Mark J Petrovich

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Mark J Petrovich

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime, Sex Crime

10605 Judicial Drive, Suite A-5, Fairfax, VA

About Mark

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

30%
DUI and DWI 30%

30%
Federal Crime 30%

30%
Sex Crime 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 30 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1996

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 32 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Mark J Petrovich

10605 Judicial Drive, Suite A-5, Fairfax, VA, 22030-5167

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Mark J Petrovich's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Daria | March 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best of the best

I have just recently gotten through a tough legal matter and Mr. Petrovich was my attorney. I couldn’t have imagined a letter Attourney to help with my case. He was amazing, compassionate, empathetic and just genuine. He took the time to see me as a person to help represent me in the best way possibl...e. Mr. Petrovich was so Patient and made sure that I understood everything In detail. He is such a blessing to me and my family for all he has done.

Posted by Natalia | June 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent service

Mr. Petrovich and his staff were very helpful and responsive to all my questions and concerns about my case. He was able to resolve my situation in a difficult times of Covid 19. He was very professional, responsible, and attentive to my situation. Overall, it was a pleasant experience to work wi...th Mr. Petrovich!

Posted by Pete | February 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Attorney!

Mr.Petrovich is a very professional and empathetic attorney that truly represents his clients aggressively. I hired him on two separate occasions and was extremely pleased with the outcome. He was hired to defend me against a woman who made false claims about me which Mr. Petrovich got them dismisse...d.

Posted by Sophie | December 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Mr.Mark Petrovich won my appealing case

Mr. Petrovich is the BEST Attorney in Northern VA. He just got my company’s appealing case dismissed on a higher court. In March 2019, my Llc received two summons—1, smoke detector without a battery; 2, mis-use a commercial property. The smoke detector made noise to warn that the battery was out ...of status so I went to the store to buy new ones; while my friend (visited me) was in the office arranging her belongings for preparing a long trip back home in NH( I accepted that I would give her a ride to bus station when it’s off my biz hours). At the moment, I was out for buying a battery, meanwhile, the inspectors entered in. I didn’t understand why I received summons after a week for those two accusations. I couldn’t help when the battery in the smoker detector was died, so what I could do was to go get a new one immediately and put in which I did. And my friend wasn’t staying overnight at the commercial property, she just temporarily dropped by and asked for a ride from me off office hours. I have a receipt of batteries and my friend has a bus ticket to show the facts. I hired a lawyer from Leesburg VA to represent me my company. I explained to him in oral and written manners. On the First court day, he wasn’t appearing on court (never inform me that he was unable to appear), but he had another so-called lawyer to represent me. That so-called lawyer reviewed my case at the last min and said not to do it. My case was postponed to a month later, the lawyer from Leesburg VA eventually appeared, after talking to prosecutor, then told me that my company should accept these two accusations and pay a fine to save my friend (who was tied to mis use commercial property) out of the trouble. Why?! My friend and I were not mis used the office, why I had to accept it and pay a fine. It’s not justice for me. The lawyer did a favor to authority and prosecutor, not for me.I lost my company’s case under the first lawyer’s representation at lower court. I wrote this long paragraph is to state that not every lawyer would take time or patient or care or fight authorities for their clients’ justices. I still trust the legal system in Fairfax county court and U.S supreme law which has been existing for over two hundred years, and which was the founding fathers of the country fought for. I decided to appeal. I did pretty much time on researching a professional attorney in the area for my appealing, so luckily I found Mr. Petrovich. After the first time—free consultation, I knew that he was the one could help. He was serious of looking into every aspect of my case to seek the facts which can make it justice for my appealing case. My instinct was Just right. Mr. Petrovich made greater efforts for me and won the case on a higher court. The attorney as Mr. Petrovich is precious. Thanks!

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Mark went above and beyond the call of duty for my son.

I wanted to express my sincere appreciation to Mark for his representation of my son last year around this time. Our family was going through a very dark period in our life, and Mark was the beacon that lighted our way through the darkness. I found him to be sincere, compassionate, and honestly conce...rned to bring about the best result for my son. He listened attentively to all my concerns. He was there at all our court proceedings well prepared and ahead of time. When the case seemed difficult, he knew where to turn for assistance. I was dealing with this turmoil on my own, and Mark really made me feel like he was looking out for me and my son. He was very understanding of our circumstances, financial and otherwise. Words cannot express how grateful I am for Mark's help.

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Mark J Petrovich's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Jenkins

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is hard working and highly competent."

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Paul Mickelsen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is a great litigator and a legal resource to many lawyers in Northern Virginia. Whether it is a serious state criminal charge or a complex federal case Mark has tremendous experience and insight to draw from, and which I have definitely benefited."

