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State: Virginia
Acquired: 2002
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State: Kentucky
Acquired: 1996
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Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by John | August 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Reckless driving charge
Lisa is phenomenal. My daughter was charged with reckless driving in Virginia just after graduating college. We were very anxious since my daughter was interviewing for jobs and a misdemeanor would hurt her chances. Lisa told us exactly what to do to help get the charge reduced. She was ALWAYS avail...
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 anonymous | May 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
You’re best bet!
I had a possesion charge while enrolled in school and applying for internships that background checked. I called Ms. Caruso the day after getting charged and she helped ease my wary feelings and told me confidently what she believed what would happen, and sure enough she provided with great results. ...
Posted by Sarah | May 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
An Attorney Who Gets Results!
Ms. Caruso knows how to navigate around the legal system. She is familiar with the process and how to negotiate for her clients. Ms. Caruso assisted my daughter with a traffic violation. She explained the process in detail to my very nervous daughter and put her at ease. Everything happened exactly...
Posted by anonymous | July 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best Defense Attorney in the State
Lisa Caruso is an amazing attorney! Her professionalism, demeanor, and courtroom presence are beyond reproach. I came to her after incurring a brandishing charge. She was very knowledgeable and treated me with respect. She paid attention to me and my case as she did all her others. I know that there ...
"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