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

Biography

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Fees and Rates

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 1 - 5 of 32 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI down to Reckless Driving

Thank Mr. Green! I was charged with DUI first offense. Blew a BAC 0.11, hit another vehicle but luckily no one was injured. Mr. Green was able to bring the charges down to a reckless driving, no jail time. Mr. Green is very well versed in his field, answered all my questions quickly and has a great ...sense of humor.

Posted by anonymous | September 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Out-of-State

Mr. Green is an exceptional, professional and very well respected and experienced attorney in the state of Virginia. After being arrested for an elevated BAC and reckless driving, I was facing mandatory jail time, large fines, possible loss of job clearance and a full one-year suspension of driving ...privileges in the state of Virginia. Mr. Green instructed me of the necessary proactive actions I needed to take prior to my hearing, provided feedback and was available to discuss my case even during out of office hours. Mr. Green’s commitment and experience resulted in my charges being reduced with a stricken BAC, no jail time, the ability to drive unrestricted with the provision of an alcohol monitoring device and the ability for me to maintain gainful employment. I can attest, I was at first skeptical of the praises from others on this site but those concerns were quickly extinguished as their testimonies held true. Hands down, I highly recommend Mr. Green and hope, as he says, I will never require his services again in the future!

Posted by anonymous | April 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI down to Reckless

I'm please with Garrett's dedication to my case. He was certain that we could get the case dismissed, however I was reluctant myself to gamble. However he did something unimaginable for me and got the charge dropped to reckless as well as a reduction in the fine. This was my own choice, I have pretty... high anxiety and was too tense to try and go to trial. Otherwise, I believe if I weren't so high strung, it would've been dismissed altogether. Garrett walked me through the case and pointed out his angle and my options. I calmed down immensely as the day passed by, I have no ignition interlock, no driving classes, and I'm looking to get the same charge expunged with Garrett's help. You're in great hands with Mr. Green.

Posted by Jason | March 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

The Best and most trustworthy Atterney in State of Virginia!

I recently had the privilege of working with Mr. Garret as my attorney for a DUI case, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. With over 30 years of experience in the field, Mr. Garret is an exceptional attorney who is extremely knowledgeable about the court system and the surrounding area. From t...he moment I met him, Mr. Garret was warm, friendly, and reassuring. He made me feel like I was in good hands, and he provided me with the support and encouragement I needed to get through the stressful preparation period and the trial itself. Throughout the entire process, Mr. Garret was incredibly attentive and always available to answer my questions or address any concerns I had. In the end, my case had a much better outcome than I ever could have imagined. Mr. Garret was able to reduce my charge from a DWI 1st offense with a one year suspension for Refusal of Breathalyzer test charge to a misdemeanor reckless driving charge with a $500 fine reduced to $250. I only had to serve a 30-day suspended license before being able to petition for restricted privileges for the following 11 months. Additionally, I received a 12-month unsupervised probation charge for one month suspended license, followed by 11 months of no probation license with interlock installation. I was extremely satisfied with the results Mr. Garret achieved for me. Overall, Mr. Garret is an honest, skillful, and trustworthy attorney who genuinely cares about his clients and their well-being. If you find yourself in need of legal representation for a traffic violation or DUI charge, I highly recommend working with Mr. Garret. His expertise, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to his clients make him one of the best attorneys out there.

Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

You will not regret hiring Mr. Green as your attorney!

After speaking with several attorneys that could give me the best fighting chance of defending me for my DWI case, hiring Mr. Green as my attorney was the best decision I made. He’s honest straight forward, won’t sell you a dream he won’t fight tooth and nail for. I was cited for having a elevate...d BAC nearly 3 times the limit, an open container in the vehicle and a refusal for a breathalyzer test. Although this was a DWI Ist offense, I was facing a mandatory 10 days in jail and with a possibility of just a restricted license allowing me to get to work and home with the ignition interlock. This would’ve been very difficult due to my ever changing work schedule. Despite all these offenses weighing against me and despite the case being in the unforgiving, brutal, and aggressive state of Virginia against DUI offenses, Through Mr.Green’s expertise, knowledge and sheer will to fight for the best case scenario. Mr. Green has been able to get bring these harsh penalties down to No jail time, with an unrestricted-restricted license meaning I will be allowed travel anywhere so long as there’s an ignition interlock installed in the vehicle along with taking the ASAP course. I never doubted Mr. Green’s abilities as an attorney. He’s reassuring, honest, humorous and a personable individual. I am very grateful that he has been able to afford me essentially a second chance. You will not regret hiring Mr. Green as your attorney!

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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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Criminal defense lawyer

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Faraji Rosenthall

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Bhavik Patel

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Kyle Manikas

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Alberto Salvado

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Carlos Salvado

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John Yetter

Criminal defense lawyer

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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

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Sprano

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mitchell Wells

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Keva McDonald

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Freeman

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John Boneta

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Francis Webb

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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

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