$ 375-425 per hour
Christopher Blake Holley
About Christopher
Biography
Christopher B. Holley is licensed to practice law in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. An experienced litigator, Mr. Holley has appeared before numerous State and Federal courts of all levels in these jurisdictions and others for the past 20 years. His primary litigation concentration focuses on criminal law, traffic, commercial litigation, business torts, tort defense and domestic relations (Divorce). When he is not litigating, Mr. Holley also assists clients with business matters such as business formation, stock purchase/sales, asset purchase/sales, operation, contract review and other day to day needs of a small business man. Finally, Mr. Holley enjoys providing legal services to those who are in need of wills, living wills, powers of attorney and other routine personal documents.
Admitted: 1994, Commonwealth of Virginia; 2001, Maryland; 2001, District of Columbia. U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia; U.S. District Court, District of Colorado; U.S. District Court, District of Maryland; U.S. District Court, District of Columbia; U.S. Courts of Appeal, Fourth and Eleventh Circuits; U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Eastern District of Virginia.
When not in Court, you are likely to find Chris spending time with his family or dogs.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Maryland for 24 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 31 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 24 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Holley & Levine, PC
10513 Judicial Drive, Suite 202, Fairfax, VA, 22030
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Christopher Blake Holley's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 32 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Deema | January 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Professional and Fair Representation
I had an excellent experience with Christopher Blake Holley at Holley & Levine. He was incredibly helpful, straight to the point, and always fair. He took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure I understood each step of the process, which gave me a lot of peace of mind. The entire st...
Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Unbelievably Rude
Was referred to Mr. Holley by another law firm for a traffic/civil incident. We had one conversation and I knew immediately it would be the last. He was incredibly rude, incredibly dismissive, and had an overall disgruntled and mean-spirited energy throughout the conversation despite a very a kind an...
Posted by Talaya | July 3, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Extraordinary Attorney
I needed an attorney for a highly contested custody case and Chris Holley was amazing! He was down to earth, practical, and very honest. He was responsive and attentive throughout my case and answered all of my questions with realistic answers. He is very knowledgeable and helped me win my case. I ...
Posted by Eric | January 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Complex family law
I came to Chris with a very complex situation regarding my daughter. I placed significant money in retainer. My wife and I thought it would go on forever and potentially have to appeal. The other side was significantly better off Financially. Though Chris could have exploited that situation by liti...
Posted by anonymous | June 6, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Gun rights restoration
Chris was awesome. Didn’t over promise. Was responsive to my many many dumb questions and never lost patience with me. While I hope to never use him again, I’ll definitely recommend him to anyone and everyone.
Christopher Blake Holley's Lawyer Endorsements
"Chris Holley is a good friend to have in the courthouse among my colleagues. An example is from my recent experience telling the judge I would return to his courtroom on a motions hearing after checking in at another courtroom. Chris heard that exchange, and, without any prompting nor request from me, he asked me the name of my motions hearing client, and offered to let me know when the case was called. Chris went one step further (without any obligation to do so) by staying in the courtroom after his case was called, for my case to be called. That might sound at first blush like a small favor to offer, but it is an example of how Chris knows that all criminal defendants benefit when we criminal defense lawyers offer each other a helping hand, brainstorming and court coverage. I recommend Chris's services."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Chris Holley is experienced and dedicated to defending his clients. He truly cares about each of them and will fight zealously for them every time."
"Even though Chris and I are opposing counsels on a difficult matter, Chris has always been respectful and knowledgable in all communications. He is cooperative, while at the same time, advocating for his client. He is a pleasure to work with."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Chris Holley. He is a well respected member of the bar, and is an amazing trial lawyer. He is a true advocate for his clients who receives my endorsement without any reservation."
"Chris is an excellent attorney and talented litigator. He can always be seen outside of the courtrooms giving advice to both defendants and lawyers regarding their legal issues. He is very well respected in the community. I fully endorse Mr. Holley without reservation."
"Mr. Holley is an extremely intelligent and personable lawyer, who is well-respected in our legal community. He is very easy to work with and puts his clients needs first, each and every time. I give Mr. Holley my highest recommendation."
"I strongly endorse this attorney whom I have known professionally for more than 8 years. Mr. Holley is not only a very competent criminal and traffic defense attorney, but he is laid back with a terrific sense of humor. That sense of humor has convinced more than one judge to see things Mr. Holley's way, thus benefitting his client!"
"I highly recommend Mr. Holley to anyone in need of a criminal or traffic lawyer. Mr. Holley is always prepared, knowledgeable, and ready to take on any case. Not only is he an excellent advocate for his clients, he is always available to help his colleagues. He is a friendly, kind and very talented attorney that I would recommend in a heartbeat."
"Chris is the 'go to' guy on criminal cases for my clients. I only handle civil matters, so I refer all the criminal issues to Chris, and I have uniformly received excellent feedback on Chris' services. I see him in court frequently, and he has a good reputation with the prosecutors which allows him to get the best possible results for clients, and he is not afraid to take a case to trial if he believes the client can do better than what the prosecutor offers. I fully endorse Chris for criminal work."
