Jamilah Danyel Le Cruise

Jamilah Danyel Le Cruise

also known as J. D. LeCruise

Judicial

About Jamilah

Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 14 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2011

Judicial

No misconduct found


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Honors

2020

Young Lawyer of the Year Award, Virginia State Bar

2019

Top Lawyer, CovaBIZ Magazine

2019

Top Lawyer, Coastal Virginia Magazine

2019

Top 40 Under 40, Inside Business Magazine

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Award Winner as Young Business Person of the Year, CoVa BIZ Magazine, Best of Business

2018

Award Winner as Overall Best Law Firm, CoVa BIZ Magazine, Best of Business

2018

Gold Award Winner as Best Local Entrepreneur, CoVa BIZ Magazine, Best of Business

2018

Gold Award Winner as Best Local Leader Making a Difference, CoVa BIZ Magazine, Best of Business

2018

Gold Award Winner as Business Person of the Year, CoVa BIZ Magazine, Best of Business

2018

Gold Award Winner as Business Person of the Year, CoVa BIZ Magazine, Best of Business

2018

Gold Award Winner as Best Small Business, CoVa BIZ Magazine, Best of Business

2018

Gold Award Winner as Outstanding Emerging Professional, CoVa BIZ Magazine, Best of Business

2018

Significant Service Award, Virginia State Bar, Young Lawyers Conference

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Millennial on the Move, CoVa BIZ Magazine

2017

Up & Coming Lawyer, Virginia Lawyers Weekly

2017

Walter E. Hoffman Community Service Award, Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association

2017

Private Practice Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Top 40 Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2016

Top Lawyer, CoVa BIZ Magazine

2016

Top Lawyer, Coastal Virginia Magazine

2016

Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

2016

Young Lawyer of the Year Award, South Hampton Roads Bar Association

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

10 Best for Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Top 40 Under 40, The National Black Lawyers

2016

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2016

Top Contributor Award, Avvo

2015

Top Contributor Award, Avvo

2013

Significant Service Award, Virginia State Bar, Young Lawyers Conference

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney/Owner, The Law Office of J. D. LeCruise, PLLC

2012 - 2015

Attorney, Virginia Indigent Defense Commission

2011 - 2012

Magistrate Attorney, Office of the Executive Secretary Supreme Court of Virginia

Associations

2019 - Present

Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association

Chair, Young Lawyers Section

2019 - Present

South Hampton Roads Bar Association

President

2019 - Present

Virginia State Board of Elections

Member

2018 - Present

Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association Standing Committee on Judicial Endorsements

Member

2018 - Present

Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia

Vice President

2017 - Present

South Hampton Roads Bar Association

Executive Board Member

2017 - Present

Norfolk Board of Zoning Appeals

Member

2016 - Present

Urban League of Hampton Roads Young Professionals

Member

2016 - Present

Downtown Norfolk Council

Member

2016 - Present

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia

Development Chair

2016 - Present

Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association

Bench Bar Committee Chair

2016 - Present

Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce

Member

2016 - Present

National Association of Women Lawyers

Member

2015 - Present

South Hampton Roads Bar Association

Marketing Chair

2015 - Present

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia

Volunteer Committee

2015 - Present

Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association Young Lawyers Section

Member

2015 - Present

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia

Youth of the Year Committee

2015 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2015 - Present

Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association General District Court Substitute Judge Committee

Member

2015 - Present

Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2014 - Present

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia

Corporate Board Member

2014 - Present

Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

2011 - Present

Virginia State Bar, Criminal Law Section

Member

2018 - 2019

South Hampton Roads Bar Association

President-Elect

2018 - 2019

Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Treasurer

2014 - 2015

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia

Board Development Committee

2013 - 2014

Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association

Model Judiciary Coach

2012 - 2015

Virginia State Bar, Young Lawyers Conference

Immigrant Outreach Committee Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. YB

Dismissed after trial in the Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. DW

Dismissed after hearing in the Norfolk Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court.

Client v. JM

Protective order dismissed in the Chesapeake General District Court.

Commonwealth be KM

Dismissed after trial in the Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. JJ

Dismissed and not guilty findings after trial and preliminary hearing in the Norfolk Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court.

JH v. Commonwealth

Firearm rights restored by the Chesapeake Circuit Court.

Commonwealth v. JG

Dismissed after hearing in the Norfolk General District Court.

