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State: Virginia
Acquired: 2002
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State: Kentucky
Acquired: 1996
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Posted by Heather M Taylor | June 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
NEVER HAD BETTER ATTY (i've had many)!!
I was so very blessed to be recommended to Lisa Caruso in Prince William County. Unfortunately, my record is extremely long. I have spent a lot of time incarcerated during my 47 years. My record is so terrible that in the event that I receive even a simple misdemeanor charge because my record is so t...
Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime
Misdemeanor drug possession
I had a minor drug possession charge. She did an excellent job of easing my nerves before trial. I had a personal vacation already planned for my originals court date and she was able to get it pushed back. I was informed she would probably be able to get my case dismissed with an agreement of commun...
Posted by john | December 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
My DUI Experience
When I was charged with DUI and refusal I hired Lisa Caruso. Smartest thing I ever did. She was upfront, honest , and professional. I drive for a living so I was truly at risk of losing everything. Thanks to her great legal skills and respect she has earned from the prosecuters she was able to get my...
Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Awesome Criminal Defense Attorney
We hired Mrs. Caruso when our daughter was facing 5 - 20 years in prison. She was referred to us as we were new in the area. On the day of our consultation, she assured us that she would do her best to keep our daughter from going to trial and that she would do everything to prevent her from having...
Posted by Russ | November 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent Representation
I hired Lisa when I faced several charges of domestic abuse, battery, stalking, etc. Her responsiveness was superb - unlike any other attorney I've ever hired, she even made her personal cell phone number available 24/7. True to her word, I had to call her at home around midnight when the police came...
"I highly recommend Lisa Caruso for those in need of an outstanding criminal defense attorney. Her background as a former elected prosecutor and seasoned litigator give her a keen ability to analyze your case, negotiate a favorable resolution, as well as try your case when necessary. Her results speak for themselves. Her command of the law, procedure, and the rules of evidence is top notch. Lisa has also made a name for herself across the Commonwealth as a leader in the legal industry, having served in numerous State Bar roles as well as an appointee to special committees and commissions. She has also received several well-deserved awards, including Trial Attorney of the Year. Lisa is also a well-respected teacher of other lawyers on numerous legal topics. For these reasons and more, I wholeheartedly endorse Lisa without reservation."
"Lisa Caruso is a top notch advocate and litigator. She's confident- with the knowledge, experience, courtroom skills, and familiarity with the key players to back it up. I wholeheartedly endorse Ms. Caruso."
"I would recommend Lisa Caruso to anyone who needed a defense attorney. I worked for Lisa as her Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney for 7 years and I have known her substantially longer. Lisa is tenacious, and cares about her clients. Her experience runs he gamut of criminal law. She has handled everything from capital murder cases to traffic. She has an incredible working knowledge of the law and how the criminal justice system works. She has great people skills. Combined, those assets get the best results possible. Lisa would be my choice if a need arose."
"Lisa Caruso is a lawyers lawyer. She has years of extensive prosecution and years of extensive criminal defense experience. Having worked on both sides gives an attorney a unique perspective and the ability to more fully evaluate a case. Lisa is one of a very few attorneys that I would trust to provide me with representation should the need arise. --Casey R. Stevens"
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2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Outstanding Achievement and Dedication Award, National Association of Professional Women
2014 - Present
Partner, Stevens Caruso
2007 - 2014
Commonwealth's Attorney, DInwiddie County Commonwealth's Attorney
2004 - 2007
Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney, Colonial Heights Commonwealth's Attorney
2003 - 2004
Assistant Public Defender, Public Defender's Office, City of Richmond
2002 - 2003
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney for the County of Brunswick, Virginia
2002 - 2002
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney for Emporia/Greensville County
2001 - 2002
Associate, Barnes & Batzli, PC
1998 - 2001
Attorney, Lisa Caruso, Attorney at Law
1996 - 1998
Assistant Public Defender, Louisville Jefferson District Public Defenders Office
2009 - Present
Virginia Criminal Justice CommitteeMember
2002 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
1996 - Present
Kentucky Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2014
Virginia State Bar, Criminal Law Section Board of GovernersChair
2013 - 2013
Director of Public Safety"s Task Force on Non-Violent OffendersMember
2012 - 2013
Virginia State Bar, Criminal Law Section Board of GovernersVice Chair
2011 - 2012
Virginia State Bar Criminal Law Section Board of GovernersSecretary
2010 - 2014
Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries4th District Representative
1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts