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also known as MEDVIN LAW, Criminal & DUI Lawyer in Alexandria, Fairfax, Arlington
Marina Medvin is a highly sought-after and nationally recognized criminal trial lawyer. She has defended FBI's 10 Most Wanted, Capitol defendants, WikiLeaks and Anonymous hackers, CEOs, politicians, celebrities, professional athletes, lawyers, prosecutors, police officers, senior military officers, and other high-profile cases.
Ms. Medvin is an experienced and vivacious litigator and has represented clients in the full spectrum of Virginia State and Federal prosecutions, including Murder, Cyber Crime, White Collar Crime, and DWI offenses. Attorney Medvin has been described as dauntless, assertive, innovative, and client-dedicated. She is known as a relentless advocate for her clients.
Marina Medvin has been recognized as one of Washington's Best Lawyers by Washingtonian Magazine, Top Lawyer by Northern Virginia Magazine, honored in the Washington Post's annual list of Top Attorneys in Washington DC, recognized by Richmond Magazine as one of the Top Attorneys in Virginia, selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America for superior litigation accomplishments, honored by Super Lawyers as a Super Lawyers Rising Star, profiled as a Leading Attorney in Town & Country Magazine, selected to the list of Top 100 Trial lawyers by the The National Trial Lawyers, received a 10.0 Superb Rating from AVVO, and maintains 5/5 star client ratings throughout the various online attorney reviews sites, amongst other distinctions.
Ms. Medvin's legal analysis has been featured by national television and print media, to include Forbes, BBC News, The Washington Post, ABC News, The Huffington Post, Yahoo! News, Vocative, TechWorm, International Business Times, Gizmodo.
Ms. Medvin is also an author and writer. She is a co-author of Defense of Serious Traffic Cases in Virginia, a Virginia practice guide that is taught to Virginia judges and lawyers as continuing legal education. She is a senior columnist at TownHall, a contributor at Forbes, and an op-ed writer for Washington Examiner.
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Acquired: 2010
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Acquired: 2009
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277 S. Washington St., Suite 210, Alexandria, VA, 22314
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Posted by Daniel | December 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Credit where it's due, Marina knows her stuff. When it comes to the law, she can be a wealth of information. However, she's extremely biased; if you find yourself on the wrong end of the law, for any reason, DO NOT expect her to fight for you. She will be fair to the law, and the law only.
Posted by Виталий | November 13, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
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Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Working with Marina was truly a pleasure. Ms. Medvin was realistic and kept me honest throughout the process while making sure I was provided every opportunity to get the best outcome. I was charged with a crime that had a mandatory 5 year minimum and with her guidance and support, I walked away afte...
Posted by Sherrel | May 6, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Ms. Medvin succeeded in getting my case dismissed in spite of me being brought to court on trumped up charges and adjudicated in a highly dysfunctional judicial system. She worked diligently and untiringly in building a very solid defense for my case. In fact, she composed and submitted a motion that...
Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney
In search for help and guidance after the most unsettling and absolutely frightening experience of my life, I came across Ms. Medvin’s firm online and submitted a new client inquiry. Within an hour, Ms. Medvin PERSONALLY called me to talk with me and discuss my case. The first thing she asked me w...
"Marina Medvin is particularly creative. For criminal defense, this is very important because so many cases first present as "open and shut." However, the creative criminal defense attorneys can create opportunities that are not intuitive, creating openings for even "hopeless" cases. Her's is a great skill."
"Marina Medvin is an incredibly smart and energetic attorney. She never stops working for her clients, and has a huge knowledge base about Virginia criminal law off the top of her head. If I want to know about a recent Virginia legal opinion or a recent change in the law, I ask her."
"I highly endorse Ms. Medvin. She is a fearless advocate that obtains terrific results for her clients. She is well respected throughout the courthouses and courtrooms of Northern Virginia state and federal courts."
"I have conferred with Marina on civil aspects of some traffic/criminal matters she handled, and we represented a DWI client of hers with regard to certain related civil liability concerns. I have seen her speak with officers and the commonwealth's attorney in court. While courteous and professional, Marina is aggressive and is a fierce advocate for her clients. She thinks outside the box and examines every possible angle to identify weaknesses and provide her clients with the best defense possible."
"Marina is a bright attorney who zealously advocates for all of her clients. She is intelligent, prepared and willing to try cases."
"Marina is a fantastic attorney and I've heard many great things about her dedication, knowledge and personality when it comes to representing her Clients. She's a supreme asset to the legal community."
