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Michael Andrew La Fratta
About Michael
Biography
Trial-focused defense for DUI, reckless driving, and traffic cases in Albemarle, Orange, Goochland, Greene, and Charlottesville.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Virginia for 14 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 13 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
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114 Old Preston Ave, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
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Showing 11 - 15 of 20 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by Tyler | July 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Got My Fiance Out of a Pickle!
My fiance doesn't have the prettiest driving record to start with and of course ends up getting yet another reckless driving ticket a few months back. We were so fortunate to have been referred to Mr. La Fratta by a friend! He was extremely responsive and diligent and without going into too much de...
Posted by Nora Pat | March 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Very responsive, compassionate Attorney
Michael LaFratta was hired to represent me in multiple cases in two different jurisdictions, Richmond and Chesterfield. He was very successful in negotiating coordinated resolutions that minimized the duplication of punitive consequences. He worked diligently with the Prosecutors to bring to light ...
Posted by Harry G | November 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Awesome Attorney!!
I've had the great pleasure of having been represented by Michael La Fratta for criminal defense work here in Richmond Virginia. Let me say, that I have had a LOT of exposure to the criminal justice system (Im 64!), and have NEVER received the diligent, thorough and superior representation, and true ...
Posted by darhnesa | August 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
He is great
I had a case a couple years back, the charges I had been facing were pretty serious drug charges and I had a scale with money on me........ It looked all bad he got me off no probation no jail time or anything :-)
Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Honest n knowledgable attorney
Michael was a great help to me! He negotiated a friend of mine POViolation n then once out of court my friend did exactly what he was not to do! Not the attorney issue this was client stupid!
Michael Andrew La Fratta's Lawyer Endorsements
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Experience
Honors
2018
Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyer - Style Weekly Readers’ Choice Winner 2018, Style Weekly
2017
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2017
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2017
Best of Richmond - Readers' Choice, Style Weekly
2017
Best Lawyer - Style Weekly Readers’ Choice Winner, Style Weekly
2016
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2016
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
Work Experience
2017 - 2024
Managing Partner, La Fratta Law PLLC
Associations
2015 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)Member
2012 - Present
Richmond Criminal Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
The Greater Richmond Criminal Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Commonwealth v. Cain
Commonwealth v. McQueen
Commonwealth v. Hawkins
Jones v. Graham
Education
2011
University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
Virginia Commonwealth University
Health Sciences Certificate
2006
North Carolina State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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International School of Geneva
N/A
The King's School Tynemouth
Speaking Engagements
2017
University of Richmond School of Law - Law Skills
Criminal Defense and Guardian ad litem work in Virginia
2017
University of Richmond School of Law
Negotiating Plea Deals
2016
UR School of Law - Law Skills
The Profession of Criminal Defense
2016
UR School of Law - Law Skills
Criminal Defense in Richmond, Virginia
2015
UR School of Law - Law Skills
Hanging Out Your Shingle
Publications
2012
World Health Organization's Training, Educating and Advancing Collaboration in Health on Violence and Injury Prevention - Contributor
World Health Organization's T.E.A.C.H. - V.I.P II
Languages
English
French
Spanish