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    Virginia Has 1688 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 20272 Reviews

    James Donald Garrett

    James Donald Garrett

    3.815 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody
    Bio: Attorney James Garrett is the founder and lead attorney at Garrett Law Group, PLC in Virginia Beach. He began in private practice immediately upon graduating law school and being admitted to practice in his home state of Virginia in 2005. The firm...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Steven David Benjamin

    Steven David Benjamin

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Government
    Review: "Integrity, Dedication, Knows the Law, Thorough,, and Doesn't use Paralegals are just a few of the other qualities I can think of for Steven Benjamin. How I wish we had used him for the trial instead of the super lawyer who doesn't even come close ..."
    Rating:  9.0
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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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    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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    Cerid Elizabeth Lugar

    Cerid Elizabeth Lugar

    4.713 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Consumer Protection, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: Returned to Roanoke, Virginia from London, England. Her experience couples policy advocacy with the practical application of law. An emphasis on core litigation. Through well-rounded experience, she aims to make her client’s life easier and help t...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Kelly L. DiCorrado

    Kelly L. DiCorrado

    5.015 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: Kelly L. Vasta, a founding member of Nield, Delpierre & Vasta PLC, represents her clients in the seven cities of Southside Hampton Roads and beyond, including Northampton and Williamsburg/James County, Virginia. She focuses her practice in the are...
    Rating:  9.1
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    David Gregory Defazio

    David Gregory Defazio

    5.03 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: I have been a lawyer since 1998, and I handle family law matters exclusively. I handle a variety of domestic cases from child custody and adoption to multimillion dollar equitable distribution litigation. I will aslo handle criminal matters that a...
    Rating:  10
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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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    Peter John Louie

    Peter John Louie

    5.094 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: When not fighting for justice, Peter can be found playing basketball, entertaining guests, and enjoying nature.
    Rating:  9.8
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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
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    Rating:  6.9
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    Jason Vaughan Wolfrey

    Jason Vaughan Wolfrey

    4.738 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: A results based approach to resolving Traffic, DUI and Criminal charges. Call
    Rating:  7.9
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    Sean David O'Malie

    Sean David O'Malie

    4.99 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and more
    Bio: Mr. O'Malie was born in Mexico City, Mexico, D.F. in 1961 and speaks English and Spanish. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Old Dominion University in 1983, and his Juris Doctor Degree from George Mason University School of Law in 19...
    Rating:  9.5
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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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    Kelly Katherine Sprissler

    Kelly Katherine Sprissler

    5.019 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: In 1999, I began a career as a criminal defense attorney. Since then, I have represented thousands of clients in Virginia. I tell clients the truth and have been thought to be a little to blunt at times, but I don't believe in sugar coating a seri...
    Rating:  7.6
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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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    Joel Stephen Jackson

    Joel Stephen Jackson

    4.9105 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Mr. Jackson helped me coordinate a good defense strategy and avoid severe charges for a petty offense. Paid the deposit and he handled everything with the prosecutor."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Luis A. Perez

    Luis A. Perez

    5.05 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Luis A. Perez-Pietri is a distinguished civic leader and highly recognized attorney with a record of demonstrated accomplishments over his professional career. He received his J.D. with honors, from the University of Puerto Rico and an LL.M. in ta...
    Rating:  10
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    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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    Karen Ousley Boyer

    Karen Ousley Boyer

    5.013 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I'm an attorney in Georgia, so when my college-aged son received a (super-speeder, as we call it in Georgia) speeding ticket coming back from visiting a friend at V.T., I did some research and felt like Ms. Boyer would be the right fit to represen..."
    Rating:  8.0
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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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