"Marina's brain never stops working. She combines a razor-sharp legal mind with a level of zeal for her clients' interests that all attorneys should strive to match. The result is an attorney who doesn't merely fight hard for her clients, but who fights hard and then wins."
"Ms. Medvin is an excellent criminal defense lawyer and I highly recommend her. I have known her for years and I she is always willing to work tireless hours to aggressively represent her clients."
"Marina is first rate by any measure - creative, energetic and determined (if not dogged) in defense of her clients. I trust her implicitly and recommend her unreservedly."
"I have brainstormed defenses with Marina and know she is a great advocate, diligent, prepared, and gives it all for her clients. She is committed to the mission and challenges of criminal defense that requires resolve to help clients accused of serious crimes."
"Marina is poised, articulate, and quick on her feet. She thinks of creative solutions, both through legal reasoning and practical arguments, to get the best results for her clients. She cares deeply about seeking justice and protecting the rights of individuals. I highly recommend Marina!"
"Marina Medvin is a professional, hard-working attorney. She represents her clients well, bringing them great results, and has the respect of many members of the bar."
"Although I recently had the opportunity to meet Marina, her reputation preceded her. I heard that her knowledge of the law, abilities as an advocate, and affable personality set her apart within the profession. Since meeting Marina, those assertions have been confirmed. She truly is an exceptional attorney. I highly endorse Marina Medvin."
"Although Marina's accomplishments, incredible both in quality and quantity, should speak for themselves, she is very personable and reliable, and has a strong reputation for being there for her clients. I know of attorneys who have been licensed for decades who haven't accomplished half of what she has. All attorneys should strive for the excellence Marina has achieved."
"I endorse this lawyer. Marina is a very knowledgeable, highly motivated, extremely well-respected attorney who does everything that she can to ensure that her clients receive the best representation possible."
"I endorse this lawyer. Marina is a very hard-working, meticulous attorney who selflessly provides excellent representation to her clients. She has gained a fine reputation in the criminal defense community here in Alexandria, VA."
"I endorse this lawyer. Marina Medvin is a passionate and aggressive defender of her client’s rights. She is a skilled trial attorney who goes above and beyond to obtain the best results for her clients. Marina represents clients vigorously and does not shy away from taking difficult legal matters. I recommend Marina without hesitation to anyone looking for a criminal defense attorney."
"I strongly endorse Marina Medvin. She is an excellent attorney with a reputation for excellence in the Northern Virginia legal community. I have no hesitation in strongly recommending her services to anyone facing criminal charges. Her knowledge of the law and dedication to her clients is without parallel."
"I highly endorse Mrs. Medvin. In court she is always well-prepared and thorough. She is very passionate and dedicated when defending her clients."
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Top Lawyer, Virginia Business Magazine
2019
Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine
2018
Best Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine
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Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine
2017
Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine
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Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
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Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine
2016
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Top Lawyer, Washington Post Magazine
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top Lawyers, Richmond Magazine
2015
Top Rated Lawyer in Virginia, LawyerRatingz.com
2015
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Top Lawyers, The Global Directory of Who's Who
2014
Client's choice award, AVVO
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Leaders in Law, Town and County Magazine
2014
Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine
2014
5 Stars, Yelp
2014
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
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Top Rated Lawyer in Virginia, LawyerRatingz.com
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Top Rated Lawyer in Virginia, LawyerRatingz.com
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2010 - Present
Owner, MEDVIN LAW PLC
2010 - 2010
Defense Attorney, Private Law Firm
2009 - 2010
Attorney, Hudgins Law Firm
2008 - 2008
Law Clerk, Alexandria Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
2008 - 2009
Legal Work, Law Office of George Munos
2007 - 2008
Assistant Attorney, George Mason Clinic for Legal Assistance for Servicemembers
2007 - 2007
Law Clerk, USDOJ
2007 - 2007
Law Clerk, National Rifle Association Of America
2011 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersAttorney Member
2010 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2010 - Present
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersAttorney Member
2009 - Present
Virginia Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2009 - Present
Virginia State BarAttorney MemAT&T
2008 - Present
Alexandria Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2008 - 2012
Fairfax Bar AssociationAttorney Member
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27 months of incarceration with recommendation for the RDAP drug program which would result in a 12-month early release
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Felony Amended / Reduced w/ No Jail Time
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Amended / just a fine
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Juris Doctor
2006
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Regents Diploma for Math & Science
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