VERY EXPERIENCED CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY--Patrick Anderson treated me like family and argued agressively on my behalf.
I hired Patrick Anderson to handle a charge that could have resulted in the loss of my driver's license and possibly jail time. I was terrified, but Patrick calmly walked me through the process, explained my options thoroughly, and kept me very well informed about court dates and what to expect. The result was a not guilty on the charge and a reduction to a minor traffic infraction. It was clear that Patrick knew all of the judges and prosecuting attorneys, so his experience made me trust him all the more.
Patrick is very experienced, confident, and responsive. He knew all the judges and prosecutors I could have faced, and knew how to fight for me. Patrick saved me from jail, saved my job, and really saved my family.
HAVE YOU BEEN ACCUSED OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY? DO YOU NEED A CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER? CALL PNA LAW NOWNEED A CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY? CALL PATRICK ANDERSON TODAY FOR FREE CONSULTATION!
Attorney Patrick N. Anderson's expertise is criminal law and DUI defense in Northern Virginia. Unlike many other law firms who practice in many areas of law, Patrick's firm focuses exclusively on criminal defense, and has for over 34 years.
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Upon earning his Juris Doctor degree in law from the University of Richmond, Attorney Anderson realized his true interest in helping those who have been charged with crimes. It became apparent to him that people are falsely accused of crimes, and that good people who do commit crimes deserve a chance for change.
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The Law Offices of Patrick N. Anderson & Associates serves all of Northern Virginia, and has offices in Alexandria and Farifax, VA. Â Patrick answers his phone around the clock to provide free legal consultations.
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Posted by Elizabeth | February 4, 2013
VERY EXPERIENCED CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY--Patrick Anderson treated me like family and argued agressively on my behalf.
I hired Patrick Anderson to handle a charge that could have resulted in the loss of my driver's license and possibly jail time. I was terrified, but Patrick calmly walked me through the process, explained my options thoroughly, and kept me very well informed about court dates and what to expect. The result was a not guilty on the charge and a reduction to a minor traffic infraction. It was clear that Patrick knew all of the judges and prosecuting attorneys, so his experience made me trust him all the more.
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Posted by Robert | April 8, 2013
HIRE THIS LAWYER!
Patrick is very experienced, confident, and responsive. He knew all the judges and prosecutors I could have faced, and knew how to fight for me. Patrick saved me from jail, saved my job, and really saved my family.
Posted by Luv | April 24, 2023
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Thankful
I don’t even know where to begin to tell the world just how efficient and effective Patrick Anderson and his firm really are. A few years back Patrick and his firm represented my son and had wonderful outcomes. During the process everything was explained not only to my son but to me also. Today my son was in front of a difficult commonwealth attorney and Willie Mejia was knowledgeable and efficient was prepared and won the case. So glad I trusted this law firm with the future of my son. If you are looking for fair, knowledgeable and a lawyer that will work for you don’t hesitate call them today!
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Posted by Phelan | April 15, 2019
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Attentive to the details
The firm handled a misdemeanor charge for me that was resolved in an efficient manor with good results. I am very appreciative to their attention to details.
Posted by Alvin | March 7, 2019
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Amazing Lawyers that will go the extra mile for all their clients...
Where do I begin? Patrick Anderson and his Team handled multiple cases for me and each time they did their best to have a positive outcome. Associate Tyler Roth recently handled a case of drunk in public and was able to successfully dismiss the case. From my very first visit in their office, I already knew he not only was capable of helping me with my case but also already knew exactly what steps we needed to take for the best approach. Listened to my needs and explained the entire process. He would always check on me and kept me informed of my case. I have also recommitted a co-worker to PNA Law and they were also able to dismiss my coworker’s reckless driving case. Overall Patrick Anderson and Associates is the team you want to be representing you. Thank you again!!
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Posted by anonymous | March 6, 2019
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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 James | March 5, 2019
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Excellent Traffice Court Help
Tyler Roth helped Patrick win my case in Traffic Court after another car "T-boned" mine last year. Tyler was able to have the case against me dismissed. I was very grateful for their help.
Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2019
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Best Outcome Ever
I was charged with possession of Marijuana after being stopped in a DUI checkpoint, I was the passenger and was charged by guilt by association. The hired PNA and they appointed me Johnda. I met with her in person and explained my situation and she assured me I was in good hands. I have to admit I was very nervous the morning of court because she was an hour late, luckily my case wasn't called until much later but it was a bit worrisome to not have her there when court was started. However, I can't complain because she did her job and got the case thrown out (after she worked out a deal with the public prosecutor to have the owner of the vehicle plead guilty). I was so grateful to her. Afterwards I felt like I could finally breathe again.
