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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
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
65%
DUI and DWI
10%
Domestic Violence
10%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
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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 Christie | November 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
A Powerhouse!
Lisa Caruso is an amazing powerhouse all on her own! She is straight to the point and tells it like it is. She does not mess around. She fought for my fiancé and we had an amazing outcome that brought him home to his family. She is always going to be the One that I recommend and turn to if needed...
Posted by Steven | November 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
One of the Best Lawyers in Virginia!!! A+++
Her dedication to her profession and helping people wrongfully accused is a testament to her professionalism and can do attitude. I would not hesitate to use her services again.
Posted by Matthew | October 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Can't say enough!
Can't say enough! Our son was facing two class six felony's for assaulting law enforcement officers, none of the officers were harmed thank goodness . Through Lisa's diligence she was able to get the charges against our son reduced to misdemeanor disorderly conduct all jail time suspend...
Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Grade A Lawyer
I recently had Ms. Caruso defending me in a case that I thought for sure was going to send me behind bars, but she was confident that I would no be going to jail. She continuously assured me that I wouldn't spend a day behind bars and that the case would play out exactly how she said it would; and i...
Posted by Mike | September 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Felony Threat/Extortion Charge Dropped
I live in maryland and I hired Lisa Caruso to represent me in for a felony extortion charge pressed against me. Not only did she negotiate no jail time but she got the charges dropped completely. I have previous felonies and a bunch of other charges from the years so I was really worried about this c...
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