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Andrew Anthony Protogyrou

Criminal defense Attorney at Norfolk, VA

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  • Licensed for 36 years
    State VA
    Acquired 1987
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Tamiko
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Excellent, Highly Recommended Defense Attorney
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Attorney Andrew Protogyrou obtained his B.A. from the Virginia Military Institute and earned his J.D. from the University of Richmond.
Mr. Protogyrou has handled hundreds of jury trials in State and Federal Courts throughout Virginia. He has argued cases before the Virginia Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. He is not afraid to take on high profile cases and is frequently featured in the local and national evening news and the morning newspaper. His cases have included matters from traffic court to death penalty defense.
His clients have included judges, chiefs of police, fire marshals, clerks of court, lawyers, state executives, magistrates, prosecutors, members of the House of Delegates, State Senators, State Troopers, US Marshals, police officers, State Bar counsel, Sheriffs, Constitutional officers, School Board members, City Council members, court reporters, bondsmen, sheriff deputies and their families.

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Protogyrou Law
125 St Pauls Blvd.
Suite 150
Norfolk, VA, 23510
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Posted by Tamiko | July 1, 2019
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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!!!!
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Posted by Eric | June 2, 2017
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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.
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Posted by Nick | May 19, 2017
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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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Posted by Chris | September 27, 2022
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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 this 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
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Response from Andrew Protogyrou 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.
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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Founding Partner
  • Protogyrou Law
  • 1998 - Present
  • Chairman
  • Hampton Roads Regional Jail Authority
  • 2013 - 2014
  • Councilman
  • Norfolk City Council
  • 2010 - 2016
  • CJA Appellate and Capital Panel Attorney
  • U.S. Court Of Appeals For The Fourth Circuit
  • 2008 - 2010
  • Substitute Judge
  • General District and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts
  • 2006 - 2010
  • Visiting Professor of Law
  • University Marie Curie-Sklodowskiet Law Faculty
  • 2000 - 2001
  • First Lieutenant
  • Virginia Army National Guard
  • 1989 - 1994
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Education

  • University of Richmond
  • J.D.
  • 1987
  • Virginia Military Institute
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1984

Associations

  • Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1987 - Present
  • Virginia State Bar, Criminal Law Section
  • Judicial Screening Committee
  • 2003 - 2004
  • Citizens Advisory Committee to the Chesapeake Bay Executive Council
  • Member
  • 2002 - 2006
  • Virginia State Crime Commission
  • Member
  • 2001 - 2001
  • City of Norfolk Electoral Board
  • Chairman
  • 2000 - 2003
  • Virginia Capital Defense Workshop
  • Committee Member
  • 1998 - 2001
  • Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Board Member
  • 1995 - 2006
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Languages Spoken

  • Greek
  • Spanish
  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Distinguished
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2017
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2017
  • Distinguished Graduate
  • Norfolk Collegiate School
  • 2016
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2016
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2015
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2014
  • Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2014
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2013
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2013
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2012
  • Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2011
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2011
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2010
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2009
  • Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2009
  • Legal Elite
  • Virginia Business Magazine
  • 2009
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2008
  • Legal Elite
  • Virginia Business Magazine
  • 2007
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2007
  • Legal Elite
  • Virginia Business Magazine
  • 2003
  • Legal Elite
  • Virginia Business Magazine
  • 2000
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Publications

  • Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association
  • Criminal Practice: Judicial Authority, Sentencing and Deferred Findings After Gibson and Moreau
  • 2009
  • Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association
  • Private Investigators: Civil and Criminal Cases
  • 2006
  • Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association
  • Dealing with the Media/Lawyers in the News
  • 2005
  • Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association
  • The X-Files: Effective Cross Examination and Witness Preparation.
  • 2004
  • Adjusting Motor Vehicle Accident/Premises Liability Personal Injury Claims in Virginia
  • General Liability Insurance Coverage Issues
  • 2002
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Speaking Engagements

  • Virginia State Bar
  • Getting the Most for Your Clients
  • 2016
  • Improving Felony Caseflow Seminar
  • Improving Felony Caseflow
  • 2013
  • Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association
  • New Rules of Evidence Overview
  • 2012
  • Virginia CLE
  • Veterans in the Virginia Courts
  • 2011
  • Judges/Attorney Perspective
  • Defending Clients in Norfolk Traffic Court
  • 2009
  • Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association
  • Criminal Practice: Judicial Authority, Sentencing and Deferred Findings After Gibson and Moreau
  • 2009
  • Virginia State Bar Professionalism Course
  • Criminal Litigation Specialty Workshop
  • 2006
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Criminal defense Attorney | 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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Norfolk Criminal defense Lawyer Andrew Anthony Protogyrou
Andrew Anthony Protogyrou
Criminal defense Attorney
Norfolk, VA
Licensed for 36 years
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