Jessica N. Carmichael

I had an unfortunate situation that was stuck in an investigation phase for months with little movement with one attorney. I decided to look for a more experienced and specialized attorney. Before I consulted with Jessica, I met and talked to two other attorneys. Those two attorneys quickly indicated... how serious my case was, which unsettled me in a big way. Then they started boasting about their experience and tried to get me to sign a retainer on the spot. With Jessica, the experience was totally different. During our initial consultation, Jessica pointed out what things were in my favor, what challenges were ahead, and what plan she had to overcome the challenges. I felt very comfortable with her during the consultation. Rather than pressuring me to sign a retainer, she even suggested me to consult with other attorneys to get a feel. After walking out of her office, I knew right away Jessica was the attorney for me. After the retainer agreement was signed, Jessica started working on my case right away. She talked to the prosecutor and gather information about the investigation. She responded very quickly when I had questions or concerns. The investigation was completed in less than 2 weeks! It was a great relief for my family and me. I am very grateful for her service. She truly deserves A+ rating.

I worked primarily with Jessica Carmichael, although Zachary Deubler and Amy also assisted me. I have had less than pleasant experiences with an attorney in the past, so I was reticent initially to hire Jessica. However, it turned out to be the best decision I could have made. Jessica is strikingl...y intelligent, perceptive, and fierce. Not only does she have a sensitivity for the most intricate of legal nuances, she has the bravery and will to advance carefully crafted legal arguments and fight for her clients' rights. She is unafraid to speak her mind - to the court or to you. She will tell you what she thinks is the likeliest outcome. But, she also respects the agency and independence of her clients, working with them to develop a defense that is true to their wishes during incredibly vulnerable times. Everyone at this firm was accommodating, respectful, and helpful. Zachary and Amy were also particularly willing to go out of their way to help in any way they could. Besides being professionals performing an incredible social function, they are also genuinely decent people. I could not be happier with Jessica's representation. I do not think anyone else could have done a better job. I highly recommend you hire her and her team.

Several years ago, I was retained in a federal white collar criminal case in Alexandria and needed to hire local counsel. I embarked upon a search to find the right person and received various recommendations, at which point I proceeded to interview several lawyers who had been recommended to me but ...yet left me unimpressed. In the first few minutes of speaking with Jessica, I knew that she was the one and my instincts proved correct. I was searching for someone who would not only play the role of a local attorney but also who would actually be an integral part of our team and would contribute in an active and meaningful way. From the beginning, Jessica took a genuine interest in getting to know me and my client and working with us. She not only knows the players in Federal Court in EDVA but she is also very well respected not only for her abilities but also for her integrity and therefore helped us navigate the quagmire with precision every step along the way. And her insight and unique viewpoint were always so helpful to both me and my client as we encountered different and sometimes seemingly insurmountable hurdles that we had to figure out how to best navigate and overcome. I have no doubt that the immense success that we were able to achieve in the case was positively affected by Jessica's presence and invaluable input. I hope that I will have the opportunity to work together with her again in a case but, in the meantime, I have tried and will certainly continue to try when the opportunity presents itself to refer serious criminal cases to her so that others can also benefit from her exceptional lawyering skills as well as her attentiveness and genuine caring for clients. Jessica is such a gem and represents the absolute finest in our profession! -- NiaLena Caravasos, Esq. (Philadelphia Federal Criminal Defense Attorney)

Hiring Jessica Carmichael was the best decision my family and I could ever make. I was accused and eventually charged with marriage fraud, a federal crime, and even though I was and am innocent, the prosecution was dead set on convicting me. When I was arrested Jessica was my first phone call and no...t only had she remembered me from a brief consult a year before, but was extremely empathetic to my situation and was ready to help right away. She brought her partner Yancey Ellis to the case and the two of them made a dream team. For the first time in months (and years) I felt I could take a breath and let them take over my fight. I’ve had several bad experiences with lawyers and letting go of the reigns and letting the two of them take control was a huge deal and a huge relief because they were kicking ass. Since day one of hiring Jessica and Yancey, they’ve given it their all and there wasn’t a day, email or phone call that went unanswered. They both are very professional, prompt, knowledgeable and heavily involved in their cases. Not only did they give me peace of mind that my life and future are in good hands but accomplished the ultimate results in a record time. With their amazing work they managed to get the case dismissed by prosecution and release me sparing me and my whole family humiliation of the trail. Myself, and my whole family is eternally thankful to Jessica and Yancey!! They rock!