"Chris is simply fantastic. He is the kind of lawyer you want on your side when it really matters. He knows what he is doing. I wouldn't hesitate to seek his guidance and follow his recommendations. He is a mentor, friend and trusted attorney."
"This is an unsolicited review for one of my most outstanding colleagues who is also a good friend. Chris defines excellence, integrity and loyalty in his profession. To him, his clients are paramount and he fights for the best possible outcome up to and including dismissal. While there are attorneys who boast about trying cases, Chris is among the elite who will also try the challenging cases, in challenging circumstances. That makes him a fighter. When Chris comes to court he is prepared, knows the defenses inside and out and demonstrates nothing short of excellence in his delivery. He also cares about people—and that concern is genuine. Chris is definitely a courthouse superb and I give him my highest recommendation."
"I endorse this lawyer. I wish Avvo would allow me to endorse Mr. Holley for more than one area of law. Whether in Criminal Law or Family Law, Mr. Holley is an AMAZING litigator. Always prepared, Always fighting for his client, and you guessed it, typically Always winning. One of the Top Attorneys in Virginia."
"I gladly endorse Mr. Holley. I have referred a number of clients to him through the years and in each case, the client has always been extremely happy with his services."
"If I have a legal issue that I want a second opinion on, Chris is one of the first people I turn to. Great attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. There are few attorneys who I can rely on for sound advice when discussing a case. Christopher Holley is one of them. Chris is not only one of the best criminal/traffic attorneys but also a fantastic family lawyer. I have recommended friends, attorneys and co-defendants to Chris and they have all been happy with his services."
"Chris is a superb talented lawyer and very smart, with a friendly and affable demeanor. He is highly respected by prosecutors, judges and his peers in the legal community. I know I have learned many a trick from him over the years to more effectively to represent my traffic clients."
"Chris, is exactly the kind of lawyer you want to have if you need an attorney who is a knowledgeable and a strait shooter. He has been doing this long enough that he knows exactly what he is talking about and can communicate it clearly without sugar coating or spin. A great person to work with and know."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Holley is an experienced, knowledgeable attorney. He cares for his clients, takes the time to walk them through the court process, and is on the cutting edge of all recent defenses in the criminal and traffic field. He has an excellent reputation among prosecutors and judges, especially in Fairfax County, and among his fellow attorneys."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Virginia SuperLawyer Honoree, SuperLawyers
2025
Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine
2024
Virginia SuperLawyer Honoree, SuperLawyers
2024
Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine
2024
Top Lawyer, Arlington Magazine
2023
Virginia SuperLawyer Honoree, SuperLawyers
2022
Virginia SuperLawyer Honoree, SuperLawyers
2022
Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine
2017
10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2017
Top Rated Lawyer, AVVO
2016
Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year, Fairfax Bar Association
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Owner/Partner, Holley & Levine, PC
1996 - 2004
Associate/Partner, Allred, Bacon, Halfhill & Young, PC
Associations
2012 - Present
FBA Criminal Law SectionMember
1996 - Present
Fairfax Bar AssociationMember
Education
1993
Howard University School of Law
Juris Doctor
1990
Lynchburg College
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Middle School Court Tours
Fairfax County Court Tours
2018
Devonshire Program
Drugs, Alcohol, Driving and Issues Related to High School Students
2017
Fairfax County Middle School Court Tours
Fairfax County Court Tours
2017
Fairfax County Bar Association Annual DUI CLE
Fairfax County Annual DUI CLE
2017
Devonshire Program
Drugs, Alcohol, Driving and Issues Related to High School Students
2016
Devonshire Program
Alcohol, Drugs and Teens
2016
Annual DUI CLE
BASIC ISSUES, CASES, CODES AND ARGUMENTS THAT EVERY ATTORNEY MUST KNOW TO BE EFFECTIVE IN DUI CASES
2015
2015 FFx Bar Annual DUI Seminar
Annual DUI Seminar
2014
NAHREP Business Rally
LLCs and other Business Entities
2014
Fairfax Bar Association
Annual DUI Seminar
2014
Devonshire Program
Alcohol, Drugs & Teens
2013
Fairfax Bar Association
Annual DUI Seminar
2010
Annual Criminal Law CLE
How to Defend Marijuana Cases
2009
2009 Annual Criminal Law CLE
Cases, Codes and Arguments Effective in Speeding Cases
Publications
2016
Fairfax Bar Association Annual DUI CLE
BASIC ISSUES, CASES, CODES AND ARGUMENTS THAT EVERY ATTORNEY MUST KNOW TO BE EFFECTIVE IN DUI CASES
2010
2010 Fairfax Bar Annual Criminal Law CLE
10 Things You Need to Know About Marijuana Cases
2009
2009 Annual Criminal Law CLE Material
Cases Codes and Arguments that are Effective in Speeding Cases
Languages
Spanish
English
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