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Benjamin N. Griffitts

Criminal defense Attorney at Fairfax, VA

4.9   66 reviews

also known as Robinson Law, PLLC


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Benjamin has two decades of experience handling criminal defense and personal injury matters throughout Virginia. He has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Association as a Top 40 Under 40 Trial Attorney and as a Top 100 Lawyer by the National Advocates for Top 100 Lawyers. Benjamin is a seasoned litigator in all criminal and traffic defense matters and a skilled negotiator with insurance companies and opposing attorneys. Whether you have been charged with a criminal offense or have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, Benjamin will advocate for you. He understands that each case is unique and requires a detailed strategy, while ensuring clear communication with his clients every step of the way. Benjamin represents both adults and juveniles throughout Virginia and offers free, untimed consultations.

Criminal & Traffic Defense:

  • Assault & Battery
  • Domestic Assault and Assault on Family Member
  • Drug Charges
  • DUI & DWI
  • Expungements
  • Federal Crimes
  • Juvenile Defense
  • Larceny & Theft
  • Probation Violations
  • Reckless Driving & Traffic Violations
  • Sex Crimes

Personal Injury:

  • Car Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Bus & Trucking Accidents

Locations Served:

  • Alexandria
  • Arlington
  • Culpeper
  • Fairfax
  • Fauquier
  • Fredericksburg
  • Loudoun
  • Manassas
  • Manassas Park
  • Orange
  • Prince William
  • Spotsylvania
  • Stafford
  • U.S. District Court – Eastern District of Virginia

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Licensed for 18 years
State VA
Status Active
Acquired 2004
Updated 12/27/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Reviews

