Garrett Douglas Green

Garrett Douglas Green

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 36 years

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

10615 Judicial Drive, Suite 203, Fairfax, VA

About Garrett

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 30 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 35 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1990

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 36 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Nichols & Green pllc

10615 Judicial Drive, Suite 203, Fairfax, VA, 22030

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Garrett Douglas Green's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

437 Client Reviews

Showing 56 - 60 of 66 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by John | January 18, 2013

Best Possible Outcome

Mr. Green was very clear and thorough when explaining the possible outcomes and how he would approach my case. His professionalism, honesty, and responsiveness put me at ease. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | November 12, 2012 | DUI & DWI

Did a great Job!

Garrett represented me in a DWI 1st Offense case. He got the charge amended to a Reckless Driving charge. He always answered my emails and phone calls. He knew the system and how to negotiate on behalf of his client. I am very pleased with the outcome and would recommend him to others

Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2012 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Professional, Responsive and Timely in All Matters

I retained Mr. Green for a speeding ticket I received in Fairfax County. Mr. Green was helpful in answering all of my questions and presented me with multiple options to resolve the case. In all of my communication with him and his firm they were very responsive whether the communication happened via... the phone or e-mail. Mr. Green and his firm did things exactly when they said they would. I did not have to attend the case per his recommendations and I had the results of the case by lunch time for a morning case. I had a positive result from the case and believed it could not have been achieved without the help of Mr. Green and his firm. I have learned from multiple people that Fairfax County is a tough district to fight traffic tickets. I am glad I retained Mr. Green and his firm. His Paralegal Dan was great to work with and should a need arise again for his services I will certainly reach out to him. I recommend Mr. Green and his team to help you make the best out of a bad situation.

Posted by Kathy | October 12, 2012 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

EXTREMELY ELATED!!

Mr. Garrett Green was recommended to me by a trusted colleague, upon overhearing my rant(s) about a ticket I had received while en route to work. My colleague spoke very highly of him, both personally and professionally. I quickly submitted a summary of my issue to the site of Nichols & Green as I ...was in quite a conundrum (from a VA demerit points-perspective, I had 16 demerit points accrued [HOV & speeding violation accruals], and an “Improper Turn” incident queued up). I was beyond impressed with the response/turnaround received from the firm, and Mr. Garrett Green. After discussing my situation with Mr. Garrett Green, I was equally impressed with his strategic-skills and obvious experience; and I immediately proceeded to employ him as my representative. Verdict: My case was dismissed/charge was dropped – and I am super-elated!! Summary: While I was not facing the potential of a suspended license or jail-time, I recognized how negatively my existing demerit balance could be misinterpreted by the Judge a/o Police Officer. I made the mistake in the past of NOT seeking council…and that’s what brought me to my 16 demerit point conundrum. This time, I'm glad I did!! Recommendation: As a military veteran, I appreciate the honesty, integrity and dedication that this firm and Mr. Garrett Green offered. Whilst an optimal outcome is never guaranteed in the courtroom, I vastly appreciate the communication, honesty, integrity and strategy of this firm and will be using them for my forthcoming case.

Posted by anonymous | August 01, 2012 | DUI & DWI

Two charges, one dropped

My case was complicated, involving an accident and a DWI, and the very real possibility that I would be serving active jail time as a result of this. Of all the lawyers I interviewed, Mr. Green was the most experienced, knowledgeable and approachable. He was able to answer all my questions and expl...ain the entire legal process involved in his approach to the case. While the outcome was not the most favorable, I was very relieved that he negotiated to have the charge linked to the accident dropped, so that all jail time was suspended. I was also granted a restricted driver's license rather than a full suspension of my driving privileges. Overall, I am grateful to Mr. Green and satisfied with the results. The only thing I wish had been handled differently was to have my case continued to a date before the new law requiring first time DUI/DWI offenders to have an ignition interlock device installed in their vehicles. Still, Mr. Green at least fought to have this taken out. Hopefully, this experience will aid him in developing a solid argument to actually have this requirement removed for his future clients.

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Garrett Douglas Green's Lawyer Endorsements

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T. Kevin Wilson

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 27

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"Mr. Green is a skilled advocate who fights for his clients, and I endorse him without reservation."

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Jeffrey Clark

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 09

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sarah Welch

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jan 24

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"Mr. Green is a great attorney who pays attention to detail. He is very experienced and understands how important it is to take the time to walk each of his clients through each stage of the legal process. I recommend Mr. Green."

