Andrew Anthony Protogyrou

Andrew Anthony Protogyrou

also known as Andy Protogyrou

4.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 38 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Norfolk, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Drug Crime ... +2 more

125 St Pauls Blvd., Suite 150, Norfolk, VA

About Andrew

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

39 years | 10,000 cases

30%
Drug Crime 20%

39 years

20%
Federal Crime 20%

39 years

20%
Violent Crime 20%

39 years

20%
DUI and DWI 10%

39 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 38 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Protogyrou Law

125 St Pauls Blvd., Suite 150, Norfolk, VA, 23510

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Andrew Anthony Protogyrou's Reviews

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4 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Chris | September 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Do not recommend

Do not recommend. Gave $8000 for him to represent my family member in March 2022 for a trial in August 2022. He never made initial contact with my family member, his client, ever. Went out on an extended leave of absence in early June, that's not the issue, he has not made any contact prior to thi...s leave and we were never notified of the leave until 2 weeks before the trial after exhausting efforts to get some answer from this firm At this point it was too late to find an attorney to replace this one, and now at no fault of her own, my family members trial is pushed out another 6 months. I complained to the appropriate body and the firm retaliated by withdrawing from the case with my $8000 still in hand

Andrew Protogyrou

Replied last September 30, 2022

Mr. Protogyrou took family leave because of a family tragedy in early June and did not return to the office until the first week of September. Other lawyers and paralegals in the firm handled this matter during his absence including speaking with the woman complaining in this post and giving her updates. Our firm was the fourth firm to enter into this case and had to withdraw for ethical reasons. The first three also all withdrew as counsel. The person writing this comment has been directed by the court to have no contact with the new counsel appointed by the court because of her past conduct with all counsel and the judicial system. As for the fee, the firm is examining how much work was performed and will return a large percentage of the fee once all the billing is complete.

Posted by Tamiko | July 1, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Did a excellent Job...

I was represented by Mr. Protogyrou in June, 2019. Andy got all 5 of my charges dismissed. He was honest with me the whole entire case. Going back to the beginning when Andy got me out on a 500.00 bond mind you Im charged with 2 felonies and 3 misdemeanors and I'm from Atlanta and live in Atlanta. He... is the best lawyer. I cannot tell you where I would be if it was not for Andy. If you are looking for a outstanding lawyer that honestly have your best interest at heart you better call Andy. I will always be forever grateful to Andy as I write this review as a free woman with all 5 charges dismissed. I'm so glad I choose Andy to represent me. Again Best Lawyer Hands Down. I remember my bondsman told me that I have the best lawyer in Virginia and he was so right. Thanks so much Andy, and GG you guys are the BEST!!!!

Posted by Eric | June 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent, Highly Recommended Defense Attorney

I was accused and held without bond by the Virginia Beach justice system for a crime I did not commit despite my not being a criminal, never having any issues going to court, and being a military veteran. Needless to say, I was getting railroaded by Virginia Beach authorities. To add insult to injury..., I had gotten shafted by other defense attorneys during the earlier stages of my court processes. I decided to give the Law Firm of Protogyrou and Rigney a try and I soon was sorry that I hadn't hired Mr. Protogyrou to begin with. Andrew Protogyrou is a CONSUMMATE PROFESSIONAL, a man EXPERIENCED in the practice of law. Mr. Protogyrou is SKILLED in navigating the many intricacies of the justice system, expertise that is much needed when you're in a jam because the scales of justice throughout certain Hampton Roads judicial systems, especially Virginia Beach, are weighed down by prejudice, incompetence, and collusion. To mitigate these factors, Mr. Protogyrou had Virginia Beach judges recused from my case due to the conflicts of interest they pose and had another judge from out of town preside over my case and my case was presided over fairly by that judge and I WON MY CASE. In summation, Andrew Protogyrou is a REQUIREMENT for anyone accused of a crime to be successful in winning their case. One more thing, THE DUDE RAN FOR MAYOR.

Posted by Nick | May 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mr. Protogyrou did a great jo for my son

Mr Protogyrou represented my son in Norfolk District Court on a possession of marijuana charge. The police came to the duplex where my son lives on a burglar alarm call for the next door apartment. The police weren't truthful to my son when he willfully allowed them to enter his apartment to check no... one was hiding inside. They saw a small amount of marijuana on the coffee table and told him they didn't care about it, they were making sure no one was hiding inside. When they found no one, they turned the call in to a drug call. Mr. Protogyrou was very prepared and had the 2 officers giving different versions of the event. The case was dismissed. He is an excellent attorney who was very prepared and has an excellent reputation in the community. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is having a legal issue.

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Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 19

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"As a former prosecutor, I had the honor of seeing Mr. Protogyrou in action in the courtroom. He was always very aggressive but professional. It was a pleasure working with him as opposing counsel. He represents his clients well. I endorse this attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Distinguished Graduate, Norfolk Collegiate School

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2003

Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine

2000

Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Founding Partner, Protogyrou Law

2013 - 2014

Chairman, Hampton Roads Regional Jail Authority

2010 - 2016

Councilman, Norfolk City Council

2008 - 2010

CJA Appellate and Capital Panel Attorney, U.S. Court Of Appeals For The Fourth Circuit

2006 - 2010

Substitute Judge, General District and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts

2000 - 2001

Visiting Professor of Law, University Marie Curie-Sklodowskiet Law Faculty

1989 - 1994

First Lieutenant, Virginia Army National Guard

Associations

1987 - Present

Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association

Member

2003 - 2004

Virginia State Bar, Criminal Law Section

Judicial Screening Committee

2002 - 2006

Citizens Advisory Committee to the Chesapeake Bay Executive Council

Member

2001 - 2001

Virginia State Crime Commission

Member

2000 - 2003

City of Norfolk Electoral Board

Chairman

1998 - 2001

Virginia Capital Defense Workshop

Committee Member

1995 - 2006

Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board Member

Education

1987

University of Richmond

J.D.

1984

Virginia Military Institute

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Virginia State Bar

Getting the Most for Your Clients

2013

Improving Felony Caseflow Seminar

Improving Felony Caseflow

2012

Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association

New Rules of Evidence Overview

2011

Virginia CLE

Veterans in the Virginia Courts

2009

Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association

Criminal Practice: Judicial Authority, Sentencing and Deferred Findings After Gibson and Moreau

2009

Judges/Attorney Perspective

Defending Clients in Norfolk Traffic Court

2006

Virginia State Bar Professionalism Course

Criminal Litigation Specialty Workshop

Publications

2009

Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association Criminal Practice: Judicial Authority, Sentencing and Deferred Findings After Gibson and Moreau

2006

Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association Private Investigators: Civil and Criminal Cases

2005

Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association Dealing with the Media/Lawyers in the News

2004

Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association The X-Files: Effective Cross Examination and Witness Preparation.

2002

Adjusting Motor Vehicle Accident/Premises Liability Personal Injury Claims in Virginia General Liability Insurance Coverage Issues

Languages

Greek

Spanish

English

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