4.9 / 5.0
  66 customer reviews
Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Very Professional and Understanding
Mr. Griffitts was an amazing lawyer and a true counselor throughout my case. He offered good suggestions, listened intently, and never once passed judgement on the situation. In the end, he achieved an outcome even more favorable than I had imagined. I HIGHLY recommend him!
Posted by Marina | June 12, 2021
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
AMAZING
Benjamin took his precious time on Saturday evening to give me a free consultation over the phone and explained everything in details. He really wanted to help, most of the law firms that I had called in the area were overpricing me for their services. He was extremely knowledgeable. I was impressed by his ability to communicate the best course of action of my case in a simple but comprehensive way. I am so grateful he has called me today. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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Posted by anonymous | February 4, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Outstanding Legal Representation
I absolutely recommend Ben Griffitts if you need a tough, smart, well connected and known defense attorney. We needed Ben’s help twice, and both times, his research, advocacy, experience applied on our behalf, achieved an outcome that was better than we had hoped for. He was our first call and would recommend Ben to anyone who was looking for outstanding legal representation.
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Posted by Harris A. | December 11, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
Reckless Driving Charge Dismissed - No points, no fine and no court fee
I was referred to Mr. Griffitts by another friend who had a reckless driving charge in 2019 and ended up with a competed dismissal. I also retained Mr. Benjamin Griffitts for a reckless driving charge to represent me at Alexandria City General District Court. I was extremely worried and nervous about its bad impact on my personal and professional life in case of conviction. In our first conversation, he listened to me very carefully & patiently and noted my statements. He explained to me the nature of the charge and possible outcomes. He also suggested me to do couple things before the trial date. He assured me that he and his team will do their everything possible to obtain best outcomes. He called me two days before the court date to touch-base everything he did and to ensure I am ready for the trial. We went to court and he presented all the documents to the prosecutor. He successfully convinced the judge, prosecutor and and the cop to dismiss the case which they did. No demerit points on my record, no court fee and no fine to pay. I am so regretful to Mr. Griffitts for all his efforts and the outcomes he secured in my case. Hopefully I wont need a lawyer again, but if I do, his phone number will be my first dial.
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Posted by Phil | December 1, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
I found a lawyer for life; If you want the best call Ben Griffitts
I retained Ben for two reckless driving charges and from the very beginning he made me feel at ease. The first one: A driver hit me on the highway and wrecked his car, because of the interaction of the vehicles the state police charged us both with reckless driving in October 2019. Ben represented me when I was out of town giving me the ability to concentrate on work and all the other things in life that required my attention. He understood the sensitivity of a charge like this, even when COVID-19 shut the courts down and our case was continued all the way until November 2020 he made sure I knew he was taking care of everything. When we finally had our day he worked with the district courts to have this charge reduced from a Class 1 Misdemeanor to an infraction, the end result was I pay a fine and case is closed! The second charge was a reckless driving by speeding. I immediately called Ben and told him about my interaction with a very unprofessional officer, who did not even properly fill out the summons, questioned why I was in the neighborhood which I live in and charged me with speeding when I wasn't. I retained him again to fight this one all the way. End result, the case was dismissed! I'm almost 40 years old and this is the first time in my life I have ever had to hire an attorney and I am so glad that Ben was the guy. He was able to explain to me everything I needed to know about my situation, the law, how it applies, what could/may/might happen, what I need to do to prepare and he answered all the questions I had whenever they came up. The police officers, deputies, bailiffs, other attorneys and all the people in the courtroom knew I came with the best. Ben is a true professional and advised me to ensure the best possible outcome for my cases. He never filled my head with any false hopes just facts and came to the table with experience. At a time when I was facing charges that could impact my driving record and have serious consequences on my career Ben was there to guide me through the process and get me results that I could not be more happy about. For me, I know I have found a lawyer for life should I ever find myself in this situation again.
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Posted by LK | July 11, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
DWI 1st Offense
Attorney Griffitts is the absolute best attorney in Prince William County. A little while back I was charged with a DWI 1st offense. Worried about the implications/consequences that it could have on future professional and personal endeavors, my current secret clearance, and travel destinations - I searched for a lawyer quickly. I spoke with 5 lawyers, but knew that Attorney Griffitts was the best lawyer to hire! Having worked at law firms in the past as a paralegal and after discussing my worries and a game plan for what I thought would be a possible reduced charged, I knew that Attorney Griffitts would be the best. Attorney Griffitts was responsive and very easy to talk to. One week out from my court date, and the entire charge has been dropped!! Nolle prosequi!! Without his help, I don’t know what would have happened it my case.
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Posted by Amina | May 14, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Absolutely amazing performance!
When my son was attacked I called about 10 attorneys to interview them about representing us in court. Out of 10, Ben was THE ONLY ONE that took time to understand, ask questions, and genuinely cared about what I was saying. He answered all of my questions patiently and communicated promptly. His response was always on time and he was always prepared. In the courtroom, he was concise, deliberate, and strategic. He went above and beyond as an attorney and I always felt heard and taken care of. I would recommend Ben to anyone who needs a hard-working, honest, and knowledgeable attorney. He is great at what he does.
