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Former elected Commonwealth's Attorney with over 24 years experience successfully and tenaciously prosecuting and defending cases. Call now for a free consultation!
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Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
65%
DUI and DWI
10%
Domestic Violence
10%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2021 2019 2018
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Licenses
Licensed in Virginia for 24 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Licensed in Kentucky for 29 years
State: Kentucky
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Stevens Caruso
(703) 897-1777
Fax
(703) 634-9948
Mobile
4309 Ridgewood Center Drive, Woodbridge, VA, 22192
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Posted by Ryan | January 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Absolutely wonderful human being and fabulous lawyer!!
Attentive, punctual, aggressive, straight forward, patient, passionate, a true professional! From the first phone call you could feel her passion for what she does. You need look nowhere else to find a better lawyer to represent you the way you want to and expect to be. By the end of the first p...
Posted by Peter | January 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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Lisa is great! She was very patient with my daughter who was facing numerous charges. She was able to get them charges reduced to where we were both satisfied with the results. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a good lawyer in this area.
Posted by Bonnie | January 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Very helpful
Lisa was very helpful and always available. She was able to tell me ahead of time what would happen and prepared me for what to expect. She did exactly what she said she would do and I am very happy with her service.
Posted by Allie | January 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
You want Lisa on your team
Lisa helped me on a recent matter and I could not be more grateful! She is extremely intelligent, has the record and experience to easily navigate complex issues, and is dedicated to helping her clients get the best outcome (rather than the easiest outcome, like other lawyers). I knew quickly that I ...
Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Highly Recommended
I was highly recommended to Lisa Caruso to represent a family member; she was straightforward and explained everything step-by-step, very professional and I can say truly fights for her clients. My family and I were extremely satisfied on the outcome of our case. If you are looking for an attorney t...
Lisa Kottak Caruso's Lawyer Endorsements
"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"
Elsa Seidel
Criminal defense lawyer
Steven Hanna
Criminal defense lawyer
Casey Stevens
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Outstanding Achievement and Dedication Award, National Association of Professional Women
Work Experience
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
Associations
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
Education
1995
Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
University of Louisville
BA - Bachelor of Arts