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Jeanne Elizabeth Brown
also known as Jeanne E. Brown, Esq., Morrison Brown PLC
About Jeanne
Biography
I am an experienced criminal defense attorney, member of the Virginia State Bar for 25 years, and a life-long Virginian. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and my law degree from the College of William and Mary Marshall Wythe School of Law. After law school, I joined the Public Defender's Office in Fairfax County, where I was immersed in all facets of criminal defense and gained invaluable jury trial experience in all types of cases, from assault and battery to homicide and rape. I was the Deputy Public Defender until 2005 when I joined 3 former Public Defender colleagues at Lopez, Meleen and Sprano in Fairfax County. My practice has been based in Prince William County since 2017 when I joined Farrell and Croft, I have handled thousands of criminal cases in the courts of Northern Virginia, focusing on the counties of Prince William, Fauquier and large part of my practice has always centered on juvenile law. I represent children and teenagers charged with all types of offenses in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, including juveniles charged with violent crimes with potential certification to Circuit Court. I am a former member of the Board of Directors of NAMI (NAtional Alliance on Mental Illness) NoVa. I have a special interest in mental illness and addiction. I bring a trauma-informed approach to helping my clients and their families navigate their experience with the criminal justice system. I am proud to announce that in March 2025 I launched Morrison Brown PLC with my colleague and friend Matthew Morrison. Together we have a combined 35 years of experience and we look forward to continuing to provide those charged with crimes in the courts of Northern Virginia with the best possible representation.
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Licensed in Virginia for 26 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Morrison Brown PLC
9119 Church Street, Manassas, VA, 20110
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Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney
A Dedicated Attorney
We were very lucky to have found Jeanne and her staff. From day one they were professional, honest and caring during a difficult time.
Jeanne Elizabeth Brown's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. Brown is a an amazing attorney who truly cares about her clients. She is a strong advocate who works hard to achieve the best possible result on each and every case. She cares about the clients she works with and it shows."
"I endorse Jeanne Brown as an excellent attorney"
"I endorse Jeanne Brown. She is a dedicated and thorough criminal defense lawyer. She pursues and obtains the best possible results for her clients. She has a thorough understanding of and passion for criminal law."
"Ms. Brown cares about her clients and is willing to fight for them. She has years of experience with different types of criminal law cases. She is very professional. I highly recommend her if you find yourself with a criminal charge or even a traffic ticket."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale--Hubbell
2020
Client Champion, ALM/Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Associate Attorney, Farrell & Croft, PC
2017 - 2023
Associate Attorney, Farrell and Croft, PC
2005 - 2017
Research Attorney, JMW Settlements, Inc.
2004 - 2005
Associate Attorney, Lopez, Meleen & Sprano, PLC
2000 - 2004
Deputy Public Defender, Senior Assistant P.D., Assistant P.D., Fairfax County Public Defender
Associations
2019 - Present
National Alliance on Mental IllnessMember, Board of Directors
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Fairfax Bar Association
Member
Prince William County Bar Association
Member
Legal Services Northern Virginia
Pro Bono Domestic Violence Program Attorney
Prince William County Bar Association
Modest Means Program
Virginia Indigent Defense Commission
Certified Court-Appointed Criminal Defense Attorney
Sample of Legal Cases
Strangulation, Breaking and Entering, Drug Possession, Petit Larceny, Assault and Battery
All charges dismissed prior to preliminary hearing.
Hit & Run charge dismissed
Charge dismissed
Malicious Wounding and Gang Participation
Client faced 30 years incarceration and received 4 years 11 months.
Juvenile, Aggravated Malicious Wounding, Avoids Certification as Adult
Negotiated a resolution that allowed the teen’s case to remain in juvenile court and avoided transfer to adult court, guilty pleas entered as a juvenile to two reduced felonies, child pornography and firearm charges dropped,
Reckless driving & expired registration
Charges dismissed.
Strangulation, Abduction, Destruction of Cell Phone, Donestic Assault, 2 counts Violation of Protective Order
All charges dismissed.