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Posted by Katherine | December 1, 2017
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Great Lawyer
We hired Attorney Patrick Anderson for our son after he (and several other people) was arrested while at a party at his friend’s house. It was actually a parent of one of the other kids that recommended him. Attorney Anderson was very confident that he could help my son so we hired him. He always returned my calls and kept me informed about what was going on. My husband and I met with him three times to discuss the progress. The process took a while but the charges against my son were withdrawn after one time in court. He is a very respectable man and we are very delighted he could help us. Thank you!
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Posted by Dan kaul | January 25, 2017
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Help with wrongful traffic violation claim.
I was involved In A traffic incident Where It was not my fault however do too confusing I was handed the. Mr. Anderson Was recommended to me By A close Friend He Help me clear The situation 3 Days . I have never seen this Level of confidence And action Specially in such a short time thank you for your help .
Posted by Anit | January 12, 2017
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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
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Posted by Cassey | January 8, 2017
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Saved my future
I hired this law firm because of an incident stemming from accusations made by employer. I had an option to use a union rep but after speaking with her it was clear that she was just a puppet for my employer. I opted to hire a private attorney and turned my case over to Patrick. The union rep tried to talk me out of doing this, not surprisingly. She wanted me to take the resignation offer but there was no way I was doing this. After over a year of back and forth, my employer agreed to withdraw the charges and I was reinstated with back pay. I was facing felony charges and I placed by future in Patrick's hands. He never dropped the ball, he fought for me, and delivered exactly what I needed. Thank you all for everything.
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Posted by Jacqueline | December 13, 2016
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Highly Recommend
Law Offices of Patrick N. Anderson and Associates..... Highly recommend! Evelyn Mitchell was my attorney for a reckless driving charge I had last month. I was freaking out because I am in the process of getting a Security Clearance for a new job and didn't want this charge to jeopardize my career. Not to mention, this is my 2nd reckless driving charge which Law Offices of Patrick N. Anderson and Associates assisted me on and got the charge dropped down to a speeding charge. Patrick and Evelyn understood my concerns and assured me that they will do everything in their power to get the best results. My reckless driving charge was dropped to a speeding charge and a fine of $100. Evelyn went above and beyond. She was very professional, honest, and trustworthy. She was a good listener and answered every single question I had. She is very knowledgeable of the field and was able to give detailed explanations/answers to my concerns. The overall experience was incredible. Evelyn went above and beyond to help me and did not just give up until I was satisfied. I cannot express how appreciative and grateful I am for Patrick Anderson and Evelyn Mitchell. I feel so fortunate to have worked with this law office. Thank you Patrick and Evelyn for everything!
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Posted by James | November 3, 2016
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Brilliant man
It's so frustrating trying to find competent help anymore. So relieved when I spoke to Patrick about my case. I could tell his was one intelligent guy. I was right and he did what he said he could do. Thank you so much.
Posted by anonymous | February 5, 2015
Incredibly Knowledgeable Lawyer
When I was falsely accused of a sex crime, I did a ton of research online about my charges and the different ways to defend against them. So, upon calling Patrick I already had a lot of knowledge about the process. When I spoke with Patrick, I was surprised how knowledgeable he was about this area of the law, and was surprised that he was so up-to-date with the recent cases that I had researched. I knew immediately that this was the guy I needed. He actually seemed like he had a liking for these types of cases, which was another reason why I hired him. I can tell you that this was not a sales pitch - he truly does have a talent for these types of cases, and because of him, I am once again a free man. It was a long, stressful journey being accused of this type of crime, but in the end, I am so grateful for Patrick's skills and passion. Thanks again!
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Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2014
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.
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Posted by anonymous | September 2, 2017
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not happy to deal with the firm
We hired PNA law firm, it was felony charges, but we were absolutely innocent and had many witnesses to prove it. This law firm lawyers, instead of working with our witnesses to prove our innocence, spent all their time and energy to convince us to accept deal from the prosecution - accept misdemeanor instead of felony (complete waste of time and our moneys). It was unacceptable to us, we changed the law firm, and our new law firm, within one month by actively working with our witnesses was able to convince the prosecution that they didn't have any chances to prove their case, and the prosecution dropped the case, the case was dismissed.
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Posted by anonymous | December 21, 2016
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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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Criminal defense Attorney | 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."
Criminal defense Attorney | 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"
Criminal defense Attorney | 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."