Christopher Michael Day

Christopher Michael Day

also known as Christopher Day

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 31 years

Car accident Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

10521 Judicial Drive, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 40%

All traffic offenses as well as car accident personal injury matters.

31 years | 300 cases

40%
Personal Injury 25%

Personal injury matters including civil cases for crime victims, car accidents, etc.

31 years | 400 cases

25%
Criminal Defense 15%

27 years | 400 cases

15%
Business 10%

28 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 450-550 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 31 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Juris Day, PLLC

10521 Judicial Drive, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA, 22030

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Christopher Michael Day's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Personal Injury

Posted by Angeline | July 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Juris Day Firm Review

I was injured at work and sustained a severe and debilitating left knee injury, knee that was previously replaced. My employer abandoned me and I was left without being able to neither walk nor work. I immediately search the Web contacted Juris Day firm by phone and obtained an immediate appointm...ent. I received a fast consultation and an expert representation. After only one encounter, I knew Mr. Christopher Day I just met was the one. Mr. Day not only provided me with a first a free Initial evaluation but also did not charge me for services until the case was resolved. He was straightforward and told me what could and could not happen. He was also very knowledgeable, thorough, and took his time to explain the process of the justice system. Mr. Day is an exceptional person. He is professional, effective, honest, personable and has demonstrated genuine concern. He has provided me with quality service, kept me informed, treated me with respect and empathy. I am so happy to declare that I am very pleased with Mr. Christopher Day and staff excellent service. Mr. Day helped me receive lost of wage for all the time I was physically limited and out of work, surgical repair of my left knee, but also lifetime coverage for my injured knee. Furthermore, I am so thrilled with Juris Day firm excellent service that after five year of representation, he not only greatly reduced my stress during my ordeal, but he went all the way and helped me obtain a handsome injury monetary settlement. For any anyone in need of legal representation for injury, I highly recommend Mr. Christopher Day. If I ever need him again for any injury, I would not hesitate to hire him. I promise you that hiring Mr. Day, will guarantee you a right and timely resolution.

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Christopher Michael Day's Lawyer Endorsements

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Scott Sexauer

Car accident lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Bonello

General practice lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am always confident when I refer a client to Chris that the matter will be handled professionally, efficiently, and in the best interests of the client. I highly recommend Chris."

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Mark Johns

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ursula Burgess

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Chris is an extremely knowledgeable, creative attorney who works very hard to get the best results for his client."

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Scott Dondershine

Litigation lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Chris and I have worked together on several legal matters. Chris has a thorough understanding of the applicable legal strategies and has an unusual ability to explain complicated legal matters to non-lawyers including juries and clients."

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Richard Gardiner

Unknown lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. All my experiences with Mr. Day have been positive and he is a person of the highest integrity who works hard for his clients. As a fellow criminal defense attorney, I have referred clients to him when I was unable to represent the client. Mr. Day has an excellent demeanor and is well respected in the community."

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Rhonda Visniski-Miller

Litigation lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Day's ability to grasp the details of a case and bring it to a positive end is impressive. He has a friendly, winning style with clients and others in the legal system. He has a deep knowledge of the law. I would recommend Mr. Day without hesitation in any personal injury, criminal and juvenile cases. He is one of the most competent and effective lawyers I have ever come across."

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Scott Sexauer

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Bonello

Intellectual property lawyer

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Stephanie Melnyk

Estate planning lawyer

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Thomas David

Business lawyer

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Mark Johns

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ursula Burgess

Real estate lawyer

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Richard Gardiner

Criminal defense lawyer

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Rhonda Visniski-Miller

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Client Champion Gold Distinction, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2015

Top Lawyer, Global Directory of Who's Who

2015

10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2011

Shenandoah Apple Award, Virginia Attorney General

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Managing Partner, Juris Day, PLLC formerly Day & Johns

2012 - 2016

Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University

2004 - 2005

Managing Partner, Cuccinelli & Day, PLLC

2000 - 2004

Associate, Plofchan and Associates

1999 - 2000

Associate, Albo and Oblon

1995 - 1999

Assistant Attorney General, Office Of Attorney General Of Virginia

1994 - 1995

Judicial Clerk, The Honorable Bruce Levine, ALJ CFTC

Associations

2006 - Present

Fairfax County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Virgina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2006 - Present

National Crime Victim Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

2001 - 2005

Loudoun County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Mount Vernon Builders v. Rotty

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Education

1994

George Mason University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Michigan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Civil Justice for Victim's of Crime

Civil Justice for Victims' of Crime

2000

Employment Law 101 for Lawyers

Workers Compensation

1998

Protect our Seniors Lectures

Don't Be a Victim: Consumer Fraud

Publications

2000

Employment Law 101 (Ablo and Oblon) Workers' Compensation for Lawyers

Languages

English

Activity

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