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Posted by michael lovos | March 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Best representation ever!!

I consulted with Mr. Dischley about my case and just a few minutes into our conversation i immediately decided to go with his representation. Through out the whole wait period of my case he kept me informed on what was going on with my case. He demonstrated a great deal of dedication towards my case ...and myself. When my court date arrived he showed a lot of care and kept going back and forth with the prosecutor to work out the best deal he could get. Sure enough i was not disappointed with the outcome but rather extremely happy. One of my best choices i made in my life for a while. So if anyone is ever looking for someone amazing for legal representation, look no further David Dischey is your man!

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 Melissa | September 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Speeding Ticket

Mr. Dischley successfully had my traffic ticket reduced from doing 20 over in a special residential zone (6 points on my license and a significant fine) to a civil infraction that carried a lesser fine and 0 points. He was absolutely professional and very helpful in answering all my questions in a w...ay I could understand. He walked me through what I needed to do step by step. He was very responsive at all times of the day. I enjoyed that we conducted our business via email and did not require me to take time off of work to for a face-to-face discussion. Additionally I was not required to appear in court, as Mr. Dischley appeared as my representative. I will recommend him to all my friends and would not hesitate to use him again (let's hope I don't need to!)

Posted by D Mejia | August 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Far exceeded my expectations

I hired David Dischley to represent me in my DUI, reckless driving, & refusal to submit to a breathalyzer charges this year and I could not be happier with my decision. I called a few other lawyers and knew as soon as I spoke with him that he was my lawyer even though I never met him in person until ...my first court appearance. Living across the country made things more difficult but David was available every time time I contacted him and always got back to me with answers in a timely manner, at times even caring enough to reassure me that all would be ok. This was, after all, my first time going through any sort of court proceedings. Through this difficult time of unknown and stress, he made sure I knew all of the ways my case could turn out so that I was prepared for all the possible outcomes. What I am most impressed with is the fact that he really listened to me and took into consideration my desired outcome. Although we were presented with a deal at every court appearance, he did not push me to accept anything I wasn't happy with even if it mean coming back to court, which we did a total of 4 times. In the end I never accepted a plea because I was so confident in his knowledge of the court system and opinions as a professional defense (and previously prosecuting) lawyer and I am so glad I did. I left with a verdict of not guilty on the DUI charge which is what I was hoping for. So, to anyone reading this: give him a call! He offers free consultations and his fee is very reasonable. I know I will be referring him to anyone that asks me who my lawyer was.

Posted by Suzanne Wilkinson | August 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Reckless Driving

David very excellent lawyer, handle my case peofessionally. Always communicate with me about each step of the process. I was very happy with his service. I got my ticket in March an by May it was resolved. On first contact he responded to me within a few hours. He's very expeditious in working to get... your situation resolved. My reckless driving was reduced to failure to obey highway rules without me ever setting foot in a courtroom. His fee is comparable and fair.

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