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Posted by anonymous | March 2, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
EXCELLENT, CARING, KNOWLEDGEABLE ATTY
Attorney Benjamin did an incredible job of being prepared for a case that have been continued numerous times. He was extremely thorough explained the details, listened to our case and understood our situation. We can't say enough good about him. The way he presented himself to us and to the court led to a great verdict and an unexpected outcome. He was extremely patient and responsive to our questions. Making us feel comfortable throughout the whole process. We would highly recommend him as a criminal defense attorney.
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Posted by anonymous | September 2, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Ben did a GREAT job
Ben did a great job representing me in a recent proceeding. He got my charge dismissed and made the whole process so easy. Before hiring him he went over his plan with both me and my father and spent about 1 hr talking to each of us. He showed a lot more care in my case than other lawyers and was very personable. Would highly recommend!
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Response from Benjamin Griffitts September 24, 2019
Thank you so much for the kind words! It was a pleasure representing you.
Posted by Daniel | August 26, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Full satisfaction
Mr. Griffitts has been great throughout my case. He is extremely knowledgeable, personable, and he always has his clients' best interest in mind. His fees are quite affordable and he's very easy to contact. He responded on weekends, early mornings, late nights. To know your attorney is truly there for you is something you can't quantify. Add to that he knows the law. I will continue to use Mr. Griffitts as my lawyer if need be in the future, I am grateful for his help and would recommend him to anyone seeking legal representation. He helped me understand the case and kept me in the loop the entire time. Anytime I had a question about the case he was more than willing to answer it. Thank you!!
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Response from Benjamin Griffitts September 24, 2019
Thank you, Daniel! It was my pleasure to assist you through your case.
Posted by anonymous | July 4, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great attorney and great guy
I unfortunately was charged with a possession of marijuana and was devastated. I’m a full time student, parent and work two jobs so This was the last thing I needed in my life. I searched the internet for the best attorneys I could find and hired Ben. He advised me to do community service and he was very reachable. After all was said and done I had a great experience with Ben and I would recommend him to anyone in the NOVA area.
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Posted by Isaiah | July 1, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent attorney
Benjamin helped me out big time with my case very good lawyer, really responsive and helpful. I was arrested for dwi, eluding and reckless driving. Because of Benjamin I got both the eluding charge and reckless driving charges dropped and for that I am extremely thankful. I very much recommend Benjamin if you happen to be in a scruff with the law. I'm very thankful to not be a felon.
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Posted by anonymous | May 1, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Client
Extremely effective with my case and very responsive to all my questions. Definitely will use again if needed!
Posted by Diana | March 22, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Expungement Case
Robinson Law was the perfect choice for handling my expungement. Susanna Wolf and Ben Griffitts were exceptionally professional in handling my case and I will definitely be recommending them to others, as well as keeping them in mind for any future cases as well. Thank you, Robinson Law!
Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Highly Recommend
Ben is very knowledgeable and professional. He was responsive and kept me updated throughout the duration of my case. I highly recommend him and couldn't be more pleased with the outcome of my case.
Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
DWI Dismissed
From the moment I spoke to Benjamin on the phone I knew I had hired the right lawyer. He was professional, patient and effective. I asked lots of questions and he always had an answer. He was available whenever I needed him. My DWI case was dismissed, I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Posted by Ashish | February 20, 2019
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Great Advisor and And very detailed
Mr. Griffitts is a great lawyer and has very detailed knowledge of what he does. he tells you as it is and does not provide false hope and makes everything very transparent to you.
Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Made the right decision
Since day one he took special consideration of the Case, the outcome could’ve been better but then again it could’ve been a lot more worse. So happy with the lawyer and the overall experience, a growing one. Would absolutely recommend everyone Mr Benjamin Griffits.
Posted by Garrison | February 13, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great Attorney
Mr. Griffits helped with my dui situation a lot. Because of him I was able to get my charge dimissed. I recommend him to anyone who needs an attorney for dui or dwi criminal defense. He will do everything in his power to make sure you get the best results possible as his client. Very pleased with his services indeed.
Posted by Frederick | February 13, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Patient, Proficient and Professional
When I think of Attorney Griffitts, I think of the three Ps: Patient, Proficient and Professional. He’s patient. When I get met Mr Griffitts, I was at an all time low. I was facing my 4th DUI within a ten year window. My stress level was high and I was feeling discombobulated. I was annoyed and irritated at myself and I did not understand what my options were. He was there for me as if he truly understood my pain. He’s Proficient. Upon our initial meeting, he informed me that he had done research on a newly establish initiative to assist Veterans and thought I’d be a good candidate. He explained to me what the Veterans Docket was and when I had questions, he had answers. He had done his home work and I felt I had a chance at restarting my life, thanks to the expertise of attorney Griffitts. He’s professional. He served as a liaison when I needed it. He was always there, if I called with questions, he returned my call with answers. Benjamin Griffitts is a top notch individual and thanks to him, I’m getting another chance at getting my life back together. Thank you
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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Senior Associate
  • Robinson Law, PLLC
  • 2018 - Present
  • Associate Attorney
  • Livesay & Myers, P.C.
  • 2010 - 2018
  • Associate Attorney
  • The Herndon Law Firm, P.L.C.
  • 2004 - 2010

