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John-Paul Patrick Gilson

Criminal defense Attorney at Fairfax, VA

5.0   8 reviews
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  • State Years
    Dist. of Columbia - DC 11 years
    Virginia - VA 12 years
  • Licensed for 11 years
    State DC
    Acquired 2012
    Status
    Good Standing No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 12 years
    State VA
    Acquired 2011
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Best Traffic Attorney
Fred Gumbinner
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One of the best
Tracy
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About John-Paul

Learn John-Paul’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Criminal defense
    40%
    Criminal Defense, Traffic, DUI, Murder, Assault & Battery, Malicous Wounding, Etc.

    16 years, 1,500 cases

  2. DUI and DWI
    30%
    DUI, DWI, "Wet" Reckless, Refusal, DoS, DoR, Restricted, Intoxicated, Alcohol, Drugs, Etc.

    16 years, 400 cases

  3. Speeding and traffic ticket
    24%
    Reckless Driving, Speeding, and other traffic related crimes.

    16 years, 3,000 cases

  4. Wills and living wills
    3%

    12 years, 500 cases

  5. Estate planning
    2%

    12 years, 750 cases

  6. General practice
    1%
    Debt Collection, Personal Injury, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Etc.

    13 years, 2,000 cases

Providing top quality legal defense for Virginia and the District of Columbia.

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Posted by Fred Gumbinner | January 24, 2017
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Best Traffic Attorney
GREAT JOB!! I hired them for a 40/25 SPEEDING ticket, and they got it reduced to a no point, non moving violation NO DMV (98-14)!!! They saved me tons on my insurance premium, no DMV points, and no record for the prior offenses. I was extremely satisfied with their service, work, and I'd hire them again!
Posted by Tracy | January 2, 2016
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One of the best
I was referred by a friend to the Gilson Law Firm and I could not be happier with the results. Mr. Gilson is very knowledgeable, friendly and was well prepared for my case. He is very professional and respectful. I highly recommend his services.
Posted by Bryan | September 18, 2014
EXPERIENCED & KNOWLEDGEABLE TRIAL ATTORNEY
Our family has used the services of The Gilson Law Firm for over three years. Attorney John Paul Gilson is an experienced trial attorney with high integrity and dedication. All of his staff are top notch and customer service is outstanding. The phones are always answer by a staff member and our questions answered. He keeps us informed. John Paul Gilson is very knowledgeable and one of the nices & best attorneys in the area. He goes out of his way to help, no matter the time of day.
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Posted by Yarri | June 16, 2013
Impressed by his legal skills
We are so impressed by Mr. Gilson's legal skills and intellect. Because of him our son has a second life. I recommend him highly and thank him for everything he did for our family.
Posted by Alex | November 20, 2012
Very Knowledgeable
Mr. Gilson keept us well infomed; a calming advisor. We had a very positive outcome to our case and its because he is knowledgeable and extremely hard working attorney. Thank you
Posted by jennifer | November 13, 2012
Five Stars +
Mr. Gilson is very helpful, warm and knowledgeable. An exceptional caring & professional attorney - he is a breath of fresh air in the legal system. Thank you for being there for me today.
Posted by anonymous | November 4, 2012
EXCELLENT RESULTS
Mr. Gilson represented me in a legal matter and I am very satisfied with his professional demeanor, competence and focus on my case. He always keept me informed, returned all my phone calls and I'm very happy with the excellent results. He was very fair on his pricing. YES, I highly recomend Attorney Gilson.
Posted by Donna | November 1, 2012
An excellent attorney
Mr Gilson is very helpful, caring and professional. He took the time to research and prepare and his advice was right.
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Cost

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  • Retainer Always
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

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AVVO RATING 8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • The Gilson Law Firm, PLLC
  • 2011 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Attorney At Law
  • 2007 - 2012

