Meredith Madden Ralls

Meredith Madden Ralls

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime ... +2 more

About Meredith

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Misdemeanors and Felonies in State and Federal Courts

14 years

40%
DUI and DWI 30%

Representing those accused of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol within Virginia

14 years

30%
Sex Crime 10%

Representing those accused of sexual assault, sex trafficking, prostitution, possessing child pornography

14 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 14 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 13 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2012

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

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Meredith Madden Ralls's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Bryan | December 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Advice!

Highly reccomend! After being charged with a DUI I felt helpless and alone. My biggest fear was losing my drivers license. Meredith presented me with several options to best position ourselves to defend. Once the case had closed I still had my license and I have Meredith's console to thank for tha...t.

Posted by Ceceria | May 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Reckless driving case

Ms. Ralls helped me with my Reckless driving case going on since January, It had to be appealed, but I got a deal that didn’t require jail time so I’m happy about that. I would recommend her services.

Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Competent, Experienced and Caring Lawyer

Recently, I needed to retain a lawyer for a felony charge which would have had a drastic negative impact on my career and life. As a result, I was emotionally in a very difficult and dark place. I found Meredith based on her online reviews. She responded quickly and from the first conversation, ...I felt I was in good hands and projected an optimistic outcome for the case. She was always available to talk to me and/or returned my phone calls and text messages as soon as she could. Given my circumstances, this was a very important differentiator for me. She took her time to listen to my concerns and always provided sound legal advice and positive supporting feedback. She also helped me to deal with my emotional state. Thanks to her, the situation was resolved without going to the court. I highly recommend Meredith. She is a competent, confident, knowledgeable, and experienced lawyer in her field and more importantly, a caring and friendly person.

Posted by anonymous | December 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best criminal lawyer

If you got a ticket for underage possession of alcohol and want to find a lawyer to defend your case, I recommend Ms. Meredith Ralls at S&R Law Firm. I initially picked up an underage possession of alcohol charge at an outdoor concert over the summer. I was very cooperative with the police and the... police told me I didn't need a lawyer and he would try to recommend to the court to dismiss my case. I could not go to the court hearing on my original court date because I was attending a college as freshmen and I wrote a letter to the court request to change the date to January 2020 (winter break). It turned out the judge did not move my court date and instead ruled with guilty by absentia. The charges were a $500 fine and 6 months suspension of my driver's license. I would have a misdemeanor criminal record for the rest of my life. On October 30th, I was beyond thankful to see that my case was dismissed. An underage possession of alcohol charge on my record could affect me later on in life. Ms. Ralls did a fantastic job with my case and I have no complaints, only good words to say.

Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thank you for Your Quick Response and Professionalism

Professional response and excellent outcome - thanks to Ms. Ralls and her team. Had a traffic ticket resolved from a misdemeanor to a traffic infraction, She was quick to respond to my questions about the process, and to report the results. Greatly appreciate her understanding of the situation and... the results!

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Meredith Madden Ralls's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Criado

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"True story: I saw Meredith Ralls in court recently. Her argument on behalf of her client with forceful, concise, and persuasive. When many lawyers would have folded, Meredith stood strong and fought for her client. By her example, she inspired me to be a better lawyer. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a fighter in his or her corner. Meredith Ralls has my 100% endorsement."

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Seth Peritz

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Meredith is a knowledgeable and experienced attorney. Her caring and trustworthy nature assist her to accomplish her clients’ goals. Whether your case is in state or federal court her expertise will be invaluable to your defense."

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Matthew Crowley

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Meredith is terrific attorney who is well respected by her peers and a rising star in her field. She is empathetic, experienced, and gives white glove service to her clients. I would trust Meredith to assist any friend or family member of mine should they ever need her. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jean Humbrecht

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Ms. Ralls for anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney. She is a fantastic trial attorney and is always well-prepared."

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Shawna Stevens

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Meredith is a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom! She is a fierce advocate and an extremely talented criminal defense attorney. I frequently reach out to Meredith regarding case strategy and she is always willing to help other attorneys in the community."

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Benjamin Schaefer

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"Meredith Ralls is a terrific trial attorney who advocates aggressively and with great passion on behalf of her clients. I endorse her without reservation."

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Hope Glossner

Federal crime lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Meredith Ralls. She is a strong advocate for her clients and is dedicated to thoroughly understanding all facets of criminal law."

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James Rice

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Meredith Ralls. She has a passion for criminal defense and I've heard lawyers remark about her superlative knowledge."

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Mirham Yacoub

Unknown lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Meredith is extremely knowledgeable in matters of criminal defense and evidence and can expertly advise any client of their rights. She is also a very skilled and experienced litigator. I would recommend her to anyone with great confidence!"

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Ryan Rambudhan

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Meredith Rall's is a skilled trial attorney and a confident courtroom litigator. She has a reputation for success and genuinely cares about her clients."

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Guineviere Carhill

Litigation lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Friend

"Meredith is a dedicated and hardworking attorney. She will do what it takes to get the job done. She is extremely knowledgeable about the rules of evidence and the law in general. She is a great advocate and a persuasive trial attorney."

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Jad Sarsour

Litigation lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Meredith, is a very talented lawyer. She works very hard for her clients and very persuasive in the courtroom."

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Seth Peritz

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Hope Glossner

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mirham Yacoub

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ryan Rambudhan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

2020 Virginia Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2015

Top Contributor Award, AVVO

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Associate Attorney, S&R Law Firm PLLC

2019 - 2022

Senior Attorney, Robinson Law, PLLC

2015 - 2017

Associate Attorney, Old Town Advocates PC

2012 - 2015

Associate Attorney, FirstPoint Law Group PC

Associations

2015 - Present

Prince William County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Possession of Marijuana

Dismissed

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Education

2011

The George Washington University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

George Washington University

Bachelors of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

1L Mock Trial Competition

Mock Trial

Publications

2018

Nolo Indecent Exposure

Languages

English

Spanish

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