David Barr Albo

David Barr Albo

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 37 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Tysons, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime ... +2 more

8300 Greensboro Drive, Tysons, VA

About David

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 37 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1988

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Location

Williams Mullen

8300 Greensboro Drive, Tysons, VA, 22102

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David Barr Albo's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer

Mr.Albo is one of the most professional people I have ever met. He kept me updated with everything that was going on with my case and was someone that I could trust would do the best he could to prove my innocence.

Posted by anonymous | April 03, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Gross negligence

He will not listen to you and understand your case like mine it was simple petty theft which I did not even commit. Before taking money from me he was confident to win the case but right after taking $8500 from he started talking in favor of public prosecutor and try to get me accept the probation of...fer and when I refuse to plead guilty he started showing me how my case is weak, he got me convicted because in court he did not open his mouth, the prosecutor did not even had evidence but she was good and confident to win and she did.I regret retaining him he charges big fees but he is not professionally capable of defense. You can retain this but you will get to learn on very expensive and disappointing cost.

David Albo

Replied last March 29, 2015

This person must have me confused with someone else. None of my clients charged with a first offense Petit Larceny have ever been convicted of Petit Larceny. In nearly 30 years of practicing law, I can not think of a single client of mine charged with first offense Petit Larceny ever being convicted of it. This is because the Court has a process to allow people to do community service in exchange for a dismissal. Secondly, I have never charged anything close to $8,500 for a Petit Larceny. Our normal fee would be between $1,500 to $2,200 depending upon the complexity of the case. Finally, there is an automatic right of appeal on a Petit Larceny. So if this individual was not happy with his/her outcome, he/she could have just appealed it and started over. If he/she were my client, and he/she did not like the outcome, I would have appealed the case for them and started over.

Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Good lawyer who gets results

Mr. Albo was very straightforward and upfront with his plans for the case. He made sure that I knew what he needed from me in advance, and he produced the best results possible for my case. He is skilled at negotiating and a nice man to work with. He answered all of my questions in a timely manner an...d was very organized and thorough throughout the case.

Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2015

Very glad I found Dave Albo

I would highly recommend hiring Mr. Albo. He really helped me out of something I considered major with no real trouble for me at all. He was always responsive and kept me informed. He is very well known and respected, well deserving. He is certainly knowledgeable and has more than enough experien...ce to do what he is doing. Hopefully I won't ever need to again, but I would know whom to turn to or recommend to others. Thank you!

Posted by Sam | March 25, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding

I was really worried about my case given the circumstances. A bad outcome would affect my work. Mr. Albo was very good about explaining the best and worst scenario of my case. Once he had a chance to review everything he relayed to me on what he thought might be the outcome. I was relieved to hea...r that. The result was beyond my expectation. Thank you Mr. Albo. If I'm in need of an attorney in the future, Mr. Albo will be the one I contact.

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David Barr Albo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Benjamin Rajotte

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marina Medvin

Unknown lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is an exceptionally knowledgable and experienced attorney. He represents his clients with zeal and determination. David is highly respected by our judges and has a great rapport with the prosecutors. Absolutely recommended."

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Richard Trimber

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Dave provides practical solutions to thorny and expensive legal issues. I am impressed with how is mind comprehends the underlying issue and motivation of people in a matter and provides the advice to achieve results!"

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine

2019

Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine

2019

Top Lawyer, Virginia Business Magazine

2018

Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine

2017

Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine

2016

Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine

2015

Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine

2014

Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine

2014

Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine

2013

Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine

2012

Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine

2012

Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine

2010

Leader in the Law, Virginia Lawyers Weekly

2010

Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates

1993 - Present

Founding Partner, Albo & Oblon, LLP

1988 - 1993

Partner, Albo & Anderson

1988 - 1988

Attorney, Virginia Department of Waste Management

Associations

2008 - Present

American Legislative Exchange Counsel

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Beydoun v. Clark Construction International, LLC 72 Fed. Appx. 907; 2003 U.S. App. LEXIS 14838 (2003)

United States v. Cabrera, 953 F.2d 640, 1992 U.S. App. LEXIS 5856 (1991)

United States v. Gibbs, 1992 U.S. App. LEXIS 17818 (1991)

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Education

1988

University of Richmond

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University of Virginia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Recent Updates on the Law

2016

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Recent Developments on the Law

2016

The Supreme Court of Virginia’s Circuit Court Judicial Conference

Judicial Evaluations

2016

National Alcoholic Beverage Control Association

Development of Craft Beer Law

2016

Federal Reserve

Fantasy Gaming Act

2016

Fairfax Bar Association

Wine Law: Hot Topics in Liquor Law

2015

Fairfax Bar Association

Recent Updates on the Law

2014

Winery Law in Virginia

Winery Law in Virginia

2014

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Recent Updates in the Law

2014

Supreme Court of Virginia’s General District Court Judicial Conference

Transportation Safety Laws: DUI, Reckless Driving, and Other Serious Traffic Laws

2014

National Business Institue

Winery and Vineyard Law

2014

Fairfax Bar Association

Recent Updates on the Law

2013

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Recent Updates on the Law

2013

Fairfax Bar Association

Recent Updates on the Law

2012

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Recent Updates on the Law

2012

Fairfax Bar Association

Recent Updates on the Law

2011

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Recent Updates on the Law

2011

Fairfax Bar Association

Recent Updates on the Law

2010

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Recent Updates on the Law

2009

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Recent Updates on the Law

2008

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Recent Updates on the Law

Publications

2008

University of Richmond Law Review - Journal of Law and Public Interest Illegal Immigration in the Virginia General Assembly

Languages

English

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