Brian S. Szmak

Brian S. Szmak

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 8 years

Litigation Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Litigation, General Practice, Lawsuits & Disputes ... +5 more

3900 Jermantown Road, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA

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Retainer

Always


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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 8 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2017

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Location

PJI Law, PLC

3900 Jermantown Road, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA, 22030

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Brian S. Szmak's Reviews

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20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Joe | May 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent defense

I retained Mr. Szmak recently, and I am extremely glad I did! He worked with me closely from start to finish, gathering information about my situation, laying out defensive options, if-then scenarios which helped me mentally prepare for the hearing, and even answered some tangentially-related questi...ons I had which he probably didn't have to help me with. I really felt like he was in my corner the entire time. The hearing itself was fast and easy. Mr. Szmak was decisive and effective in his defense, and I left a very happy person. Would definitely work with him again in the future!

Posted by Joe | April 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Restoration Of Rights

I retained Brian Szmak to help me restore my rights. From the very start, I had a good feeling about Brian. I contacted the firm and Brian answered all of my questions. I made a deposit and he went to work. He is friendly, affordable, very knowledgeable, professional and honest. I highly recommend Br...ian and I will definitely hire him if I need him in the near future. Thank you Brian!!

Posted by Laila | April 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Thank you!!

Brian and his team were responsive, personable, and professional. We felt at ease knowing that we were in good hands. Brian went above and beyond in making sure that our concerns were heard and addressed. If you're reading this and in a legal bind, I would highly recommend Brian and his team of profe...ssionals.

Posted by Jose | April 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Mr Jose Diego Arias

Brian was a pleasure to work with, was very helpful along the way, and a good guy to have your back.

Posted by Phil | February 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Lawyer - Sharp, Responsive

Someone filed against me regarding a matter in civil court, and I hired Brian Szmak for representation, here in Alexandria, VA. He was very thorough in letting me know what my options were, and kept me informed about my situation the whole way through. He was able to easily answer any questions I h...ad about my case, just from his knowledge of case law, the statutes in Virginia, and the legal standards we were dealing with. There was never a point where I felt like I didn't know what was going on or what the next steps were. This matter could have honestly gone to court, and I would have been 100% confident in Brian's ability to represent me at trial. But he was able to work out an arrangement out-of-court that I was happy with, that made this whole thing go away. I was EXTREMELY pleased with the outcome. I'd highly recommend Brian for anyone who needs representation in local courts here pertaining to borderline civil-criminal matters.

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Brian S. Szmak's Lawyer Endorsements

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Melissa Cefalu

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 12

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"It is clear from Brian's education, experience and responses on AVVO that he is a knowledgeable and capable advocate who cares about his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jessica McCollum

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 07

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Whitney Morgan

Criminal defense lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Szmak is a hardworking attorney that works tirelessly for his clients. He is brilliant, personable, and diligent. I highly recommend Brian Szmak!"

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Farheena Siddiqui

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"Brian is articulate, caring, and a fierce defender for his clients. I highly recommend Brian as a criminal defense attorney."

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Samuel Moore

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Brian is a highly motivated and intelligent attorney, who practices with common sense and a consistent focus on client needs. He is a great member of our team and I highly recommend him to fellow attorneys and clients who are looking for committed criminal representation."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

Juris Doctor- Cum Laude, Catholic University of America

Work Experience

2017 - 2020

Attorney, Gelber & Associates, PLLC

Associations

2021 - Present

Virgnia Association of Criminal Defense Laywers

Member

Alexandria Bar Association

Education

2017

Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2014

Saint Joseph's University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

English

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