Federal Weapons charge
Case “no papered”/ dismissed
Attempted Malicious Wounding, Discharge Firearm in Dwelling, Brandish Firearm, Domestic Assault
Charges dismissed
Sodomy, Object Sexual Penetration and Indecent Liberties
All charges dismissed and record expunged
Aggravated Sexual Battery, Object Sexual Penetration
Charges dismissed
Breaking and Entering
Charge dismissed.
Juvenile Robbery and Felony Use of Firearm
Juvenile avoids certification as adult, deferred disposition on Robbery for dismissal and Felony Firearm reduced to misdemeanor brandishing.
Sodomy, Aggravated Sexual Battery, Indecent Liberties
Nolle Prossed
Under Age Possession of Alcohol
Nolle Prossed
Drunk in Public, Disorderly Conduct, Obstruction of Justice
Nolle Prossed
Making False Statement to Police
Not Guilty
posession of marijuana
Nolle Prossed
Rape, Object Sexual Penetration, Domestic Assault and Battery, Abduction. Grand Larceny
Nolle Prosse all Felony Sexual Assault charges. Plea on Abduction and 2 misdemeanors.
Malicious Wounding
Reduced to misdemeanor assault and sentenced to time served.
Murder, Accessory to Murder, Malicious Wounding, Malicious Wounding by Mob, Use of Firearm to Commit Murder
Nolle Prosse all charges but Malicous Wounding. Guilty Plea, Sentenced to time served.
Felony Assault on a Police Officer
Charge amended to Trespass, case continued one year to be Dismissed conditoned upon good behavior for 12 months.
Petit Larceny
Amended to trespass, continued to be dismissed.
Violation of a Protective Order
Nolle Prossed
Felony Drug Possession
Felony dismissed. Guilty of misdemeanor marijuana possession.
Petit Larceny
Nolle Prossed.
Disorderly Conduct
Not Guilty
Grand Larceny
Charge reduced to Petit Larceny and continued 90 days to be Dismissed if 25 hours Community Service completed.
Commonwealth v. Sanchez 268 Va. 161
Supreme Court reversed the Court of Appeals, 2 Justices dissented, agreeing with the Court of Appeals and my argument.
Hugo Sanchez v. Commonwealth, 41 Va. App. 319
Reversed and Remanded
Juvenile client, destruction of property
Not Guilty
Jose Rodriguez v. Commonwealth, 40 Va. App. 144
Affirmed.
Client charged with Rape
Not Guilty
Abduction with Intent to Defile, Rape
Not Guilty
Breaking and Entering while Armed, Abduction with Intent to Defile, Object Sexual Penetration
Several charges dismissed. Guilty Plea to two charges. Successfully argued for a sentence well below the sentencing guidelines. Client received 10 years on each of two offenses.
Felony Child Abuse
Not Guilty
Juvenile client, Carjacking with Firearm
Convinced judge to use "blended sentence" option, allowing client to serve sentence entirely in a juvenile facility and avoid adult prison.
Juvenile client, Aggravated Sexual Battery and Sodomy
Case dismissed.
Juvenile client, Assault and Battery
Not Guilty
Felony Assault on a Police Officer
Charge amended to trespass, continued 1 year to be dismissed if client is of uniform good behavior.
Felony Assault on a Police Officer
Charge amended to trespass, continued 1 year to be dismissed if client is of uniform good behavior.
5 petit larceny charges
4 charges dismissed, 1 guilty finding, no jail.
Juvenile Felony Destruction of Property
Charge dismissed.
Felony Marijuana Distribution
misdemeanor marijuana distribution, no jail.
Reckless Driving- Speeding 84/55
Guilty plea on simple speeding (10-19 over), $250.00 fine
Education
1999
College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
University of Virginia
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Activity
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Q&A
Do I need to inform the Virginia board if I was arrested for dui with minor charge?
01 Sep 2020
Q&A
Can I get more custody if my ex shanks my kid?
24 Aug 2020
Q&A
How much time are you facing when charged with an abduction charge felony and a stranglezation charge felony in Va. No priors?
01 Mar 2018