AT v. Commonwealth

Expungement granted in the Norfolk Circuit Court.

EL v. Commonwealth

Expungement granted in the Norfolk Circuit Court.

Commonwealth v. LP

Negotiated all but one felony to be nolle prossed (withdrawn) by Commonwealth and remaining felony to be dismissed with client's good behavior in the Norfolk Circuit Court. Client will have clean crimianl record.

Commonwealth v. MH

Not guilty finding after trial in the Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. DT

Dismissed after trial in the Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. MB

Dismissed after tiral in the Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. DL

Dismissed after trial in the Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. HG

Negotiated reduction to all misdemeanors in the Chesapeake General District Court. Client avoided felony criminal record and 3 year mandatory minimum prison sentence.

Commonwealth v. IR

Dismissed after hearing in the Chesapeake General District Court.

Commonwealth v. CM

Dismissed after tiral in the Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. ZH

Dismissed after trial in the Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. BS

Dismissed after hearing in the Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. JS

All suspended sentence after hearing in the Norfolk Circuit Court.

Commonwealth v. SD

Dismissed after trial in the Norfolk General District.

Commonwealth v. CC

All suspended time after hearing in the Norfolk Circuit Court. Significant deviation from sentencing guidelines.

Commonwealth v. JT

Dismissed in the Norfolk General District Court. Client maintains clean record and eligible for expungement.

Commonwealth v. JS

General continuance without finding of guilt negotiated for ultimate dismissal. Client maintained clean record and military eligible.

Commonwealth v. RP

General continuance without finding of guilt negotiated for ultimate dismissal in the Chesapeake General District Court. Client was able to maintain clean record and keep security clearance as a result.

Commonwealth v. DR

Reduced to speeding after trial in the Chesapeake General District Court.

Commonwealth v. JH

Not guilty finding after jury trial in the Norfolk Circuit Court.

Commonwealth v. ES

Dismissed after preliminary hearing in the Norfolk General District Court.

Client v. Client

Dismissed after trial in the Chesapeake General District Court.

Client v. Client

Extension granted after trial in the Virginia Beach Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court.

Commonwealth v. JG

Not guilty finding by court after trial in the Norfolk Circuit Court.

Commonwealth v. VW

Dismissed in the Norfolk General District Court without a finding of guilt after client completed community service. Client eligible for expungement.

LS v. Commonwealth

Expungement granted over objection of the Commonwealth in the Virginia Beach Circuit Court.

Commonwealth v. SW

Client found not guilty after trial in the Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. TP

Dismissed after preliminary hearing in the Hampton Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court.

Commonwealth v. MH

Dismissed after trial in the Virginia Beach General District Court.

Commonwealth v. JH

Clinet found not guilty after trial in the Norfolk Circuit Court.

Commonwealth v. TW

Reduced to assault & battery after jury trial. Client had 20+ prior felony convictons.

Commonweatlh v. JL

Dismissed after trial in the Norfolk General District Court. Client is eligible for expungement.

Commonwealth v. TS

Dismissed after trial in the Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. TS

Dismissed after trial in the Portsmouth Circuit Court.

Commonwealth v. RH

Dismissed after trial in the Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. DH

Dismissed after trial in the Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. DJ

Dismissed after trial in the Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. BT

Dismissed after trial in the Norfolk General District Court.

Client v. Client

Mother granted sole physical and sole legal custody of child after trial in the Portsmouth Circuit Court when prior court order had stripped her of custody.

Commonwealth v. AF

Dismissed without finding of guilt entered by the court after client completed community service. Client eligible for expungement and retains clean criminal record.

Commonwealth v. JM

Dismissed after trial in the Norfolk General District Court. Client eligible for expungment and retains clean criminal record.

Commonwealth v. JC

Client found not guilty and acquitted by jury after trial in the Norfolk Circuit Court.

Commonwealth v. BW

Three months to serve in jail (2 years and 9 months potential jail time on each charge) after trial and argument by counsel in the Norfolk Circuit Court.

Commonwealth v. JB

Reduced to misdemeanor. Client had prior crimianl record and avoided felony conviction, no jail time to serve.

Commonwealth v. JN

Reduced to one misdemeanor.

Commonwealth v. BF

Dismissed after trial in the Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. IK

Reduced to traffic infraction after trial in the Chesapeake General District Court. Client was active duty military and had prior conviction but due to case results, client avoided discharge from the service.

