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Criminal Defense Attorney near Fairfax (Tysons Corner)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Litigation and more

Bio: Jim Hundley has over 30 years of experience litigating complex criminal and civil cases. He regularly represents individuals and corporations before state and federal courts in Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. He has defended clients invo...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Fairfax (Falls Church)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: My father opened his firm as a sole practitioner over 20 years ago and my brother and I joined him a decade later. We are fortunate to continue to work as a team and support each other in many ways. A client of mine is our family's client as well.

Rating: 9.3

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Fairfax, VA

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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.

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Fairfax (Vienna)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Business and more

Bio: For the past ten years, exceptional service to his clients has been the cornerstone of Mr. Harvill's successful law practice. A Washington Business Journal Top Lawyer finalist in 2008, Mr. Harvill continues to provide his dedicated and affordable ...

Rating: 9.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Fairfax (Manassas)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Debt Collection

Review: "Attorney Leahy is a consummate professional who genuinely cares about his clients, He took the time to explained my options and how to go about getting out of the situation I found my self in with the law, and he was able to clear me of all my cha..."

Rating: 8.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Fairfax (Manassas)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Samantha Van Scoik is originally from Florida. She graduated from Florida State University in 2001 and Georgia State College of Law in 2004. After law school, Samantha returned to Jacksonville, Florida and began working at Fortune Law Offices. In ...

Rating: 7.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Fairfax (Manassas)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice

Bio: I take pride in representing people against the government. In Virginia, where the culture of over-criminalization and mass incarceration is still strong as ever, it feels good to fight on behalf of the citizens who are caught up in this system. I...

Rating: 8.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Fairfax (Manassas)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Wills & Living Wills and more

Review: "I hired Mr. Irving for a DUI 2nd offence and he was able to get the charges lowerd to a moving violation. He literally saved my life. I don't know what I would have done without him. He is very direct, but also empathetic. I highly recommend him a..."

Rating: 8.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Fairfax (Reston)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family and more

Bio: Rebecca Melone, Esq. is the Founder, Owner, and Managing Partner of Melone Hatley, P.C., a nationally recognized family law and estate planning law firm with a growing presence across multiple states. An entrepreneur at heart, Rebecca launched the...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Fairfax (Oakton)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more

Review: "March 19, 2026 I had the privilege of being represented by Attorney Mark Nicewicz, and I can confidently say it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Before choosing him, I spoke with several lawyers about my case. I ultimately selected Mr..."

Rating: 8.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Fairfax (Manassas)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Juvenile and more

Bio: Jennifer Raimo practices criminal and family law in courtrooms across northern Virginia. Her experience includes misdemeanors, felonies, probation revocations, expungements, child support issues, and child custody. She has represented both juvenil...

Rating: 9.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Fairfax (Reston)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Litigation

Rating: 8.7

Call for a consultation(703) 997-5487

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Fairfax (Manassas)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: I am a criminal defense attorney with The Wilson Law Firm. Our firm handles cases ranging from simple traffic offenses to misdemeanors and felonies. We also represent clients in limited civil matters such as expungements, protective orders, and re...

Rating: 7.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Fairfax (Manassas)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Bio: Herson Merino is a bilingual Spanish speaker who was born and raised in the Northern Virginia area. Being the son of El Salvadorean immigrants, Herson has witnessed firsthand the struggles non-native English speakers face trying to communicate the...

Rating: 7.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Fairfax (McLean)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Bio: Hassan is the founder and principal of the HMA Law Firm. Licensed to practice in Maryland and Virginia, fluent or proficient in eight languages besides English, known and respected among his peers for his knowledge of the law, research and writing...

Rating: 9.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Fairfax (Manassas)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: As a Trial Attorney with over 12 years of experience Shannon Johnson, she served as an Assistant Prosecutor in two counties in Virginia. During her time as a prosecutor she handled many criminal matters. She has handled over 100 bench trails as a ...

Rating: 7.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Fairfax (Manassas)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Bio: Matthew J. Morrison is a criminal defense attorney serving all of Northern Virginia. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Chapman University in Orange County, California and earned his Juris Doctor from George Mason University School of Law in Arlingt...

Rating: 8.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Fairfax (Manassas)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more

Review: "Don is a straight talker. He is the kind of attorney that you want in your corner. I appreciated Don's style a lot and I wish I could have hired him. In my situation, we could not reach an agreement on the fees. If that were not an issue, then Don..."

Rating: 7.5

Call for a consultation(888) 511-6920

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Fairfax (Herndon)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "Rachel Fierro is “Pretty good lawyer. she was cheaper too.” When you are in financial distress and physical pain it is difficult to think clearly and make good decisions . That, in addition to not understanding a legal process complicates matters ..."

Rating: 6.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Fairfax (Manassas)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and more

Bio: Joanne Yi is a skilled bankruptcy attorney with 16 years of experience. Joanne was born in South Korea and came to the Unites States when she was a freshman in high school. Joanne received her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the College of Wil...

Rating: 9.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Fairfax (Aldie)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Landlord & Tenant and more

Bio: Jon F. Hays is a general practice attorney serving all of Northern Virginia. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia and earned his Juris Doctor from West Virginia University College of Law in Morgantown, W...

Rating: 7.4

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