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    Virginia Has 1694 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 20340 Reviews

    Michelle Nicole Mathis

    Michelle Nicole Mathis

    5.017 reviews
    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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    Matthew Kreitzer

    Matthew Kreitzer

    5.012 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Bio: Hi, I'm Matthew. I approach the practice of law with a focus on helping my clients understand an often complicated legal system. Working collaboratively allows me to anticipate my clients' needs, while also aiding my clients by providing them an i...
    Rating:  10
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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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    Roger A. Whitus

    Roger A. Whitus

    4.948 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Constitutional and more
    Bio: While in law school, I discovered a passion for standing up for those in need and fighting to preserve our civil liberties. I pride myself on my research skills and ability to craft creative arguments in even the most impossible cases.
    Rating:  7.7
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    Karen Ousley Boyer

    Karen Ousley Boyer

    5.013 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I'm an attorney in Georgia, so when my college-aged son received a (super-speeder, as we call it in Georgia) speeding ticket coming back from visiting a friend at V.T., I did some research and felt like Ms. Boyer would be the right fit to represen..."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Derek Anthony Davis

    Derek Anthony Davis

    5.014 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: At the Law Office of Derek A. Davis, PLLC, we focus on professional and personal service for our clients. Clients are not just another case number, but instead will have the opportunity to deal directly with the lawyer handling their matter. At th...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Timothy R. Johnson

    Timothy R. Johnson

    5.024 reviews
    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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    Taylor Brinkley Stone

    Taylor Brinkley Stone

    5.05 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Taylor is a native of Richmond and a graduate of Thomas Dale High School, Hampden-Sydney College and the University of Richmond Law School. While in law school, he served as Student Bar President and won the Carrico Moot Court Competition. After h...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Charles Vanevera Hardenbergh

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    Charles Vanevera Hardenbergh

    4.523 reviews
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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I cannot thank Mr. Charles V. Hardenbergh, Esq. and Ms. Madison Fajnae enough for all the work they put into my case regarding a DWI charge. From the initial consultation all the way to the dismissal of the charge, Mr. Hardenbergh was professional..."
    Rating:  9.1
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    Andrew B. C. Wood

    Andrew B. C. Wood

    5.04 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, General Practice and more
    Bio: Andrew Beynton Carlson Wood was born and raised in Richmond, while also spending considerable time in Northumberland County in Virginia’s Northern Neck, where his mother was born and raised. Andrew grew up in a household of practicing lawyers. His...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Stephanie Allette Pease

    Stephanie Allette Pease

    5.09 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: I am experienced in the areas of criminal defense; trafffic; DUI; domestic relations; and other misc. civil matters.
    Rating:  8.1
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    Sean David O'Malie

    Sean David O'Malie

    4.99 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and more
    Bio: Mr. O'Malie was born in Mexico City, Mexico, D.F. in 1961 and speaks English and Spanish. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Old Dominion University in 1983, and his Juris Doctor Degree from George Mason University School of Law in 19...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Andrew Michael Stewart

    Andrew Michael Stewart

    4.720 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Andrew M. Stewart is the Managing Partner and co-founder of Sloane Stewart, PLLC, where he maintains a dedicated focus on the complex field of criminal defense. With a career spanning nearly two decades, Mr. Stewart represents individuals facing s...
    Rating:  10
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    Tammy Lynn Sossei

    Tammy Lynn Sossei

    4.214 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Review: "I met Mrs. Sossei four years ago when I needed to retain an attorney for a very nasty divorce. As with any newly separated adult, I was emotional, angry, hurt, and feeling betrayed. Lord knows how may days I simple could not hold back the tears wh..."
    Rating:  9.7
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    William Lee Clemons

    William Lee Clemons

    4.818 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Will served three years active duty in the U.S. Army as an Infantryman prior to beginning his career in criminal justice. After discharge, he completed an Associate's Degree in police science, a Bachelor of Science Degree in criminal justice, and ...
    Rating:  8.1
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    James Allen Steele

    James Allen Steele

    5.023 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, General Practice and more
    Bio: Whether writing a will, guiding a client through a probate estate, reviewing a contract, or advising a landlord on best practices, Mr. Steele is committed to developing efficient processes that reduce complex legal issues into manageable pieces.
    Rating:  10
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    Taejin Christina Pendleton

    Taejin Christina Pendleton

    5.0130 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Christina is recognized as a leader in her field by publications such as US News & World Report because of her extensive knowledge of traffic law and most recently was selected to the short list of Super Lawyers Rising Stars, an reserved for less ...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Fernando Groene

    Fernando Groene

    4.610 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Fernando Groene is a trial attorney located in Williamsburg, Virginia. He practices law throughout Tidewater, Virginia from Richmond to Virginia Beach. He has over 30 years experience in state and federal court. He is qualified to handle all level...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Jamison Page Rasberry

    Jamison Page Rasberry

    5.08 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Expungement and more
    Review: "Mr.Rasberry represented our son in a complex case. He is approachable,answered questions,explained things from start to finish, a straight shooter. He has a mannerism that put us at ease in a stressful situation. He is direct, firm when appropriat..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    David Benjamin Smith

    David Benjamin Smith

    5.04 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Appeals
    Bio: For eight years prior to entering private practice in 1986, Mr. Smith was a prosecutor at the U.S. Department of Justice, where he served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Alexandria, Virginia and a Trial Attorney in Criminal Division’s Appellate a...
    Rating:  10
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    Robert Ian Bruce

    Robert Ian Bruce

    5.05 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, DUI & DWI
    Bio: When you want freedom and opportunity, the Liberty Legal team is by your side every step of the way. Robert Bruce founded Liberty Legal, LC after over 20 years of experience in human rights, economic development, and public defense. For the last d...
    Rating:  8.7
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