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Kaveh Noorishad focuses his practice on criminal and civil litigation, representing clients throughout Virginia’s state courts and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. His experience includes defending a broad range of criminal matters, from minor traffic offenses to serious felony cases. In civil litigation, he has handled numerous high-value disputes involving personal injury, professional liability, construction claims, mold exposure, and toxic torts.
Mr. Noorishad earned his Bachelor of Arts with honors in International Affairs from American University in Washington, D.C. in 2001, followed by a Master of Business Administration, summa cum laude, from the same institution in 2003. He obtained his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center in 2006, where he served on the Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics and authored “The Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Its Effect on In-House Legal Counsel,” 18 Geo. J. Ethics 1041 (2005).
His professional achievements have been widely recognized. Mr. Noorishad has been named a Super Lawyer, an honor reserved for the top 5% of attorneys in Virginia, and a Rising Star, awarded to the top 2.5%. He has also been selected for inclusion among the Top 100 National Trial Attorneys and the Top 40 Under 40 for his criminal defense work. The American Institute of Criminal Attorneys recognized him as one of Virginia’s 10 Best Criminal Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, and the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys honored him among the 10 Best DUI Attorneys in Virginia. He holds a 10.0 “Superb” AVVO rating for Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, and Speeding violations.
Mr. Noorishad’s cases have drawn attention from numerous media outlets, including The Washington Post, NBC-4, Fox-5, ABC-7, WUSA-9, WTOP, WJLA, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, The Daily Mail (UK), The Fairfax Times, The Falls Church Times, and Arlington Now.
He maintains active membership in the American Bar Association, the Virginia Bar Association, the Fairfax Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, the National Trial Attorneys Association, and the National College of DUI Defense.
Outside the courtroom, Mr. Noorishad enjoys watching football, playing basketball, and spending time with his wife and two children.
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State: Virginia
Acquired: 2008
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Acquired: 2009
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Posted by Amir | May 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney
He's very professional and I had a charge that he got dismissed within 10 minutes of meeting me at the courtroom. I would definitely recommend him to anyone that needs a criminal defense lawyer.
Posted by Rafael | October 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I was referred to Dr. Noorishad by a friend of a friend, and from day one I was absolutely impressed. I was facing two minor traffic charges and a possession of cannabis charge. Upon our first conversation which occurred over the phone, he provided a listening ear and quickly assessed the facts of my...
Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I had a complicated situation in Arlington county . I felt the arrest was in no way justified and knew I would need a strong trial attorney. I felt confident as soon as I had my first consultion with Mr. Noorishad . I was nervous at trial when the prosecution attempted to represent my actions and wor...
Posted by Jessica | October 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I was charged with a first offense DWI in Fairfax County. I had an incredibly difficult judge for the first 3 court dates, and we ended up having to take the case to trial because they would not offer me a decent deal. I did not expect a positive outcome from the trial, but Kaveh worked his magic. He...
Posted by Zohair | August 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Kaveh Noorishad is a highly confident and very professional attorney. If you are looking for a DUI attorney in the Northern Virginia (Fairfax/Loudoun) area, consult with Kaveh. From the day I reached out to him, almost 6 months ago, til now he has helped me immensely. He assured me from the very star...
"I highly recommend Mr. Noorishad. He is a skilled and seasoned trial attorney that gets great results for his clients. He works very hard for his clients and is well respected from court room to court room and court house to court house throughout northern Virginia. I highly recommend his services."
"Kaveh is an excellent trial attorney who goes the extra mile for his clients. I endorse him without reservation."
"Kaveh is a talented litigator who works extremely hard for his clients and gets terrific results. If you are in need of a great attorney, look no further. I endorse him without reservation."
"Attorney Noorishad is superb! When in need of a criminal defense lawyer in Mclean, he's your guy. Exceptional both inside the courtroom and out, I endorse and highly recommend Kaveh."
"I endorse this lawyer. I was co-counsel with Kaveh in a 20 kilo state/federal opium case and was impressed with his legal ability, diligence and acumen. He was a pleasure to work with. Bonus: he is fluent in Farsi."
"I endorse this lawyer. I was stuck on a possible client matter in Virginia and Kaveh helped us out immensely."
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
10 Best Criminal Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2016
Top 40 Under 40, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2015
10 Best DUI Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2002
First Place, American University Moot Case Competition
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10.0 Superb Rating, AVVO
2012 - Present
Managing Partner, Noorishad Law, P.C.
2010 - 2012
Senior Attorney, Wise & Donahue, PLC
2007 - 2010
Associate Attorney, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
2015 - Present
American Institute of Criminal Law AttorneysMember
2014 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2014 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2008 - Present
Fairfax Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Virginia Bar AssociationMember
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Member
Jury Verdict Awarding Plaintiff All Requested Damages
Not Guilty (4 day jury trial)
Civil litigation case resulted in favorable settlement
2006
Juris Doctor
2003
M.B.A.
2001
B.A.
2014
Criminal Defense Seminar
2013
Criminal Defense Seminar
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English
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Legal Answers
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15 Apr 2013
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11 Apr 2013
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09 Apr 2013