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also known as Thad Furlong
Thaddeus Furlong is a FORMER POLICE OFFICER and very experienced Stafford, Fredericksburg, Colonial Beach and Spostylvania criminal lawyer who has helped hundreds of clients in over 30 years of jury and non-jury tDUI, DWI, felony and criminal trials in Virginia and nationwide. He's defended many high profile clients, including movie stars, professional athletes, celebrities, and others who appreciated his unique blend of aggressive courtroom defense and extensive police knowledge. Having spent years in LAPD Robbery-Homicide, Fairfax County Police, and teaching at the FBI Academy, he analyzes a case quickly looking for strenghts and weaknesses. Attorney Furlong also teaches law to lawyers at CLE classes using his many years of trial expereince in felonies, sex crimes, assualt, DUI, drgus and other criminal cases. He receives referrals from judges, police officers, government agencies, embassies, corproations, unions, and from previous clients who want their friends to benefit from his extensive expereince. He is the "go-to" criminal DUI criminal lawyer for other lawyers who refer their friends and family members for premium legal help.
As a POLICE OFFICER graduating at the top of his class, Attorney Furlong was trained and certified in the proper use of radar, DUI field sobriety tests, use of force, BAC machine operation, drug analysis, search & seizure, crime scene investigation and forensic laboratory analysis. He graduated early from Georgetown University Law School and immediately went into courtroom handling assault, concaine, robbery, murder, arson, and other serious criminal offenses. His extensive police expereince allows him to fight reckless driving and drunk driving charges based on what the police equipment, like radar, can and cannot do. He has had extensive training and operational ecxpereince on teh BAC (blood alcohol content) breathalyzerused in DUI arrests. He knows what the police know because he used to be the police.
FORMER CLIENTS include: Congressional staff, politicians, CEOs, professional athletes, celebrities, lawyers, movie actors, clergy, doctors, nurses, teachers, military, White House personnel, Secret Service, DEA, CIA, police officers, federal agents, government contractors, businessmen, ebassy personnel, students, jxecutives, juveniles, and others who need top quality, confidential legal advice.
WHAT DOES HE DO? Using his combination of extensive police experience and courtroom knowledge, he will explain the charges, the penalties, discuss the expected police evidence, and if your case is accepted, he will develop a custom defense strategy based on the particular evidence and legal issues involved. Attorney Furlong ls in high demand so, unfortuantely, he must limit his premium serivces to a slect number of clients and not every caze is accepted. Retianers offers are only good for 48 hours to allow the next oin line to hire. We regret we cannot help all who apply. Free phone consults or paid in office conferences are available. We have a "first coime, first served" policy, so call now before your court date is taken.
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DISCLAIMER: EACH CASE IS UNIQUE. PAST SUCCESSES ARE NO INDICATION OF FUTURE SUCCESS.
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2124 RIchmond Hwy Suite 303-B, Stafford, VA, 22554
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Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Miracle Worker
I got my 2nd DUI two weeks short of the 10 year anniversary of my 1st DUI and was looking at mandatory jail time and loss of driving privileges. This could’ve potentially cost me my job, which pays for my mortgage, childcare, car payment, etc. For some reason, when I got arrested for the 2nd DUI, I w...
Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Assault and Battery charge
I was recently represented by Mr. Thurlong. From the beginning the he and firm were extremely professional, easy to work with, and unbelievably thorough. Right up front they explained all possible outcomes that could happen but made me feel at ease through the entire legal process. Especially after h...
Posted by anonymous | August 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
POLICE RECOMMENDED !
A cop in our family told me Furlong was the bomb. He said he's the only one they worry about in court. He was available on weekends and cared about my career and wrote a letter to my job. That's a caring lawyer! He went the extra mile for me and my family. My cousin knows lots of lawyers and as a cop...
Posted by anonymous | June 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Exceptional Lawyer
I was arrested on suspicion of DUI while driving a friend home to Fairfax. Although I wasn't drunk, the officer added additional charges in order to haul me in. Mr. Furlong came highly recommended. With his knowledge and experience he was able to have the charges reduced to a fine, alcohol classes an...
Posted by Francis | March 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Punctual, Smart, Successful. Absolutely 100% recommended
I worked with Thaddeus Furlong and Jessica Lott when I was arrested for a DUI in Fairfax County. Not only did they help me every single step of the way, they made sure that I completely understood what was happening to me, what my options were, and we consulted about every single step of the process....
"Mr. Furlong is a skilled advocate with extensive knowledge and experience, and I endorse him without reservation."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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2019
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2015
Top 100 Lawyers, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
1999
Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year, Fairfax Bar Association
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
2015 - Present
Federal Bureau of Investigation Agents AssociationAttorney Member
2010 - Present
Frecerickburg Area Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1995 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Fairfax County Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Arlington County Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Courtroom Evidence, Testifying, Procedures
English
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