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    Virginia Has 1701 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 20540 Reviews

    Christopher B Amolsch

    Christopher B Amolsch

    4.611 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Christopher Amolsch is a nationally recognized Virginia criminal defense lawyer providing expert, aggressive and innovative representation in all federal and state criminal matters in both federal and state courts and in federal courts throughout ...
    Rating:  9.4
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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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    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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    Taso Rashid Noel Saunders

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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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    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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    Alfred Frank Arquilla

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    Alfred Frank Arquilla

    5.031 reviews
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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: Following completion of law school, attorney Fred Arquilla served in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office as an Assistant State’s Attorney, representing the State of Illinois in pretrial proceedings in felony cases before the Chief Judge of t...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Sebastian Marks Norton

    Sebastian Marks Norton

    4.98 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Sebastian M. Norton, Esq. is an accomplished and reputed Virginia and D.C. attorney specializing in estate planning as well as criminal, traffic and juvenile representation. Sebastian has provided countless Virginia and D.C. clients with necessary...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Christopher Blake Holley

    Christopher Blake Holley

    4.939 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury
    Bio: Christopher B. Holley is licensed to practice law in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. An experienced litigator, Mr. Holley has appeared before numerous State and Federal courts of all levels in these jurisdictions and others for the past 20...
    Rating:  10
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    Anton Alexander Karpov

    Anton Alexander Karpov

    5.021 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Need a courtroom warrior who will fight for you? For fifteen years I represented criminal defendants and fought every case fiercely and passionately and gained plenty of criminal trial experience.
    Rating:  8.5
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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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    Anna C Chludzinski

    Anna C Chludzinski

    4.69 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Anna Chludzinski has spent the entirety of her legal career as a trial attorney, and continues this work as the founder of Chludzinski Law, PLLC. Anna has extensive experience in all areas of criminal litigation and is passionate about using that ...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Bhavik Patel

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    Bhavik Patel

    4.25 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Results oriented legal professional with over 24 years of experience solving problems for my clients. Call 703-277-2811 to discuss your legal problem and how we can help you today.
    Rating:  8.2
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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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    Adam Michael Carroll

    Adam Michael Carroll

    5.020 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I have been practicing in the Hampton Roads area for my entire career. Originally, I was a prosecutor, but transitioned to private practice and now I represent a variety of clients finding themselves involved in the legal system. In crimimal court...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Kevin Leigh Leahy

    Kevin Leigh Leahy

    5.04 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Debt Collection
    Review: "Attorney Leahy is a consummate professional who genuinely cares about his clients, He took the time to explained my options and how to go about getting out of the situation I found my self in with the law, and he was able to clear me of all my cha..."
    Rating:  8.7
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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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    Juan L. Vega

    Juan L. Vega

    5.035 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: After over twelve years of criminal prosecution, I have decided to dedicate my career to defending the rights of individual citizens. For years I sat back and wondered why so many defense attorneys failed their clients. Why didn’t they challenge a...
    Rating:  10
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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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    Michael Thomas Trent

    Michael Thomas Trent

    5.05 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: As a son of Southside Virginia, it's a privilege to represent the clients of our area. My practice's focus is on offering the best legal representation possible in areas ranging from criminal and civil litigation to wills and estate planning, and ...
    Rating:  8.2
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    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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    Brian D West

    Brian D West

    5.07 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 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:  9.1
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