Commonwealth v. BW

Dismissed after preliminary hearing and argument by counsel in the Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. BS

Dismissed after trial in the Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. AP

Not guilty finding after trial in the Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. RR

All suspended sentence and no additional period of license suspension in the Virginia Beach General District Court.

Client v. Client

Dismissed after trial in the Chesapeake Circuit Court.

JP v. Commonwealth

Expungement granted in the Portsmouth Circuit Court. Client able to keep security clearance.

Commonwealth v. HZ

Criminal charge reduced to improper driving infraction in the Norfolk General District Court. Client active-duty military and did not lose necessary security clearance and still eligible for promotion as a result of having no criminal conviction.

Commonwealth v. EH

Dismissed after trial in the Norfolk General District Court. Client eligible for expungment and assisted with the expungement process after court hearing.

Client v. Client

Petition granted for mother in the Portsmouth Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court. Child returned to mother's custody after previously being removed by Child Protective Services.

Commonwealth v. YP

Dismissed after trial in the Chesapeake General District Court.

Commonwealth v. EW

Dismissed after trial in the Norfolk Juvenile & Domestic Relations COurt.

Client v. Client

Petition granted for father after hearing in the Norfolk Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court.

Client v. Client

Petition granted for father after hearing in the Newport News Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court. Client awarded primary physical custody of child.

Commonwealth v. AB

Dismissed after trial in the Norfolk General District Court.

Client v. Client

Petition granted for mother in the Norfolk Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court. Client awarded primary physical custody of child.

Commonwealth v. BA

Charge dismissed after trial in the Norfolk General District Court. Client is college student and assisted in expungment of criminal record after court hearing.

Commonwealth v. LT

Reduced to misdemeanor with no active jail time in the Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. WC

Client released from supervised probation by the Norfolk Circuit Court.

Client v. Client

Custody granted to mother after hearing in the Portsmouth Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court.

Client v. Client

Petition gratned for father after hearing in Norfolk Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court and transfer to Virginia Beach Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court. Father received primary physical custody when mother previously had primary physical custody.

Commonwealth v. PB

Client released from supervised probation by the Norfolk Circuit Court.

Commonwealth v. CM

Client released from supervised probation by the Norfolk Circuit Court after being on supervision for 13 years.

Commonwealth v. LM

Reduced to voluntary manslaughter in the Norfolk CIrcuit Court. Client entered Alford plea where not likely to serve prison sentence and will stay local with family members and children.

Commonwealth v. RS

Reduced to speeding in the Norfolk General District Court. Client is in military and now eligible for officer promotion.

Commonwealth v. SL

Dismissed in the Norfolk General District Court. Client was college student and eligible to appeal school suspension because charges were dismissed. Client is also eligible to have record expunged.

Commonwealth v. JB

Not guilty finding after trial in the Norfolk General District Court.

Client v. Client

Petition granted for father after hearing in the Norfolk Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court. Father awarded primary physical custody when mother previously had primary physical custody.

Commonwealth v. OMC

Dismissed in the Norfolk CIrcuit Court. Client is under civil peace bond for one year. Client retains clean criminal record and is eligible to have the charge expunged.

Commonwealth v. MO

Reduced to reckless driving in the Norfolk General District Court. No active jail time for client.

Commonwealth v. JJC

Reduced to one misdemeanor count of discharging a firearm in a public place in the Norfolk General District Court. No active jail sentence for client or supervised probation. Client avoided a felony record.

Client v. Client

Petition granted for father after hearing in the Hampton Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court. Father awarded sole physical and legal custody of child when mother previously had primary physical custody.

Commonwealth v. KS

Dismissed in the Norfolk General District Court.

Client v. Client

Petition granted for mother in the Virginia Beach Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court.

Client v. Client

Petitions granted for mother after hearing in the Virginia Beach Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court.

TE v. Commonwealth

Petition granted in the Isle of Wight Circuit Court

Commonwealth v. KC

Dismissed in the Norfolk General District Court.

PW v. Commonwealth

Petition granted in the Norfolk Circuit Court.

Commonwelath v. LS

All evidence and charges suppressed after bench trial and supplemental brief filed by defense counsel in the Norfolk Circuit Court.

Commonwealth v. SJ

Not guilty finding after bench trial in the Virginia Beach Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court. Client still has clean criminal record and is eligible for expungement.

