Michael Alan Pignone

Michael Alan Pignone

4.8
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 30 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Manassas, VA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

9315 Center Street, Suite 103, Manassas, VA

About Michael

Biography

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 30 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1995

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Law Offices of Michael A. Pignone

9315 Center Street, Suite 103, Manassas, VA, 20110

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Michael Alan Pignone's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

49 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Sherri | November 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Outstanding criminal defense lawyer

I have retained for a DUI case and he did an outstanding work. Professional, ethical and trustworthy, Mr. Pignone was available, very responsive and very helpful in every step and ensured the best possible outcome. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who can benefit from his service. I was alw...ays able to call him and ask him any questions I needed answered anything I was worried about or anything that I didn't understand. He always made the time to answer everything question I needed answered. If you are looking for a good criminal defense lawyer, look no further, he is the one you need.

Posted by Joseph | August 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding lawyer.

I was referred to Mr Pignone by a coworker. He spoke with me over the phone about my case and clearly layed out how it could go for me. Met with Mr Pignone qt his office and we went over my case. He was very detailed on how the whole process was and assured me he would do everything he can to help me.... I had a few questions along the way and texted Mr Pignone which he promptly replied back. I would highly recommend Mr Pignone.

Posted by Steve | November 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Don't even bother calling another lawyer

Was with the wrong people and got charged because of whyat they were doing. I was beyond worried that I'd lose my business. I hired Mike and he told me to relax that he'd take care of me. I tried but that's not possible. He gave me his cell phone and said to call anytime, even at night. He probably r...egrets that now. Many nights I'd start to freak out and called him. He was always reassuring and it helped. At court he was right, he got my case dismissed. Thank you so much. I'll keep your number and give to anybody who needs help.

Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

If half a star was available I would have chosen it

He was my court-appointed attorney for grand larceny and he was awful!!!! No argument, no fight in the courtroom and he never returned any of my 76 phone calls to his office. Don't hire him. You will regret it.

Michael Pignone

Replied last November 15, 2016

This person was never my client. I do not do court-appointed cases as this reviewer claims. I have not defended a Grand Larceny case in many years as my practice is primarily DUI, traffic and drug charges. Unfortunately, once someone posts on AVVO it is there to stay, even if it is posted in error. All of my clients get my cell phone number. In addition, clients know that if I do not answer, it's because I'm in court or in a meeting and they text me. I have never had a client that called me 76 times without me answering or returning a call. I'm not sure who the court-appointed attorney was, but it was not me.

Posted by Terri | October 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Decent and Honest Lawyer

I hired Mike Pignone after I was arrested with a DUI with a pretty high BAC. I interviewed several lawyers but I knew when I met Mike that I would want him to handle my DUI charge. What I liked most about Mike was that he was easy to talk to and was honest about my options. Mike took the time to ...answer all of my questions and concerns. He was always there for me when I needed reassurance, which was very important to me. I feel that Mike did everything that he could in my case and he was able to get the outcome that I wanted which was to avoid mandatory jail time. I would definitely recommend Mr. Pignone.

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Kimberly Luckey

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 21

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"Michael is a great advocate for his clients, I endorse this attorney."

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Sarah Welch

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Pignone is a well-respected lawyer in our legal community. He cares about his clients and works hard to ensure that they understand the legal process and achieve the best possible outcome for their legal matters."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Michael A. Pignone

1997 - 2010

Senior Partner, Mergler & Pignone

1995 - 1997

Litigation Attorney, Law Offices of Thomas Burks

Associations

2013 - Present

National Association for DUI Defense

1997 - Present

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

1995 - Present

Virginia State Bar, Litigation Section

Sample of Legal Cases

DUI Accident

Not Guilty

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Education

1995

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

George Mason University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2005

Continuing Legal Education

DUI Defense

Publications

2002

Metro Verdicts Monthly Top Verdicts of the Month

Languages

English

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