A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Peter Greenspun graduated from LaSalle College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1975 and obtained his Juris Doctor from George Mason University School of Law in 1978.
Widely considered by his peers as an expert litigator, Peter has advocated for the rights of his clients in criminal and civil matters ranging from the simplest to the most complex. With over 30 years of experience trying countless cases, Peter has obtained exceptional results in local, state, and federal trial and appellate courts.
Since 1997 Peter has repeatedly been recognized by the Washingtonian Magazine as being among the best lawyers in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area. In December 2017, Greenspun Shapiro PC was named "The Face of Criminal Defense Law" by Washingtonian Magazine. Peter has also been listed in the Best Lawyers in America since 1999 for white-collar and non-white-collar criminal defense, and has been listed by Virginia Business as a member of “The Legal Elite.” In recognition of his commitment to high ethical and professional standards, Peter has been awarded the prestigious AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and has received Martindale-Hubbell’s Client Distinction Award.
Peter has tried numerous high-profile, unusual and complex cases throughout his career. He is also a regular speaker and lecturer on trial technique and strategy at Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars throughout Virginia, and is a past President of the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Fairfax Bar Association and the Fairfax Bar Foundation. It is rumored that Peter can be seen walking near his Fairfax law firm with his office dog, a Portuguese Water Dog named Rockie.
Practice areas
Greenspun Shapiro is one of the most experenced criminal defense firms in the Washington DC area. I handle all types of criminal matters, including high profile and extremely complicated murder, rape, and white collar crime cases, as well as all other felony and misdemeanor charges in state and federal court. Having handled over 75 murder/manslaughter cases, and tried countless cases to verdict we are prepared to address your case which is so important for you.
43 years
Most people never expect to be in a situation to receive compensation for injuries from the negligence of others. So, when someone else harms you with their car, or a bad product or property getting compensation for your injuries, lost wages and bills can be a daunting process. I have over three decades in obtaining substantial recoveries for those injured by others.
43 years
Health care providers must abide by the standard of care required by law. In Virginia, health care providers must act with the same degree of skill and diligence as other reasonably prudent health care providers in that field or specialty. When this standard is not met, injury occurs, known as medical malpractice. While the burden of proof is difficult to meet, I assess the merits of the case and serve our clients to get the compensation they are due.
43 years
Languages spoken
English
Greenspun Shapiro PC
3955 Chain Bridge Rd, Fl 2
Fairfax, VA, 22030-3323
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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DC | Good Standing | 1996 | 03/16/2021 |
VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 1978 | 03/25/2022 |
Legal answers | 4 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2022 |
Super Lawyer | Virginia Super Lawyers | 2022 |
Super Lawyer | Virginia Super Lawyers | 2021 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2020 |
Super Lawyer | Virginia Super Lawyers | 2020 |
Fellows | Virginia Law Foundation | 2020 |
Super Lawyer | Virginia Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Top Lawyer | Northern Virginia Magazine | 2018 |
Super Lawyer | Virginia Super Lawyers | 2018 |
Super Lawyer | Virginia Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Top Lawyer | Northern Virginia Magazine | 2017 |
Top Lawyer | Northern Virginia Magazine | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Virginia Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Washington DC Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Top Lawyers | Northern Virginia Magazine | 2014 |
White Collar and Non-White Collar Criminal Defense | Best Lawyers in America | 2014 |
Top Lawyer | Washingtonian Magazine | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Washington DC Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | Virginia Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Top Lawyer | Washingtonian Magazine | 2013 |
White Collar and Non-White Collar Criminal Defense | Best Lawyers in America | 2013 |
Top Lawyer | Washingtonian Magazine | 2012 |
Super Lawyer | Washington DC Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Top Lawyers | Northern Virginia Magazine | 2012 |
White Collar and Non-White Collar Criminal Defense | Best Lawyers in America | 2012 |
Super Lawyer | Virginia Super Lawyers | 2012 |
White Collar and Non-White Collar Criminal Defense | Best Lawyers in America | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | Washington DC Super Lawyers | 2011 |
White Collar and Non-White Collar Criminal Defense | Best Lawyers in America | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | Virginia Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Top Lawyer | Washingtonian Magazine | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | Virginia Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Top Lawyers | Northern Virginia Magazine | 2010 |
Super Lawyer | Washington DC Super Lawyers | 2010 |
White Collar and Non-White Collar Criminal Defense | Best Lawyers in America | 2010 |
Top Lawyer | Washingtonian Magazine | 2010 |
White Collar and Non-White Collar Criminal Defense | Best Lawyers in America | 2009 |
Legal Elite | Virginia Business Magazine | 2009 |
Super Lawyer | Virginia Super Lawyers | 2009 |
Super Lawyer | Washington DC Super Lawyers | 2009 |
Top Lawyer | Washingtonian Magazine | 2009 |
Top Lawyer | Washingtonian Magazine | 2008 |
Super Lawyer | Washington DC Super Lawyers | 2008 |
White Collar and Non-White Collar Criminal Defense | Best Lawyers in America | 2008 |
Super Lawyer | Virginia Super Lawyers | 2008 |
Top Lawyer | Washingtonian Magazine | 2007 |
Super Lawyer | Washington DC Super Lawyers | 2007 |
White Collar and Non-White Collar Criminal Defense | Best Lawyers in America | 2007 |
Super Lawyer | Virginia Super Lawyers | 2007 |
White Collar and Non-White Collar Criminal Defense | Best Lawyers in America | 2006 |
Washington DC area's Best Lawyers | Washington Post Magazine | 2006 |
Super Lawyer | Virginia Super Lawyers | 2006 |
Legal Elite | Virginia Business Magazine | 2005 |
White Collar and Non-White Collar Criminal Defense | Best Lawyers in America | 2005 |
Legal Elite | Virginia Business Magazine | 2004 |
White Collar and Non-White Collar Criminal Defense | Best Lawyers in America | 2004 |
White Collar and Non-White Collar Criminal Defense | Best Lawyers in America | 2004 |
Top Lawyer | Washingtonian Magazine | 2004 |
Legal Elite | Virginia Business Magazine | 2003 |
White Collar and Non-White Collar Criminal Defense | Best Lawyers in America | 2003 |
Top Lawyer | Washingtonian Magazine | 2003 |
Legal Elite | Virginia Business Magazine | 2002 |
White Collar and Non-White Collar Criminal Defense | Best Lawyers in America | 2002 |
Top Lawyer | Washingtonian Magazine | 2002 |
White Collar and Non-White Collar Criminal Defense | Best Lawyers in America | 2001 |
Legal Elite | Virginia Business Magazine | 2001 |
White Collar and Non-White Collar Criminal Defense | Best Lawyers in America | 2000 |
Legal Elite | Virginia Business Magazine | 2000 |
White Collar and Non-White Collar Criminal Defense | Best Lawyers in America | 1999 |
Top Lawyer | Washingtonian Magazine | 1997 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | N/A |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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President, Attorney | Greenspun Shapiro PC | 1992 - Present |
Partner | Klein & Greenspun PC | 1984 - 1991 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Crime Victim Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
Virginia State Bar | Bar Council | 2009 - Present |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | N/A |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Federal Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
Virginia State Bar | Member | N/A |
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | President | 2007 - 2008 |
American Bar Association | Delegate | 2004 - 2008 |
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | President | 1995 - 1995 |
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association | Past Chairman | 1994 - 1994 |
American Bar Association | Delegate | 1993 - 1994 |
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Board of Directors | 1993 - 2008 |
American Bar Association | Vice Chair | 1991 - 1992 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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George Mason University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1978 |
LaSalle University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1975 |
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Jonathan Sheldon, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 3, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Hands down, Mr. Greenspun is considered by other criminal defense attorneys to be the best in Northern Virginia, if not the state. He's brilliant, tenacious and committed to his clients.
Somair Alam, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 13, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Peter is an excellent litigation attorney who is dedicated to client success.
Jonathan Sheldon, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 3, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Hands down, Mr. Greenspun is considered by other criminal defense attorneys to be the best in Northern Virginia, if not the state. He's brilliant, tenacious and committed to his clients.
Somair Alam, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 13, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Peter is an excellent litigation attorney who is dedicated to client success.
Anastasia Kranias, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 22, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
As an attorney in Peter's firm, I witness the commitment and time Peter puts into his cases, the passion with which he argues, and the respect he gives his clients and community on a daily basis. Even with years of success, he is humble, and always willing to help. I am honored to work for Peter.
Marina Medvin, Unknown Attorney on Apr 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Peter is an exemplary attorney. He is someone who is a true leader in our profession.
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