After being charged with three class 1 misdemeanors and speaking to numerous attorneys, I came across Karin Porter. I called her law firm and spoke to another attorney before speaking to her, I was very impressed with her knowledge of the court process and also the possible outcomes she predicted. Sh...e was caring, informative, and professional; Karin was not intimidating and she did not try to scare me into retaining her (like other attorneys I spoke to did) which was something I appreciated. Karin told me that my case was certainly worth fighting for rather than just accepting whatever plea is given. I decided to retain Karin because her past experience as a Prosecutor made her stand out from all the other attorneys I spoke to. Although I was told up front by the firm's receptionist that Karin would charge $500-$1000 more than other attorneys in her firm I did not let that stop me from retaining her. (I strongly recommend not letting any amount of money prevent you from retaining the right attorney for your charges) Each attorney I spoke to mentioned that at the first court date the case would most likely not be resolved because the first court date is the first time all of the evidence is able to be reviewed be the attorney. I felt scared and nervous going into the court room. Karin was constantly in and out of the room getting as much information and evidence on my case as she could the day of court. She also made sure to inform me of everything she was doing on the court date, she kept me up to date on any new information she received or a new strategy that she planned to execute. Karin was ready to go to trial on the first court date with all of the information she gained. Karin was also always available incase I had any questions and she was constantly guiding me and providing me with advice regarding what to do and what not to do in court. Ultimately Karin was able to convince the prosecutor to have all three of my charges dismissed at the first court date! This result was one I did not expect to occur especially on the first court date. I can not express my appreciation and thankfulness for Karin's work on my case! I would certainly recommend her for any criminal defense charges anyone is facing. Karin mentioned that she had not dealt with a case that was just like mine as a criminal defense attorney and she was still able to achieve the best possible outcome yet so I would strongly recommend her!! Although I hope to never need the services of an attorney again I would certainly retain her again if I am ever faced with any charges. Overall, Karin is a great attorney who is not only realistic and caring, but one who will do her very best to reach the best outcome she can without settling for anything less!

Karin was extremely thorough and professional throughout my misdemeanor case. From my initial consultation to the last court appearance, she made the process very efficient and easy in very difficult circumstances. Her experience definitely showed in how she handled my case. Ultimately, she was abl...e to make a deal with the prosecutor and was able to achieve a very satisfactory outcome for me.

Having to retain a lawyer should never be on anyone's "to-do" list. If there is a situation where you HAVE to retain one, Ms. Riley Porter is an excellent choice. She is responsive, and listens to your situation thoroughly and never once did I feel I made a bad decision or she was not looking out f...or my best interests. She fought strong for me and made sure I was dealt with fairly by the court system when it was clear I was not. She is truly a good person and a good lawyer to have on your side.

I found Karin and Price Benowitz when trying to find an attorney for my case and ended up calling their office. I spoke with Karin the same day that I called into the office and she seemed very confident in her ability to handle this matter correctly. She always responded to me quickly and sympathize...d with the serious impacts the charges I were facing could have on my life. Karin was able to have my case closed within a month of being initially charged, while drastically reducing the severity of the charges. Karin was very familiar with the judges and prosecutors in the courthouse and was very confident while representing me. I would recommend Karin to anyone facing a criminal charge in Northern Virginia, she is an excellent attorney both in and out of the courtroom.