Dale Edwin Sanders

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Dale Edwin Sanders

4.8
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 48 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Alexandria, VA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Privacy

218 North Lee St, Third floor, Alexandria, VA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Dale

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 60%

49 years

60%
Criminal Defense 35%

Felonies, misdemeanors, dwi, traffic.

49 years

35%
Privacy 5%

specializing in medical confidentiality breaches

26 years

5%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2012 2011
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 46 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1980

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 48 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1977

Active (Not in Good Standing)

No misconduct found

Location

Dale Edwin Sanders Esq.

218 North Lee St, Third floor, Alexandria, VA, 22314

Dale Edwin Sanders's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 27 reviews

Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Outstanding Legal Representation

I highly recommend Dale Edwin Sanders if you need a criminal lawyer. Dale represented me in a complex criminal case. Once he took charge of the case everything changed for me (after having fired 2 attys in a row) As a result of his superb efforts, the sexual assault charge was reduced to a minor... offense. Without Dale's hard work and diligence, the outcome could have been a lot different. I got no jail time and no probation. Prior to hiring Dale I had worked with two attorneys and they both did nothing to help me. in fact, they both actually made the situation worse. Not being naive to the discrimination against gays, I originally hired a gay attorney but I quickly realized that he wasn't working to defend me but mostly milking me for money. I then hired an attorney that just did nothing except set me up to be interviewed by the police and got me arrested a year after the incident. I was completely unprepared to deal with the arrest; no knowledge of criminal proceedings and emotionally not ready to deal with the situation. I assumed that if you just told the truth the legal system would treat you justly. That is not necessarily true, especially for a gay man. A private investigator confided in me that she was concerned that my attorney was not fairly representing me. She recommended that I speak with Dale Sanders. I met with Dale and hired him immediately. He spoke frankly with me about my case and he showed a real interest in helping me. He well understands the legal system and how it operates. Dale also understands people, is compassionate, very intelligent, and does the work necessary to best represent his clients. I was very fortunate to find him and if I need legal advice I will definitely return. LD

Posted by Rodney | September 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

The only name I give

I met Dale 20 years ago when he got me off on a DUI charge in Loudoun County. Since then he has represented me , my employees and my extended family on criminal and serious traffic charges. He is currently representing my cousin on a car wreck injury lawsuit against the insurance company of the othe...r driver. Dale's is the only name I give when asked for a referral and the reports all come back positive. His cell phone number is on my speed dial favorites contact list. Great lawyer and nice guy outside the courtroom. Comfortable and not at all shy in the courtroom .

Posted by Christine | October 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The best attorney ever!

Dale Sanders is an excellent attorney. I highly recommend him. I won my case and couldn't thank Dale enough. If I ever need his services again I definitely will hire him again!!!

Posted by Phillip | October 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

A lawyer you can trust

Truly a lawyer that goes the extra mile and takes his job serious. The end result of my DUI / Driving on a suspended was much better than i expected

Posted by William | September 21, 2017 | Criminal Defense

Knowledgeable, experienced attorney

I have consulted consulted with Dale on criminal matters and received excellent advice.

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Dale Edwin Sanders's Lawyer Endorsements

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Megan Wallace

Unknown lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Dale is a superb attorney - and a very pleasant person. That said, I would want to be up against him in court. Highly recommend."

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Patricia Smith

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. He works extremely hard for every client and is not satisfied until he gets everything possible for the client. He is creative. He is very good in the courtroom, and makes a good connection with and impression on jurors."

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Richard Ferrin

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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P Bruner

Civil rights lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am happy to endorse Dale. He is creative and determined in his pursuit of his clients' rights and interests. Dale has been a valued legal advocate for gay people and people living with HIV for decades."

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Amy Nelson

Litigation lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dale is fantastic - smart, kind, and thorough. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Lawrence Jacobs

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've known and worked with Dale on cases for more than 15 years. He's a great litigator. I've referred a number of clients to him for criminal defense and he's always done a great job."

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Billy Hicks

Privacy lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Dale and I were partners for a few years, so I had a chance to see his work close at hand. Since then, I have referred many difficult cases to him, cases that I simply would not know how to handle. Usually the cases I send him involve the government or some institution violating someone's rights. These are usually the cases that make me want to do something to help, so I send them to Dale, knowing that if there is a way for this person's rights to be vindicated, he will find it. The feedback I have gotten has always been very positive. He is not only a zealous advocate, but a scholar with a creative mind. I unhesitatingly recommend him to you."

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Kenneth Labowitz

Privacy lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dale's legal work is first rate, and he is someone I can count on to do the job for those I refer to him. I endorse him without reservation as someone who is creative and aggressive in pursuing the rights and remedies for his clients."

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Lawrence Jacobs

Estate planning lawyer

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Billy Hicks

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Client's Choice, Avvo

2011

Client's Choice, Avvo

1994

Founders Award, Whitman Walker Clinic Legal Services

1989

Gene Frey Memorial Award, Whitman Walker Clinic Legal Services

Work Experience

2001 - Present

principal, Dale Edwin Sanders Esq

1999 - 2001

partner, Becker Hicks Irving and Hadeed

1995 - 1999

principal, Dale Edwin Sanders Esq

1988 - 1995

partner, Sanders O/Donnell and Smith

1983 - 1988

Principal, Law Offices Of Dale Edwin Sanders

1978 - 1983

Partner, Sanders and Guggenheim

Associations

2020 - Present

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2020 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

1980 - Present

Bar Association of the District of Columbia

Member

1980 - Present

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1977 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

1977 - Present

Alexandria Bar Association

Member

Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Ric Birch v Psychiatric Institute of Washington (original title )

$900,000+ award (+attys fees) for total of $1.1 million was and still is the largest sum awarded in the history of the DC Human Rights Commission. Upheld by D.C. Court of Appeals in published opinion. 871 A. 2d 1146 (D.C. 2005)

John Doe v Medlantic Health Care Group Inc

$250K verdict against hospital, which at the time was reported to be the largest verdict ag a hospital for breach of patient confidentialty. The verdict was upheld on appeal in the DC Court of Appeals by published opinion. ( 814 A.2d 959( D.C 2003))

Eddy v Colonial Life Insurance Company

Judge at trial dismissed the case. But she was reversed on appeal to the DC Circuit Court of Appeals , which , in a published opinion ordered the Ins Co to reinstate his ins and pay his medical bills and legal expenses. ( 919 F.2d 747 (D.C. Cir. 1990))

Commonwealth of VA vs. Williams

NOT GUILTY - MURDER 1 and all counts

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Education

1977

American University, Washington College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

University of Virginia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2005

Moot Court Competition, George Washington University Law School

Judge

1999

Moot Court Competition, DC School of Law

Judge

1999

Guest Lecturer at the DC School of Law

AIDS Advocacy

1987

Whitman Walker Clinic Legal Sevices training for Aids Litigation

Aids Litigation

Languages

English

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