Thomas Brian Walsh

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Thomas Brian Walsh

also known as Thomas B. Walsh, Tom Walsh

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime

10605 Judicial Drive, Suite A5, Fairfax, VA

Free Consultation

About Thomas

Biography

Experienced Litigation -- Protecting Your Rights.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

I'm a very experienced criminal defense trial attorney. My practice is comprised of trials in both Federal & State Courts. My experience and knowledge has lead to favorable dispositions for my client over the many years I have practiced.

34 years

30%
Federal Crime 30%

I'm a very experienced criminal defense trial attorney. My practice is comprised of trials in both Federal & State Courts. My law practice over the past 25 years has focused on Criminal Defense in all courts in Northern Virginia.

34 years

30%
DUI and DWI 20%

I am a very experienced criminal defense trial attorney. My practice also comprises of wide variety of Traffic Offense, such as; DWI, DUI, Reckless Driving, Hit & Run, and Speeding charges.

34 years

20%
Sex Crime 20%

I'm a very experienced criminal defense trial attorney. I have handle numerous Federal and State, Internet Solicitation Case, Child Pornography, Rape, Sexual Battery, etc. My experience in these areas have lead to favorable outcomes for my clients.

34 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2014
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 23 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 32 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 33 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1992

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Petrovich & Walsh PLC

10605 Judicial Drive, Suite A5, Fairfax, VA, 22030-5167

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Thomas Brian Walsh's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

AMAZING LAWYER ! Murder in the first degree & use of a firearm.

Late November in 2018, I was arrested in Prince William county and charged with 1st degree murder & use of a firearm in the commission of a murder & was facing 25 years to LIFE in prison. While Incarcerated I went though two different lawyers before I was given Mr. Thomas Walsh’s number from a friend... of a friend after he handled her case and got her charges completely dismissed. After meeting with my parents than me he was hired. Mr. Walsh came by and interviewed me in jail and started his own investigation on my case. Mr. Walsh got down in the streets and tracked down witnesses along side his investigator and where able to find witnesses , address and homes of incidents correlating to my cases investigation , witnesses that police nor detectives on the case never interviewed or investigated !! Mr. Walsh worked day and night tirelessly while I was in jail incarcerated waiting for trial. After a year of being incarcerated Mr. Walsh got me bond when there was almost no chance of bond considering my murder charge. After staying on bond for two years Mr. Walsh was prepared to go to trial and was looking forward to the trial as he was well prepared and confident in my defense. The Prosecution knew Mr. Walsh knew the case better than anyone, including the police and detectives. The case was concluded to the prosecution amending and reducing my murder charge to a lesser charge and offered me a no contest plea and time served for which I served 1 year before bond. Tomas Walsh is an amazing lawyer! and everyone that works along side him, they treated my family with respect and love during and after the case. I Thank God and am Grateful for Tom & his Great Experience. I would recommend Tom and trust him with anyones legal needs any day!

Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great lawyer

I was charged with a misdemeanor and was extremely nervous with what could potentially happen to me. Fortunately I had the privilege of contacting Tom Walsh and his paralegal Debra. Tom immediately impressed with his vast knowledge of the Fairfax County court system. He is a well respected attorney w...ho works with the prosecution and judge to come to an equitable agreement. He is able to put your mind at ease by explaining all the potential options that are available. Because of Tom, I was not required to pay a fine or have jail time. I would highly and completely recommend him to handle your legal needs.

Posted by G. C. | August 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great attorney

We hired Tom to represent our son who faced a very dire situation which called for an attorney who had experience, tenacity and a firm understanding of the law. Tom not only met those requirements he worked long & hard to give my son the best possible outcome. He delivered. This is the attorney to g...o to if you need an outstanding criminal lawyer.

Posted by Sterling | October 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

A trial Attorney who does not shy away from any challenge

Tom has represented our family in two cases; a personal injury case and traffic court. He clearly knows what he is doing. He was able to help us get the maximum payout for our personal injury case and provided recommendations on what insurance to purchase to protect our family’s well-being and assets... well into the future. He is not afraid to go to trial. This is a first for me. Other Attorney’s we have consulted do not ever mention trial. We now think of Tom as our family Attorney and feel more protected knowing we can count on him to consistently deliver results.

Posted by RB | May 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Sex Crime

Helped Me Reduce SOR Requirements

If you have an issue as a sex offender, I recommend you call Tom Walsh. I was convicted of a sex offense that required annual registration as a nonviolent offender for 10 years. The offender law was changed ex post facto, years after my conviction and sentencing, arbitrarily requiring me to register ...every 90 days as a violent offender, and then again was changed requiring me to register for life without parole! I did so dutifully for years until I was referred to Mr. Walsh on a related issue. On our first meeting, I immediately realized he was experienced with offender law, and regarding my current and overall situation. He initially got me relief from a false registration violation, and then pressed on to petition the court to have my 90 day requirement reversed back to once a year registration. He is thorough and professional, and really put in the extra effort researching and moving the process through the court system. A court system that seemed unaware of how to deal with my petition! It seemed that he was opening the door for the first time in this legal area. I am very grateful that Mr. Walsh was so knowledgeable of the law, the court system, and so delectated to turning my circumstance around and relieving me from the enormous burden of every 90 day registration. He now hopes to one day end my having to register at all with the sex offender registry. I would—highly—recommend calling Tom Walsh if you find yourself in similar circumstances as mine.