Education

  • George Mason University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2004
  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2001

Legal Cases

  • Spotsylvania Assault and Battery
  • Not Guilty

Associations

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • Admitted to Practice
  • 2017 - Present
  • Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • Prince William County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
  • Admitted to Practice
  • 2010 - Present
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • Admitted to Practice
  • 2010 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Client's Choice
  • Avvo
  • 2019
  • Client's Choice
  • Avvo
  • 2018
  • Client's Choice
  • Avvo
  • 2016
  • Top 100 Lawyers
  • The National Advocates for Top 100 Lawyers
  • 2014
  • Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers
  • National Trial Lawyers Association
  • 2012
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Speaking Engagements

  • FBI Academy Mock Trial
  • Trial Advocacy/Jury Trial Strategy
  • 2015

Attorney endorsements

Received (21)
Given (27)
Endorse Benjamin
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 08
Relationship: Co-worker
"There are few lawyers who can match the knowledge, experience, and compassion that Benjamin Griffitts possesses. He has built a well-earned reputation as a lawyer who can handle any charge in any court and deliver results for his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse him."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 11
Relationship: Co-worker
"I highly endorse Mr. Griffitts. He is a knowledgeable and experienced criminal law attorney who will fight to obtain the best possible results for his clients. I recommend Mr. Griffitts to anyone seeking counsel in Northern Virginia for criminal law matters."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a great lawyer with all the necessary DUI training to represent his clients well. He is also a pleasure to see in the courthouse and is very friendly."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have been blessed to have the opportunity to work with Attorney Griffitts on matters and find him to be highly professional and committed to his clients' best interests. I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 24
Relationship: Friend
"Known been since law school. He is an honest man and an excellent lawyer."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Nov 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 17
Relationship: Co-worker
"Mr. Griffitts is a tireless advocate for his clients. He is well-versed in the law and always presents his clients with their legal options in a clear and concise fashion. Mr. Griffitts is a skilled trial attorney and has appeared in many jurisdictions across Virginia. I give Mr. Griffitts my highest endorsement."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 15
Relationship: Co-worker
"Ben Griffitts is a hard working attorney experienced in all kinds of criminal law matters. I highly recommend Ben to anyone who is looking for an excellent criminal law attorney."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 23
Relationship: Co-worker
"Mr. Griffitts is an experienced attorney with excellent negotiation skills. I highly recommend Mr. Griffitts to anyone looking for quality representation in Northern Virginia. Mr. Griffitts is a fantastic advocate for his clients."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 04
Relationship: Co-worker
"Ben is a skilled, aggressive, and caring litigator. He works hard for his clients and is well respected within the legal community which only makes him that much more of an advocate for his clients."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 03
Relationship: Co-worker
"A dedicated, knowledgeable, and well-respected advocate. I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Griffitts."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 03
Relationship: Co-worker
"I highly recommend Mr. Griffitts work. He is devoted to his clients. He tailors an individual approach for each case in order to provide the best defense."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 03
Relationship: Co-worker
"Ben is an outstanding criminal defense attorney. I give him my highest endorsement."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 03
Relationship: Co-worker
"I highly recommend Benjamin Griffits. He tailors his approach to the unique facts of each case and works diligently to provide the best possible representation for his clients."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Griffitts receives my highest endorsement. He is an experienced trial attorney, and understands the criminal justice system in Northern Virginia as well as any lawyer that I know. His efforts on behalf of his clients are well-documented, and his ethics are unquestioned."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 03
Relationship: Co-worker
"No stranger to the practice of criminal law and the Northern Virginia courts, Mr. Griffits is an attorney I wholeheartedly endorse. He is a dedicated and knowledgeable advocate for each and every one of his clients."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 03
Relationship: Co-worker
"Benjamin Griffitts is an attorney of the highest caliber. He brings knowledge of the law and genuine compassion for his clients into the courtroom as a defense attorney. I strongly endorse this attorney."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 03
Relationship: Co-worker
"Ben is a fantastic criminal defense attorney. He is extremely knowledgeable about both the law and local court practices, which are both vital to mounting a great defense. He cares greatly about his clients and ensures that their rights are protected."
Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 26
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
"An outstanding criminal defense attorney, Mr. Griffitts receives my highest endorsement."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 11
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Fairfax Criminal defense Lawyer Benjamin N. Griffitts
Benjamin N. Griffitts
Criminal defense Attorney
Fairfax, VA
Licensed for 18 years