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Robert Bruce founded Liberty Legal, LC after over 20 years of experience in human rights, economic development, and public defense. For the last decade he has represented thousands of Spanish, Arabic and English speaking clients charged with criminal offenses and those seeking immigration relief. He is a fierce advocate for his clients from the police investigation stage through to trial and appeals. He possesses extensive experience in case management, forensic evidentiary issues, trial practice, and client advocacy, and can readily call upon a network of experts to assist in areas of specialized needs.
At the intersection of criminal law and immigration is the relatively new field of "crimmigration" law. As the climate for immigrants has become decidedly more complicated, Liberty Legal, LC has broadened his focus to include serving the immigrant community in Northern Virginia and beyond. From obtaining green cards for spouses of U.S. citizens to the most complex asylum cases, Robert takes great pride in obtaining a variety of immigration benefits -- and relief from removal and deportation -- for his clients.
Robert Bruce graduated cum laude in 2006 from the George Mason University Antonin Scalia School of Law. He received advanced Arabic Language training at the Fajr Center and the American University of Cairo, Egypt. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and International Relations from Georgetown University. He is foreign service-level certified in Spanish and Arabic.
Practice Highlights:
- Criminal defense and trial advocacy in Virginia jurisdictions
- Immigration law - including removal defense, naturalization, denial appeals, family-based green cards, employment visas
- Equal access to justice issues for the most vulnerable populations
- Training and training planning
- Client centered focus with open communciation and transparency
- Program management, action planning, and team-building
- Institutional development of legal systems
- Advocacy for marginalized populations: juveniles, the mentally ill, and the poor
- Background in economics, political science and comparative judicial practice
- Fluent Spanish, Arabic; conversational Italian
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Acquired: 2006
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930 North Chambliss Street, Alexandria, VA, 22312
3 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA, 20176
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Posted by anonymous | November 7, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
All it takes is one conversation with Mr Robert Bruce to know that he is a thorough professional and a genuinely warm person. The support and guidance he offers are what will help you decide that he should be the one in your corner during difficult times. Very impressed!
Posted by Michael | December 8, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I’ve consulted with mister Bruce on three different occasions, I’ve always found him both a good listener and good advisor. I’d recommend him to anyone in need of a good Lawer!
Posted by Tom | June 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Very professional, hard working determined and effective attorney. Mr Bruce helped me with a case I had been struggling to be heard on for several years with high priced Leesburg attorney. In a very short time Mr Bruce not only managed to have our argument heard but resolved the entire issue in 1 cou...
Posted by anonymous | June 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Very knowledgeable, caring, took the time to answer my MANY questions & concerns. Performed above & beyond my expectations in court.
Posted by Karen | June 8, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Bruce came to my aid on a couple of different occasions. On the first occasion I was accused of violating a protective order when it was absolutely not true. I was incarcerated without bond and only learned about Robert after my bond appeal was denied using another attorney. Unfortunately, tha...
"Mr. Bruce provides high-quality and diligent service to his clients. He is a zealous advocate for those he represents."
"I have known and worked with Mr. Bruce for the past decade and I would highly recommend his services. He will work tirelessly to come up with creative defenses that produce great results for his clients. His language skills are also unparalleled as he is fluent in English, Spanish, and Arabic. The combination of his intelligence, knowledge of the law, and compassion make him formidable both in and out of the courtroom. I have referred several clients to him who have always come back to tell me how happy they were with his services. I would highly recommend him for anyone who finds themselves in a difficult situation and in need of an attorney."
"Mr. Bruce is an exemplary attorney. Having worked on a number of cases with Mr. Bruce during my many years in the Northern Virginia legal community, I have seen his dedication, knowledge, and will to fight for his clients win many cases even against seemingly overwhelming evidence. I would strongly recommend that if you need a skilled and experienced attorney, particularly one who is also a expert in immigration law, that you contact Robert Bruce."
"Robert Bruce is one of the most caring and compassionate people I have seen represent a defendant. He makes sure to inform his clients every step of the way what is going to happen next, what there options are, and how to work through to the best option. He is also great with talking to and explaining issues and probable outcomes to family and friends. With 10 plus years experience in criminal defense and being fluent in 3 languages, he is certainly one of the most qualified attorneys around. Robert has tried countless jury and bench trials and has experience in General District Court, Circuit Court, and Juvenile Domestic Relations Court in all major jurisidictions in Northern Virginia. He has also written appeals to the Court of Appeals of Virginia."
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Criminal defense lawyer
2019 - Present
Managing Partner, Liberty Legal, LC
2016 - 2019
Attorney At Law, The Law Office of James A. Rivera PLLC
2006 - 2016
Assistant Public Defender, Leesburg Office of the Public Defender
2001 - 2003
Management Specialist, Chemonics International
1999 - 2001
External Affairs Coordinator, Arab Center for the Independence of the Judiciary
2017 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2016 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
BS - Bachelor of Science
2017
Professor
2012
Professor
Spanish
Arabic
English
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