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Thomas Brian Walsh's Lawyer Endorsements

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Paul Mickelsen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tom is the lawyer you go to when you are in a really serious jam. He doesn't shy away from even the most difficult cases. He understands both the technical aspects of defense work as well as the persuasive aspects -- which translates into great results for his clients. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Sprano

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A great guy and a great lawyer. One of the best courtroom litigators in the business. While other lawyers sometimes seem to do everything possible to avoid going to trial, Tom Walsh seems to live for those moments. His commitment to doing whatever it takes to serve his clients interests is absolutely unmatched. Hiring Tom Walsh is a decision you will not regret."

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Jonathan Sheldon

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Walsh is well known for being highly experienced and effective in the court room. When there is a difficult case, it is common for judges and lawyers to seek Mr. Walsh's counsel."

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Ann Thayer

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tom Walsh is a fighter. He devotes a lot of energy and time to fighting for his clients and defending them in court. We have had co defendant cases together and he is a fighter. He does not give up and is very passionate about defending his clients. When my law partner and I have conflicts we refer cases to him and his law partner Mark Petrovich because we know the person will be in good hands."

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Gretchen Pousson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked closely with Mr. Walsh for the past 6 years. I know him to never shy away from a challenging case. He is a natural litigator -- both charming and sharp. He has experience handling a wide range of criminal matters, from serious violent felonies down to DUIs. He has also had success in personal injury litigation. You can trust Mr. Walsh to aggressively fight for the best result on behalf of his client."

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Carlos Wall

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tom is one of the best lawyers in Fairfax and the surrounding areas. Whenever I have a conflict in a case or I am unable to represent a client, Tom is one of the few attorneys I feel comfortable referring a client to."

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Edward Nuttall

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Northern Virginia is a tough, competitive area to practice law. Tom has distinguished himself among the best attorneys in Virginia as a tenacious defender of his clients' rights. Tom is an excellent trial lawyer respected by prosecutors and judges alike for his integrity and work ethic."

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Daniel Crowe-Lopez

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Tow Walsh is an effective and tenacious litigator and criminal defense attorney. The thought and time that he puts into his cases is reflected by the results that he wins for his clients. Mr. Walsh presents a charming and personable style that works well with both judges and juries. His professional demeanor and knowledge of the law has earned him the respect of judges and prosecutors. I would recommend Mr. Walsh to any defendant. He is an excellent attorney."

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Mark Petrovich

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer based on his experience, talent and intelligence. He has a long history of success in the courtroom which includes all levels of criminal law from DWIs to Capital Murder cases. He has also always exhibited tremendous people skills when dealing with clients."

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Paul Mickelsen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jonathan Sheldon

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gretchen Pousson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ann Thayer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Buta Biberaj

Criminal defense lawyer

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Edward Nuttall

Criminal defense lawyer

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Daniel Crowe-Lopez

Criminal defense lawyer

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Frank Salvato

Federal crime lawyer

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Mark Petrovich

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2012

Certificate of Completion Plaintiff's Personal Injury, National Business Institute

2009

Best Practices in Death Penalty Cases - Honored Guest, The National Judicial College

2005

Cettificate of Appreciation Judge East Regional Mock Trial, University of Maryland

2004

Cettificate of Appreciation Judge East Regional Mock Trial, University of Maryland

2004

Virginia Indignet Defense Commission, Certified Lead Trial Counsel Captial Murder Cases (2004 - PRESENT)

2002

Cettificate of Appreciation - Judge East Regional Mock Trial, University of Maryland

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Partner, Petrovich & Walsh, PLC

1996 - 2004

Parnter, Martin, Arif, Petrovich & Walsh, PLC

1993 - 1996

Managing Partner, Thomas B. Walsh, PLC

1989 - 1991

Law Clerk at Michigan State University, Jefferies & Newton, PC

Associations

2006 - Present

Fairfax County Bar Association; Lawyer Referral

Board Member

2005 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association, Criminal Practice Section

2004 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2003 - Present

Farifax County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral

2002 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar

1999 - Present

United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

1995 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v A.W.

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v Newland

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v Graham

$2,500 fine (only)

Commonwealth of Virginia v Debra Sterling

Acquittal (not guilty) on all counts

Commonwealth of Virginia v Joshua Wayne Andrews

Death sentence overturned

Commonwealth of Virginia v Lee Boyd Malvo

Life in prison without parole

United States v Jean-Tony Oulai

Guilty and sentenced to time served

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Education

1991

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University of South Carolina

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

Guest Lecture; GMU Undergraduate Course

The Law & The Media

2010

NYLF High School Conference Seminar

Criminal Defense / Capital Murder

2008

The Virginia Bar Association Capital Defense Seminar

Guest Speaker at Death Penalty Workshop

2008

NYLF High School Conference Seminar

Criminal Defense / Capital Murder

2006

NYLF High School Conference Seminar

Criminal Defense / Captial Murder

2005

NYLF High School Conference Seminar

Criminal Defense / Capital Murder

2004

The Virginia Bar Association Capital Defense Seminar

Guest Speaker at Death Penalty Workshop

2004

NYLF HIgh School Conference Seminar

Criminal Defense / Capital Murder

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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