly and I felt he had my best interests at heart. I would recommend him to anyone else."
    Rating:  6.8
    Save
    View Profile
    Daniel Michael Rouleau

    Daniel Michael Rouleau

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Landlord & Tenant
    Review: "Thank you for your help you were by far the best lawyer I've ever had. You know your stuff! Highly recommend!!"
    Rating:  6.3
    Save
    View Profile
    Karen A. Leiser

    Karen A. Leiser

    5.05 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: Karen started her legal career as a staff attorney at Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV), where she worked in the areas of housing and family law from 1997 to 2002. She served as the Managing Attorney for the Fairfax branch of Legal Servic...
    Rating:  8.5
    Save
    View Profile
    Ashley Lowman Slone

    Ashley Lowman Slone

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Guardianship
    Review: "Great service and I will recommend this Lawyer to anyone I knew. This Lawyer was provided to me by the Colonial Heights VA Court to consult and defend me for my case. Also the Lawyer is giving me all the updates about my coming Court date for my c..."
    Rating:  6.8
    Save
    View Profile
    Brian Scott Scheid

    Brian Scott Scheid

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Family and more
    Review: "Mr. Scheid handled my nephew's brain-injury case in which he was at fault for drunk driving. This turned out to be a long, drawn out legal matter. Mr. Scheid was patient and thorough. He kept us abreast of developments at the many intervals of the..."
    Rating:  6.5
    Save
    View Profile
    Peter John Schwartz

    Peter John Schwartz

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "When I was facing serious felony charges I met with quite a few lawyers in Northern VA before deciding on Peter Schwartz. No other attorney actually believed me to be innocent. They were willing to take the case and defend me, but I wouldn't dare ..."
    Rating:  8.0
    Save
    View Profile
    DUI and DWI Speeding and Traffic Ticket Violent Crime Domestic Violence

    See all practice areas
    × Filter & Sort
    Sort by Fees and Rates
    Filter By

    Choose one filter option below.

    Also speaks Also practice in
    Reset