Stephen Joseph Sheehy III

Stephen Joseph Sheehy III

3.9
Rating: 5.9

Licensed for 41 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy ... +2 more

Suite 43C, 3911 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015
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About Stephen

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 80%

I enjoy the practice of criminal defense and have been very successful. I am pleased that my clients see me as a compassionate and caring attorney unwilling to blame them but willing to do everything to make their situation the best it can be.

35 years

80%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 5%

Bankruptcy is an area where I can guide my client to a significant change in their life. I generally charge a single fee and remain available for debt/business consultation thereafter. I am always pleased to run into a client several years after their bankruptcy and see how their lives have changed for the better.

35 years

5%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 5%

Bankruptcy is an area where I can guide my client to a significant change in their life. I generally charge a single fee and remain available for debt/business consultation thereafter. I am always pleased to run into a client several years after their bankruptcy and see how their lives have changed for the better.

35 years

5%
DUI and DWI 5%

Stephen J. Sheehy, III & Associates, P.L.L.C. specializes in traffic offenses, including reckless driving and DUI/DWI. Our firm has an unequaled perspective in defending clients who have been sued for accidents or driving under the influence.

35 years

5%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 5%

Stephen J. Sheehy, III & Associates, P.L.L.C. specializes in traffic offenses, including reckless driving and DUI/DWI. Our firm has an unequaled perspective in defending clients who have been sued for accidents or driving under the influence.

35 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 41 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1984

Former Member

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015

Location

Stephen J. Sheehy, III & Associates, PLLC

Suite 43C, 3911 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA, 22030

Stephen J. Sheehy, III & Associates, PLLC

11350 Random Hills Road, Suite 700, Fairfax, VA, 22030

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Stephen Joseph Sheehy III's Reviews

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3.9 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sonny Sherazi | January 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Reckless Driving

I live in Baltimore, MD and I was driving to Dulles Airport to pick up a family member. I was pulled over by a cop for reckless driving for driving 83mph in a 55mph zone. I was shocked to find out that the charge of Reckless Driving is a Class 1 Misdemeanor. Since a reckless driving charge is consi...dered a misdemeanor in Virginia, and you can go to to jail for that, I knew I needed a lawyer. If you are a professional this charge can destroy your career since its a criminal offense and you won't be eligible for any government clearance. VA has some strange traffic laws and I am glad that I don't live in VA so I don't have to obey them all the time! After doing some extensive research, I decided to go with Mr. Sheehy. I called him and he could not have been nicer or more knowledgeable. The outcome was a great! He fought to get my charge amended to just a traffic infraction. It went from 6 points to 2 points. It is tough to find an out of town lawyer. The outcome was very favorable and I was glad I sought such good representation. If you’re ever in a bind on a traffic ticket in VA, I would highly recommend representation by Stephen Sheehy. Thank you again, Mr. Sheehy!

Posted by Glenn | June 30, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Put in a jam. Call Steve!

Out of state traveling business professional arrested in Fairfax and denied bond at the county Jail. Feeling scared and hopeless, my family immediately called Sheehy law offices to handle the case. Within 45 min Mr. Sheehy was at the Jail to meet with me and gave me his direct cell phone# to call him... at anytime. Mr. Sheehy immediately filed a bond motion request on my behalf scheduled for the next morning. Mr. Sheehy attended the bond hearing the following morning to effectively plead my case to the judge. The judge immediately set a reasonable bond and I was released from jail immediately after the hearing. Your future is literally on the line. There's no time to waste. Call the law offices of Stephen Sheehy immediately. His rates are reasonable and his level of proactive professional expertise in handling the complete case (start to finish) is remarkable. 5 star overall rating across the board.

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Neil Kuchinsky

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Steve Sheehy almost 30 years, and he is the most decent, patient, honest, hard-working professional I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He sees the big picture, and applies great wisdom, courage and religious values in pursuit of justice. It would be a crime not to hire him."

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Experience

Rating:  5.9 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.

Admonition issued in VA, 2015

updated on 08/08/2017

An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Stephen’s comment:

“My client was a thief/embezzler. in this case which occurred in 2009, my client paid me by check drawn on Bank of America. I went and cashed the check to be certain that the check would clear, I then deposited the funds in my trust account. My client was found guilty of embezzlement and was given one year in prison. I successfully argued to have him released to work release. In an effort to improve his immigration status, He filed a bar complaint which was dismissed except for handling Fees.”

Public Reprimand issued in VA, 2012

updated on 08/08/2017

Public Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong, but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a Public Reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Stephen’s comment:

“This case also occurred in 2009. I was caught between a client with mental issues that I thought I was helping and a judge I felt was being mean spirited. I told the judge I had seen the client in the past two weeks when I had not. I tried to correct the matter before the judge but to no avail. The judge had me and this result came about.”

Honors

1982

Excellence in Criminal Law and Contracts Law, American Jurisprudence Award

Work Experience

2000 - 2017

Managing Member, Stephen J. Sheehy, III & Associates, P.L.L.C.

Associations

1996 - Present

Virginia State Bar Criminal Law Association

Member

1996 - Present

Virginia State Bar, Bankruptcy Law Section

Member

1994 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association

Member

Education

1984

University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law

J.D.

Languages

English

Spanish

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