$ 500-500 per hour
Gretchen Taylor Pousson
also known as Gretchen Taylor
About Gretchen
Biography
Gretchen Taylor Pousson is a zealous advocate, specializing in defending the rights of her clients. She has provided the highest quality legal services to a broad range of clients, charged with every conceivable criminal or traffic offense, since 1995. Ms. Pousson previously served as an Assistant Federal Public Defender for the Eastern District of Virginia and is qualified to handle every type of Federal case. Additionally, she served as both an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney and an Assistant Public Defender before opening up her own law office in 2008. In 2023, she joined the firm of Scrofano Law, PC, to open and lead their Fairfax, Virginia office.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
25%
29 years
DUI and DWI
20%
29 years
Federal Crime
15%
22 years
Juvenile Law
15%
29 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Virginia for 30 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Scrofano Law PC
10505 Judicial Drive, PH Suite 400, Fairfax, VA, 22030
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Gretchen Taylor Pousson's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 24 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Andrew | June 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Amazing Lawyer
Gretchen won 25 out of 25 cases for me, ranging from criminal, to protective orders, to CPS. She got all of my criminal cases dismissed without a trial. You can stop googling other lawyers now -- just call Gretchen.
Posted by Charles | March 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Got a charge expunged on a technicality- brilliant knowledge of the law
Gretchen Taylor is a lawyer that you want. She's easy to talk to, open and informative with her clients, and she's also really smart. She was able to get all of my prior dismissed charges expunged, even an alcohol one that I did a diversion program on (which normally can't be expunged) because of a b...
Posted by anonymous | December 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Gretchen Rocks
Gretchen Taylor is a legal genius. I recommend her to anyone who wants the optimal outcome. Thank you so much Gretchen for all your help.
Posted by Stephanie | November 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A Truly Amazing and Super intelligent Attorney
I hired Gretchen based off her reviews on AVVO and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I was scared at my charge and she not only managed to have all charges dismissed, she put up with me being a nervous wreck throughout the process and I’m extremely grateful and couldn’t stop hugging h...
Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Proscutional matter
I consulted on a matter that did not clearly fit Gretchen's expertise, but she was great. I appreciated her insights.
Gretchen Taylor Pousson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Gretchen Taylor is an excellent defense attorney. She is both a competitor and an advisor to me. Her experience spans courts all around Virginia, including work as a prosecutor and defense counsel. I am happy to recommend Gretchen Taylor for criminal cases here in Northern Virginia, in both state and Federal Court."
"Gretchen is an outstanding litigator for DUI/DWI and all criminal matters. She thoroughly analyzes her cases and by doing so, gets outstanding results for her clients. She is very knowledgeable and is a pleasure to work with!"
"Gretchen has a tremendous ability to know the "worth" of a case - where its strengths are, where its weaknesses are, and how to best emphasize those strengths and minimize those weaknesses. I have had the opportunity to observe her do this first hand in my days as a prosecutor working against her, and now in the private sector watching her navigate protective orders. She is efficient, sharp, and direct, talents far too hard to come by. You can be confident in retaining Gretchen that she will present your case strongly and that she will be honest with you along the way."
"I endorse this lawyer. Gretchen and I served the same client. She handled the criminal aspect and I handled the civil aspect. I attended a criminal trial she conducted and I am thoroughly impressed with her quick responses to challenges from the prosecutor and from the judge. Trial work is as much of an art as fact finding. Gretchen is well versed in both."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have know attorney Gretchen Taylor since law school and consider her one of the smartest, sharpest, hardest working attorneys in Northern Virginia. I would highly recommend her for a DUI defendant, or if you're facing a serious offense."
"I have know and observed Ms. Taylor in a professional setting for years. She is an experienced litigator who is very comfortable and effective in the courtroom. She is well respected by her fellow defense attorneys, prosecutors and more importantly judges. Ms. Taylor's preparation on each case she handles is demonstrated in the outcomes she obtains for her clients. I would recommend her to any client seeking quality representation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Taylor is an excellent litigator who is a natural in the courtroom, and who possesses tremendous experience, ability and tenacity. She handles both State and Federal work, and has the tremendous disposition to deal well with clients, prosecutors and judges alike. Ms. Taylor always combines all her tools to obtain the best result she can for her clients."
"I highly recommend Gretchen for your DUI/DWI case. Her skills and expertise are your key to a winning defense."
"Ms. Lynch Taylor is a well repected advocate in the legal community. She is well versed in both the law and procedure and always provides her clients excellent representation. I endorse this lawyer."
"Gretchen knows the law and the local court practices inside out which makes her successful at fighting for her clients. She does not back away from a challenging case and her knowledge of the dui laws and science behind them sets her apart from other defense attorneys. If you hire her you are getting not only someone who will come to court prepared to fight for you but also someone who cares about protecting your rights."
"Gretchen is a very well respected lawyer all across the country. She is highly trained and a wonderful advocate for her clients. She will fight for your case and has the knowledge, passion and skill to make her one of the best DUI lawyers in the state. I highly recommend Gretchen!"
"Gretchen is a skilled defense attorney in the area of DUI and is not afraid to fight for her clients' rights. Nationally recognized, her talent and experience are unmatched and I would recommend her services to anyone in her area needing a fierce warrior to go to bat for them."
"Gretchen has worked for both sides, prosecution and defense. So, she has a unique way of anticipating and deflecting the prosecutor's arguments when she is defending a DUI case. She also has the skills and knowledge necessary to win DUI cases. I highly recommend Gretchen's services."
"Gretchen is an excellent attorney. She has an outstanding reputation with other attorneys nationwide. I would highly recommend her."
"I have known Gretchen Taylor for over two years and had the opportunity to observe her in and out of the court room. She is a sharp litigator and a pleasure to be around. I am confident that she does excellent work. I expect that her clients are very satisfied. I endorse her."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Super Lawyer, Crimimal Defense (2020-2024), SuperLawyers
2023
Top Lawyers, Criminal, Northern Virginia Magazine
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2012
Mastering Scientific Evidence, National College for DUI Defense, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2011
DWI means Defend With Ingenuity, National College of DUI Defense, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2009
Recognized for efforts in Defending DUI cases, National College for DUI Defense
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Managing Attorney, Fairfax VA office, Scrofano Law PC
2022 - 2023
Partner, Cook, Craig & Francuzenko
2008 - 2022
Founder, Taylor Law Company (formerly Law Office of Gretchen Taylor)
2002 - 2008
Assistant Federal Public Defender, Federal Public Defender
1999 - 2002
Adjunct Professor of Law, The College Of William & Mary
1998 - 2002
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, Commonwealth's Attorney For The City Of Newport News
1995 - 1997
Assistant Public Defender, Office Of The Public Defender For The City Of Roanoke
Associations
2022 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationBoard Member
2014 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationFounding Member, District Representative
2010 - Present
Fairfax Bar Association, General District Court CommitteeMember, Co-chair 2018-2019
2008 - Present
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1996 - Present
Virginia Women Attorneys AssociationMember, former president of Roanoke chapter
Education
1995
College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
2014 Annual DWI CLE
Drug Recognition Experts
2012
2012 Annual Meeting of VACDL
How to Salvage Lost Causes: Post-Trial Motions
2007
Brown Bag Lunch Series
How to Win your case before a U.S. Magistrate Judge
2004
Federal Sentencing and Related Topics
Recent Trends on Acceptance of Responsibility
Languages
English
Activity
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