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Elizabeth has been litigating since law school, where she won her first trial as a student with the Georgetown University Juvenile Justice Clinic, defending juveniles in delinquency matters before the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. After graduation and passing the bar, she became an Assistant Public Defender for the City of Fredericksburg and the Counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, and King George. After gaining significant trial experience there, she entered private practice in 2004. She had the opportunity to participate in the successful appeal of Paiz v. Commonwealth of Virginia, published at 54 Va. App. 688 (2009), in the Court of Appeals of Virginia, and Henderson v. Commonwealth, 285 Va. 318 (2013), in the Supreme Court of Virginia.
From 2020-2024, Elizabeth served the citizens of Arlington County in the Prosecutor’s office, serving as a Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney. In that role, she revamped the discovery procedure, spearheaded the creation of a Disability Justice Coalition (in conjunction with the ARC of Nova), and represented the office in the two treatment courts, the Behavioral Health Docket and Recovery Court. She was the office liaison to the Department of Human Services, coordinating matters involving mental health and substance use disorder. She prosecuted two murder cases through completion, as well as handled many violent crimes, such as malicious wounding, carjacking, robbery, and burglary. She also prosecuted drug distribution cases and gun possession charges, while also handling entire sentencing dockets, involving probation violation charges as well as sentencing hearings.
DISCLAIMER: Case results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each case, and do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future case.
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10513 Judicial Drive, Suite 202, Fairfax, VA, 22030
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Posted by Steve | November 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Highly Recommend: Diligent, Proactive, and Dedicated Representation
Elizabeth represented me for a misdemeanor traffic infraction. This was the first time I had ever required a lawyer, so I was a little lost on who to reach out to. I saw Elizabeth's great reviews and reached out for a free consultation. When I called, she already had my case pulled up with the corres...
Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Representation
I worked with Ms. Tuomey this year for a settlement. I am very satisfied with her services - she was extremely prompt and professional every step of the way. Her initial consultation was scheduled within 2 hours of my request for information. She did a fantastic job setting expectations, explaining t...
Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Very Helpful Lawyer!
Elizabeth was an excellent attorney in representing my case in which I was dealing with a serious traffic infraction. She was very professional and knowledgeable from the get-go, helped me file a motion immediately, and was able to get my case moving in the right direction. I had fired my previous at...
Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2014
misdemeanor arrest
Ms Tuomey was well informed and very pleasant to work with. She advised me honestly and candidly upfront as to what to expect from her services and the likely outcome of my legal case based on her knowledge and experience. She was always accessible when I had a question or needed information regard...
Posted by joseph | August 19, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
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outstanding! wonder adjudicator,skillfull and yes I must mention retired Fairfax county police mr. Art vonherbulis a man who lived and breathed and an enforcer of the laws of the common wealth of Virginia , as he instructs and scene by scene, and episode by episode walked his driving class through th...
"Liz just gets it. When she walks into court you can count on the fact she is absolutely prepared. She knows the law, studies out the issues, and knows how to use the law to her clients' advantage. I also appreciate she'll just tell you how it is and what she thinks, with no BS -- something sorely missing from many lawyers. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Elizabeth is dedicated and responsive attorney. I am an immigration attorney that represents aliens in removal proceedings. She represented a mutual client facing criminal charges that impacted his immigration status. Working together, we were able to obtain a favorable outcome for the client and prevent his deportation. Since then I have referred aliens to her facing criminal charges based on the positive experience that I had in working with her."
"I endorse this lawyer. A true expert in her field. Seasoned and experienced litigator. Can be counted to get results in the toughest cases. My highest recommendation."
"Solo practitioners, like I, sometimes need to ask colleagues of their availability to appear for us for a continuance motion or other procedural matter when we are tied up in another court. Whenever Liz has been available for such coverage, I have been confident to know that I was in good hands. As simple as this type of court coverage sounds, I am a stickler to assure my clients always are well represented, and I know I get that with Liz. I also have benefited from Liz's on-the-money thoughts on my cases that I have discussed with her. She at one has a gentle demeanor and commitment to serving her clients well."
"I've known Liz for several years now and can say without a doubt that she is an exceptional attorney. She is always well prepared and committed to a vigorous defense. She has the respect of the Commonwealth Attorneys and the Judges. We have represented co-defendants and I have seen her in action. You cannot go wrong with Liz as your lawyer."
"Liz is a highly skilled, well-regarded, and tenacious practitioner of the art of criminal and traffic defense. From early on she has impressed with her intuitive skill and tactical ability that lead her to excel as defense counsel. But one example of her performance as a lawyer included a recent published landmark appellate case wherein she properly and creatively preserved issues at trial for appeal and then successfully got the trial court's convictions of her client on firearms charges reversed. Liz by her example helps raise the bar of criminal and traffic defense practice in Virginia."
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2023
Services Division Commander's Award, City of Falls Church Police Department
2025 - Present
Owner, Tuomey Law Firm, PLLC
2020 - 2025
Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney, Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney for Arlington County and the City of Falls Church
2013 - 2019
Owner, Tuomey Law Firm, PLLC
2011 - 2012
Partner, Clardy & Tuomey
2025 - Present
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2008 - Present
Arlington Bar Association
2009 - 2019
Fairfax Bar Association
2006 - 2011
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
2005 - 2019
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Trial court overturned
New standard applicable to hearsay testimony at Probation Revocation Hearings
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BS - Bachelor of Science
2012
Juvenile Law
2011
Juvenile Law
English
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My Brother was charged with a felony when he was 22. He's 46 now and having a very hard time to find a job. Thank you Donna
20 Aug 2018