Carlos Enrique Wall

Carlos Enrique Wall

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

10509 Judicial Drive, Suite 102, Fairfax, VA

About Carlos

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 60%

20 years | 1,000 cases

60%
Criminal Defense 20%

20 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 20%

20 years | 2,000 cases

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 19 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2006

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Location

The Gordon Law Firm

10509 Judicial Drive, Suite 102, Fairfax, VA, 22030

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Carlos Enrique Wall's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

THANK YOU!!!!

This review has been long due, but even now I am struggling to find the words that would equal the gratitude that I feel towards this man!! I wish I could hang my review on the walls of the Fairfax County Courthouse so everyone could see it and go knocking on his door. Mr. Carlos Wall might as well c...hanged our whole lives and our futures forever, by pulling a MIRACLE for my boyfriend and his particular case!! We had zero to extremely minimal chance of succeeding, but we did!! We got the best imaginable outcome out of a very sad and hopeless situation. I will forever be grateful to this man for what he did for us. Carlos Wall is THE master of his trade!! Not only is he extremely knowledgeable, he is tremendously WISE! He is sharp, and eloquent. He owned the courtroom on sentencing day, I will never forget the moment when the judge told him "Mr. Walls, you have convinced me!", and we were dealing with one of the strictest judges known in this judicial system. I am lucky I stumbled upon his profile when I was searching for attorneys, and I'm so glad we picked him to represent our case because here we are today, on the other side, victorious. And believe me when I say this case was no joke! He is an exceptionally skilled attorney!! Thank you Mr. Walls!! Our family is humbly grateful to you!!

Posted by Andre | February 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Defense Attorney on the East Coast

I was charged with three criminal offenses that could of landed me in jail for a while, and a subsequent traffic offense related to the first three. My charges were possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and possession with intent to distribute meth amphetamine, and contributing to the delin...quency of a minor. I first met Mr.Wall while incarcerated at Fairfax County Jail. I was taken back by his young appearance and age but even more so in his knowledge of the legal system and his credentials. It was clear to me really quickly that when it came to defense attorneys(ive dealt with quite a few in the past) he was the cream of the crop. My legal battle lasted for over a year and I've been to court over the same charges over 5-6 times. The first time we went to court it was regarding the contribution charge. I was more then pleased when Mr.Wall managed to get the charge dismissed the first time we went in. The other two weren't so easy but throughout the whole ordeal he kept reassuring me that he would get me the best outcome and that everything would be ok in the end. I will admit i was very skeptical because i felt the prosecution had more then enough to go on to convict me. To make a long story short, after numerous trips to the court and back, i was given a plea deal for possession of paraphernalia and one of the charges dropped, along with the traffic infraction as well. I couldn't believe it because that deal carried no jail time, probation time, or loss of license but a simple $250 fine. He fought hard for me from the beginning and his constant reassurances put my mind at ease every time we were in court. Its safe to say Mr.Wall saved my life. I would highly recommend him to anyone at all, no matter what charges they are facing. Thank you sir for you hard work and dedication to getting me the best deal possible.

Posted by Connie | July 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Confident and competent

Carlos represented me at a reckless driving case recently and I couldn't be more pleased with his service. Among the 6 lawyers I consulted, he was the only one that offered, with reasonable confidence, to aim to reduce the charge to failure to pay full time and attention, which is the most lenient ou...tcome that carries no point and no record, in contrast with the 6 point, 7-year record offense that'd come with reckless driving. And that's exactly what he delivered. All other lawyers I consulted either shied away from even mentioning the possibility for the most lenient ruling or thought that'd not be probable, and instead would shoot for a 3-point/3 year record verdict of improper driving. The latter would be similar to an outcome I'd likely have been able to attain had I represented myself in court, given the nature of the incident. I'm impressed by Carlo's confidence and integrity in trying his best and looking out for the client's best interest. I'll be recommending Carlos to anyone I know looking for legal representation.

Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Incredible lawyer. Highly Recommend!!!

I was charged with possession of marijuana (first time offense) last year. My goal was to avoid the 251 program and to hopefully get the charge dropped. There was video evidence which didn’t really work in my favor but I still had high hopes because I was wrongly accused. The final outcome was accept...ing a plea bargain for possession of paraphernalia. It was the best deal possible at the time considering that the prosecutors and officer were obstinate and difficult to work with. Luck was not on my side. Overall, I was not happy with the result because this amendment didn’t allow for expungement. I did not want this charge on my record as it could affect future employment. I was devastated and thought that this was it. I made a couple of phone calls and ended up speaking with Carlos who gave me detailed instructions on how to appeal my case. After appealing my case, I contacted countless lawyers based on reviews and experience to handle my case. Keep in mind that not all lawyers handle appeal cases and if they do, they are expensive. I had Carlos in mind but I wanted to do my homework before making a decision. With this appeal case, I only had one shot so I had to pick very wisely. I even met with the “best” (according to AVVO) but they were ridiculously priced. With only one week away from my motions hearing date I finally met with Carlos - the man who originally gave me guidance on how to appeal my case. He was accommodating and kind enough to meet with me right before office closing time because I was coming from a town 2 hours away. The office is conveniently located by the courthouse with ample parking space. The secretary is very nice and very quick with emails. Carlos is laid back, honest, self-assured and very knowledgeable. He thoroughly reviewed the video clip with me and took detailed notes. I had a good feeling about this man. He recommended that we go for a bench trial and assured that he would do the best he can to help me. His price was also very reasonable considering what other lawyers were charging for appeal cases. I really wanted this charge to be dropped/dismissed (seemed near impossible based on the impression I got from other lawyers) and made so that it could be expunged from my record. Guess what? This man made it happen. We went to circuit court two times. First time was to set a trial date which took 5 minutes in the courtroom. A week before the trial date, he called me and told me that my case was dismissed (Nolle prosequi)! I couldn’t believe it! I don’t know what kind of magic he performed but he made my wish come true. On the day of the trial, we were in and out of the courtroom in a matter of 10 minutes. The circuit court was like second nature to him. This man knows his stuff and I highly recommend him. I hired him again to expunge the dismissed charge for me. Thank you Carlos for getting me the best possible outcome and making this a fast and painless experience for me! Note: My advice to people here is to not overlook lawyers that don’t have a lot of reviews. What matters is quality over quantity. Meet with them and give them a chance.

