Michael Andrew La Fratta

Michael Andrew La Fratta

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Charlottesville, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

114 Old Preston Ave, Charlottesville, VA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 34%

We represent individuals charged with a wide range of criminal offenses, from misdemeanors to serious felonies. Call today to set up a free consultation.

14 years

34%
DUI and DWI 33%

We regularly represent individuals facing traffic offenses, including DUI, driving on a suspended license, reckless driving, and common speeding tickets. Call today to set up a free consultation.

14 years

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 14 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 13 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2012

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Location

LaFrattaLaw

114 Old Preston Ave, Charlottesville, VA, 22902

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Michael Andrew La Fratta's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Billie | July 23, 2015 | Child Custody

A LAWYER THAT SEES YOU!

I have been going threw a very difficult case and with the passing of my mother from cancer, trying to regain custy back of my 12 year old Autistic son and recovering from my first miscarriage it has been rough and sad. Mr. LaFratta (my court appointed lawyer )has made me belly laugh with his straigh...t forward and honest sense of humor with hope of a light at the end. I told my story to a stranger in court. She asked who was my lawyer after stating that Michael LaFratta was she tilted her head and grined and ushered me that I was in good hands. She then told me that he is very detected to his clients and when he met with her he just got out of the hospital from a car accident wheel chair cast and all! Now I can say that I saw the devotion first hand by him showing up for me the day after I had court. I was so scared that I missed. I could of swore that they were going to lock me up and throw away the key! I cant miss any more but point is that he was there! The court cases are far from over but i do have to say witchever this may play out i know at the end....for a fact...that he protected me to the best of his abilitys and saw a different side of me and heard me and understood me right along with all my crazy mess. I now insist on hiring Mr.LaFratta to all my friends no matter what kind of case it is. It's the feeling of being understood that you cant but a price on!:-)

Posted by Billie | July 23, 2015 | Child Custody

A LAYWER THAT WILL PUT UP A FIGHT!!!

I have been going threw a very difficult case and with the passing of my mother from cancer, trying to regain custy back of my 12 year old Autistic son and recovering from my first miscarriage it has been rough and sad. Mr. LaFratta (my court appointed lawyer )has made me belly laugh with his straigh...t forward and honest sense of humor with hope of a light at the end. He has told me very good advice that is outside of this case and became almost like family the way he puts things into words so i can better understand. I can tell that his number one priority is me to understand everything that is going on.(I'm not left in the dark) I told my story to a stranger in court. She asked who was my lawyer after stating that Michael LaFratta was she tilted her head and grined and ushered me that I was in good hands. She then told me that he is very detected to his clients and when he met with her he just got out of the hospital from a car accident wheel chair cast and all! Now I can say that I saw the devotion first hand by him showing up for me the day after I had court. I was so scared that I missed. I could of swore that they were going to lock me up and throw away the key! I cant miss any more but point is that he was there! The court cases are far from over but i do have to say witchever this may play out i know at the end....for a fact...that he protected me to the best of his abilitys and saw a different side of me and heard me and understood me right along with all the crazy mess. I now insist on hiring Mr.LaFratta to all my friends no matter what kind of case it is. It's the feeling of being understood that you cant put a price on!:-)

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Michael Andrew La Fratta's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nicholas Simopoulos

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 26

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"I endorse this lawyer. Passionate about his work and dedicated to his clients."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is an excellent criminal defense, family law and immigration attorney. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and highly respected in the legal community."

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Britney McPheron

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Michael both personally and professionally. He is a great lawyer and a great friend. He works diligently for his clients to get the desired outcome, whether that is through negotiations or by going to trial. He is hard-working and professional."

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David Clements

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Noel Brooks

Criminal defense lawyer | May 03

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marc Boyko

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 20

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bradford Huffman

Immigration lawyer | Nov 10

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"I endorse this lawyer. Hard working and dedicated to his clients."

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John Weiland

Immigration lawyer | Aug 07

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mary Napier

Immigration lawyer | Aug 05

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Naveed Kalantar

Immigration lawyer | Jul 27

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Long

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 27

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"I endorse Mr. La Fratta without reservation. He is an excellent attorney."

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Christopher Bradshaw

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 24

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"Excellent lawyer, who pays great attention to detail."

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Kari Jackson

Immigration lawyer | Jul 08

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Vyborny

Immigration lawyer | Jun 22

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"I endorse Mr. La Fratta"

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

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 Association

Member

2012 - Present

The Greater Richmond Criminal Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

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

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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

N/A

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

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