Terry Dwayne Adams
About Terry
Biography
Mr. Adams received a B.A. from George Mason University in 1999 following his retirement as a Sergeant Major in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. He earned his law degree from the Columbus School of Law, The Catholic University of America in 2003. Mr. Adams joined a Local Virginia Sheriff's Office in 1987 and became a full-time Deputy Sheriff serving in many positions that include; Instructing new law enforcement officers at the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy, serving as an expert in Use of Force, Defensive Tactics and Communications. Mr. Adams retired from the Sheriff's Office in 2005 and began his full-time practice of the law.
Mr. Adams has litigated hundreds of cases that include criminal matters, civil matters, personal injury and Worker's Compensation cases all across the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia. These cases include Felonies and Misdemeanors from abduction to possession of marijuana.
Mr. Adams has been very active in his community, having served on many boards and commissions including the following:
Commissioner- Fairfax County Consumer Protection Commission
District Representative- Fairfax County Athletic Counsel
President- Annandale Sports Club
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
13 years | 173 cases
13 years | 281 cases
21 years | 436 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 20 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 21 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Terry Adams & Associates Pllc
1100 N. Glebe Rd, Suite 1010, Arlington, VA, 22201
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Terry Dwayne Adams's Reviews
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Posted by Ahmad | September 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Best Attorney in NoVA
I want to use this opportunity to thank my attorney, Terry Adams, for being an exceptional human being. He's not just there “doing his job” but actually cares about you as a human being! He guided me through a complex legal process and communicated with me every step of the way. If you need an exp...
Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Excellent Attorney
My attorney filed motion to dismiss my DUI case and challenged the video evidence. He was meticulously in his questions to the Police Officer. He questioned every sentence the police uttered during the stop. The Judge agreed with him and he my case was dismissed.
Terry Dwayne Adams's Lawyer Endorsements
"Terry cares about his clients, is savvy about the judges and prosecutors with whom he deals, and knows his way around the courthouse. Terry, like I, believes in helping other criminal defense colleagues rise as we rise, which is why I have contacted him several times to bounce ideas about some challenging court pending issues. I recommend Terry's services."
"Terry Adams is a great lawyer who deeply cares about his clients and considers all angles when determining the right defense for his clients. I worked with him on a few matters and am highly impressed with his work."
"I give Mr. Adams, my highest endorsement. Terry is someone that I have had the pleasure of watching practice for the past 7-8 years. He is the consummate professional and someone unafraid to take matters to trial and stick it to the government. He is well respected throughout northern virginia by both prosecutors and judges, and he gets great results for his clients. I give Terry my highest recommendation."
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Education
2003
J.D.
1999
B.A.,