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Virginia Has 1681 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 20037 Reviews

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Military Law

Bio: Former Army JAG Officer, Prosecutor and Operational Law Attorney As an active duty Army Officer, David spent nearly 10 years as a Judge Advocate. During that time, he saved the careers of countless soldiers as one of the top JAG military defense a...

Rating: 6.6

Call for a consultation(757) 337-2447

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family

Bio: As an attorney for KFFJ Law, James R. Kearney understands that people come to his firm because they’re in crisis. Whether they’ve experienced a devastating personal injury, been charged with a crime, or are facing a life-shattering divorce, his cl...

Rating: 9.5

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Virginia

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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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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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Brandon fell in love with the Hampton Roads area after lifeguarding at the Virginia Beach oceanfront for several summers while attending VMI. He would later return to the area to continue his legal career as a state prosecutor for the city of Ches...

Rating: 9.3

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Personal Injury and more

Bio: I am currently on active duty with the US Navy, call Cowardin, Kim and Riddle at for your legal needs.

Rating: 9.4

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "Having personally observed Ms. Francois’ professionalism, work ethic, and all-around knowledge of law, I have zero hesitation recommending her services for future clients. She is abundantly qualified and capable as well as invested in the quality ..."

Rating: 6.5

Call for a consultation(540) 302-2985

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Business and more

Bio: I am a small town attorney (Berryville) with big city experience (New York City and Alexandria, VA). As a litigator with a passion for legal practice, and advancing clients' causes through effective advocacy both in and out of the courtroom, I rel...

Rating: 8.3

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Contracts & Agreements

Bio: Being a trial lawyer allows me the opportunity to protect teh interests of my varied clients. I have enjoyed the trial aspect of this pracitce immensely. Not all cases require a trial, in fact most do not. But... when your case requires judicial d...

Rating: 9.2

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: Christopher Bradshaw has worked at several government agencies, including the Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, the Richmond Public Defender’s Office, and the Office of the Attorney General. Drawing upon this experience, and having tried ...

Rating: 8.6

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Probate, Child Custody and more

Committed to helping my clients succeed. Free telephone consultation. Call now!

Rating: 8.2

Call for a FREE consultation(804) 506-2925

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: Christopher Amolsch is a nationally recognized Virginia criminal defense lawyer providing expert, aggressive and innovative representation in all federal and state criminal matters in both federal and state courts and in federal courts throughout ...

Rating: 9.4

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: My father opened his firm as a sole practitioner over 20 years ago and my brother and I joined him a decade later. We are fortunate to continue to work as a team and support each other in many ways. A client of mine is our family's client as well.

Rating: 9.3

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "Doug was clear headed and honest! He laid out the potential scenarios and fought for the best outcome. Because of him there wasn’t a conviction and instead, after being good for a year, being wiped clean. What more could I ask for? Got in some tro..."

Rating: 10

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Business and more

Bio: For the past ten years, exceptional service to his clients has been the cornerstone of Mr. Harvill's successful law practice. A Washington Business Journal Top Lawyer finalist in 2008, Mr. Harvill continues to provide his dedicated and affordable ...

Rating: 9.2

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more

Review: "Mr. Sutton was a absolute joy to work with. Very punctual, impressive and informative. Made my entire court process stress free, it actually went better than I could've ever expected. Highly recommended for anything criminal or personal. Thank you..."

Rating: 7.4

Call for a consultation(804) 409-0857

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Cody Remington concentrates his law practice primarily in the areas of Criminal Law, DUI & Traffic Violations. Prior to joining Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law, Mr. Remington successfully represented & defended the interests of his clients in real ...

Rating: 8.8

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more

Review: "March 19, 2026 I had the privilege of being represented by Attorney Mark Nicewicz, and I can confidently say it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Before choosing him, I spoke with several lawyers about my case. I ultimately selected Mr..."

Rating: 8.6

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement, Family

Bio: A native of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Taso R. Saunders has solidified his role as a skilled attorney through education and practical experience. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Virginia Commonwealth University, he ...

Rating: 6.0

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more

Your Criminal Defense Specialist. State & Federal. Call Today for a Free Consultation.

Rating: 6.9

Call for a FREE consultation(804) 554-1653

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor and more

Your Needs Are My Top Priority

Rating: 8.3

Call for a consultation(757) 330-3726

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: As a son of Southside Virginia, it's a privilege to represent the clients of our area. My practice's focus is on offering the best legal representation possible in areas ranging from criminal and civil litigation to wills and estate planning, and ...

Rating: 8.2

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