J. Beale - Lawyer in Woodbridge, VA

J. Burkhardt Beale

DUI and DWI Attorney at Woodbridge, VA

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Phenomenal Criminal Attorney

Following a single vehicle motor accident, I was charged with a 2nd DUI within 10 years. Having been through the very, stressful experience of DUI trial before, I did a lot of research and hired the BEST. For my first DUI nine years ago, I made the mistake of hiring an attorney that wanted to "churn and burn" my case through the legal system. I was just a number and once I hired that firm, my case was passed my case on to an inexperienced associate. THIS TIME, I was insistent that my case be handled by an experienced, competent attorney. Mr. Beale is awesome! His calm demeanor was a perfect match for my incredible anxiety. As a Type A, worry wart individual, it was hard for me to relinquish control over the process and I constantly worried. I'm here to say, trust this attorney! He is extremely skilled in negotiations and worked out a fair plea. Thank you Mr. Beale!

Superb Representation

My family contacted Mr. Beale after I was denied bond in Prince William County. Several other lawyers said they would take the case, but never showed up for a bond hearing. Mr. Beale came to meet and discuss my situation. Soon after I met Mr. Beale in his office, he advised that he thought he could get charges greatly reduced, or discharged entirely. At my hearing Mr. Beale was very articulate and argued my case brilliantly. Just as Mr. Beale suggested, the 2 felonies were dismissed, and the 1 misdemeanor was greatly reduced. Mr. Beale is very intelligent and well spoken. I highly recommend Mr. Beale as a trusted and well respected lawyer.

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Practice areas

DUI and DWI

65%

DUI/ DWI/Refusal

43 years, 2,000 cases
Criminal defense

30%

Murder, Rape, Drug offenses, and all types of traffic matters.

43 years, 2,000 cases
Personal injury

5%

Plaintiff's work only

43 years, 500 cases

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Licensed for 42 years

State VA

Status Active

Acquired 1980

Updated 12/27/2022

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Boone Beale, PLLC

Suite H

4391 Ridgewood Center Drive

Woodbridge, VA, 22192-5399

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Posted by anonymous | June 7, 2018

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Posted by Russ | August 28, 2017

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Posted by Greg | June 28, 2010

Excelent attorney

Excelent representation. Could not be more pleased with the results of his efforts on my behalf. If ever in need of legal representation again, I would not hesatate to hire this lawyer again!

Posted by Su | April 20, 2010

Need a good lawyer?

I had a misfortune of being charged with a serious traffic misdemeaner. Mr. Beale represented me and got my case dismissed. No record, not even a fine! He is knowledgeable, compassionate and professional. If you need a good lawyer, don't hesitate to give him a call. Once you meet him, you will retain him as your lawyer!

Posted by Tom | April 13, 2010

Excellent attorney

Very good attorney who can win very difficult cases. You cannot do better. He prevailed for me in a tough case.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1996.

Public Reprimand issued in VA, 1996
updated on 04/09/2013

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Public Reprimand issued in VA, 1990
updated on 04/09/2013

Work Experience

Manager
Boone Beale, PLLC
1980 - Present

Education

Washington and Lee University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1980

University of Virginia
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1977

Legal Cases

Taylor v. Commonwealth, 12 Va. App 419, 404 S. E. 2d 78 (1991)
Reverse and remand where the case was then reduced to a non-DUI disposition

Zimmerman v. Commonwealth, 234 Va. 609, 363 S.E. 2d 708 (1988)
Reversed and Dismisssed

Associations

Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Board Member
2008 - Present

Fairfax County Bar Association
2005 - Present

National College of DUI Defense
Founding Member
1995 - Present

Prince William County Bar Association
1993 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Lifetime Member
1982 - Present

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2000

Publications

Virginia CLE
Defending Criminal Cases In Virginia
2012

Virginia CLE
Defense Of Serious Traffic Cases In Virginia
2012

Speaking Engagements

Virginia CLE
Scientific Aspects of DUI Defense
2012

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Search and Seizure
2010

Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, CLE Committee
Appeals
2010

New Jersey DUI Defense Task Force
DUI Bench Trials
2008

Annual Seminar
DUI
2008

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Attorney endorsements

Received (9)

Given (4)

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Jonathan Katz

Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Burke is both a victory-driven lawyer and a true gentleman. I entrusted Burke around two years ago to handle a challenging procedural hearing for me when I had a date conflict, and he succeeded with flying colors. I trust Burke to discuss challenging issues in my pending cases, and delight in seeing him in the same courthouse. We will always benefit by having more lawyers like Burke."

Jonathan Fisher

DUI and DWI Attorney | Aug 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is one of the leaders in DUI defense here in Virginia."

William Head

DUI and DWI Attorney | Dec 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Burk Beale is among the top DUI defense attorneys in America. He has accomplished some amazing, favorable dispositions for clients that I have referred to him over the past two decades. Well-connected and familiar with the unusual VA court system, whether jury trial or bench trial."

Joseph Mcgrath

DUI and DWI Attorney | Nov 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Burke Beale is a leader in the defense of DUI charges. I know Burke personally, and, more importantly, know of the high regard he enjoys among judges and lawyers. He works hard for each client. I highly recomend him."

Justin McShane

DUI and DWI Attorney | Nov 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Beale has the necessary reputation, knowledge and experience to make a meaningful difference to the motorist accused. He is ethical and most of all trustworthy. I trust him. I know you will too."

Richard Gardiner

Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Andrew Cornick

DUI and DWI Attorney | Nov 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Burk is an excellent attorney. Avvo requires me to pick only one practice area to endorse, but in addition to DUI cases Burk is to be trusted in criminal defense and personal injury matters. He is a capable litigator with an encyclopedic knowledge of applicable law and procedure. Highly recommended."

Robert Keefer

DUI and DWI Attorney | Jan 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Burk is one of the best DWI DUI Lawyers in the United States not just Virginia. Burk is a founding member of the National College For DUI Defense. Burk was one of the first Lawyers in Virginia to take classes on the EC/IR II, Virginia's new evidentiary breath tester. Burk has committed himself to understanding the science behind the DWI DUI charges. I give Burk my highest endorsement."

David Heilberg

Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 04
Relationship: Worked together on matter

""Burk" Beale is a skilled criminal defense attorney and, particularly in driving while intoxicated case defenses, is one of the best attorneys in this field in Virginia."

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Justin McShane

DUI and DWI

William Head

DUI and DWI