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also known as Joe Flood
I was the first person in my family in more than seven generations to attend college. I grew up poor and very disadvantaged but with a deep sense of how fortunate I was. I attended public schools throughout my education, including law school, and developed an appreciation of how unfair our society, and particularly the criminal justice system, could be for people who were poor, uneducated, or who looked differently and the degree of injustice seemed to directly correspond to the seriousness of the offense and the accused's disadvantages. For most of my career I worked representing indigent defendants - including approximately 150 who were facing the death penalty - in the same zealous and aggressive way that people with means expect from our system. I continue to approach each of my client's as individuals in need of my help, and their cases as the most important and honorable way to utilize my skills and experience. You should expect nothing less.
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Acquired: 2005
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State: New York
Acquired: 1996
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State: Alabama
Acquired: 1994
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State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1992
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10621 Jones St, Suite 301 A, Fairfax, VA, 22030-7518
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Posted by Bobby | January 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best Defense Lawyer
Joe Flood is an exceptional criminal defense lawyer. I recently used his services to defend myself against a criminal drug charge, and I could not have been more pleased with the results. Initially, he spent three plus hours calling the jail to get in contact with me in the middle of the night. Joe w...
Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Fantastic Attorney!
My son was caught in a government sting operation and was facing a potential lengthy prison sentence. Attorney Joe Flood worked hard and got it significantly reduced to a reasonable sentence including community service. Attorney Flood immediately connected with my son to understand the situation, ...
Posted by Shawn | January 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Fantastic Attorney - an even better person!!
From the moment I hired Mr Flood, I felt like our case was the only case he was working on. He religiously stayed in touch with me throughout the various stages of the case and kept me informed and educated on every aspect as we navigated through a very long and drawn out process. Everything Mr Flo...
Posted by Monica | March 01, 2021 | Criminal Defense
Committed to Excellence
Joseph Flood had a dramatic and positive impact on my life. He made every effort to establish a relationship of trust with me and maintained close contact throughout my time of need. He was a great listener and approached my criminal case with an open mind. His passion for serving people, coupled wit...
Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best attorney I could have asked for
When I went through some serious legal trouble Joe Flood really helped my family and I. After having a bad experience with a much overpriced lawyer, Mr. Flood proved to be an amazing attorney. He knows how the legal system works and has a passion for what he does. He was straight forward and honest w...
"I endorse Joe Flood. You will be hard pressed to find a criminal defense lawyer who blends the commitment to his clients, awareness of the law, and brilliant strategy that Joe possesses. Whether you’re charged with a minor offense or capital murder, you will not find another lawyer who fights as hard as Joe."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Joe and I are working closely on a very complicated federal matter. He is bright, hard-working and enjoys the complete confidence of the client. Look forward to working with him on other matters."
"I fully endorse Joe. He is a phenomenal lawyer who is a tireless worker for his clients. He is a lawyer's lawyer."
"Joe is a fantastic lawyer and advocate for his clients. Tenacious and sharp, Joe is someone whom I have sought advice from on many occasions."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joe is a highly competent lawyer. He's intelligent, determined, creative, thorough, and diligent. Joe has distinguished himself as especially talented with Post-Conviction matters, but he is well known and respected in the criminal defense field."
"Joe's as good as they come, a thoughtful, creative, and tenacious advocate who cares deeply about his clients and does all he can on their behalf."
"Joe Flood has a wealth of experience in criminal defense and capital litigation. He is thorough, sharp, and client-centered. If you asked any attorney you knew who THEY would hire if they were the one in trouble, Joe Flood's name would come up every time. I highly recommend Joe in this field!"
"Joe is fantastic lawyer and a great colleague. Creative and thorough, he goes the extra mile for every one of his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joe Flood is one of the most dedicated, tenacious and intelligent lawyers I have ever met. Joe is creative in motions practice, has a stellar work ethic and is extremely effective in the courtroom."
Criminal defense lawyer
Federal crime lawyer
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Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine
2009 - Present
Partner, Sheldon & Flood, PLC
2005 - 2009
Capital Defender, Virginia Indigent Defense Commission
1995 - 2005
Deputy Capital Defender, New York State Capital Defender Office
1994 - 1995
Staff Attorney, Equal Justice Initiative of Alabama
1993 - 1994
Law Clerk to the Hon. Joseph W. Hatchett, 11th Circuit Court Of Appeals
1990 - 1993
Law Clerk - Volunteer Attorney, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.
2005 - Present
Virginia Bar Association
1994 - Present
New York Bar Foundation
Fine and 30 days suspended time
Sentence reduced from 10 years to 5 years.
The federal district court imposed a total sentence of 32 months, reduced from 20 years
Guilty plea in exchange for a sentence of three years of supervised probation
All charges dismissed
All charges dismissed
Sentence reduced from 240 months to 57 months
All charges dismissed
Guilty plea and sentence of 3 years.
All charges dismissed
Mr. Anane will serve less 30 months imprisonment.
Time served (less than 5 months)
All charges dismissed with prejudice
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
BS - Bachelor of Science
2021
"Plea Negotiations and Bargaining in Capital Cases"
2020
"The Client’s Perspective on Capital Defense"
2020
2019
“How to Present Video Testimony When Foreign National Witnesses are ‘Unavailable’”
2019
"Representing Foreign Nationals in Capital Cases"
2019
"Utilizing Testifying Experts at Trial"
2019
"The Relevant State and Federal Law You Need for Capital Defense"
2018
"The Law Lecture: Constitutional Principles Supporting Meaningful Capital Voir Dire"
2017
English
Spanish
Legal Answers
Theft of four small items totalling $95
03 Mar 2022
Should I even bother appealing,do I have a case?
20 Feb 2021
New Expungement bill in virginia?
20 Feb 2021