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Patrick Woolley
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Biography
- Mr. Woolley has been named one of the Top 40 Under 40 and Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Association of Trial Lawyers. He is a member of the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and has been a member of the Virginia State Bar since 2010. He is a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder, and earned his law degree with a focus in litigation from George Mason University School of Law.
- Mr. Woolley has valuable experience navigating the trial and appellate courts in Virginia, and he works hard to ensure each client’s individual goals are thoroughly pursued. He has gained a reputation as a tough litigator who is prepared to fight for the rights of each client.
- Mr. Woolley has been a dedicated trial attorney since 2010. He believes in fighting for the rights of his clients and focusing on the individual goals of each person. He understands that each client has different concerns and a different background. Mr. Woolley excels by helping his clients find the best possible outcome for their individual situation. He understands that it is necessary to not only use the tried and true methods, but to constantly explore new ways to defend his clients.
- During law school, Mr. Woolley gained a unique passion for trial advocacy, studying ways to protect individual rights and present evidence. In law school, Mr. Woolley was a member of the Trial Advocacy Board, Moot Court Board, and the George Mason Law Review, as well as a Student Bar Association Representative and Chief Justice of the Mason Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity.
- Upon graduation from George Mason University School of Law in 2010, Mr. Woolley established a small litigation firm in Northern Virginia. Before joining Price Benowitz, LLP, he worked as an associate with Patrick N. Anderson and Associates, where he defended serious felony cases in seven jurisdictions in Northern Virginia.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Litigation
100%
16 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Virginia for 15 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2010
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Patrick Woolley, Attorney and Counselor
18 Liberty Street, SW, Suite 200, Leesburg, VA, 20175
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Showing 21 - 25 of 38 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by Christopher | May 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Extremely good lawyer!! Highly recommend!!!
Patrick was very professional, knowledgeable, helpful, caring, and overall a great lawyer. Although my case was for a minor misdemeanor, Patrick was able to get my case dismissed even before my court date!! This may not be common for every case but I would highly highly recommend hiring Patrick as re...
Posted by Steve | April 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Reckless Driving Citation resolved completely
My citation was dismissed and my record expunged of it. Could not have asked for more.
Posted by Scott | March 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Reckless Driving
It was a pleasure working with Mr. Wooley. Very professional. I received a reckless driving charge. Mr. Wooley was able to get this to a failure to obey a highway sign. I will recommend Mr. Wooley to anyone that would need his assistance.
Posted by Russell | January 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent job, highly recommend
We hired Mr. Woolley to assist with an appeal after being wrongfully convicted. His offices were prompt to respond to our inquiries, acted quickly to resolve our immediate issues. During our office consultations with him, he was clear and direct with the information he needed, as well as with communi...
Posted by Steve | October 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Help with Reckless Driving Citation
I was cited for Reckless Driving which seemed extremely unfair so I retained Mr. Wooley based on reviews of his firm. He agreed that it seemed unfair and advised me how to best prepare. He engaged the Officer and the Commonwealth's Attorney. I felt a fairer outcome was to be cited for speeding (3...
Patrick Woolley's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly recommend Mr. Woolley. Patrick is an incredible attorney that is well respected throughout northern Virginia and obtains terrific results for his clients. He is very approachable and always well prepared. I highly recommend him."
"Patrick is a capable lawyer who is approachable and well experienced. I have trusted him to address some challenging issues in some of my cases. He is gracious and has a good sense of humor. I recommend him."
"I often refer difficult criminal defense cases to Patrick and his firm. They aren't there to go through the motions. They are there to win cases."
"I have known Mr. Woolley since I started practicing and have witnessed first hand his tenacity and dedication to his clients as well as the practice of criminal defense. I would highly recommend him."
"Mr. Woolley is a very smart, competent lawyer. I have had the opportunity to see him in court and not only he knows what he's doing, but he also shows that he cares about his clients. I highly recommend Mr. Woolley."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Patrick works hard for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Woolley is experienced and continuously achieves great results for his clients. He is highly recommended for anyone who needs a criminal defense lawyer."
"Mr. Woolley is a well-respected attorney in our legal community. He cares about his clients and takes the time to make sure they understand all aspects of their matters. I endorse this attorney."
"Mr. Woolley is my law partner so I'm certainly biased, but I do know him well. I know him to be a dedicated and tenacious attorney who genuinely cares about getting the best outcomes for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Top 100 Criminal Defense, National Association of Trial Lawyers
2020
Top 100 Lawyers, Association of America’s Top Lawyers
2020
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2017
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2016
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Attorney, Price Benowitz, LLP
2017 - 2018
Attorney, Patrick N. Anderson, PC
2010 - 2017
Managing Partner, Woolley Stout, PLLC
2008 - 2008
Judicial Law Clerk, Colorado Judicial Branch
Associations
2020 - Present
Loudoun County Bar Association
2012 - Present
Prince William County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Fairfax Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
James (not Jesse)
Acquittal by jury
Education
2010
George Mason University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
University of Colorado - Boulder
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers