I was incredibly fortunate to have Karin Porter representing me after being arrested in Fairfax County for DUI and driving on a suspended license. The videotape of my DUI arrest was particularly damning. A key factor behind selecting Karin to represent me was her near-decade of experience as a pr...osecutor and the fact she actually clerked for a Fairfax County Circuit Court judge. Although I had nearly zero interaction with the court system before this arrest, an obvious consideration was that my lawyer needed to know the key players (judge, prosecutor, law enforcement) and, more importantly, be respected by them. It was immediately clear during our first meeting Karin met this criteria, and it was increasingly reinforced throughout the process that Karin’s standing within the Fairfax County legal/court community couldn’t be higher. She knows the people firsthand and has extensively worked every aspect of the court system. Karin was a uniquely effective advocate for me when negotiating with the prosecution and arresting officer. Thanks to her in-depth knowledge, professional tenacity, and remarkable reputation among prosecutors and the police, my DUI was reduced to reckless driving, and the driving on a suspended license charge was reduced to simply driving without a license. Karin is an exceptional lawyer and I was lucky to have her fighting for me.

I had a reckless driving charge that Mrs. Porter negotiated down to a speeding ticket. She did all the talking and instructed me on how to make my case more favorable to the prosecutor, including taking a drivers education class before the case. I would recommend her if you need help with a reckless ...driving charge.

My daughter and I are very glad we picked Karin Porter for her attorney. Facing Reckless Operation charges with the possibility of very serious consequences such as License Suspension, a Criminal record and even Jail time, we were very worried about the outcome, Karin came through for us and my daugh...ter avoided all those bad things.

We hired Karin for a close relative of ours to fight a very complex criminal case and we could not be happier with the results! She made us feel comfortable from the moment we consulted with her up until the very end. Karin is honest, upfront, responsive and thorough. I have dealt with a few lawye...rs in my past I can honestly say that none compare to her, and I mean NONE. She will truly fight for you to get the best outcome and she most certainly has your best interest at heart. Her years of experience CLEARLY shows. If I could rate her higher than a 5–I would. She IS top notch!!

Short version: Karin did a fantastic job in defending me against a reckless driving misdemeanor charge alleging driving 81 miles an hour in a 55 mile per hour zone; she got the charges reduced to speeding (an infraction). I fully recommend her. Longer version: Most people are probably not... aware of the draconian penalties associated with a reckless driving charge in Virginia; I certainly wasn't. It turns out that an allegation that one is driving 81 miles an hour in a 55 mile per hour zone qualifies for a reckless driving charge, and reckless driving in Virginia is a misdemeanor charge. The risks of a potential misdemeanor conviction were serious enough that I ruled out representing myself. After doing some online research, I interviewed a number of lawyers and decided to retain Karin. It was clear that she was familiar with all aspects of the court procedures--both formal and informal--that apply to reckless driving charges in the county general district court. And she had a great deal of experience handling these cases. After I retained her, Karin provided me with advice on next steps. We had a number of phone calls, and I never once felt rushed during those calls. She gave me a realistic appraisal of the situation and helped reduce the anxiety that comes with facing a criminal charge. She was able to arrange it so that I did not have to appear in court personally. She handled the negotiation with the prosecutor and secured a plea agreement that reduced the charge to a lower speeding charge that amounted to a traffic infraction (a modest fine plus points). I am grateful to Karin for her excellent work; she resolved a situation that was very stressful in a way that allowed me to put this behind me, and she did so in a patient and understanding way. I recommend Karin fully and enthusiastically.