I had two grand larceny charges and during the preliminary hearing one was dropped and the other was reduced to a misdemeanor. With no jail time .The case had immigration complications too and she kept that as her focus all along right from the beginning .Ms Marina'sintelligence, focus and due delige...nce only helped me achieve these results . If you ever need a criminal defense lawyer then she is the one to go to without a doubt. She was very prompt in replying to all my questions and doubts at all times, whether it was day or night, 7 days a week she was there to help me with my case . I couldn't have gotten a better attorney and thankyou Ms Marina as I owe it all to you .

From top to bottom, Marina is an incredible attorney that takes great pride in what she does, and does it very well. At all times throughout the process she was accessible, responsive, and caring. Despite the odds being against me, and despite my own initial missteps in dealing with the police, Marin...a produced the ideal outcome (all charges dismissed). While I couldn't venture to say she could manifest such an exceptional result in every circumstance, I can confidently say she would produce the best result possible for any person undertaking her services. I would recommend her to anyone with the greatest level of enthusiasm and conviction.

My family and friends jokingly call me "Officer Safety" because I'm so rigid about following the law and I have such a spotless driving record. So when I was charged with reckless driving for not stopping for a school bus, I was terrified. I called Marina the day after I was charged and her calm, pro...fessional demeanor immediately put me at ease. She was very clear about the seriousness of the charges against me, and she never promised me any particular outcome. As the mom of a child with multiple disabilities, I was very worried about the possibility of jail time or loss of my driver's license. Marina gave 150% effort to my case and put forward the strongest defense possible. In the end, it was a good thing I hired such a skilled attorney: the police officer had a very different version of the events surrounding my case, and without Marina's advocacy on my behalf, it would have been impossible to get him to agree to an amended charge. Marina was able to negotiate with the prosecutor to amend the charge to a traffic infraction with a $250 fine. Put Marina's contact info in your address book today. I hope you never need to call a criminal defense attorney but if you do, you should have Marina's number at the ready. She was a Godsend to me and I'll forever be grateful to her.

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.