Karin Riley Porter

Mrs Karin Riley Porter was incredibly organised, professional and most importantly took care of my case with ease and confidence. I reach out to her a time a lawyer should be consulted with a reckless driving 85/55. She took care of everything from the start to the finish and the result was even bett...er than I expected. Mrs Porter is a fantastic attorney and a great person, great communication and more importantly , great outcome. I felt like Mrs Porter took interest in my case and cared about achieving the best result possible. I cannot express the amount of gratitude and professionalism. No matter who I have talked to in her office, I have been treated with the utmost respect and dignity. Mrs Porter is the best Lawyer I have ever met and as a human being and have the privilege of standing in the court room. I would HIGHLY recommend using her for any traffic or any court cases..........BRAVO

I was out of town in Arlington County, VA and was arrested for the alleged offense of "Intoxicatation in Public". After being released, I had to go back home out of the state. It was going to be nearly impossible for me to make it to my initial appearance. I immediately searched the internet for the ...right attorney to help with this dilemma. I searched for hours until I came across Karin Riley Porter, Attorney at Law. I was totally impressed by her reviews so I contacted her for a consultation. Karin was extremely personable and showed a genuine interest in my case. She took her time explaining all of the possible outcomes and drafted a possible plan of action to represent me in my absence. She did all of this before I even retained her. At that point I felt I had found the person I was looking for and hired her. We went over the plan of action again in detail and we both went to work on my case. Yes you read that correctly, I also went to work on this case. Karin layed out all of the things I could do in the mean time to better my position in this case. We kept great communication throughout the process and there was never a moment where I felt uninformed. Even though she had other clients, Karin and her assistant Sarah always found time for me. They made me feel like my case was a personal interest of theirs. Karin was super confident the entire time. She was realistic, honest, and never gave me any false promises. She was also very knowledgeable and I could tell she had a tremendous amount of experience. After her tireless efforts, she helped me reach the best possible outcome. There were other outcomes some attorneys might have settled for but she instead chose not to give up until she reached the best possible disposition. She literally fought an uphill battle and came out triumphant. I truly thank her for everything she did. Her hard work helped restore many damages caused by the arrest. Though I don't plan on putting myself in a position to require her assistance, I would definitely use her services again. Thank you again.

Karin Porter is the best!! She handled my case with confidence and provided a crystal clear path for what was needed to be get the best outcome right from the beginning. Karin and her staff handled every aspect of my case with professionalism and excellent client servicing too. I expected a good ...outcome but Karin's expertise got me so much more. Her experience and preparedness was critical in getting a complete dismissal of my case! I am very thankful for Karin Porter and strongly recommend her services to anyone that finds themselves in a bind. You can find no better resource when you need it the most.

In September 2017, I was charged with 46.2-862 Reckless driving by speed (LIDAR 92-65) while traveling southbound in the I-395 Express Lanes just south of Rt 236 during rush hour. For DC beltway commuters, this is right after the two-lane southbound HOV adds a third lane and transitions to Express L...anes. Karin Riley Porter’s experienced and capable representation helped facilitate reducing the charge to 46.2-869 Improper driving with a $500 fine and only 3 demerit points applied to my driving record that will drop off in three years. This was an acceptable and far more palatable outcome than the alternative. Being found guilty of the original charge could have resulted in an automatic license suspension, 6 demerit points on my driving record for eleven years, a fine up to $2500, jail time and result in a class 1 misdemeanor criminal conviction that cannot be expunged. Traffic court can feel like it applies a guilty until proven innocent standard where the arresting officer’s opinion and interpretation of the facts hold more weight than your own; especially in more serious charges like that I was facing. I found this to be a very stressful perception, particularly when Karin told me it was unlikely I could have the charges dismissed. She helped put my mind at ease as we carefully reviewed all the evidence available and discussed potential outcomes that did not involve jail time or a criminal conviction. On my court date, after determining our judge assignment was advantageous, Karin met with the prosecutor and officer to see if we could strike a deal in lieu of going to trial. The prosecutor’s offer was not acceptable. Karin recommended a change in strategy whereby I seek mercy from the court in lieu of justice. Her initial recommendation was to humbly plead guilty and then ask for mercy in sentencing. I was and remain resolute in my belief that the results of the LIDAR were in error so I could not in good conscience go that route. After further consultation with Karin on alternatives, she presented a compromise that balanced my conscience and presenting humility before the court. I made a fully informed decision to enter a plea of no contest. Karin spoke on my behalf prior to sentencing. She explained the no contest versus guilty plea was because of my disagreement with the LIDAR results. She referenced my years of commuting through that corridor without incident, my otherwise clean VA driving record as a true +5 and other relevant information that established my personal character and integrity. The judge exercised his discretion and reduced the charge to improper driving. Karin’s experience and ability were noteworthy and directly responsible for the acceptable outcome of this case. I am truly grateful for her time and effort as well as the efforts of her office staff. I am most appreciative for Karin helping to facilitate an outcome where I could accept an appropriate level of personal responsibility without violating my conscience by admitting excess culpability.