Ms. Medvin was my representation in a recent DUI/DWI case where I refused to submit to a breathalyzer exam/sobriety check. I contacted Ms. Medvin on a referral. She was extremely responsive and made me feel as though I were her only client. She appeared with me at every court appearance and quickl...y followed up with reports on next steps. She consistently provided objective guidance and a clear set of options to consider in such a DUI/DWI case. Ms. Medvin was effective in educating me on the DUI/DWI laws and the possible outcomes of a conviction. This allowed me to make informed decisions on how to move forward through the court process. I never felt out of touch with the status of my case. I knew if I had a question it would be answered honestly and with with my interests being considered. I received a reduced sentence, was granted special driving restrictions and minor fine as a result. Ms. Medvin made it a point to sit with me through my initial probation screening to insure all the awarded driving restrictions were noted. This was extremely important as the probation office had not received this information and without her supervision may have been excluded in my probation terms. And finally, she provided (without hesitation) her assistance months later in submitting a travel request on my behalf. I can not thank her enough for efforts on my behalf. Marina Medvin's legal experience and service to the client is world class.

After I received a ticket for Reckless Driving by Speed (more than 20 miles over the speed limit), I was honestly scared. I had no idea that speeding by itself could result in a suspended driver's license, let alone jail time. I knew that if I went to jail, even if only for only a few days, I could... possibly lose my job, which meant we couldn't afford our mortgage and we'd lose our home as well. I received a number of solicitations in the mail from criminal defense attorneys, none of which impressed me (one was even hand-written with different color markers!). My wife convinced me to research criminal defense attorneys online, and Marina seemed the best. After I talked to her on the telephone and understood her level of experience, not only with the law, but also with the system in general (i.e. she knows the judges, the prosecutors, the cops, etc.), I was convinced that Marina was the best defense attorney I could hope for. Marina advised me what to do before my court date (including 40-50 hours of volunteer community service), and because of that she was able to work out a deal with the prosecutor to reduce my offense to a 3-point speeding ticket with a $500 fine. This was an even better outcome than we were hoping for. You can find cheaper defense attorneys in Northern Virginia, but I don 't think you can find a better or more knowledgeable one, or one who will more zealously advocate for your benefit. If you can't afford to go to jail or lose your driver's license, then you can afford to hire Marina.

Her knowledge of the laws and the legal system are unparalleled. She got me everything we could possibly get. Anything the probation officer and judge threw at her in and out of court she handled brilliantly. She is very quick on her feet. When we were leaving the court a guy asked for her card -... all because of the way she represented me in court that day. Thank you Marina Medvin - you saved me from a very harsh sentence. And, she's got a great personality, which goes a long way when one is stressed over legal proceedings. Anyone would be lucky to have her represent you. Thank you Marina!

Ms. Medvin is a phenomenal attorney! She represented my after I had been arrested for a Hit-And-Run class 1 Misdemeanor that occurred in the drive-through of a local fast food restaurant. I inadvertently touched the bumper of the car in front of me. There was no vehicle damage or personal injury..., however the aggrieved party decided to contact the police after we both had departed the restaurant. Ms. Medvin quickly assessed this incident during our initial consultation, agreed to represent me, guided me through the process of gathering supporting information and appearing in court, and then skillfully negotiated an amicable resolution to what had been largely a misunderstanding between parties. The charges were changed from a criminal misdemeanor to a traffic citation, and the matter was formally closed. I cannot say enough good words about Ms. Medvin's compassion to me throughout this process, and her knowledge of the law and the courts. I was extremely impressed by her acumen in the court room. I am very grateful she agreed to represent me. She is an phenomenal attorney!

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.