Thaddeus Furlong

Thaddeus Furlong

also known as Thad Furlong

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

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

2124 RIchmond Hwy Suite 303-B, Stafford, VA

About Thaddeus

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Georgetown lawyer, former police and FBI instructor uses his police knowledge to carefully review arrest procedures, crime scene evidence, search & seizure, drug reports, and DUI field tests in 20 years of court trials.

31 years

40%
DUI and DWI 40%

Former police officer analyzes traffic stop, field sobriety tests, breath machine operation, blood cases and police procedures for errors and lab mistakes. Clients include Congress and White House officials, contractors, government, etc.

31 years

40%
Sex Crime 20%

Pornography, sexual assault, sexting, computer and phone pictures, online police stings, and more. We have defended many cases where our experienced examination of the forensic evidence made the difference. NEVER talk to police without us there.

31 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 31 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1995

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Furlong Law Offices

2124 RIchmond Hwy Suite 303-B, Stafford, VA, 22554

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Thaddeus Furlong's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

74 Client Reviews

Showing 46 - 50 of 56 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Diqwuan | May 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney

One of The Best Lawyers in The State of Virginia

I don't even know where to start with how extraordinary the quality of service you're going to be provided when you hire this honest, straight narrow, knowledgeable & cunning life saver in the form of attorney. No job for him is too small, his office is open LITERALLY 24 HOURS, and he'll stand by you... till the end. As a recent college graduate I was traveling 12 hours from SC to NJ and I received a speeding ticket in Spotsylvania VA going 105/70. I'm pretty sure I wasn't going that fast but Furlong was willing to work with me LAST MINUTE to take my case. I literally called and talked to his paralegal at 1am in the morning about my case 3-4 days prior to my court date. (CRAZY RIGHT!!?!) That's how skilled of attorney he is, to take on such perilous cases with short notice and poise!! Surely I was looking at 5+ days jail time and suspended license. Furlong worked with me to build a strong case proving my innocence and WINNING my case NO JAILTIME 30 days suspended license!!! I'm forever indebted to Furlong and his office for all the hard work and last minute collaboration to keep me from behind bars securing my future. Please don't hire anyone else, irregardless of the price please know and understand that he is WORTH....EVERY....PENNY!!!

Posted by Marc | April 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney

The Best Lawyer in Stafford in my opinion!

Mr. Furlong represented me in a case where the Prosecutor wanted to "throw the book at me". He worked out a deal with the Prosecutor to reduce my charge and fines dramatically. I give Mr. Furlong my highest recommendation and my sincere appreciation for a job well done!

Posted by Blove | January 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Kind hearted and very hard working!!!

Mr. Furlong and his amazing paralegal Jessica are by far beyond understanding and excellent people. I researched long and hard about the best attorneys in my area and decided to go with him after I read about all his experience. I was arrested and charged with 6 felonies and 2 misdemeanor's and after... almost a year he has successfully reduced my charges to half and got me guidelines that recommend probation. He fought long and hard for me and continues to fight hard to get me appropriate sentencing. this guy is a straight shooter and knows the ropes in that courtroom!!! His predictions are always on point and walks in courthouse like a freaking boss!!! I have stressed and worried and probably contacted him way to much and he still replied to every email and every question I ever had. He's giving me the opportunity to kiss my kids and continue to be a mom to them and I can't thank him enough for helping save my life and current career. When evidence is hard against you or if you are ever in a horrible jam contact Mr. furlong please!! He will not judge you and will fight for you, give you options to chose from and he is not scared to go to trial. I forever owe him for fighting for my freedom and have so much respect for him and how hard he continues to fight for me. He's expensive but worth every penny I highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2015

Best. Lawyer.

