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    Virginia Has 1700 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 20569 Reviews

    Andrew E. Behrns

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    Andrew E. Behrns

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, General Practice
    Hunter Law Firm
    Rating:  8.5
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    Dennis Michael Mersberger

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    Dennis Michael Mersberger

    5.011 reviews
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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Alexandria & Arlington — Arrested or Charged? Get Legal Help Now.
    Rating:  9.9
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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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    Gerardo M. Delgado

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    Gerardo M. Delgado

    4.9156 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
    WE DON'T JUDGE OUR CLIENTS, WE DEFEND THEM.
    Rating:  8.1
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    John Anthony Manuel Boneta

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    John Anthony Manuel Boneta

    5.0151 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents
    If you've been arrested and are concerned about your job, family, future or freedom, call now. I'm a former Virginia prosecutor and know how to get you the results you need.
    Rating:  10
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    Eric Leckie

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    Eric Leckie

    4.9103 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Eric Leckie is the founder of Invictus Law and focuses exclusively on state and federal criminal defense. Clients hire him for his prosecutorial insight, strategic preparation, and commitment to protecting their freedom, reputation, and future.
    Rating:  10
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    Eric James Demetriades

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    Eric James Demetriades

    5.085 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Family and more
    A single source for effective legal solutions. Call 703-687-1558 to schedule your consultation.
    Rating:  10
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    David Avard Chipman Long

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    David Avard Chipman Long

    5.0264 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Aggressive, Experienced, and Honest. Call me for a free consultation.
    Rating:  9.8
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    Matthew Richard Crowley

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    Matthew Richard Crowley

    4.998 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Top Virginia DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyers - Call Now For Your Free Consultation!
    Rating:  10
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    David Joseph Dischley

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    David Joseph Dischley

    5.0229 reviews
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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    I’ve Prosecuted Cases. Now I Put That Experience to Work for Your Defense.
    Rating:  10
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    Robert Louis Wegman

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    Robert Louis Wegman

    4.561 reviews
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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Military Law and more
    I SOLVE PROBLEMS!
    Rating:  9.5
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    Andrew Russell Page

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    Andrew Russell Page

    5.013 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Don't settle for less than the best! Call Andrew Page for a free personal injury case evaluation.
    Rating:  10
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    Andrew Joseph Cornick

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    Andrew Joseph Cornick

    4.937 reviews
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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Former prosecutor offering free consultations for Virginia felony and misdemeanor cases.
    Rating:  10
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    Carlos John Rodriguez Salvado

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    Carlos John Rodriguez Salvado

    5.06 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family
    Do you have a legal issue you need help with? Let me find a reasonable resolution.
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Andrew Robinson

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    Michael Andrew Robinson

    5.0125 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Reasonable Doubt Starts Here. 100% free case evaluations. Available 24/7. Award-winning Criminal, Traffic & DUI Defense Attorney
    Rating:  10
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    John Darin Greenside

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    John Darin Greenside

    4.9596 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Expertise You Can Trust
    Rating:  9.1
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    Stephen Aaron Mutnick

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    Stephen Aaron Mutnick

    5.05 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Guardianship
    Bio: Steve regulary defends those charged with crimes in Central Virginia. Steve is certified by the IDC on felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile cases. Steve has argued cases in the General District, Juvenile, Circuit, and Court of Appeals of Virginia. St...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Thomas Brian Walsh

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    Thomas Brian Walsh

    5.021 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Experienced Litigation -- Protecting Your Rights.
    Rating:  10
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    Kevin Michael Gick

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    Kevin Michael Gick

    5.047 reviews
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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Passion. Experience. Results. Call Today
    Rating:  10
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    Marvin D Miller

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    Marvin D Miller

    5.02 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Review: "Marvin is a great lawyer. He is very knowledgeable about the law and will work your case. I ended up firing my previous attorney and Marvin represented me in a Grand Larceny case. It was a minor offense but because I was already serving a sentence..."
    Rating:  10
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    Mark J Petrovich

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    Mark J Petrovich

    5.014 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Review: "I brought to Mr. Petrovich a very difficult high-profile juvenile case. Before I decided to hire him, I spent days of my time talking to many other attorneys. He is the only one who sets reasonably highest expectation on himself. He focuses on cli..."
    Rating:  10
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