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Keva McDonald
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 19 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 20 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in Alabama for 12 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
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The Law Office of Keva J. McDonald
NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS, Norfolk, VA, 23510
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Northern Virginia's BEST KEPT SECRET!
Keva is truly NOVA's best kept secret. Currently she is working on a case for me and she has been just great to work with. She always keeps you abreast of any information on your case and is sure to always call you back in a timely manner. She is well respected in the law community. She shows passion...
Keva McDonald's Lawyer Endorsements
"I worked with Keva in the Virginia Beach Public Defender's Office. She has over a decade of experience handling high stakes criminal cases in both state and federal courts. She is a fierce, intelligent, and creative advocate. She has my strong endorsement."
"I endorse this lawyer. Keva was an law clerk while I was with the Alexandria Public Defender. My first impressions were that she was poised, extremely intelligent, dedicated and unusually passionate about the cause of the defense. That first impression has become a lasting one. As an attorney, Keva has earned a reputation in the defense community for creativity, hard work, commitment to her clients, and overall, results. I recommend her highly."
"Ms. McDonald is a compassionate, intelligent and hardworking attorney. She represents her clients diligently and takes the time to understand their individual needs for their specific situations. I highly recommend Ms. McDonald."
"Ms. McDonald is an excellent attorney and colleague. I have benefitted from her advice and guidance many times. I never hesitate to refer cases to her because I am confident she gives every client the very highest level of care."
"Keva is a passionate, skilled defense attorney who goes the extra mile for her clients. She is a caring and dedicated advocate."
"Keva is a great attorney. She fights the good fight for her clients and gets positive results"
"If more attorneys were like Keva, no one would make attorney jokes. She's a great person and a great attorney."
"I have practiced alongside Ms. McDonald and highly recommend her. She works hard on behalf of her clients and I have witnessed her skill in the courtroom. She is also personable and respected by both her fellow members of the defense bar and prosecutors."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have seen Keva in actions, and she is well known in the community for her hard work and great results. I definitely recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Ms. McDonald for many years and have seen her in action in the courtroom. The measure of my trust in Ms. McDonald is illustrated by the people that I refer to her firm. When close friends ask me for a good criminal defense lawyer in Virginia, I am quick to recommend Ms. McDonald."
"I'm proud to recommend my colleague Keva to those facing serious criminal charges. She is intelligent, motivated, and diligent in defending her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Hard-nosed, upfront attorney who works hard for her clients and advises them as to the best course of action to take based upon her tremendous experience and knowledge of the law and local courts."
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Experience
Honors
N/A
Herbert Kramer/ Herbert Bangel Community Service Award, University of VIrginia School of Law
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Attorney, The Law Office of Keva J. McDonald
2006 - 2009
Deputy Capital Defender and Assistant Public Defender, Virginia Indigent Defense Commission
2005 - 2006
Law Clerk, DC Superior Court
Associations
2010 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2006 - Present
Virginia Bar AssociationMember
American Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Sex Trafficking Ring
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/woodbridge-gang-member-gets-10-years-in-prison-for-role-in-teen-prostitution-ring/2012/07/06/gJQA730HSW_story.html
Arson, Occupied Dwelling
Acquitted - Not guilty by reason of insanity
Assault and Battery
Acquitted by Judge
Felony Destruction of Property
Jury unable to reach verdict, led to misdemeanor plea
Attempted Malicious Wounding
Acquitted by Jury
Reckless Driving
Not Guilty
Attempted Malicious Wouding
Plea to Misdemeanor
Obstruction of Justice
Not Guilty
Education
2005
University of Virginia School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Mississippi State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
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