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Posted by Lee | March 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Informed, Professional, Down-to-Earth, and Effective

David represented me on a DUI and a Breathalyzer Refusal charge in February 2017. The incident happened in Woodbridge, VA in Prince William County. I had researched and talked to many other attorney's prior to speaking with David. He was extremely knowledgeable about the current practices of LE in th...e area, listened to all my concerns and questions, and ultimately fought and won at court for me. He was able to get the refusal charge completely dismissed and the DUI charge reduced to an "Improper Driving" charge which is only a traffic violation and fine of $100 for my case, resulting in no misdemeanor or criminal charges brought against me or being on my record. He knows the judges and prosecuting attorneys in the NOVA area extremely well and has a good repertoire with them all. I was mainly concerned about how the charges would affect my security clearance and he drafted a letter explaining the situation thoroughly for the adjudication board that was reviewing my clearance as a result of these charges. That letter along with the final disposition of my case resolved all the clearance issues immediately and I am happy to say I was able to keep my clearance with no blemish on my record. He also provided the information on how I could file an expungement request for the arrest records stemming from the charges free of charge. He also offers a greatly reduced rate for handling the expungement for you if he had previously represented you for that charge. I would highly recommend him to anyone involved in a traffic offense or alcohol related charge. He was always available to answer any/all questions I had at any time, he did not try to nickel or dime me on any fees or costs, he was upfront and honest about possible outcomes, processes, and options. His advice was always spot-on and worked with me the entire process (in my case it took about 5 months total from the initial incident until my trial date). I think he is different than most other attorneys in that he is very down-to-earth and common sense about the reality of things. He does not talk down to you or withhold any information, offers meaningful suggestions, thinks outside-the-box and offers solutions/advice that most other lawyers would probably not think of, and overall is a very personable, intelligent attorney. It is a scary situation when you are charged by the LE, just or unjustly, and when it seems that LE and court systems are just out to make money anyway they can, it can feel like the odds are stacked against you and there are no recourses but to just plead guilty. Hiring David Dischley to represent you would be a very wise move. If nothing else, he will listen to your situation free of charge, offer meaningful/useful advice, and give you a fair price for representation.

Posted by David | February 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Representing a Special Agent

I must start off by saying that Attorney David Dischley lived up to everything that another Attorney told me about him the night that I was looking for representation for my son. My son is a federal agent that was charged and arrested with a misdemeanor, providing alcohol to minor under the age of 2...1. From that night on, David was the most engaged and understanding attorney that I have worked with in many years. It must have been his Marine experience. Once he heard the facts of the case, David immediately reassured us that he would do all he could to get this matter dismissed and expunged from my son's record. David is a man of his word, because that is exactly what he was able to do to successfully resolve this case. I can’t begin to tell you how much our family appreciates David and the level of expertise that he exhibited and the guidance and information that he provided to us in this trying situation. David is truly one of the best attorney’s in Virginia! My family is truly blessed to have met and hired him for this ordeal. He deserves an Exceptional rating and we will recommend David Dischley to anyone that needs a defense lawyer in Virginia.

Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Truly Impeccable and the Best of the Best

A little background of me- I was enlisted in the Marines then got out of active duty. After getting out, I was unfortunately pulled over and processed for a DUI case. I was fortunate to have a friend recommend me to Mr. Dischley. Once I called Mr. Dischley, it was honestly the best feeling ever. We d...iscussed my case and from there he did not stop until the court dropped my case. Being prior service, just like Mr. Dischley, he WILL go through thick and thin for you. He is truly the best lawyer and more importantly ally you can have on your side. I am truly thankful for Mr. Dischley representing and dropping my case. Please do yourself a favor and look no further. Mr. Dischley is not out there for your money. He is passionate about what he does and it does not go without notice when he is fighting for you throughout your case. I sincerely appreciate it Mr. Dischley, thank you.

Posted by Chris | November 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Very Favorable DUI Outcome.

David's preparation and attention to detail made the difference here. Read on: I was arrested for DUI in Arlington with an elevated BAC of 0.16. Very stupid decision on my part to even drive, and honestly, the officers had me dead-to-rights. They weren't looking to bust anybody; they were just checki...ng my parked car to see if everything was okay. It was going to jeopardize everything I wanted to do for the next few years career-wise. Upon my first consultation with David, he demonstrated his extensive knowledge of not only the law, but also his knowledge of the nature of Arlington County in particular and all of the people involved, including the judges and prosecutors. This gave me faith that, even though I was pretty much screwed, I at least had a competent attorney representing me. Nice guy too. Case got continued once, and then on my final court date, David discovered that the police had not filed the breathylizer report in time (and thus could not be admitted as evidence on that day--would be admitted down the road if the case got continued), and found out that the officer had not been resposive to the district attorney. He knows the DA very well, and used this information as leverage in negotiating a plea deal for my case. He got the DA to agree to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving, which does come with a license suspension and a few days in jail, but it's not a DUI. And if you know anything about Virginia, and particularly Arlington, you know that getting a DUI reduced to Reckless Driving rarely happens, and if you have an elevated BAC, it never ever, never ever ever happens. This happened 2 days ago, and I'm still getting used to the idea that my license is only suspended for 6 months, and that I won't have to have an interlock installed in my car, and that I'm not going to have to explain on every job application that I got convicted of a DUI. David Dischley is a Beast, and a really great guy in general. I have no doubt that his preparation, attention to detail, and work ethic carries over into the other areas of law he covers as well. Hire him. You won't regret it.

Posted by Michael | November 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Hire this guy!

Mr. Dischley was great. I work for the Govt and I had to reckless driving tickets that could hurt my job. I have had two cases, one in Fairfax and one in Falquer both within 2 months of each other. Mr. Dishley knew where I was coming from, and he worked hard to reach out to the parties involved and t...he lawyers before my case was heard at court. Both cases were settled for $150, which was better than a suspension, etc. I highly recommend him, especially when are in some serious trouble and you are tight on budget.

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