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also known as Clingan Law, pllc (formerly "The NoVa Law Firm")
Being charged with a crime or serious traffic offense can be stressful. The consequences of a conviction could affect your job, your career and your reputation.
I understand this and I take care to assure all my clients as to the strengths of their cases under current law. I will listen to the facts of your case, explain the legal rules that apply and explain the various ways that we can win your case. A defendant deserves respect for his rights and a vigorous, aggressive defense. That's what I provide.
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4015 Chain Bridge Rd, Suite 37, Fairfax, VA, 22030
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Posted by June | August 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Hands Down, Eric is THE BEST!
When I needed a lawyer, by best friend recommended Eric. Now that my case is over, I can honestly say that there simply is no one else who I would trust to make sure my record stayed clean than Eric Clingan and The NoVa Law Firm. Fairfax police are really tough on DUI and they have dash cams th...
Posted by Paola Lijeron | January 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Great Attorney
Finding a great attorney is a challenge that a lot of us face. I was fortunate to find Mr. Eric Clingan through a good friend, and I could not be any happier. He is great at what he does. He is caring, respectful, detail oriented, and knowledgeable. If you are looking for an attorney, give Mr. Clinga...
Posted by William | October 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
DUI Show Cause Case
I had a DUI Show Cause to return to court. Mr. Clingan did an amazing job & stopped nonsense & hearsay evidence to be allowed. My case was dismissed.
Posted by Cristian | March 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Amazing lawyer
He was extremely professional, to-the-point, yet patient to explain all my options to me. Together, we won a DUI case, and the charge was thrown out (and my record expunged). Actually, WE didn't win it, he won it with grace and skill. I had never been inside a courtroom, but his intelligence and e...
Posted by Chemen | September 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
thankful and confident
I can't thank Eric Clingan enough for what he has done for me, it was my word against another's, and the ticket was issued in my name, due to the state of shock I was after the accident, police didn't even bother to investigate the case or corroborate the information. Even with the odds being agains...
"Eric's trial tactics, preparation and "thinking outside the box" are assets that serve his clients well in resolution of pending criminal charges"
"Eric is a fighter and his clients benefit from it. He takes on hard cases and puts forth real effort to represent his clients. I handled a case of a co-defendant at a hearing and his cross examination was thorough and tenacious. I endorse this lawyer."
"Attorney Clingan is exceptionally knowledgeable with respect to trial practice. His professionalism and ease in the courtroom are surely an asset to his clients. In addition, he serves as a valuable resource to other practicing attorneys in the NOVA area."
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Rising Star, Northern Virginia Magazine
2013 - Present
Of Counsel, Fricassi, Mahdavi, Sissman and Rand, LLC
2012 - Present
Managing Partner, THE Nova Law Firm
2005 - 2012
Partner, Clingan Tull Easley, PLLC
2004 - 2005
Associate, Office Of The Public Defender Fairfax County
2001 - 2004
Associate, Law Offices Of John A. Boneta & Associates, PLLC
2000 - 2000
Summer Associate, Arlington Commonwealth's Attorney
2004 - Present
Fairfax Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Not Guilty -Trial
Not Guilty -Trial
Not Guilty -Trial
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2001
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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