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    Virginia Has 1684 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 20117 Reviews

    Alberto Rodriguez Salvado

    Alberto Rodriguez Salvado

    5.04 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: My father opened his firm as a sole practitioner over 20 years ago and my brother and I joined him a decade later. We are fortunate to continue to work as a team and support each other in many ways. A client of mine is our family's client as well.
    Rating:  9.3
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    Taite Aaron Westendorf

    Taite Aaron Westendorf

    5.08 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Taite has devoted his entire legal career to the practice of criminal defense. Prior to co-founding Westendorf & Khalaf, Taite worked as a supervising attorney in the largest Public Defender's office in the state (Virginia Beach). His career has b...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Jeremiah A Denton

    Jeremiah A Denton

    4.610 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Libel & Slander and more
    Bio: Mr. Denton has practiced law for 35 years. He has won many difficult cases that other lawyers would never have taken, some of which resulted in verdicts of a million dollars or more. A former Vietnam helicopter pilot, his first legal specialty was...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Brian Kenneth Miller

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    Brian Kenneth Miller

    5.021 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    For the aggressive legal representation you need on your side, call Brian Miller today!
    Rating:  8.0
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    Deborah Caldwell-Bono

    Deborah Caldwell-Bono

    5.019 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Former prosecutor with over 35 years experience providing effective, zealous representation of persons charged with criminal and traffic matters within a two hour radius of Roanoke in both state and federal courts. Have served on the Board of Dire...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Douglas Voigt Hazelton

    Douglas Voigt Hazelton

    5.03 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Doug was clear headed and honest! He laid out the potential scenarios and fought for the best outcome. Because of him there wasn’t a conviction and instead, after being good for a year, being wiped clean. What more could I ask for? Got in some tro..."
    Rating:  10
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    Patrick David Kelley

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    Patrick David Kelley

    4.424 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Pat Kelley has been a trial lawyer since his graduation from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary in 1983. He began his career as a JAG officer in the U.S. Army, serving as a Trial Counsel and Senior Defense Counsel....
    Rating:  7.4
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    D. Eric Wiseley

    D. Eric Wiseley

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody
    Review: "Mr Wiseley went far and beyond the call to take care of my husbands issues and was quick and accurate!. He wasted no time helping us and was successful at getting my husband rights restored when others said it could not be done. He also helped my ..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    John Weber

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    John Weber

    5.011 reviews
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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Uncontested Divorce, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Do you need professional and compassionate legal representation? The Weber Law Firm is here for you!
    Rating:  8.6
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    Mark Steven Paullin

    Mark Steven Paullin

    4.834 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I seek to serve every client like a valued friend, so that they understand not only how the legal system can help them, but also to know how the opposing side is and will try to use that system against my client. Insurance companies, corporations,...
    Rating:  10
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    Philip G. Gardner

    Philip G. Gardner

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Personal Injury
    Review: "I hired Phil Gardner to consult with us on a real estate matter in March 2011. He was responsive, professional, and easy to communicate with always! I would highly recommend him to anyone needing a competent, experienced attorney!"
    Rating:  10
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    Alexander Leonard Taylor

    Alexander Leonard Taylor

    4.821 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and more
    Review: "Attorney Alex Taylor was highly recommended by an associate and he didn't disappoint. Attorney Taylor's professionalism and expertise was exceptional. Thank you for Mr. Taylor for keeping the lines of communication open, thoroughly explaining the ..."
    Rating:  9.3
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    Brian D West

    Brian D West

    5.07 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 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:  9.2
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    Roger A. Whitus

    Roger A. Whitus

    4.946 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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    Nikeva Shontelle Bailey

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    Nikeva Shontelle Bailey

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Contracts & Agreements and more
    Bio: Nikeva Bailey has established herself as a formidable force in criminal defense within the Hampton Roads region. Her legal trajectory began as a Law Clerk, refining her research and analytical skills under notable judicial guidance. Transitioning ...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Jonathan Leo Phillips

    Jonathan Leo Phillips

    5.017 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Former Fairfax County prosecutor, Washingtonian Top Lawyer, and seasoned trial advocate providing personal attention and guidance with a clear strategy to reaching a favorable resolution to client matters. Mr. Phillips is a partner at LefflerPhill...
    Rating:  10
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    James Robert Kearney

    James Robert Kearney

    5.03 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family
    Bio: As an attorney for KFFJ Law, James R. Kearney understands that people come to his firm because they’re in crisis. Whether they’ve experienced a devastating personal injury, been charged with a crime, or are facing a life-shattering divorce, his cl...
    Rating:  9.5
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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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    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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    Casey James Bach

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    Casey James Bach

    5.032 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Casey J. Bach is a committed attorney known for representing clients charged with DUI/DWI, criminal, and traffic offenses across Virginia. A graduate of George Mason University School of Law, Mr. Bach previously practiced criminal defense and immi...
    Rating:  6.1
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