Client v. Client

Petition granted for mother in the Chesapeake Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court. Mother awarded primary custody of child.

Commonwealth v. SV

Reduced to one misdemeanor count of sexual battery in the Norfolk Circuit Court. Client not required to register as a sexual offender. All suspended jail sentence.

Client v. Client

Petition granted for father in the Chesapeake Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court.

Commonwealth v. Juvenile

Finding under advisement with the charge to be dismissed upon client's completion of community service. Client allowed to return to his home country and will face no future immigration consequences if compliant.

Commonwealth v. MBB

Client received diversionary program over objection of the Commonwealth's Attorney. Low end of client's sentencing guidelines recommended more than 3 years of active penitentiary time.

Commonwealth v. DS

Reduced to misdemeanor assault and battery with time-served disposition and no probationary period to serve.

Commonwealth v. DBR

Dismissed at arraignment upon defense counsel's motion in Norfolk General District Court after Commonwealth's Attorney moved to have the charges nolle prossed when police investigated after client's arrest.

Commonwealth v. RB

$150 fine on driving charge. No jail time. Infraction dismissed in Chesapeake General District Court.

Commonwealth v. TA

Dismissed after bench trial in Norfolk General District Court.

Client v. Client

Granted after hearing in Norfolk Circuit Court.

Commonwealth v. RL

All suspended time revoked and resuspended in Norfolk Circuit Court. Client removed from supervised probation.

Commonwealth v. JT

Dismissed in Norfolk Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court after defense attorney investigation revealed client was actual victim of crime.

Commonwealth v. DB

Dismissed after bench trial in Norfolk Circuit Court.

Commonwealth v. DO

Dismissed upon defense counsel's motion in Norfolk Circuit Court after Commonwealth's Attorney attempted to have the charges nolle prossed due to "witness problems".

Commonweatlh v. HW

Dismissed after bench trial in Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. RR

All suspended sentence in Norfolk Circuit Court after multiple sentencing hearings. Client was removed from supervised probation.

Commonwealth v. KS

Nolle prossed and charges withdrawn in Norfolk General District Court after defense counsel investiagation revealed client was not in violation of protective order taken out against child's father.

Commonwealth v. LP

Reduced to misdemeanor in Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. CC

Dismissed after bench trial in Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. MH

Dismissed.

Commonwealth v. JL

Reduced to misdemeanor simple possession of marijuana. All suspended sentence.

Commonwealth v. AD

Client removed from supervised probation in Norfolk Circuit Court. Client was homeless, had no family in Hampton Roads area and could then relocate back home.

Commonwealth v. TM

Reduced to misdemeanor in Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. LSM

Dismissed.

Commonwealth v. DG

Reduced to misdemeanor in Norfolk Circuit Court.

Commonwealth v. LS

Nolle prossed and charges withdrawn after defense investigation revealed client was improperly charged based on out-of-state conviction.

Commonwealth v. CDN

Reduced to misdemeanor in Norfolk Circuit Court.

Commonwealth v. AP

Dismissed after suppression hearing in Norfolk General District Court. No direct indictment sought by Commonwealth.

Commonwealth v. SFT

All charges dismissed.

Commonwealth v. MC

Dismissed.

Commonwealth v. SM

Successfully argued for client to participate in Drug Court although client was not initially eligible. Client remained out of custody to complete program.

Commonwealth v. RB

No finding of guilt by Norfolk Circuit Court judge. Taken under advisement to ultimatley be dismissed if client remained of good behavior. Police officer said to defense counsel after trial that he thought the outcome of the case was a good one.

Commonwealth v. DM

Dismissed after bench trial in Norfolk Circuit Court.

Commonwealth v. DHR

Dismissed after bench trial in Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. JF

Dismissed in Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. CW

Not guilty.

Commonwealth v. US

All felonies reduced to misdemeanors. Which allowed student to remain enrolled in university.

Commonwealth v. AC

Reduced to misdemeanor after case law presented.

Commonwealth v. BS

Successfully argued for judge to authorize client's participation in diversionary program. Sentence was several years below sentencing guidelines recommendation.

Commonwealth v. DH

Dismissed after bench trial in Norfolk Circuit Court.

Comonwealth v. AC

Successfully argued to have client participate in intensive substance abuse treatment program in lieu of prison sentence.

