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also known as Westendorf & Khalaf, PLLC
Bassel co-founded Westendorf & Khalaf with the primary goal of providing honest, effective, and aggressive representation for people charged with criminal and traffic offenses. He has successfully argued numerous cases and motions in General District Court, Circuit Court, and the Virginia Court of Appeals. Bassel has aggressively fought complex jury trials on charges carrying up to life imprisonment as well as numerous trials for DUI and misdemeanor offenses. Prior to working as a trial attorney in the Tidewater area, Bassel served as a magistrate conducting bond hearings as well as probable cause hearings for the issuance of search warrants and arrest warrants. He knows what you are up against and he understands the importance of receiving thorough and aggressive representation from day one.
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14 years | 2,500 cases
14 years | 100 cases
14 years | 100 cases
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Acquired: 2009
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1 Columbus Center, Ste. 600, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462
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Posted by anonymous | January 7, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Basel handled a criminal matter as public defender. He was completely honest, treated me with responsiveness and genuine respect, not always the case with PDs office. Although unable to wrench a perfect outcome from this court with what he had to work with, he made diligent efforts, and was alwa...
Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney
After making some very stupid decisions while under the influence, I managed to get my first DUI along with 3 other misdemeanor charges. Bassel took the mess I had made for myself and made it possible for me to maintain my normal day to day life. Always being just a call or text away, I genuinely app...
Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I needed an exoungment for a new job opportunity. I had been told it would be a rather lengthy process. Attorney Khalaf went above and beyond getting it done alot sooner. Westendorf & Khalaf are great and affordable. Highly reccomend using them.
Posted by anonymous | October 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney
For the first time in my life I was in need of a criminal defense attorney for a first offense DUI. After spending the better part of a day searching for, and reading reviews of local attorneys, I decided to contact W&K law firm. Even though it was a Sunday, Bassel contacted me by phone within an h...
Posted by Curtis | August 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney
They did a excellent job with my case and we’re so Thankful! They will go above and beyond to fight for you and I will recommend them to anyone who needs someone who will truly fight for you! They’re honest and trustworthy! Thank you so much for getting back home with my family and we really apprecia...
"You're in good hands with Bassel. Quick on his feet and personable to both judge and jury, beneath Bassel's easy-going demeanor lies an impressive ability to efficiently analyze a problem and navigate a strategic solution."
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Sep 23
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"He works hard, knows the law and cares about results. Bassel is an excellent choice."
"Bassel is a witty, resourceful and intelligent attorney, I know him for a few years and he always worked hard on his cases and stayed optimistic regardless of the challenges before him. He helped many people to get out of really difficult situations."
"I endorse this lawyer. I consider him one of the best criminal and traffic lawyers in the area. He is hardworking and very thorough. He's been able to obtain some great result in one of Virginia's toughest venues."
"Mr. Khalaf is a compassionate attorney who fights hard for his clients. I met him while I was a prosecutor on opposing matters. Mr. Khalaf was always professional and did a great job for his clients."
"Bassel is an outstanding and extremely knowledgeable criminal defense attorney. On several occasions, I have reached out to him for a second opinion or guidance on procedural matters in the Virginia Beach courts, and I wouldn't hesitate to do so again in the future."
"Bassel Khalaf has quickly become one of the most talented criminal defense attorneys in Virginia Beach. If I'm not mistaken, he won a court of appeals case within his first year as an attorney, something that most attorneys go a career without achieving. His presence in the courtroom is undeniable. Bassel always seems to be a step ahead of the competition, which is what you want if you are facing a complex legal issue."
"I endorse this lawyer. Bassel has the respect of the Court and his fellow attorneys. I've observed him work on multiple high profile cars and he is as comfortable with the law as he is with facts. Judge or Jury Basel is a force to be reckoned with."
"I have worked with Bassel on many cases including high stakes jury trials. I have personally witnessed him win tremendous results for his clients at both trial and on successful motions. He is a fierce advocate, and I strongly endorse him."
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Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Invitation Selection, National Trial Lawyers
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top 25 Trial Lawyers, Criminal Trial Lawyers Association
2017 - Present
Partner, Westendorf & Khalaf, PLLC
2012 - 2017
Public Defender, Virginia Beach Public Defender's Office
2007 - 2008
Public Defender, Danville, Virginia Circuit Court
2006 - 2007
Summer Intern, Hawaii Intermediate Court Of Appeals
2017 - Present
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersAssociate Member
2017 - Present
Virginia Beach Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Virginia Indigent Defense CommissionCertified Attorney
2009 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
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Charge reduced from felony to misdemeanor
Charges reduced to misdemeanors
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Reversal, case dismissed.
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JD - Juris Doctor
2005
B.A. Psychology
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