Education

  • University of Virginia
  • 2004

Legal Cases

  • Commonwealth v. Defendant
  • NOT Guilty

Associations

  • Fairfax County Bar Association
  • 2011 - Present
  • Virginia Bar Association
  • 2011 - Present
  • Virginia State Bar
  • 2011 - Present
  • Fairfax Bar Association
  • 2010 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Honors and Awards

  • Client Distinction Award
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • N/A

Publications

  • Virginia Criminal
  • Rights When Police Questioned
  • 2013

Speaking Engagements

  • ASL-VITA
  • Legal Law
  • 2010

Attorney endorsements

Received (15)
Given (24)
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Jennifer Ferrara
General practice Attorney | May 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. John-Paul is focused and a fighter. He is definitely an attorney to have on your side of the table."
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Mikhail Lopez
General practice Attorney | Jul 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Gilson is a hard-working, compassionate individual who will handle your case with care and the attention it deserves. I recommend his services."
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Joseph Yoon
Unknown Attorney | May 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Orval Hallam
Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 29
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Mr. Gilson and I recently wrapped up a matter together for which he and our office were co-counsel. Mr. Gilson was very easy to work with and it is obvious that he is very knowledge and a tireless advocate. I endorse this lawyer."
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Christopher Casey
Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 24
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of working as co-counsel on a case with him. As a former prosecutor, he brings an inside knowledge of the criminal justice system and sound legal judgment."
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Ashley Dean
Unknown Attorney | Mar 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Rebecca Evans
Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Edgar Reynoso
DUI and DWI Attorney | Oct 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"John's dedication to artful advocacy is first-rate."
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Christopher Leroi
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Gilson is an exceptional attorney. I have been an attorney for 24 years and served as a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, law professor, and private attorney. However, even with all of that experience, I learn from his answers on Avvo each and every day. If you have the chance, hire him in an instant."
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Joseph Torri
Unknown Attorney | Aug 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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James Garrett
DUI and DWI Attorney | May 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"John-Paul Gilson is a talented and well respected DUI and criminal defense attorney. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law, truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
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M. Miller
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Thomas Soldan
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I have personally seen John-Paul work hard on behalf of his clients in jurisdictions throughout Virginia to obtain the best possible results under a variety of circumstances. He was well prepared, quick on his feet, and knowledgeable."
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James Abrenio
General practice Attorney | Sep 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. John-Pual has drive, focus, and thinks outside of the box. He has compassion for his clients and is willing to put in the work."
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David Zipp
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 19
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. I have been privileged to know Mr. Gilson since law school. What you find in him is not just an attorney, but a manager - both of expectations as well as the case. A client will be well served by Attorney Gilson's prompt attention to the case, willingness to share legal knowledge, and understanding of the law. Attorney Gilson is creative, focused, and honest. I would recommend him to a client in his area who needed criminal representation."
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Jennifer Ferrara
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Barry Waldman
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Jonathan Woodward
Criminal defense
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Mikhail Lopez
Criminal defense
Robert Ralph Hagy headshot
Robert Hagy
Criminal defense
Joseph Judong Yoon headshot
Joseph Yoon
Criminal defense
Orval Keith Hallam Jr. headshot
Orval Hallam
Criminal defense
Christopher John Casey headshot
Christopher Casey
Criminal defense
Ashley C Dean headshot
Ashley Dean
Unknown
Rebecca Lynne Evans headshot
Rebecca Evans
Unknown
Edgar J. Reynoso headshot
Edgar Reynoso
Unknown
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Julie Gerock
Family
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James Garrett
Criminal defense
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John Carney
Unknown
Kelly Scott Davis headshot
Kelly Davis
Unknown
M. Todd Miller headshot
M. Miller
Unknown
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Carleton Penn
Criminal defense
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Garrett Green
Criminal defense
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Thomas Soldan
Criminal defense
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Dontae Bugg
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Fairfax Criminal defense Lawyer John-Paul Patrick Gilson
John-Paul Patrick Gilson
Criminal defense Attorney
Fairfax, VA
Licensed for 12 years
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