Commonwealth v. SS

Nolle prossed and charge withdrawn in Norfolk Circuit Court after defense investigation revealed signficant inconsistency in police officer's testimony and police report in comparison to account of professional non-police officer witness

Commonwealth v. LM

Reduced to misdemeanor with all suspended time.

Commonwealth v. JD

Nolle prossed and charges withdrawn after defense counsel investigation revealed client's brother committed multiple larcenies in client's name.

Commonwealth v. CK

Reduced to misdemeanor in Norfolk General District Court. All suspended sentence.

Commonwealth v. SF

Reduced to misdemeanor in Norfolk Circuit Court. Allowed client to keep out-of-state college scholarship.

Commonwealth v. FL

Dismissed with peace bond.

Comonwealth v. JCS

Reduced to misdemeanor in Norfolk Circuit Court.

Commonwealth v. MP

Dismissed.

Commonwealth v. KM

Dismissed after bench trial in Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. DN

Dismissed.

Commonwealth v. KE

Nolle prossed and charges withdrawn after defense counsel investigation.

Commonwealth v. TC

Reduced to misdemeanor.

Commonwelath v. MM

Dismissed.

Commonwealth v. KN

Reduced to misdemeanor in Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. KC

Nolle prossed and charge withdrawn after defense counsel investigation revealed client was victim of internet fraud scam.

Commonwealth v. ER

Nolle prossed and charges withdrawn after defense counsel investigation revealed client was victim of scam.

Commonwealth v. JW

Reduced in Norfolk Circuit Court to assault and battery with a deferred finding. Charge was ultimately dismissed.

Comonwealth v. DL

Successfully argued to have client participate in intensive substance abuse treatment program in lieu of prison sentence.

Commonwealth v. TT

Suuccessfully argued for client to be placed in out of custody diversionary program through Hampton/Newport News Community Services Board.

Commonwealth v. BJG

Reduced to misdemeanor with all suspended jail sentence in Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. NF

Dismissed.

Commonwealth v. BB

Reduced to misdemeanor computer harassment in Norfolk General District Court. Client allowed to stay enrolled in university.

Commonwealth v. AW

Not guilty after bench trial in Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. RB

Reduced to misdemeanor in Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. WS

Dismissed after preliminary hearing in Norfolk General District Court. No direct indictment sought by Commonwealth.

Commonwealth v. EV

Reduced to misdemeanors in Norfolk Circuit Court.

Commonwealth v. AH

Reduced to assault & battery and trespassing.

Commonwealth v. JWS

Felony nolle prossed and withdrawn and felony reduced to misdemeanor.

Commonwealth v. KSD

Nolle prossed and charge withdrawn after defense counsel investigation revealed client had been wrongfully charged and had been operating legitimate and legal business.

Commonwealth v. MI

Reduced to misdemeanor with all suspended sentence after legal argument.

Commonwealth v. WSO

Dismissed.

Commonwealth v. HC

Reduced to trespassing in Norfolk Circuit Court. Time-served disposition.

Commonwealth v. AG

Dismissed after preliminary hearing in Norfolk General District Court. No direct indictment sought by Commonwealth.

Commonwealth v. DL

Nolle prossed and charge witdrawn after defense counsel investigation in Norfolk Circuit Court.

Commonwealth v. NC

Dismissed after preliminary hearing in Norfolk General District Court. No direct indictment sought by Commonwealth.

Commonwealth v. HS

Dismissed after bench trial in Norfolk Circuit Court.

Commonwealth v. KH

Dismissed.

Commonwealth v. DW

Reduced to misdemeanor petit larceny with all suspended sentence. Client was able to stay enrolled at university.

Commonwealth v. TY

Nolle prossed after investigation in Norfolk Circuit Court.

Commonwealth v. MB

Nolle prossed and charge withdrawn after defense investigation revealed client was attacked by another patient in nursing home by incompetent witness.

Commonwealth v. AHO

Nolle prossed and charge withdrawn after defense investigation in Norfolk General District Court.

Commomnwealth v. DBR

Dismissed.

Commonwealth v. JC

Not guilty after bench trial in Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. JCR

Dismissed after bench trial in Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealthv. CD

Both charges dismissed in Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. FDR

Dismissed.

Commonwealth v. CKL

Dismissed after bench trial in Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. FD

All suspended time revoked and resuspended in Norfolk Circuit Court. Client removed from supervised probation.

Commonwealth v. CH

Not guilty after bench trial in Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. KSM

Dismissed.

