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

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Federal Crime

Frank, Realistic Assessment and Assistance in Federal Case

Mr. Petrovich assisted me in a matter adjacent to an FBI investigation. His involvement led to its resolution. Based on this experience, I give him my highest recommendation. When I presented him with my story, he took the time to listen and discuss things very thoroughly, providing insight along ...the way into my potential legal liability, what interactions I might have with the FBI, and his outlook on my case. Mr. Petrovich's empathy and direct communication demonstrated his consideration for my concerns and circumstances. He continued that pattern of understanding yet direct communication when he communicated with the FBI on my behalf. Involvement with the federal government's investigative bodies feels intimidating, but this attorney's assistance made me feel that I had an honest advocate who knew my story and my interests and would fight for them. Due to Mr. Petrovich's assistance, my situation resolved without further issue.

Posted by Kevin | February 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A very conscientious and experienced defense atttorney

When one of our children had legal problems a couple of years ago, we were encouraged to contact Mark Petrovich for help. We are glad that we did. Mr. Petrovich has a lot of experience as an attorney and it shows. He was able to negotiate a less severe penalty for our son when he represented him in c...ourt. He has rendered us assistance on other occasions also. We strongly recommend Mr. Petrovich to anyone needing legal advice or representation.

Posted by Matt | March 27, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Top-tier legal representation

Mr. Petrovich handles high-profile criminal cases, so when I approached him on two separate occasions with moving traffic violations (one which resulted in a collision), you can imagine that I expected him to be uninterested in taking on the case; like asking an All-star player to hit a couple balls ...at little league practice. Mark has a clear passion to help people out of bad spots, and took the cases. Not only does he work diligently to resolve your legal issues, he also educates you throughout the process and remains flexible. He's quite open to strategy/ investigation suggestions and welcomed my creativity, despite me not being officially qualified to present any direction to an attorney. He helped me feel like a member of the team! His office is cozy, and Debra at the front desk was always warm and respectful. You can tell their level of professionalism and drive to simply take care of business the moment you walk in. Mark is quite busy, so I am amazed with the level of communication he exercises consistently. My first case was a couple years back, reckless driving offense (I was clocked at high speeds on 267). I never met Mark, and asked him to take on this case while I was traveling for work. He asked me what I realistically expected as an outcome, and I obnoxiously replied (without ill intent) "I expect you to make this go away". He laughed a little bit, but took on that challenge. He treated me with ultimate respect throughout the entire process, keeping me informed of his thought process and strategy, maintaining strong communication levels as I was traveling, and reduced it to: Failure to obey highway sign. Recently I was involved in a car collision where I received a citation. This one, unlike the one above, was emotional for me because I committed no wrong and suffered injuries. My emotions clouded my judgment a bit, feeling like a victim I wanted to subpoena this and that to create this massive investigation so I had the strongest case to prove my innocence--I was pissed at the Fairfax County PD! Throughout the entire process Mark was a great listener and helped me maintain my composure. He developed a strategy that I would've never thought of on my own, and it resulted in a nolle prosequi. Having witnessed Mark's magic previously, I had 100% trust in him and his guidance. His strategy proved sound (there's always risk in legal proceedings) and once again I'm out of a jam. In conclusion, Mark Petrovich is truly a professional expert and I keep his business card in my pocket at all times. I hope he and I never work together again, because that'll mean I'm staying out of trouble; in the rare event I do find myself caught between a rock and a hard place Mr. Petrovich will remain on speed dial.

Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2014 | Juvenile

Mr. Petrovich deserves all the respect for a best lawyer.

I brought to Mr. Petrovich a very difficult high-profile juvenile case. Before I decided to hire him, I spent days of my time talking to many other attorneys. He is the only one who sets reasonably highest expectation on himself. He focuses on client’s case to satisfy his pursue of professionalism an...d excellence of service. He is too cool to spend any time bragging about how much and how well he does for clients. I also did intensive reading research regarding the choice of an attorney. As I read across Mr. Petrovich’s website, I felt like that after many cups of water, I was now enjoying a cup of thick soup. The website is full of well-organized, get-to-the-point content and is an indicator of an attorney’s competency, knowledge, experience, thinking/working style and attitude. Mr. Petrovich’s approach is made up of a serial steps filled with strategies and tactics. His perseverance and optimism lighted the whole journey to the best possible destination. He is very considerate for client’s privacy while conducting business. He precisely understands client’s mind and is responsive. He has a lawyer’s personality which is strong, aggressive, intelligent, insistent, sharp, and detail-oriented. All of these characteristics are embedded in his kind heart. I trust Mr. Petrovich .He deserves all the respect for a best lawyer.

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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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