Hired attorney I had received a DUI on Pentagon grounds late last year and hired Marina Medvin based on the really positive reviews on this website and other websites. I hired her and sent her my police report, but never saw her until the actual court date, which is fine enough. I received 2 days ...jail time, a restricted license and probation for a year, 40 hours community service, and a mandatory alcohol education class from the Federal court in the great state of Virginia. The real problems came up afterwards. I get it, my case was closed and she got her $5000 fee so she didn't care anymore, but considering there were related problems afterwards to my court order, with one MAJOR issue where she was completely wrong, I felt she could have at least made an effort to correct her own mistake. The first problem was that my jail time fell on the Friday and Saturday in January when we had the major blizzard. My jail sentence was on the eastern shore of Maryland, about 60 miles from home across the Bay Bridge, and with the snow I was seeing if I could get my jail date postponed. I called the jail and the courthouse, and they both told me that the best thing to do would be to call my lawyer and ask her to request the sentencing the judge for a postponement. I called her with no response, and her response to my email was that she wasn't involved in this and that I should ask my PO. OK whatever, so instead of dealing with the headache of being led around in circles, I just decided to drive through the blizzard Friday night to jail, and drive back home Saturday night in the blizzard. The second thing that happened is what really led to this review and her rating. Although I was pulled over in VA, my driver's license and state of residence is MD. She ASSURED me that the Federal order for the restricted driver's license could not be enforced, and that the VA DMV would not be involved since I was pulled over in federal property and I had a Maryland driver's license. To my shock and surprise, I received a letter from the VA DMV informing me that 1) my license was suspended, 2)I had to complete a VA alcohol class ($400), 3)I had to submit a special certification of insurance for DUI drivers, and 4) I had to pay a $220 reinstatement fee. This was a huge psychological blow to me, because the one comfort I had with going to jail was that the end was in sight. All I had to do afterwards was complete 40 hours of community service, and any Maryland alcohol class, even an online one (per my Federal PO). But with this letter I felt like I was being dragged back down. I emailed Marina about this, and her response was that she had never seen this happen before, and IF I WAS SURE THAT I HAD A MARYLAND DRIVERS LICENSE. Yes, I'm sure what state I live in and drive in, thanks. Other than that, she had nothing else to say, just that I should call the DMV and ask if it was a mistake. I called them, and no it was not a mistake. When I told her this, she said it wasn't that bad because I had to take the alcohol class anyway, and all I could do was keep talking to the DMV, but that she didn't know what else to do because she doesn't deal with the DMV. And that was it; she did not offer to help in any other way, or try to help correct this blaring mistake that she had made.

I cannot thank Marina enough for what she did for me. I was charged with a DWI after having a single car accident. I found Marina through Avvo and I'm very thankful for it. She is the best lawyer you can ever find. From the very first moment, she gave me the confidence I needed. She is very professi...onal and extremely knowledgeable, not only about the laws but all the police procedures, courts, prosecutors... you name ir, she knows everybody. She always got back to me personally and very promptly, even when she was out of town on vacations. She broke down my case thoroughly and explained what she was going to do. Always fighting for the best outcome possible. Marina is very passionate, dedicated and persistent about her cases, and she genuinely cares about people (her clients). I could tell she put in relentless efforts, as well as her paralegal, making all the necessary researches and gathering every piece of information in no-time, even the police report and evidence presented in my case. In the end she got the prosecutor to drop the charges with a nolle prosequi, which was virtually the best possible outcome. Even then, she kept fighting to make sure the Commonwealth was dropping the case for good. She is not only very passionate about her job but it is very pleasant person to work with. Thank you Marina, blessings and keep doing a great job!

I spent a few months under the weight of my first criminal offense. I researched attorneys heavily and found Ms. Medvin. She was a gem and worth every penny. Her skill and reputation were enough to set me at ease. As the trial date approached, she communicated regularly with me. She explained what... could be expected and how she was going to argue my defense. I would never have suspected that she had any other clients. She was always available and never in a hurry to rush off to another client. On the day of trial she went straight to work meeting with prosecutors. The charges were dropped as a result of her hard work, professionalism, and negotiation skills.

The best attorney! I was charged with a DUI second offense AND refusal and was facing significant jail time. Because of Marina's awesome representation, I ended up with a DUI first offense, 20 hours of ASAP classes and a $250 fine. I could not be happier. Marina cares. She not only knows the la...w inside and out and is a fighter, but she really cares about her clients. She clearly explained things to me, got back to me promptly and always put me at ease because she told me the truth. I couldn't give her a high enough rating and highly recommend Marina if you find yourself in some legal hot water,

Marina Medvin was warm and concerned for my plight, yet extremely knowledgeable and determined in assembling a successful defense. She answered all of my questions in a language that I understood, and she replied in a very prompt manner. She left no doubt about what I could expect, and through her ...hard work brought about the best resolution possible. I am a happy client.