After researching attorney's online, I came across Ms. Karin Riley Porter's profile. After reading her reviews, I scheduled an initial consultation with her to discuss my alleged aggressive driving / DUI. The initial consult was not rushed and Ms. Karin listened attentively while taking copious not...es. Once I decided to move forward and have Ms. Karin represent me, we maintained an open channel of communication and she was very responsive to my calls and emails leading up to trial. More impressively, my trial was moved twice due to personal reasons, yet Ms. Karin made me feel as if I was her only client. What I liked most about Ms. Karin was that she never sugar-coated anything. Although I had a strong case and video evidence, Ms. Karin presented worse-case scenarios so that I was aware of and prepared for all possible outcomes. Prior to our court hearing, Ms. Karin developed a detailed outline of our approach and defense to specific allegations. Instead of preparing to present my case holistically, she was able to challenge my case in three phases (1) reason for the stop (2) the arrest (3) booking / detainment. Although the judge, in my opinion, was hard on her at times, Ms. Karin kept her poise and would respectfully push back when she felt it was professionally appropriate. Her preparation allowed her cross examination to be direct which ultimately "poked holes" in the respective officer's testimony. Although we lost our "motion to suppress" the reason for the traffic stop (first phase mentioned above), Ms. Karin's cross examination and the video evidence of the arrest (phase 2 mentioned above) provided the judge with enough information to drop all my charges, without requiring us to defend the testimony of the third phase above. Case dismissed!!

I was in my last year of law school and in the top 15% of my class when my wife called the police and had me arrested and charged with both domestic violence and obstructing a 9-1-1 call, two misdemeanors that could have destroyed my chances of being admitted to the bar. Karen knew exactly what to d...o to persuade the prosecutor to drop the charges and have everything expunged from my record. I could not be more pleased with her expertise and performance.

Received a reckless driving ticket on the Dulles toll road going 81mph in a 55mph. It was the first ticket I have ever received. Being from out of state, I was very unfamiliar with Virginia's driving laws but knew I needed a lawyer since I was charged with a misdemeanor. After doing some research, I ...decided on hiring Karin Porter to represent me. She was very efficient and professional throughout the whole process, and lead to my charge being reduced to a simple ticket, a $100 fine, and 4 points off my license. She already had a plea deal arrganed with prosecutor when we met outside the court room and I was out of there in no time. Would definitely recommend Karin to anyone having to deal with a reckless driving ticket.

Karin's background on the other side as a previous prosecutor gives her clients an extreme advantage other attorneys could not offer. Karin has the ability to see angles in your defense your average lawyer would not typically spot. Her existing professional relationships with judges, active prosecuto...rs and police allows her to gauge opportunities and provide the best outcome for your case. I, personally, had major charges against me associated with drug and illegal firearms caught dead to rights and that would have most likely resulted in a total of ten (10) years in prison and a never ending hole of debt to pay back the fines. During court Karin capitalized on a small window of opportunity and was able to get my drug charges dismissed and pay fees a tiny fraction of what could have resulted. I am extremely pleased with the out come and can only say she is worth more than what she costs.

Karin Riley Porter is the lawyer you want on your side to represent you. I chose Karin because she knows the law, is a strategic thinker, professional, and has a human touch. I had four consultations with different lawyers before retaining her. She displayed keen knowledge coupled with heart for her ...client that breeds trust. That combination is what convinced me. I knew during our in-person meeting, before leaving her office, that I would retain her. I was beyond pleased with the strategy she recommended that got me the outcome I was hoping for. Look no further, I highly recommend her!