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)

After meeting with other lawyers about my DUI case, I knew that Jessica had my best interest at heart the first time I met her. I hired her after our first meeting and she went right to work filing motions after motions in my case. Every time I talked or met with her she was frank and forthright with... my case and gave me all my options and possible outcomes. She never tried to undercoat anything and this allowed me to mentally prepare for whatever possibility might happen. The day before the trial we got offered a plea to a wet reckless due to Jessica's hard work defending the truth and my rights. She was a pleasure to work with and always contacted my back within one business day. A true professional, I recommend her wholeheartedly.

When I got into a legal bind for the first time I felt overwhelmed and didn't know where to turn to. So I decided to try Miss Jessica Carmichael who was within walking distance. As soon as I talked to Jessica I knew I made the right choice because she knew right away the name of the judge who told me... I needed a lawyer. This just put my mind at ease as i could tell she was familiar with the inner workings of this particular federal court. Once I hired Miss Jessica she was always upfront and told me what I needed to hear, not what I wanted to hear. She never "sugar coated" any possible outcome or results in my case,even if it was a little uncomfortable for me to hear. When my trial day came Miss Jessica was able to summarize to the judge all the information that i gave to her in record time. I was truly amazed. She even added things that I told her the day of the trial and I thought she didnt even hear them! So throughout my pending case she listened to everything I said and retained it all! That takes extreme dedication. Because of Miss Jessica's thorough approach I ended up receiving a decision from the judge that was I extremely pleased with. I highly recommend Miss Jessica Carmichael as your defense lawyer!

i sought for legal advice when i got into trouble and charged for petty larceny. I called the Harris and Carmichael law firm. when I met Ms. Jessica she seems to know what she is talking about and explain to me all option, I felt i can trust her my case. When I was down and need some clarificatio...n, she promptly returned my call and answered my question explaining my options, her responds were alway helping me throu this difficult time on the court day she negotiated with the prosecutor to resolve the case favorably and i got dismissible case.