Posted by Alex | February 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Speeding Traffic Ticket - 65/45

I would definitely recommend Carlos Wall and the Gordon Law Firm if you have to go to the Fairfax Traffic court. I was pulled over in November of 2015 for driving 65 m/h in a 45 m/h zone. The cop who pulled me over told me that she was going to charge me for only speeding (not for reckless driving). ...She told me that I would not need a lawyer and I’d better off just to pay the fine. I was not sure if this was a good idea because I still would get 6 points. Based on the reviews of the local lawyers available at the Avvo.com, I contacted Carlos Wall from the Gordon Law Firm. I discussed my situation with Carlos Wall, who was honest with and told me that I didn't need to retain a lawyer for the traffic ticket I was issued. He instructed me on how I should explain my situation to the judge. I told me him that I would feel more comfortable if a lawyer would represent me in the court. Carlos agreed to take care of my case. Thank to Carlos the Fairfax County General District Court amended the charge of speeding – 65/45, a 6 point infraction, to failure to pay full time and attention, a 0 point infraction, and imposed a $75.00 fine!

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Carlos Enrique Wall's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Sheldon

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Carlos is a fantastic and aggressive litigator for his clients. If I were to need an attorney in Fairfax, I would hire Carlos to represent me."

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Jonathan Katz

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"On numerous occasions I have referred people to Carlos and Alex when I have been conflicted out of the case. Their excellent performance and results keep me continuing to make such referrals to them. They know their work."

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Stephen Terpak

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carlos is a great lawyer. He is has an excellent demeanor and he is sharp. I recommend Carlos for Virginia DUI and traffic cases."

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Cherish Hadley

Unknown lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I was referred to Attorney Wall by another attorney because of his reputation for resourcefulness. Attorney Wall was receptive to my inquiries and displayed a very respectable attitude. I gladly endorse this lawyer."

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Jad Sarsour

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a very talented lawyer."

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Ryan Rambudhan

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this attorney!"

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Brenton Vincenzes

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Impressive knowledge of the most current case law in Virginia."

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Lysandra Pachuta

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carlos is one of the attorneys who trained me when I first started working for the Fairfax public defender. He set a great example of zealous advocacy for each and every client."

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David Jones

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Carlos Wall of the Gordon Law Firm. Whenever I have conflicts which require me to be in a different Court, Mr. Wall is the first lawyer I call upon to assist me. I completely trust him cover for me in a professional manner. I also have great respect for the effort which Mr. Wall puts into defending his clients in Court. He has no fear when it comes to taking difficult cases to trial and I have often seen him come away with outstanding results. Carlos is an excellent criminal lawyer, with particular skill in traffic and DUI matters."

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Brian Murray

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carlos is the most impressive DWI lawyer I know and I have seen many DWI lawyers in action. Carlos has a great combination of aggressiveness, poise, intelligence, and creativity which he brings to bear on behalf of each of his clients. With these gifts, more often than not, Carlos gets great outcomes for his clients. He gets acquittals when it would have seemed impossible to most observers just prior to trial. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Luke Nichols

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carlos walks into the court room ready to work for his clients. He brings new, fresh defenses and an attitude that is tangible. That is exactly what a criminal defense attorney should be."

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Kevin Wheatley

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Carlos since law school and I am consistently impressed by his knowledge of criminal law, his aggressiveness in advocating for his clients, and his poise in the courtroom. He is always extremely well-prepared and thinks quickly on his on his feet. I strongly endorse Carlos Wall."

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Alexander Gordon

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"My colleague Carlos Wall is dedicated to providing his clients with excellent legal advice and courtroom advocacy. He is well-prepared and is ready to fight for his clients rights in court. Clients that he represents are impressed by his caring demeanor and his extensive knowledge of Virginia DUI and criminal law. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Sheldon

Appeals lawyer

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Stephen Terpak

Personal injury lawyer

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Thomas Walsh

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Dischley

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brian Murray

Immigration lawyer

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David Jones

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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Alexander Gordon

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kevin Wheatley

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2014

Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine

2012

Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine

2012

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Partner, The Gordon Law Firm

2008 - 2010

Assistant Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender

2006 - 2008

Associate, Devine, Connell & Sheldon, PLC

Sample of Legal Cases

Kozmina v. Commonwealth

Affirmed

Parker v. Commonwealth

Affirmed

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Education

2006

George Mason University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of Virginia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Publications

Languages

Spanish

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