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 6 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by john meyer | October 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Perry Mason Ending

I hired Dale Sanders to represent me in a traffic matter. It looked pretty bad for me that day in court, with several witnesses testifying against my position. I thought I was going to lose. At the very end, Dale found a procedural mistake the prosecutor had made, and I was acquitted. It was a r...eal life Perry Mason courtroom moment! Since then my driving record has been flawless, but I've consulted with Dale on numerous other business and professional matters. He has always given me excellant advice. He did such a great job for me, I have referred his services to numerous colleagues and friends for legal matters.

Posted by Hassan | September 29, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Amazing Attorney

I was referred to Mr Sanders by a law firm that deals with physicians ; he represented me in multiple cases including medico legal , spousal separation and debt collection ; I won all the cases involved . He is very competent , highly professional , prompt , responsive ,trustworthy , and knowledgeabl...e . My ex spouse decided to settle promptly when I hired Mr Sanders due to his outstanding positive reputation. He is very reliable, honest and fearless. You will be extremely satisfied and happy if he represented you ....he's an outstanding lawyer.

Posted by Officer Scott Fike, DC Metropolitan Police Dept. | February 27, 2012 | Employment & Labor

Loyal Client

Mr. Sander's successfully represented me on a couple of matters surrounding my employer.In both instances, Mr. Sanders was extremely knowledgeable, which ultimately brought about positive results for me. Mr.Sanders was referred to me by a close friend, who happened to be a judge here in the District ...of Columbia, and who felt strongly that Mr. Sander's expertise would serve me well.

Posted by Helen | January 31, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Civil Litigation

I was referred to Mr. Sanders from a former boss and found him to be very knowledgeable, highly professional and detailed oriented. He guided me through a complex process to accurately identify and document expenses that supported my case; and planned a strategy to maximize a favorable outcome. Throu...gh his detailed analyses of my corporate records and his understanding of the law he was able to negotiate an optimum outcome on my behalf. The settlement included an initial partial payment with monthly payments secured with a property lien. Mr. Sanders kept me informed of the status of the case, as well as conversations with opposing counsel and shared all relevant documents.

Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense and Employment Law

Dale Edwin Sanders has been practicing law for 34 years and is very astude and knowledgeable when in come to his clients welfare. He is always available for his clients needs and is willing to go the extra step in the proformings of his duties. Mr. Sanders took my case when two other lawyers did n...ot perform there duties in repersenting me properly. One of the lawyer was linked to a national team of lawyers and did not even show up for the arraignment. Not only did Mr. Sanders win this case, but help me to get my retainner back from the law firm that fail to show up in court with no additional expense to me. I would recommend Mr. Sanders to repersent you. He is an excellent lawyer.

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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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