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Virginia Has 1700 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 20569 Reviews

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more

Bio: Joshua J. Coe, founder and Managing Partner at Anchor Legal Group, PLLC, is a dedicated attorney whose extensive experience spans courtroom litigation and business strategy. Known for his relentless pursuit of client success, Josh serves a diverse...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(757) 529-3199

Joshua J. Coe's Website

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more

Trusted Legal Counsel for all Courts in Norfolk, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and the Peninsula

Rating: 9.3

Call for a FREE consultation(757) 432-3655

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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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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 8 years

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

Clients turn to Snapper Tams when they need legal counsel they can trust because he offers what few attorneys can: experience on both sides of the courtroom. His perspective as a former prosecutor and experienced litigator allows him to bring stra...

Rating: 9.6

Call for a consultation(571) 771-2802

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt and more

Bio: Rodney L. Jefferson has been practicing bankruptcy law since 2010 and joined the Boleman Law Firm in 2026. During Law School he clerked at the U.S. Department of Justice. Following Law School he served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the ...

Rating: 7.0

Call for a consultation(804) 764-0619

Rodney L. Jefferson's Website

Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

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

Bio: William A. "Beau" Bassler was born and raised in Winchester, Virginia and graduated from James Wood High School in 1991. He received a B.S. in Psychology from George Mason University in 1995 and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Vir...

Rating: 9.7

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Business

Aggressive Attorney With 25 Years Of Experience. Call Today!

Rating: 9.4

Call for a FREE consultation(866) 775-1340

Thomas P Silis's Website

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

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

Expert Representation for Criminal, Traffic & DUI Cases in D.C. and Virginia. Free Consultation & Consultations via Zoom.

Rating: 9.5

Call for a FREE consultation(202) 836-6894

Bernard F Crane's Website

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

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

If you are looking for an aggressive, experienced and knowledgeable trial lawyer, contact me.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(833) 722-6795

Buta Biberaj's Website

Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

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

Bio: Paul has been practicing law since 2005. His areas of focus are in criminal and traffic defense and civil litigation (domestic relations, personal injury). In his criminal practice, he has experience handling serious felony charges (involving the ...

Rating: 9.8

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business and more

Review: "He was my attorney last summer and he was awesome! Very honest with me about what could happen and he went out his way to fight for me. He has personality but also remains very professional. He'll take care of you don't waste your money using anyo..."

Rating: 8.9

Call for a consultation(757) 563-1722

Robert Gray Morecock's Website

Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Lawsuits & Disputes and more

Bio: I am a dedicated and experienced trial lawyer who has represented thousands of clients in every court in Northern Virginia. Meet with me today to see what I can do for you.

Rating: 10

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "Mr. Evans if a very knowledgeable criminal attorney. He is also very busy, which is a good thing. He will give you all the fact as per the law and will give you all your options. He will guide you through the whole process. He is very level headed..."

Rating: 9.9

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Juvenile

Review: "Ms McDonald is awesome. I was in a very bad situation. Two felony charges and all the evidence was stacked against me. There was even actual recording of me sarcastically admitting to the incident. I lost my job, security clearance and was facing ..."

Rating: 9.4

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

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

Bio: Jonathan R. Oates is a seasoned criminal defense attorney in Virginia and Maryland. Jon has the experience, ability and knowledge to guide clients through the criminal court process in any situation. He is in court every day and has successfully a...

Rating: 9.3

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

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

Hunter Law Firm

Rating: 7.0

Call for a consultation(757) 946-4006

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

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

Bio: Ms. Dvorchik offers representation in Criminal, Traffic and Juvenile matters, Estate, Trust & Guardianship litigation, and, Commercial litigation. She practices in both state and federal court. She has a special interest in cases with mental...

Rating: 10

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

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

Review: "I had a family member that was charged w/ DUI, hit and run, and Mike Robusto was our first and only call. He was incredibly knowledgeable, honest, straight forward, and kept us informed throughout the process. He explained how everything would wor..."

Rating: 10

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more

Bio: Gretchen Taylor Pousson is a zealous advocate, specializing in defending the rights of her clients. She has provided the highest quality legal services to a broad range of clients, charged with every conceivable criminal or traffic offense, since ...

Rating: 10

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

Bio: Everybody knows the most common question posed to criminal defense lawyers: "How can you defend a person accused of [insert crime here]?" My response is this: "If someone, who is accused of a serious crime, is taken to the emergency room, would yo...

Rating: 9.0

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

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

Bio: Mr. Porter is a native of Northern Virginia, where he grew up and went to law school. He is a former prosecutor with extensive experience in the court room. He was an Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx, New York for four years. In addition, ...

Rating: 9.8

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