Top Rated Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Lawyers

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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Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Real Estate and more

Rating: 7.3

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Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning and more

Review: "I am incredibly grateful to Attorney Patricia Friedman for helping me win custody of my son. From the very beginning, Ms. Friedman showed exceptional patience, deep knowledge of family law, and a level of experience that gave me confidence through..."

Rating: 7.4

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Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Education and more

Review: "Mr Salmond represented me in a poss of marijuana case in 1999.He was beyond good,he questioned the chemist,police,etc Mr Salmond will fight tooth and nail for his clients. Thank you Mr Salmond for your jealous and vigorous representation of your c..."

Rating: 6.7

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Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Personal Injury and more

Review: "The bottom line is that Mr. Lebowitz gets results. He handled my car accident case that another attorney did not want to take to court and we won. I recommend him to everyone and so far, the people who hired him are satisfied. he is a bit tuff but..."

Rating: 6.6

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Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more

Bio: I practice Civil, Criminal, Traffic, and Commercial law in the City of Fairfax, Virginia. I am licensed to practice in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia and the United States District Court, Eastern District of Virgi...

Rating: 8.1

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Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 7.2

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Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Graduate of the Univerity of Virginia 1974. Graduate of George Mason University School of Law 1980.

Rating: 7.1

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Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "Nicholas Balland is the man for the job!! He knows all the right people and trust me when I say, they all know him. I’ve met Mr. Balland as a youth and he has always been my first phone call when I needing help, whether it was traffic or criminal...."

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Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Commercial and more

Rating: 7.2

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Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Insurance, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Litigation and more

Review: "You did your homework. I am very greatful for your help. Tell Mr. Edward I said hello and thank you for the TEAM work. To God be the glory. (I AM) Thanks, Sonja"

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Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Insurance, General Practice, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect and more

Review: "Contacted Kidwell & Kent to get advice about a landlord/tenant dispute. Described my situation to Justin and asked some basic legal questions about how to proceed with a tenant who refuses to pay rent. Justin gave me clear answers to my question..."

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Dist. of Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Bankruptcy & Debt and more

Bio: RICHARD S. STOLKER, Esquire is a graduate of Dickinson College, where he majored in economics and history, and of Temple University School of Law, where he was elected to the Temple Law Quarterly and graduated with honors. He is in the private pra...

Rating: 6.7

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