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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 anonymous | June 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The Best Attorney
I highly recommend Lisa Caruso. She was incredibly helpful throughout the stressful and mentally exhausting legal process. Her communication was excellent, and she ensured I fully understood every aspect of my case. the two major charges of 25 year to life were dismissed and...
Posted by Robert | June 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
One of the best in the area!
Lisa was referred to me by a friend who was facing 20 years that she helped out a lot. He was already a felon, and the evidence was stacked up against him….. She took my case during the pandemic, and was very thorough through the whole process. Even though we were not able to meet in person much, she...
Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney
You’re not just a number
Excellent communications. I knew what was going on every step of the way. The process was described in clear language and with complete honesty. I knew what was expected of me and when. Unquestionable legal experience and sincere focus on her client. I knew I was in good hands in a confusing and fra...
Posted by Seth | January 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
The Best
Mrs. Caruso represented me on a traffic ticket and did an amazing job. She constantly kept me up to date on what was going on and fought to get me the right decision on the case. I will recommend Mrs. Caruso to anybody who needs help.
Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent Service
Lisa was recommended to me through a family friend. I hired her to handle a trespassing case for me. She was always professional, provided detailed information on my case and I felt as though she genuinely cared. I’m grateful for the family friend who recommended Lisa. I would hire her again should I...
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