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I practice Civil, Criminal, Traffic, and Commercial law in the City of Fairfax, Virginia. I am licensed to practice in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia and the United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia. I have handled cases in all jurisdictions in Northern Virginia, extending out northwards to Winchester, south to Dinwiddie County, and as far west as Franklin County. I have handled both judge and jury trials on serious commercial and criminal matters, and over the course of almost 14 years, I have developed extensive experience handling these cases.
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24 years | 250 cases
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State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2023
No misconduct found
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
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10500 Sager Avenue, Suite F, Fairfax, VA, 22030
macdowelllawgroup.com/
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Posted by Arnold | August 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Great Lawyer
Mr. Patel is a great lawyer. The best in the area. He helped me throughout a difficult cases and won. Mr. Patel went above and beyond during my cases. I have recommended him to many of my colleagues and will keep recommending him.
Dear Arnold, Thanks for your review and kind words. I've endeavored to provide you with sound counsel in all of your legal battles, and I hope to continue to provide you with effective legal strategies to solve your legal problems in the future.
Posted by Anita | August 11, 2026 | Hired Attorney
The best lawyer and team
I can’t recommend Mr.Patel and his team highly enough! Over the years, they have been incredible support during some challenging times, especially with car accidents and various legal matters. Mr.Patel has always been attentive and helpful, making sure I felt comfortable and informed throughout the p...
Anita, Thank you for your kind words and your trust over the years. We have always endeavored to obtain the best possible results for you with these challenging legal situations and we continue to offer you support and guidance for whatever legal challenges you and your family may face. We pride ourselves on providing you with the best advice and counsel and look forward to serving you in the future.
Posted by Jessica | August 03, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Great result and communication!!!
I had an excellent experience with Mr. Bhavik Patel. From very beginning, he was very professional, compassionate, and genuinely understanding of what I was going through. Mr. Patel took the time to answer all of my questions, kept me informed every step of the way, and always communicated promptly a...
Thanks for your kind words. I'm glad I was able to answer all your questions and was able to obtain a successful result for in your case.
Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Business Setup
Mr. Patel helped me set up a business in Virginia. HIs services were very rapid, thorough and understandable. He gave me all the steps I needed. I was completely happy.
Posted by anonymous | October 04, 2011
Cannot Trust Mr. Patel
Mr. Patel helped me with a simple traffic ticket matter. Even though I followed his advice, I believe I would have been better off paying the ticket instead of following his advice...
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Bhavik in the NoVa legal community for 20+ years. He is a consummate professional, experienced, and hardworking. Bhavik is excellent at simplifying complex legal issues into terms that non-lawyers can easily understand. Notwithstanding his excellent education pedigree, Bhavik is very down-to-earth, approachable, and friendly."
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2013 - Present
Attorney, MacDowell Law Group, P.C.
2003 - 2013
Attorney, MacDowell & Associates, P.C.
Member
2003 - 2006
American Bar AssociationMember
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Gujarati
English
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