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    Dist. of Columbia Has 1518 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 6742 Reviews

    George J Lane

    George J Lane

    5.01 review
    Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Federal Crime and more
    Review: "Great lawyer! Nice man with a great personality who gets the job done professionally! He really helped my family out when we needed him! He gives great advice and has a lot of experience too! Kept us in the loop and he explained everything so that..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Stephen A. Bou

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    Stephen A. Bou

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    Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Rating:  8.9
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    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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    Jeffrey J Pargament

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    Jeffrey J Pargament

    4.31 review
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    Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Civil Rights and more
    Rating:  9.1
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    Kerri L Ruttenberg

    Kerri L Ruttenberg

    5.02 reviews
    Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Securities Offerings
    Review: "Kerri Ruttenburg CHOSE to take my case on a pro bono basis. I was wrongfully charged with a crime in the Eastern District of Virginia. Never in my life have I ever experienced a more passionate and strong hearted individual in my entire life. In a..."
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    Michael James Barfield

    Michael James Barfield

    5.03 reviews
    Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was charged with a misdemeanor in December of 2012 based on a misunderstanding with a police officer. My attorney at the time was able to get the case dismissed, but I still had a publicly accessible arrest record. That's where Michael Barfield ..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Felisha Thomas Hardy

    Felisha Thomas Hardy

    5.02 reviews
    Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more
    Review: "Mrs. Thomas Hardy was recommended from another attorney and I'm happy she is taken care of me and my son. She comes from a great school and fights for the child's best interest. I had to deal with a custody issue and child support and it looks lik..."
    Rating:  8.7
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    Shanlon Wu

    Shanlon Wu

    3.02 reviews
    Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Education, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: White Collar and college student defense attorney and founding member of Wu, Grohovsky & Whipple, a Washington., D.C.-based boutique law firm. Over 10 years of experience as a federal prosecutor in the Washington, D.C. gives me the understanding a...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Richard D Heideman

    Richard D Heideman

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    Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Corporate & Incorporation and more
    Rating:  10
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    Brandi J Harden

    Brandi J Harden

    5.08 reviews
    Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I could not have asked for better representation in my case. Once retained, she worked diligently to ensure a positive outcome in my matter. I appreciated the aggressive work ethic exhibited as she handled my case. She truly cared about the outcom..."
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    Matthew J. Peed

    Matthew J. Peed

    5.01 review
    Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Civil Rights and more
    Review: "After meeting with several prospective attorneys, I retained Matt to defend me in a multiple-count white collar federal criminal case, and his stellar performance was the critical factor in convincing a federal judge to dismiss all the charges, th..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Chris White

    Chris White

    4.210 reviews
    Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Attorney Chris’s passion for and career in personal injury began after he was in a severe auto accident. While on his way to work, Chris was struck by a negligent driver. After that incident, Chris decided to a...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Manuel J Retureta

    Manuel J Retureta

    5.01 review
    Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Review: "This guy went outside of the courtroom and made it his business to get the job done. I felt safe in his hands and think he is the best lawyer I have seen in my 42 years of living. And his personality was just an added bonus, good work."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Frederick D. Iverson

    Frederick D. Iverson

    5.07 reviews
    Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sexual Harassment, Personal Injury
    Bio: Attorney Iverson's extensive trial experience sets him apart as a leading advocate for his clients. He has successfully handled thousands of cases, including complex criminal matters and civil litigation. His 25yrs of courtroom experience, combine...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Mark Butler Bierbower

    Mark Butler Bierbower

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    Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Aviation, Criminal Defense, Corporate and Incorporation
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    Emily Crandall Harlan

    Emily Crandall Harlan

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    Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Government Contracts
    Rating:  9.4
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    Christina Guerola Sarchio

    Christina Guerola Sarchio

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    Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Antitrust & Trade Law
    Rating:  9.8
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    Andrellos C Mitchell

    Andrellos C Mitchell

    4.914 reviews
    Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Government and more
    Bio: Business and litigation attorney who excels at solving complex problems and helping clients. Mr. Mitchell's practice focuses on civil litigation. With more than 20 years in the practice of law, Mr. Mitchell is an experienced litigator. He has repr...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Joel W. Anders

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    Joel W. Anders

    5.01 review
    Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: At the law office of Joel W. Anders, we have been representing individuals in Washington, D.C. and the surrounding Maryland communities for over three decades. Placing high value on integrity, quality and customer service, we strive to truly under...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Philip C Andonian

    Philip C Andonian

    5.02 reviews
    Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, White Collar Crime
    Bio: Phil's practice is focused on representing individuals when their backs are against the wall. Whether they have been charged with a crime or are being investigated by the government, or whether they have been subjected to unlawful working conditio...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Heather N Pinckney

    Heather N Pinckney

    5.02 reviews
    Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Review: "I just wanted to publicly express my deepest and sincerest THANKS to you for all of your assistance and your willingness to share extremely valuable information, during the most difficult time my family has ever faced...a Gem in a sea of Sharks. M..."
    Rating:  6.5
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