Commonwealth v. BM

Dismissed.

Commonwealth v. SJA

Dismissed in Norfolk Circuit Court.

Commonwealth v. GP

Dismissed.

Commonwealth v. JG

Not guilty after bench trial in Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. ERO

Not guilty after bench trial in Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. HB

Not guilty after bench trial in Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. PS

Dismissed.

Commonwealth v. WC

Dismissed.

Commonwealth v. LD

Dismissed.

Commonwealth v. KK

Dismissed after bench trial in Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. BP

Dismissed.

Commonwealth v. HMS

Both charges dismissed after bench trial in Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. GS

Dismissed.

Commonwealth v. JJ

Dismissed after bench trial in Norfolk General District Court.

City of Norfolk v. FW

Not guilty after bench trial in Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. DGR

Not guilty after bench trial in Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. AR

Dismissed.

Commonwealth v. JM

Both charges dismissed in Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. JE

Dismissed.

Commonwealth v. IR

Dismissed after bench trial in Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. IW

Dismissed.

Commonwealth v. DF

Dismissed.

Commonwealth v. AWT

Nolle prossed and charge withdrawn after defense counsel presented legal argument.

Commonwealth v. SR

Dismissed.

Commonwealth v. MM

Dismissed.

Commonwealth v. LR

Both charges dismissed in Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. WR

Dismissed.

Commonwealth v. LO

Dismissed.

Commonwealth v. JWH

Dismissed after bench trial in Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. DBT

Dismissed after bench trial in Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. KB

Not guilty after bench trial in Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. RH

Dismissed.

Commonwealth v. SJ

Dismissed.

Commonwealth v. PM

Dismissed.

Commonwealth v. GC

Dismissed after bench trial in Norfolk Circuit Court.

Commonwealth v. JS

Dismissed after lab results revealed susbtance was not illegal.

Commonwealth v. RS

Not guilty finding in Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. GM

Dismissed.

Commonwealth v. KK

Dismissed after trial in the Norfolk General District Court.

Commonwealth v. JC

Dismissed after trial in the Norfolk General District Court.

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Education

2011

College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

University of Richmond

BA - Bachelor of Arts, cum laude

Speaking Engagements

2019

William & Mary School of Law

Criminal Pretrial Motions

2019

Regent University School of Law

Work-Life Balance Panel

2018

William & Mary School of Law

Criminal Pre-Trial Motions

2018

Shiloh Baptist Church Vacation Bible School

Knowing Your Rights & Responsibilities as Adults

2017

William & Mary Law Incoming Law Week

Introduction to Legal Practice

2017

National Business Institute

Gun Law in Virginia

2017

Hampton University

Networking 101

2017

Criminal Justice Systems

Lawyer Q & A

2017

Bar Leaders Institute

Bar Projects Showcase

2016

University of Richmond Jepson School of Leadership Studies EDGE Institute

Lessons Learned

2016

Tidewater Community College Criminal Justice Organization

Introduction to the Legal System

2016

South Hampton Roads Bar Association

Implicit Bias and the Courts

2016

Regent University School of Law Pre-Law Day

Introduction to Legal Practice

2016

How To Work Together Yet Maintain Our Adversarial Roles

Coming Together: Prosecutors and Public Defenders

2016

17th Annual Bench Bar Conference

Ethics CLE: Rule of Professional Conduct 8.4

2015

William & Mary Law Incoming Student Law Week

Office of Career Services: Introduction to Legal Practice

2015

Tidewater Park Boys & Girls Club

Career Day: Life of a Lawyer

2015

Norview Boys & Girls Club

Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association Youth and the Law

2014

So You're 18 Series

Virginia State Bar Knowing Your Rights & Responsibilities As Adults

Publications

2020

Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Conference Practice Tips Series How to Develop Your Brand and Career in a Difficult Job Market

2020

Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Practice Tips Series Building Business as a Young Attorney

2019

Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Conference Practice Tips Series Arguing Criminal Motions in Circuit Court: Tips and Techniques

2019

Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Conference Practice Tips Series Interviewing 101: Tips for Young Lawyers

2016

AVVO Legal Guides What is a Magistrate and Why Your Behavior in Front of the Magistrate Matters?

2013

The Freedom Center Journal When Speaking the Truth is Not Enough: A Model For Juror Voir Dire to Better Protect Capital Defendants From Implicit Racial Bias

Languages

English

Activity

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