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Chat withState: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2015
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2013
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018
29 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Trustworthiness
Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Complete Let Down
Dana spoke with me two total times on the phone, the conversation was more about her social life and herself. She continued to reassured me my charges would be dropped, I had nothing to worry about. I meet her for the first time the day of court and she THEN explains there is nothing she can do, I ha...
Posted by Jackie | May 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Fantastic lawyer
Me and my boyfriend hired Dana cause we heard she was a good lawyer and she will fight for her clients. My boyfriend was facing years for charges that he had gotten and the other lawyer he had was not trying to help him. Dana faught for him in every possible way she could. She really does care about ...
Posted by Chris | September 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Dana Tapper, the BEST lawyer with a heart of gold!
I have been working with attorneys as a paralegal for over a decade now. I have met all types of attorneys; good, bad, and mediocre. So, I know from both my professional and personal experience, that Dana Tapper is truly an OUTSTANDING attorney, and definitely the BEST that I have ever met! Dana i...
Posted by Tina | January 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
You want this lawyer in your corner
My husband and I live in Arizona but my husband had charges outstanding in Virginia. After hiring Dana, my husband turned himself in. This was a very complicated mess and he was facing many years in prison. Dana was amazing as she worked relentlessly on his case. Against all odds, she got my husb...
"Dana puts her heart and soul into every case she has, and she treats her clients like family. Not a week goes by that I am not stopped by a another lawyer, bailiff, or court employee, and told what an excellent job she does. I'm proud to have her with this firm."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dana is a very passionate and qualified lawyer/advocate in matters related to juveniles. I highly recommend and endorse her for juvenile law."
"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. She gives each case her personal, focused attention and goes the extra mile to maximize case outcomes to benefit her clients. Sharp, successful and a straight shooter she is a good choice for criminal defense."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.
Reciprocal - Disbarment issued in DC, 2019
updated on 02/16/2022This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in District of Columbia Bar.
Suspension issued in DC, 2018
updated on 07/27/2022Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Consent To Revocation issued in VA, 2018
updated on 02/16/2022This means the attorney resigned in order to avoid having his or her license revoked by the State Bar. A license "Revocation" is the most serious penalty for a lawyer.
2015
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2013
Pro Bono Certificate of Recognition, University of Virginia School of Law
2012
Claire Corcoran Award, University of Virginia School of Law
2010
Honor Society Member, Phi Beta Kappa
2008
James B. Angell Scholar, University of Michigan
2007
William J. Branstrom Freshman Prize, University of Michigan
2018 - 2018
Attorney, Charles C. Cosby, Jr., PC
2016 - 2018
Attorney, Tapper Law, PLLC
2015 - 2016
Associate, Spencer, Meyer, Koch & Cornick, PLC
2014 - 2015
Assistant Public Defender, Office Of The Public Defender
2013 - 2014
Staff Attorney, Virginia Legal Aid Society
2012 - 2013
Child Advocacy Clinic, University of Virginia School of Law
2012 - 2012
Law Clerk, Public Defender Service For The District Of Columbia
2011 - 2012
Legal Intern, Charlottesville-Albemarle Public Defenders Office
2008 - 2009
Capital Trial Assistance Unit, Illinois Office of the State Appellate Defender
2012 - Present
Virginia Law Public Service Mentoring ProgramCo-Founder
2014 - 2018
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of VirginiaAdmitted to Practice
2014 - 2018
U.S. District Court, Western District of VirginiaAdmitted to Practice
2014 - 2018
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth CircuitAdmitted to Practice
2014 - 2014
Danville Bar AssociationLaw Day Chair
2014 - 2018
Virginia State Bar, Criminal Law SectionMember
2013 - 2014
Virginia CARESBoard Member
2013 - 2014
Task Force to Improve the Quality & Availability of Support Services in Danville & Pittsylvania CountyBoard Member
2013 - 2018
Virginia State BarMember
2012 - 2013
UVA Law Public Interest Law AssociationMembership Director
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
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