I was charged with an enhanced DUI which, if convicted, would include a mandatory 5 days in jail. The jail time would have likely been increased due to a collision involved. Ms. Medvin was able to get the BAC dropped and I avoided jail time. This was the first time I have been charged with a cri...me, and was in full panic mode. After googling local lawyers, Ms. Medvin's accolades and reviews stood out among all others. After speaking with her, I immediately knew I made the right decision in hiring her as my attorney. Throughout the process, Ms. Medvin was always there to not only answer my questions (which were many), but also gave me peace of mind with her answers and knowledge of legal matters, specifically with DUIs. She is very quick to return messages and emails, typically within an hour if not immediately, regardless of the time of day. You can tell she truly cares about her clients. I also think the rate she charged was very reasonable for the situation. Also, she referred me to another lawyer for a question regarding my car insurance. I contacted the attorney she suggested, and this matter was resolved after speaking with the attorney for a little over an hour. I recommend anyone in need of legal representation to make Ms. Medvin your first call.

My case involved DUI and refusal to test charges on federal land in Virginia. I contacted Ms. Medvin on a weekend, the day after receiving the charges. She wrote me right back and within a couple of days had reviewed my case and begun collecting evidence. In short order, she settled my case on fav...orable terms (no DUI; refusal only). She then walked me through the process of paying my fine and signing up for the probation that had been ordered. Ms. Medvin was extremely knowledgeable regarding how the prosecutor and judge would handle my case; everything happened as she said it would. She even gave me tips about getting safe driving points from the VA DMV (which erased existing points on my record). She also cleared up confusion at the DMV regarding the effect of the federal court order in my case, which enabled me to drive. When I retained Ms. Medvin, at first I thought it seemed like a lot to pay up front. However, that was probably the best money I've spent in my life. She is worth every penny and then some. I would highly recommend Ms. Medvin for DUI and related charges.

I had been through the worst time of my life and stupidly drank some beer while I has never been drinking before. So of course I got arrested while I was waiting to a cab and crying. My case was difficult because I didn't even remember what I said to the police officers and they went against me reall...y hard. However, Ms. Medvin was very helpful and worked hard to fight for me. She convinced the judge to give me a chance with 6 more months waiting for me to complete my community service with no more drunken offense and will dismiss my charge. Thank you so much for your help Ms. Medvin.

Ms. Medvin (but you can call her her Marina) resolved my case one month earlier and to a much better conclusion than I originally expected in U.S. District Court. I faced a DUI and DUI refusal (refusal to take a breath test) after accidentally driving into the wrong place while in a poor condition. I...t helped some that I had actually taken and passed a portable breathalyzer test, but did refuse a second breath test and failed a field sobriety test. The prosecution offered 1 day of jail to plead guilty to DUI only; Marina found that completely unacceptable. She eventually negotiated a plea deal for reckless driving that avoided jail and suspension of my license. She even followed through on helping me with the post-hearing process and paperwork so that I could get out of the court building in a timely manner. Marina gave the impression that I had a fighter in my corner and that I was someone who had made a mistake, not some kind of "bad guy." She conveyed this through just a couple phone calls and a few emails, then appeared in court confident and ready. Marina had an excellent court-side manner, explaining her strategy as we went along, while making it clear that the decisions were ultimately mine to make. Hire her if available.

I HIGHLY recommend Attorney Marina Medvin! I was charged with a DUI after having failed a field sobriety test and a field breathalyzer reading of 0.19. At the police station I had a BAC of 0.14. I am a young professional who has physical limitations which had hindered my ability to properly c...arry out the field sobriety test. In addition, my career would be in jeopardy should a criminal DUI conviction were to be on my record. Initially I had sought legal counsel from an attorney who appeared on a quick web search. After retaining this law firm, discussing my case and meeting with this attorney; I quickly knew this firm didn't have my best interest at heart. I learned of Marina Medvin after dissolving my relationship with my previous counselor, and I am thankful I had done so! Immediately I saw a difference. Attorney Medvin introduced herself as Marina and after a few minutes of discussing my predicament with her, I felt at ease. She is professional, extremely well-educated, personable and brilliant in every regard to say the least! She took my case and had presented me with all of the information necessary to help me. Over the next next several months, she was available to answer any questions and address all concerns I had throughout this process. She was my advocate and truly diligent every step of the way. I had received a new position which required a background check, I had made Marina aware of this, within minutes she responded and drafted a letter to present to my employer; in-short securing my new position. On the day of the trial, she was unsastisfied with the circumstances and successfully argued a continuance, which was accepted. Her professionalism in the courtroom and the respect she commands from prosecutors and judges, truly speaks for itself. After one month we were heard before a judge who is notoriously apathetic. Marina bargained with the prosecution and presented our case diligently and eloquently. I had won a victory by avoiding a criminal charge of a DUI which had been reduced to a reckless driving! A victory of which she received accolades from her fellow colleagues as we were exiting the courthouse. If ever I were to thank someone and owe them for my future, it is Marina Medvin, Esq. This was and hopefully my only indiscretion with the judicial system, but for any reason I or anyone I cared for, were to find themselves in a nightmare like this; I would only trust Marina to take care of me or someone dear to me. I HIGHLY recommend Attorney Marina Medvin, Esq.!