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    Virginia Has 1694 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 20340 Reviews

    Christopher M. Bradshaw

    Christopher M. Bradshaw

    5.05 reviews
    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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    Brian D West

    Brian D West

    5.07 reviews
    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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    Gregory Bruce English

    Gregory Bruce English

    5.03 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Military Law
    Bio: I am a former Senior Trial Attorney (GS 15) at the Narcotics Section, Criminal Division, US Department of Justice, and retired Army JAG officer (Lieutenant Colonel). In addition to graduating from Law School at the University of Virginia with a Ju...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Joshua Michael Parrett

    Joshua Michael Parrett

    4.84 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: As an attorney, I focus on obtaining the best results for my clients, whether through trial, negotiation or settlement. I strive to be a trustworthy advocate for my clients, in and out of court. With a primary focus on criminal defense law, I have...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Jay P Mykytiuk

    Jay P Mykytiuk

    4.926 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: During almost two decades of defending criminal and serious traffic cases in Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia, Jay P. Mykytiuk has built a reputation as a skilled and reliable trial lawyer. Respected by his clients and his peers, Jay has bee...
    Rating:  10
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    James Donald Garrett

    James Donald Garrett

    3.815 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody
    Bio: Attorney James Garrett is the founder and lead attorney at Garrett Law Group, PLC in Virginia Beach. He began in private practice immediately upon graduating law school and being admitted to practice in his home state of Virginia in 2005. The firm...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Steven David Benjamin

    Steven David Benjamin

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Government
    Review: "Integrity, Dedication, Knows the Law, Thorough,, and Doesn't use Paralegals are just a few of the other qualities I can think of for Steven Benjamin. How I wish we had used him for the trial instead of the super lawyer who doesn't even come close ..."
    Rating:  9.0
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    Ronald Edward Smith

    Ronald Edward Smith

    4.927 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Ron is a great lawyer, he isn't cheap. but it's like what they say, you get what you paid for. If you hire him, listen to everything tells you and follow his instructions."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Christopher Michael Day

    Christopher Michael Day

    5.019 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: A dedicated, aggressive lawyer with a proven track record.
    Rating:  9.7
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    Noel Brooks

    Noel Brooks

    5.04 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: "Experienced trial lawyer representing clients in personal injury, criminal, and traffic matters. Call"
    Rating:  8.7
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    Sean Seungho Jung

    Sean Seungho Jung

    4.58 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Immigration
    Review: "I am non-violent convicted felon. I have never met a more dedicated court appointed lawyer. He researched and repreesented me without prejudice. Mr. Jung had me fascinated with his knowledge of the law and the way he applied it to my case. I was i..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Michael Bruce Ware

    Michael Bruce Ware

    4.937 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "I hired Mr. Ware several years ago to represent my son as a juvenile. He informed my son and I what to expect and what our best course of action would be to help the situation. He advised of his fee at the begining and billing statements were prov..."
    Rating:  8.6
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    Lana Manitta

    Lana Manitta

    5.04 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Litigation
    Bio: Lana Manitta has over 25 years' experience successfully representing clients facing Federal, White Collar, and serious state-level criminal charges throughout Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia. Whether a potential criminal case can be...
    Rating:  10
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    Paul Todd Sartwell

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    Paul Todd Sartwell

    5.01 review
    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
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    Taso Rashid Noel Saunders

    5.013 reviews
    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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    Elliott Bruce Bender

    Elliott Bruce Bender

    5.03 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "I highly recommend Bender Elliot; when I first contacted Mr. Elliot he listened to my entire situation and offered advice before any mention of a payment. My case was affected by both Covid and a change in the laws surrounding my case between cour..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    John Angelo March

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    John Angelo March

    5.016 reviews
    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
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    Lorrie Ann Sinclair

    Lorrie Ann Sinclair

    4.821 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: As a child of immigrants, I understand the value of hard work, commitment and dedication, and I utilize those values daily. I dedicated to my family, actively involved in my community, and blessed to be able to use my education, training and exper...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Jason Vaughan Wolfrey

    Jason Vaughan Wolfrey

    4.738 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: A results based approach to resolving Traffic, DUI and Criminal charges. Call
    Rating:  7.9
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    Kelly Katherine Sprissler

    Kelly Katherine Sprissler

    5.019 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: In 1999, I began a career as a criminal defense attorney. Since then, I have represented thousands of clients in Virginia. I tell clients the truth and have been thought to be a little to blunt at times, but I don't believe in sugar coating a seri...
    Rating:  7.6
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