Kyle G. Manikas

Kyle is a great lawyer and the best in the practice. He is a very good listener and put your interest first even before his pay. I hired Kyle three days to my case date for a reckless driving charge. He calmly listened to me and mapped out a strategy which was effectively executed without even goi...ng into trial. All charges were dropped, no fines, no nothing. Kyle knows the system inside out and the only thing on his mind while fighting your case is getting the best outcome for you. Another point that stood out to me with Kyle is his organization. He told me where to meet him and he was right there and I didn't have to struggle looking for him even though I was meeting him for the very fist time as I had only spoke to him on the phone. He was very receptive and calm. He told me stay calm and I will see you shortly, he came back and said, all charges have been dropped. I was so happy and relieved that I didn't have to set foot in the courtroom. He is a great Lawyer and I can recommend him to anyone with my head held high. Thank you very much Kyle. Adi

I received a reckless driving citation late this summer, where I was paced doing 90 in a 55 mph zone. I was not intoxicated and I was the only one on the road at that early hour. The officer didn't arrest me, and was very polite with me. Still, this was a very serious offense that carried a potential... jail term, not to mention the damage it could have to my career. I turned to Kyle based on the reviews on this site, and I'm so glad that I did. Kyle didn't sugarcoat the challenge but he did give me advice in my free consultation about what I could do to help myself. Once I hired Kyle, he walked me through the various options of mitigating the damage from the citation. Kyle has expert knowledge on the Fairfax County prosecutor's office from his years of experience working there himself. He also explained to me patiently about the approaches the prosecutors and judges might take on my case. Kyle advised me through two continuances when he could determine that negotiating with the prosecutor would not reach a reasonable outcome. He did speak to the officer who gave me the citation, and was able to work with the officer to acknowledge that there was a minor speedometer calibration issue. This meant that the officer was willing to testify that I was driving at 89 rather than 90 - which makes a world of difference in Virginia for reckless driving cases. On the third trial date, he was able to make a deal with the prosecutor and I pled guilty to reduced charges that carried a hefty fine, but with no criminal record and no jail time. This outcome was better than I could have predicted at the start of this ordeal. I can't recommend Kyle enough. He was courteous, patient, and honest about the implications about my case. He took care all throughout to explain what was happening and to look out for my best interests.

I strongly recommend Mr. Manikas. I hired him for my DUI case I was facing in fairfax county. I knew that I could not take this matter lightly as I hold a top secret clearance with a well respected agency. From the initial review I had a very good meeting/feeling with Mr. Manikas and knew he was the ...guy I needed to handle my case. He was easy to contact and communicate with throughout the whole process. On the court date my butterflies had set back in but I knew I had the right guy on my side. Mr. Manikas argued my case pointing out facts and inconsistencies. We achieved the outcome we were looking for since day one. Not guilty. Thank you again Mr. Manikas I cannot thank you enough.

Was charged in VA for Reckless Driving, a very SERIOUS thing! Not knowing anything about VA law (lived in CT) I started researching for a lawyer. Mr. Manikas' name came up on several lawyer review sites and the capper was that out of the blue I received a "cold call" mailing for his services...Fate... stepped in. From our initial meeting he put me at ease, but didn't blow any smoke at all...he is a very straight shooter. Fee was very reasonable and it is a flat rate so one payment and it covered the case from begining to end. His background with the States Attorney's office is definately a major plus and this as well as his steadfastness, he was able to get my more serious criminal charge dropped down to a MUCH lesser charge and lower fine and more imporantly...No Jail Time! His staff was right on top of everything, and kept me informed of my case and if anything was required by Mr. Manikas. All in All, a very good lawyer experience with a top notch and professional lawyer. Hopefully I will never have to use him again, but if something happens, god forbid, I'm going right to Kyle. Thanks again!!

I had a DWI offense with a car accident involved. The situation was very bad for me because my work visa could be closed. After researching web profiles of almost all DUI/DWI lawyers in this area, I decided to ask Mr. Manikas to work on my case. I thought he was the best expert on DUI/DWI matters in ...this area because he is a former prosecutor, he received Washington D.C.'s "Top Rated Lawyers" award from ALM/Washington Post in 2012 and he has a lot of publications about DUI/DWI. I think this was one of the best decisions I made in my life. Mr. Manikas was always very responsive to every question and kept me very informed while my case was pending. It was very easy to communicate with him and his team (even for foreigner like me who doesn't speak English very well). He did amazing work during the trial. He was very prepared, focused, and confident. Mr. Manikas made the impossible possible for me. The judge dismissed all charges against me and now I have a second chance (this case could have ruined my IT career in U.S.). I am very satisfied with the excellent results. Mr. Manikas achieved a much better result for my case than I could even expect. I would highly recommend Mr. Manikas to everyone with DUI/DWI case. Thank you, Kyle Manikas.