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    Virginia Has 1694 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 20337 Reviews

    Alene Chanda Sprano

    Alene Chanda Sprano

    5.060 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Attorney Alene Sprano has been a criminal defense attorney for 33 years. She started her career as a public defender and has represented defendants charged with capital murder. She specialzes in defending juveniles facing school disciplinary heari...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Snapper Tams

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    Snapper Tams

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Snapper Tams is a co-Founding Partner of Cerulean Law Group, PC and an experienced litigation attorney who focuses his practice on criminal defense, business advising, and real estate litigation. He is committed to delivering effective, tailored s...
    Rating:  7.9
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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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    John Joseph Irving

    John Joseph Irving

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Wills & Living Wills and more
    Review: "I hired Mr. Irving for a DUI 2nd offence and he was able to get the charges lowerd to a moving violation. He literally saved my life. I don't know what I would have done without him. He is very direct, but also empathetic. I highly recommend him a..."
    Rating:  8.5
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    Debra Desmore Corcoran

    Debra Desmore Corcoran

    5.08 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Ms. Corcoran is one of the few attorneys in the United States who holds both an advanced law degree (an LLM) in Litigation in addition to being certified by the State of Virginia to be Lead Counsel in Capital Murder cases. She has handled cases ra...
    Rating:  9.8
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    William Henry O'Brien

    William Henry O'Brien

    4.316 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "William “ Happy” O’Brien, Esq. - divorce lawyer, My original lawyer failed to prepare for a hearing, and do his job which cost me some major retirement benefits. Happy took over and provided superior, caring and dedicated service. I admire him and..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Jonathan Shapiro

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    Jonathan Shapiro

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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Jonathan Shapiro graduated from Northwestern University in 1971 and from American University, Washington College of Law in 1974. He has been litigating cases ever since, with a three-year break to serve as a Clinical Instructor at the Criminal Jus...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Daniel Jason Miller

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    Daniel Jason Miller

    4.821 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Daniel J. Miller is a compassionate and dedicated Virginia Beach lawyer. He handles both criminal defense and family law matters for clients throughout the surrounding areas. As a seasoned advocate, he brings more than 20+ years of experience to t...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Charles Thomas Turbeville

    Charles Thomas Turbeville

    5.03 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Review: "When I was referred to Mr. Turbeville, I was told he was extremely smart. He is! I, also found him to be very professional and caring. He took the time to listen and explain to me my options in a way I could understand. Because of his help, I was ..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Sara M Sakagami

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    Sara M Sakagami

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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Litigation
    Rating:  8.7
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    Shawn Alen Stout

    Shawn Alen Stout

    5.02 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Bio: I take pride in representing people against the government. In Virginia, where the culture of over-criminalization and mass incarceration is still strong as ever, it feels good to fight on behalf of the citizens who are caught up in this system. I...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Meghan Anne Matulka

    Meghan Anne Matulka

    5.012 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Why I Became a Defense Attorney Three reasons: To help people in trouble; to protect individual rights; and to defend the Constitution. I grew up watching my mother help people when they most needed it and I know it made a deep impression on me. I...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Mark D Cummings

    Mark D Cummings

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: Mark Cummings practices in the following areas of law: Criminal Defense (includes felonies, sex crimes, possession of controlled substance, assault and battery, and serious traffic matters including hit-and-run, DUI/DWI, and accident related offen...
    Rating:  10
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    Robert C. Whitestone

    Robert C. Whitestone

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 59 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: For more than 40 years Bob Whitestone has focused his practice on criminal defense, giving clients peace of mind with representation that achieves the best possible outcomes for their situations. Believing that preparation is critically important ...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Samuel Collyns Moore

    Samuel Collyns Moore

    5.027 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Litigation
    Bio: Sam Moore has successfully litigated, at the trial level, misdemeanor and felony cases in a diverse range of matters. Mr. Moore’s practice is enhanced by his experience in the courtroom and a broad range of experiences outside the legal field. He ...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Daniel Ki-Hee Kim

    Daniel Ki-Hee Kim

    5.05 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Privacy and more
    Bio: Daniel Ki-Hee Kim (김기희 변호사) is a Korean American bi-lingual attorney with extensive experience in the intersection of law, business, and technology. Previous to his law practice, Daniel has built over 30 years of successful litigation and corporat...
    Rating:  10
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    Jonathan Blair Tarris

    Jonathan Blair Tarris

    4.824 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Business and more
    Bio: Jonathan is a lifelong resident of Lexington & Rockbridge County. After finishing his law degree at Washington & Lee University he worked as a Contract Negotiations Specialist and a Financial Planner for a Fortune 500 company before starting Tarri...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Emily Meyers Munn

    Emily Meyers Munn

    4.210 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Family
    Review: "Mrs Munn is real she’s going to tell you like it is and she is a fighter she will fight for you until the end she’s wonderful at bond hearings and she will do her best to get you the best results!! I highly recommend Mrs.munn mother of 6 Federal case"
    Rating:  8.4
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    Anthony Mark Nicewicz

    Anthony Mark Nicewicz

    4.817 reviews
    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:  8.5
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    Thomas Brooke Howard

    Thomas Brooke Howard

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: T. Brooke Howard II joined the Virginia State Bar in 2013. A life long resident of Fauquier County, Brooke left to pursue his undergraduate degree at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland Virginia. He graduated in 2008 with a major in Sociology with a...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Robert Gibson Maury

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    Robert Gibson Maury

    5.04 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Robert G. Maury is an accomplished attorney with a strong academic and professional background. He holds a law degree from the University of Richmond, School of Law in Virginia, where he developed the formidable legal skills that define his practi...
    Rating:  7.5
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