Mr. Furlong is by far the most experienced, professional, knowledgeable, sincere, lawyer in the state of Virginia. He helped my best friend out of a DUI case over 5 years ago and that's who I was recommended by. Last year I retained him for a Marijuana possession charge and he got it dropped to parap...hernalia with only a 200 dollar fine. No loss of license, No community service, just a simple fine. Even the cop that day said I had a very nice lawyer and should be thankful things went they way they did because of him. If the arresting officer is telling you, you have a good lawyer... YOU HAVE A GOOD LAWYER!!!!!!!!!!! After that date Mr.Furlong gave me his card with his personal cellphone and told me to call him if I was ever pulled over again. Then TODAY. a WHOLE year I am involved in an accident and long story short I moved from the scene of the accident and was being investigated for a hit and run. I called Mr.Furlong's personal cellphone without contact for the past year on a Sunday evening. He answered no problem and walked me through the steps and told me what to do. I ended up only being charged with a simple traffic violation (VA State Police can be very understanding of circumstances sometimes so give them a chance) and didn't need his legal representation (THIS TIME aka if the situation was to ever arise again I would retain him in a HEARTBEAT). Although, Simply his legal advice and him answering the phone on a Sunday evening after no contact for a year as if I was his full time client was extremely sincere and professional. In fact, he told me he was heading into another meeting with a client (On a Sunday evening around 6pm) so he wouldn't be able to answer again for about a hour. Meeting with a client on a Sunday evening while answering over a year inactive client's phone calls?? OUTSTANDING!! Hands down Thaddeus Furlong is the best of the best and you should have no hesitation seeking his legal representation if needed.

Posted by Nathan | August 08, 2013

Honest and Tough

Very good lawyer! Expensive but you pay what it takes to get excellent representation. He told us straight up what to expect and things happened as he predicted. He never lied to us and he fought hard in court. He was the only lawyer that used case law and knew the police procedures, probably becaus...e he used to be one. He worked with us on fees, but I wanted the best attorney for my boy so I went with Mr. Furlong. I hired other lawyers before and wasted money. He tells you the good news and bad, instead of snowing you like other lawyers. I gave his card to my whole family. Good honest man.

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Thaddeus Furlong's Lawyer Endorsements

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T. Kevin Wilson

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Furlong is a skilled advocate with extensive knowledge and experience, and I endorse him without reservation."

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Mark Clay

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Furlong. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."

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Dana Tapper

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Thaddeus Furlong is a criminal defense attorney dedicated to providing zealous representation to his clients, both inside and out of the courtroom. I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Furlong for the fields of Criminal Defense, DWI, and Traffic."

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Travis Newton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Dischley

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is hands down one of the best lawyers in Northern Virginia. He know a how to produce the results that matter in almost every circumstances. His military and law enforcement experience coupled with years of work as a defense attorney make him an absolute powerhouse in the courtroom."

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Eric Stone

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Thad is a top-level Virginia criminal defense attorney. He is aggressive, relentless, and very highly effective in his defense of his many many happy clients. Thad is fearless in the courtroom and routinely secures NOT GUILTY VERDICTS in cases before juries and judges. DUI/DWI defenses are his specialty."

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Matthew Kensky

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Without hesitation I endorse Thaddeus Furlong as one of the top traffic & criminal defense lawyers in northern VA, having known Mr. Furlong for over 10 years. He's a gifted & experienced defense lawyer with a solid skill set. He is a master of the substance and details of the law. He knows how to skillfully guide his client's case through the courts. He is well-respected by judges, prosecutors, and fellow lawyers. He's persuasive, well-prepared, and aggressive as needed. In my view, what really makes Mr. Furlong a stand-out is that he is also humble, personable, down-to-earth, and genuinely passionate about his work. On top of all this, when you hire Mr. Furlong, also in your corner is his law partner, the brilliant, tough, and charming Ms. Drewniak."

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Phillip Stackhouse

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. Thad is an outstanding trial lawyer that achieves aoutstanding results for his clients. He is a trial lawyer that I would call if I were in trouble - I can give no better recommendation."

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Garrett Green

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Thaddeus has all the qualities you would want in a criminal defense attorney, the ability to gently but firmly negotiate with a prosecutor, and the knowledge of the law necessary to win outright at trial. You will be well represented by Thaddeus!"

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Travis Newton

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Dana Tapper

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Dischley

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Garrett Green

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Top 100 Lawyers, National Advocacy for DUI Defense

1999

Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year, Fairfax Bar Association

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Partner, Furlong & Drewniak PLLC

2008 - Present

Adjunct Instructor, FBI Academy

1995 - Present

Adjunct Professor, NVCC

2005 - 2010

Senior Attorney, Bose Law Firm

1995 - 2005

Attorney, Large and Small Law Firms

Associations

2015 - Present

Federal Bureau of Investigation Agents Association

Attorney Member

2010 - Present

Frecerickburg Area Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1995 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

Fairfax County Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

Arlington County Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1995

Georgetown University Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

California State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

FBI New Agent Trainee Class

Courtroom Evidence, Testifying, Procedures

Languages

English

Spanish

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