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About Mark
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
30%
DUI and DWI
30%
Federal Crime
30%
Sex Crime
10%
Fees and Rates
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 29 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 32 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Mark J Petrovich
(703) 934-1004
Fax
(703) 988-6481
Mobile
10605 Judicial Drive, Suite A-5, Fairfax, VA, 22030-5167
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Mark J Petrovich's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 13 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by JR | December 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Terrific
I highly recommend as a criminal defense attorney. He was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely dedicated to my case. From start to finish, he kept me informed and made sure I understood all my options. Thanks to his experience and expertise, I received a much better outcome than I ever expected...
Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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 ...
Posted by Daria | March 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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...
Posted by Natalia | June 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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...
Posted by Tanya | February 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Juvenile Criminal Defense Lawyer
The last thing you ever want to do is be sitting in a lawyer's office, especially when it comes to your child. I cannot thank Mark enough for his compassion, his time, his dedication and his guidance. He made a stressful situation, bearable and assuaged the fears my daughter and I had, while also b...
Mark J Petrovich's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. He is hard working and highly competent."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is an outstanding lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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Experience
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 LawyersMember
2006 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2003 - Present
Fairfax Bar Association; Lawyer Referral ServiceBoard Member
1994 - Present
Fairfax County Bar AssociationMember
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
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