Patrick Nicholas Anderson

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Patrick Nicholas Anderson

4.8
21 reviews
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Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 37 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Alexandria, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime

333 North Fairfax Street, Suite 310, Alexandria, VA

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About Patrick

Biography

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Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 48%

38 years | 4,000 cases

48%
DUI and DWI 37%

38 years | 3,000 cases

37%
Sex Crime 15%

38 years | 300 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019
Silver Client Champion
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 37 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Patrick N. Anderson

333 North Fairfax Street, Suite 310, Alexandria, VA, 22314

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Law Offices of Patrick N. Anderson

10615 Judicial Drive, Suite 302, Fairfax, VA, 22030

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Patrick Nicholas Anderson's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | March 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Great service!

They are professional, timely, and reasonable. They were a great choice for handling my case. Very responsive service. I'll definitely use their services in the future should the need arise.

Posted by Anit | January 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Mr. patrick good lawyer

For over year me and wife wait in pain to find what happen to me from being said I assalted neighbor. First lawyer take our money and do nothing! We get many letters saying court date moved and lawyer not answer calls. We fire him and he say to me "good luck". We find Mr. patrick and ask to help. Was... angry at other lawyer that he did nothing. He agree to help but court moved again because was close. We agree. He does his work and neighbor says to police I did not assalt him. It was "mistake". Why so long for this? We know I did not do this. Fist lawyer did nothing and we wait in pain and Mr. patrick fix things. Bad time for me and wife but many thanks Mr. patrick for help. Very very happy and thank you very much

Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2014 | Sex Crime

Really Good Lawyer

I recently hired Mr. Anderson to handle a very serious situation in which I faced a potential life sentence on multiple sex offenses. Instead of just assuming I must be guilty of such a thing because I had been charged, Mr. Anderson and his associate, Crosley Sigmon, challenged the evidence at every... step of the way. They also explained the entire process to me and were always available to answer my questions. For me, the questions were scarier than the answers and they understood that. They successfully convinced the prosecutor that there was no evidence to prove that I had done what I was charged with, resulting in an agreement to drop four very serious felony charges and that these arrests could be cleared from my record. My life was over, and they helped me get it back. I would recommend this firm to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | January 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

unhappy...lies...jail sentence on first offense

I hired Patrick Anderson & Associates (PNA) to help me with my case and I am very unhappy. This was my first arrest and charge ever in life, felony vandalism. I ended up with a 12 month jail sentence (10 suspended), as part of a plea bargain to drop it to a misdemeanor. I also had to pay thousands... of restitution dollars, and all the legal fees. PNA law firm lied to me several times saying they had been unsuccessful trying to reach me (not true because I checked my messages and phone calls daily), telling me to expect good things on the day of court (wrong, I got jail time), saying they continued my case several times (it was only continued once), and even tried to convince me that a charge of Reckless Driving will go on your criminal record since it is a misdemeanor in VA. That is also not true as I can speak from experience that Reckless Driving only goes on your driving record then goes away after 11 years. My criminal record was clean when I caught this vandalism charge. If PNA cannot keep a first-time offender out of jail for a crime that is non-violent and not drug or alcohol related, then those lawyers are not worth their salt. I do not recommend Patrick Anderson & Associates to anyone.

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Patrick Nicholas Anderson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alfredo Antezana

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Patrick is the go-to lawyer for criminal charges in Northern Virginia."

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Hope Glossner

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Altmark

Sex crime lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"One of the few lawyers I know who has the zeal and experience to successfully tackle sex crimes cases. Brilliant lawyer that I would recommend."

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Gunther Sanabria

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Highly experienced and effective criminal lawyer. You'll do well with hiring Patrick."

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David Carlson

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Patrick is a dedicated, talented attorney willing to go the extra mile to ensure each of his clients receives the best possible defense."

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Raymond Carignan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Friendly, hard-working lawyer."

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Ronald Hayward

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Shrager

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Pavlinic

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this Patrick and his firm for their outstanding work in criminal defense. They get impressive results."

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Gary Gerstenfield

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Anderson is an amazingly effective and truly gifted litigator and advocate. There is no problem too great or dilemma too difficult that Patrick cannot solve. Among journeymen lawyers, Patrick is universally recognized as a master. But, what really distinguishes Patrick as among the elite of trial lawyers is the warmth and compassion he brings in resolving the seemingly unsolvable legal issues that many his clients face. Gary Gerstenfield"

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Patrick. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Mark Petrovich

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Patrick is an excellent attorney who is very experienced in all areas of criminal defense. He works doggedly to get the best outcome for his clients and always fights hard to defend them."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Alexandria, Thumbtack

2014

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2013

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Cooperating Attorney, ACLU of Virginia

1988 - Present

Criminal Attorney, Law Offices of Patrick N. Anderson

Associations

1991 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1989 - Present

Fairfax County Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

Alexandria Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

Virginia Bar Association

Member

Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority

Vice-Chair

Alexandria Economic Opportunity Commission

Chairman

Education

1988

University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Carthage University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Languages

English

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