Shalev Israel Ben-Avraham

Shalev Ben-Avraham is a Virginia criminal defense trial attorney and Partner at Dischley Law, PLLC, where his practice focuses on serious criminal defense, DUI/DWI litigation, reckless driving, drug offenses, violent crimes, firearm offenses, and complex felony matters throughout Northern Virginia.

Known for direct courtroom advocacy and meticulous trial preparation, Mr. Ben-Avraham represents clients facing charges in Fairfax, Prince William, Arlington, Loudoun, Stafford, Fauquier, Alexandria, and surrounding jurisdictions. He approaches every case with the mindset that preparation wins cases and that every client deserves a lawyer willing to challenge the government at every stage of the proceedings.

Before joining private practice, Mr. Ben-Avraham served as a Senior Assistant Public Defender, where he handled a substantial volume of contested criminal matters involving significant liberty interests. That experience gave him extensive courtroom litigation experience and daily exposure to evidentiary hearings, motions practice, negotiations, and jury trials.

Mr. Ben-Avraham is also a graduate of the nationally recognized Trial Lawyers College, an intensive litigation program focused on advanced trial advocacy and courtroom communication. He has defended individuals facing serious criminal allegations ranging from DUI and drug offenses to violent felonies and high-stakes trial litigation. (Buzzsprout)

Clients value his straightforward communication style, aggressive courtroom advocacy, and willingness to fully prepare cases for litigation when necessary. His practice is built around strategic preparation, honest case evaluations, and protecting clients from the long-term consequences criminal charges can create.

Mr. Ben-Avraham offers consultations for criminal defense, DUI/DWI, reckless driving, traffic offenses, and felony matters throughout Northern Virginia.