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Karin Riley Porter
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Karin Porter brings her talents as a Virginia Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney to Price Benowitz. Ms. Porter will fight for you. Please call for a free consultation.
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Licensed in Virginia for 23 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Karin Riley Porter Attorney at Law
10505 Judicial Drive, #101, Fairfax, VA, 22030
Karin Riley Porter Attorney at Law, Richmond
4124 East Parham Rd, Suite D, Richmond, VA, 23228
Law Offices of Karin Riley Porter
2111 Wilson Blvd., Suite 780, Arlington, VA, 22201
Law Offices of Karin Riley Porter
9119 Church Street, Suite 10, Manassas, VA, 20110
Law Offices of Karin Riley Porter
18 Liberty St SW, Suite 200-A, Leesburg, VA, 20175
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Karin Riley Porter's Reviews
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Posted by Levi | January 15, 2026 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Strong & Highly Competent Representation
Ms. Porter represented me in Dec 2025. She was very responsive, interested in the details and identifying the best defense and solutions rather than just going through the motions, she was very proactive and kept me informed on steps in the process and actions taken, etc. She was willing to go to tri...
Posted by Thomas | May 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Experience - Exceeded My Expectations
From our initial consult, Karin laid out a game plan to help maximize my odds of success. She was easy to reach and very responsive. On the big day, I knew exactly what was happening every step of the way. My reckless driving charge was amended to a charge of failure to pay full time and atten...
Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Outstanding support
Provided informative and effective representation, engaged cooperatively with other party's' attorney to great effect, making for a swift, low-stress resolution.
Posted by Rod | July 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Karin Riley Porter - Outstanding Lawyer!
Karin was outstanding! She provided me with superb legal consultation, support and advice. She was knowledgeable, detailed oriented, organized and overall extremely supportive throughout my entire legal process. Karin carefully explained each step of my legal matter and helped me weight all option...
Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Grateful! Highly highly recommend!
Super thankful I was recommended Karin! Her guidance, professionalism, experience and expertise are exactly what I needed. I had 3 charges, DWI/obstruction related. Very scary situation for me. 2 were dismissed and the other was reduced to a reckless driving charge. Her pre-trial advice was incredibl...
Karin Riley Porter's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly recommend this Ms. Porter. Karin is an extraordinary attorney that tenaciously fights for her clients and is well respected throughout the courthouses and courtrooms of Northern Virginia. As a former prosecutor, she is well equipped to poke hole in the government's cases, and she gets fantastic results for her clients. I highly recommend her."
"One day I watched Karen try a prostitution trial to acquittal. She was cool and collected as she cross-examined the cop on the path of narrowing the possible avenues for a conviction. I trust Karen for discussing issues in my own cases. She is a capable lawyer."
"Karin Porter is an outstanding attorney. There are few who can match the depth and breadth of her experience as a prosecutor and as a defense attorney. I worked with her in the Alexandria Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, and I saw up close the legal knowledge, meticulous preparation, and fierce advocacy Karin brought to every case. I wholeheartedly endorse her."
"I've known Karin for a long time and highly recommend her services."
"I have known Karin since she was a prosecutor in Alexandria. She had a great reputation then and has a great reputation now. She is a resource to other lawyers and is very kind and approachable. Her experience as a prosecutor is a huge plus for her clients and the results she gets reflect that."
"I strongly endorse this attorney!"
"I have witnessed a number of Karin's trials. Her creative arguments along with attention to detail achieve outstanding results for her clients. I highly endorse this attorney!"
"What a pleasure it is to see Ms. Porter in court fighting for her clients. I have known her since her days as an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney and she uses her expertise, skill and creativity to the best of her client's advantage. She never backs down from trying a case and wins trials that other lawyers would plead out. I highly recommend her as an attorney."
"Mrs. Porter was an amazing prosecutor and an even better Defense Layer. She has a unique approach to law that is a true asset for any client. She is very knowledgeable and hardworking. I endorse this lawyer."
"Karin has a unique and highly personalized style of criminal defense which encompasses a blend of amicability and complete preparedness. She is able to work magic with prosecutors who respect her skills to communicate legal principles with ease and do so with a smile. Clients admire Ms. Porter as do we in the legal community."
"A tenacious litigator, Karin has a plethora of experience in the criminal arena which is evident when I seek her advice on an issue of law or procedure. I would trust her to handle any criminal issue thrown her way and I would send a personal family member or friend to Karin. I gladly endorse!"
"Karin's background as a prosecutor gives her a unique edge in defending her clients. She is a dedicated lawyer who will work tirelessly for her clients. I strongly endorse her."
"Karin is an excellent attorney who brings years of criminal law experience to aid her clients. Strongly endorse."
"I endorse this lawyer. It is a pleasure to work with Karin and I'm excited to call her a colleague. She has an extensive background as a former prosecutor which is very effective in her current practice of criminal defense."
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Mrs. Riley Porter for many years. I have only good things to say about her. As a prosecutor she was always fair, passionate and well-prepared. I am sure that she will use these attributes to zealously represent her clients."
"As a former prosecutor, Ms. Porter brings a wealth of knowledge to the area of Criminal Defense and I am happy to endorse her."
"Karin is a wonderful person and a great lawyer. Having worked as a prosecutor gives her a unique perspective in defending her clients which she does very well."
"My knowledge of Karin's work is such that I would have no reservations about endorsing her and recommending her to potential clients."
"It is awesome working with Karin. She has taken her experience as a prosecutor and morphed into an great defense attorney."
"Karin's wealth of experience and knowledge of the Virginia criminal justice system make her a terrific advocate for her clients. I wholeheartedly endorse her."
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Experience
Honors
2013
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney, Price Benowitz, LLP
2003 - 2012
Prosecuting Attorney, Office Of Commonwealth's Attorney, City Of Alexandria, Va
2002 - 2003
Clerk, Fairfax County Circuit Court
Associations
2010 - Present
Alexandria Economic Opportunities CommissionExecutive Committee
Fairfax County Bar Association
Member
Alexandria Bar Association
Member
Education
2002
George Mason University School of Law
JD, cum laude
1995
Pennsylvania State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers