Richard E Gardiner

Richard E Gardiner

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 46 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Administrative Law

3925 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 403, Fairfax, VA

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Richard

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 41 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1985

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 46 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1979

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Richard E Gardiner

3925 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 403, Fairfax, VA, 22030

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Richard E Gardiner's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | General Knowledge

Posted by Troy | August 21, 2012 | Gun Law

constitutional and other matters

Mr. Gardiner is a professional, well versed, and experienced lawyer who represented me on several civil hearings for firearm related petitions. I whole heartedly recommend that anyone seeking advice in these areas contact him.

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Richard E Gardiner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ismail Shahtakhtinski

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Day

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"All my experiences with Mr. Gardiner have been positive. As a fellow criminal defense attorney, he is my 'go-to' expert for gun related crimes and issues. He has an excellent demeanor and is well respected in the community."

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David Heilberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Richard, with his quality engineering education, has a unique advocacy approach to what he does. He is a technician who doesn't miss a thing. He works hard for his clients and applies his outstanding problem solving skills to get them the best possible outcomes. He exemplifies how effective low key professionalism can be to give someone the best possible representation."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2010

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

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2004

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2003

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2002

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2001

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2000

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1999

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1998

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Owner, Richard E. Gardiner, Attorney at Law

Associations

2009 - Present

Virginia Association of Criminal Defense lawyers

Director

1994 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Baker v. Elmendorf

Ruling for Plaintiff and remanding for new trial

McBride v. Commonwealth

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Education

1978

George Mason University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1973

Union College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

1995

Seton Hall Legislative Journal Sullivan Principles: Protecting the Second Amendment from Civil Abuse, No. 3

1982

Northern Kentucky Law Review To Preserve Liberty--A Look at the Right to Keep and Bear Arms

Languages

English

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