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Michael Sprano

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Garrett is an outstanding attorney with a wealth of experience. I have known him for over 10 years now and have never seen him do anything but his very best for each and every one of his clients. Well-liked and well-respected by fellow defense attorneys as well as prosecutors and judges."

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Brenton Vincenzes

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very few attorneys are mainstays. Mr. Green is almost always helping clients in Fairfax. It means he's doing something right."

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Thaddeus Furlong

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He has a strong grasp of the technical details necessary to win. He knows the case law that gives him an edge over those lawyers who come unprepared. A strong advocate for his clients, Mr. Green goes the extra mile. Highly recommended."

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Bob Battle

Criminal defense lawyer | May 21

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"Garrett Green has over two decades of experience and uses this to provide outstanding legal representation to those charged with criminal and serious traffic offenses."

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Sudeep Bose

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 26

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"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent legal skills and very personable."

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Mitchell Wells

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Garrett and his law partner Luke have developed a solid reputation for quality representation in the Criminal law, DUI & traffic defense practice area. I regularly refer cases to them in the Fairfax, Virginia area. I have found them to be experienced attorneys who provide quality representation."

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Bhavik Patel

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 06

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicole Naum

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 05

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"I endorse this lawyer. He has an excellent demeanor both in and out of the courtroom."

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Christopher Holley

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 05

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"I can honestly say Garrett is an excellent attorney."

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Keva McDonald

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 05

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"I have seen Garrett Green in action, and I know him as a caring, skilled and effective attorney who works hard to defend each of his clients. I endorse him."

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Elizabeth Tuomey

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Feb 05

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"I endorse this lawyer. Garrett believes in personal representation of his clients, and won't stop fighting until he can achieve the best result possible."

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John-Paul Gilson

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 05

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Carly Jehlen

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Aug 31

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"Garrett is a strong advocate for his clients. He takes the time to thoroughly review each case and assess what works best not just for the case at hand, but the client himself. He is not only experienced, but has a good repertoire with others in the community: prosecutors, judges, and well liked by his clients. His firm is hard working and treats each case as important as any other. I would not hesitate to recommend him."

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Cheryl Gardner

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 31

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"I have known Garrett several years as an attorney. He is always prepared for court, and well respected by judges and attorneys alike. Garrett's quiet demeanor masks a fierce devotion to the law and determination to protect his client's rights. Always the consumate professional, Garrett's analytical abilities have produced intriguing and winning arguments. Garrett is a successful attorney and worth serious consideration when seeking a defense lawyer in Northern Virginia."

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David Bernhard

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 03

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"Garret green is the consummate professional, whose legal knowledge, patience and calm demeanor well-serve his clients. He has earned the respect of judges, prosecutors and fellow members of the bar through his firm and effective command of the law and often insightful legal analysis."

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Matthew Kensky

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 02

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"I endorse this lawyer. I've had the pleasure of knowing Garrett Green for many years, Garrett is an experienced, trial-proven defense lawyer. He enjoys a great reputation in all northern VA courthouses as a vigorous advocate. Garrett represents his clients well using his legal knowledge, strategic thought, professionalism, and charming interpersonal skills."

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Brian Geno

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 02

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"I've known Garrett for several years and seen him in action at court. He is a strong advocate with excellent court room skills. Additionally, I've seen him utilize a professional demeanor to achieve great results. I recall seeing him under fire once and managed to defuse a very tense situation with his calm and gentlemanly way that turned the case around. I was impressed. That's one of the reasons I endorse him."

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Thaddeus Furlong

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Carlos Salvado

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John Yetter

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Nicole Naum

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sudeep Bose

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Elizabeth Tuomey

Criminal defense lawyer

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Scott Surovell

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Michael Sprano

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Mitchell Wells

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Keva McDonald

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Partner, Nichols & Green pllc

2004 - 2011

Attorney, Sris Law Group, LLP

Associations

2004 - Present

Fairfax County Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

DISCLAIMER

THESE CASE RESULTS DEPEND UPON A VARIETY OF FACTORS UNIQUE TO EACH CASE AND THESE CASE RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A SIMILAR RESULT IN ANY FUTURE CASE UNDERTAKEN BY THIS LAWYER.

S****** v. Commonwealth

Case was dismissed: Driving Without a Valid License (2nd offense)

N***** v. Commonwealth

DUI was dissmissed at trial on a consitutional objection

M****** v. Commonwealth

Case was dismissed: Driving on a Suspended License.

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Education

1989

Syracuse University College of Law

Juris Doctorate

1982

Hamilton College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

2014

Spectrum Publishing Virginia Property Crimes Manual

2013

Spectrum Publishing The Drug Crimes Defense Manual

Languages

French

Activity

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