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Michael Sprano

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark has long been one of the most respected and admired attorneys in Northern Virginia - and for good reason. You will not find a smarter, more knowledgeable or more skillful lawyer anywhere. He puts a great deal of thought and preparation into each of his cases, and the results are there for all to see. Anyone hiring Mark for a state or federal criminal case will not be disappointed."

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Patrick Anderson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I highly recommend Mark for anyone charged with a crime or a traffic offense. mark is one of the best attorneys in Northern Virginia, and he is highly respected by his peers. He is a hard working attorney, and he is never afraid to take a case to trial. More importantly, Mark cares about his clients. This is something that can't be taught or learned. One either has it or doesn't have it. Mark definitely has it, and this makes him a great attorney and sets him apart from the rest. If I were charged with a crime, I would want Mark to represent me for this very reason."

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Gretchen Pousson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Petrovich and I have worked together on a number of cases. I have known him to provide excellent service to his clients in all types of matters ranging from serious felonies to DWI to federal crimes. He is willing to go the extra mile to make sure his client receives the best result possible. He takes every case seriously and looks for innovative strategies to win. He is knowledgeable, dedicated and experienced. I highly recommend him."

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James Freeman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is an outstanding lawyer."

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Ann Thayer

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is an experienced criminal defense attorney who knows the law and always works as hard as he can to defend his clients. He often stays late to work on cases so he can make sure his clients have the best defense possible. He takes time to brainstorm with other attorneys on ways to defend their cases. He does not give up just because a case presents a tough issue or fact pattern; instead he tries to find a way to help his client. Mark has the knowledge and experience to defend anyone charged with a criminal offense."

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Edward Nuttall

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is one of the smartest, most well prepared lawyers I have had the privilege to work with as a former prosecutor and current colleague. Mark has a calm demeanor that serves his clients well in the courtroom. Mark has gained the respect of the entire Northern Virginia legal community, judges prosecutors and fellow attorneys, with his straightforward approach to finding the best solutions for his clients' legal issues."

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Carly Jehlen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Petrovich is a highly sought after legal mind in the community. He fights tirelessly for his clients, and really listens to the needs to every client he represents. He is knowledgeable, effective, and a pleasant person overall. I highly endorse him to represent a client on any number of state or federal matters, and his opinion is well regarded throughout the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Patrick Blanch

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mark Petrovich for all levels of criminal defense in both state and federal court. I have known Mark as a fellow lawyer for 8 years and the highest praise that I can give is that Mark is on the short list of lawyers that I call for a second opinion when I have a case with a novel issue. He is always knowledgeable and meticulously prepared, and one can tell that he truly cares about the welfare of his clients."

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Thomas Walsh

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Mark Petrovich has been defending those charged with crimes for over 20-years. He demonstrates experience, talent and intelligence and has a long history of success in the courtroom handling cases from DUI to Capital Murder. He also possess unique skills that allow him to successfully deal with prosecutors, judges and clients."

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Robert Jenkins

Criminal defense lawyer

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Edward Nuttall

Criminal defense lawyer

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Frank Salvato

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Ann Thayer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gretchen Pousson

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Freeman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Carly Jehlen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Patrick Blanch

Criminal defense lawyer

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Patrick Anderson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Thomas Walsh

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2009

Best Practices in Death Penalty Cases; Honorary Guest, National Judicial College

2005

Virginia Criminal Law Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine

2004

Certified Lead Trial Counsel; Capital Murder Cases, Virginia State Bar

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Partner, Petrovich & Walsh

2000 - 2003

Partner, Martin, Arif, Petrovich & Walsh

1996 - 1999

Partner, Martin, Arif & Petrovich

1993 - 1995

Associate, Martin & Arif

Associations

2014 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2006 - Present

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2003 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association; Lawyer Referral Service

Board Member

1994 - Present

Fairfax County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v. Wahl

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Romero

Not Guilty

United States v. Fritter

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Lowery

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Malvo

Guilty, Life Sentence

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Education

1993

George Mason University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

University of Pennsylvania

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

Guest Lecture; Undergraduate Course

Criminal Justice/The Media; George Mason University

2015

Guest Lecture; Undergraduate Course

Criminal Justice; East Carolina University

2013

Guest Lecture; Undergraduate Course

The Law and The Media; George Mason University

2009

NYLF High School Conference Seminar

Criminal Defense/Capital Murder

2008

Capital Defense Workshop CLE Seminar

Capital Defense Strategies

2007

NYLF High School Conference Seminar

Criminal Defense/Capital Murder

2005

NYLF High School Conference Seminar

Criminal Defense/Capital Murder

2004

Capital Defense Workshop CLE Seminar

Lee Malvo Case; Defense Strategies

Languages

English

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