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Kristen D. Clardy
About Kristen
Biography
Kristen attended the University of
Oregon, where she studied Political Science and Economics. It was there
that she began to develop her passion for social justice. Kristen
worked on local and national political campaigns receiving first-page
coverage in The New York Times for her volunteer work. After she
graduated in 2005, Kristen spent a year volunteering with the Child
Advocacy Center in Eugene, Oregon. There she worked closely with police
and prosecutors to assist families with children involved in serious
court cases, and advocated on the behalf of those children.
Kristen attended the College of
William & Mary School of Law on a partial scholarship, and was a
professor's research assistant on the issues of commercial law and
first amendment freedoms. She studied legal research and writing under
the tutelage of the Commonwealth Attorney for James City County and the
City of Williamsburg.
During her tenure at William &
Mary, her article concering the issue of false statements made during
voire dire of jury trials was published in the 17th Volume of the
William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal. Kristen was elected to the
position of Executive Editor of the same journal, where she read and
edited articles on the cutting edge of constitutional theory, written
by some of the brightest legal scholars in our country. Even during law
school Kristen continued her ethic of service to the young people of
her community, volunteering 10 hours per week to read to students at a
local elementary school.
While most of her colleagues were still learning from textbooks, Kristen was gaining hands-on criminal defense experience by trying real cases. During her time as a Law Clerk at the Alexandria Public Defender's Office, Kristen was the lead attorney for a variety of cases, and took several of them to trial. She also worked as the lead attorney on cases involving juveniles accused of various crimes. In Alexandria, and during her time at both the Norfolk and Hampton Public Defenders, Kristen was involved in every stage of criminal cases. She has assisted with pre-trial investigations, trial preparation and strategy, and appeals to both the Virginia Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. As a result, Kristen is well-versed in the recent trial techniques and constitutional theories.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 100-200 per hour
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Virginia for 16 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Kristen D. Clardy
10627 Jones Street, Suite 201B, Fairfax, VA, 22030
Law Offices of Kristen D. Clardy
1001 19th Street North, Arlington, VA, 22209
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Kristen D. Clardy's Lawyer Endorsements
"If one looks for the word "tenacious" in any thesaurus, one would likely find "Ms. Kristen Clardy." She is always prepared and her clients hold her in high esteem. She is able to work with prosecutors effectively and does so with flair."
"Kristen is quickly making a name for herself in Northern Virginia as a capable and talented attorney. I gladly endorse her."
"While attending law school with Ms. Clardy, I was able to observe her supreme work ethic in action. In both her coursework and extracurricular activities, she displayed unmatched enthusiasm and passion that has molded her into the excellent lawyer she is today. I highly endorse her work in the areas of criminal defense and family law, and should she take up new ventures in the future, I am sure she will excel in those as well."
"Kristen is an excellent lawyer with a bright future. Since she was admitted to the Virginia Bar she has impressed me with her legal acumen, integrity and dedication to her clients. Her abilities are more consistent with someone who has practiced ably many more years than she actually has. In short order she has established herself as a rising young star in our profession. Well done Kristen."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Clardy is experienced, dedicated and a very skillful litigator."
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Experience
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Kristen D. Clardy
Associations
2009 - Present
Alexandria Bar Association
2009 - Present
Virginia State Bar
Sample of Legal Cases
Commonwealth v. K.S.
Conviction overturned on appeal
Education
2009
William & Mary Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
University of Oregon
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2009
William and Mary Bill of Rights Journal
Confusion and Inconsistency in Handling Juror Misconduct: A New Proposal
Languages
English
Spanish
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Q&A
I was clocked at doing 86 in a 70 zone in VIrginia on I-85 on 2/14/2010. I am also out of state. What are the fines for this?
15 Feb 2010
Q&A
Can charges still be pressed months after an incident has occurred?
05 Jan 2010