James Daniel Griffith

James Daniel Griffith

4.7
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 18 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Reston, VA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

1418 Church Hill Place, Reston, VA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019
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About James

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Extensive experience spotting constitutional and evidentiary issues. Extensive trial experience with felony and misdemeanor matters

19 years | 1,200 cases

50%
DUI and DWI 50%

Extensive experience spotting constitutional and evidentiary issues. Extensive trial experience with DWI and serious traffic matters

19 years | 750 cases

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 18 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2007

Former Member

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019

Location

Law Offices of James Daniel Griffith

1418 Church Hill Place, Reston, VA, 20194

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James Daniel Griffith's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Thorough and professional

Daniel was very attentive in handling my traffic case. He simply laid out my options and offered good counsel. I found him to be responsive and patient since this was all new to me. I am satisfied that I got the best outcome possible.

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Peter Whelan

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Dan for over ten years, and can state without hesitation that he is one of the smartest and sharpest lawyers I know in any area of the law. He's far and away the first attorney I would recommend to someone seeking a referral for a criminal defense or DUI matter, and the first attorney I'd seek out as well."

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Jennifer Guida

General practice lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Dan is an intelligent individual who is dedicated to his clients. I would recommend Dan to any one of clients."

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Alexis Downing

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dan is a trusted resource. He is always ready to lend a hand and fights tirelessly for his clients.A true asset to the profession."

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Kelly King

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Griffith. He is an excellent, dedicated attorney who is a zealous advocate on behalf of his clients. I would trust him handling any case and he would be the first attorney I would go to if I were ever in trouble."

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.

Revocation Following Hearing issued in VA, 2019

updated on 04/15/2019

This means the attorney license is revoked by the State Bar. A license “Revocation Following Hearing" is the most serious penalty for a lawyer.

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Senior Associate, Westlake Legal Group

2007 - 2014

Assistant Public Defender, Office Of The Public Defender

Associations

2014 - Present

Loudoun County Bar Association, General District Court Bench Bar Committee

Chair

Education

2007

George Mason University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Clemson University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

English

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