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    Virginia Has 1701 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 20540 Reviews

    Elena R. Procopi

    Elena R. Procopi

    5.03 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Expungement and more
    Review: "Ms. Procopi was extremely helpful in my son's case. She was professional, courteous and efficient. We were very pleased with how she handled all aspects of his case and highly recommend her."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Tucker Lawson Watson

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    Tucker Lawson Watson

    5.0461 reviews
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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Litigation and more
    You will find no better attorney to represent your needs.
    Rating:  7.7
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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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    Brandon Ross Sloane

    Brandon Ross Sloane

    5.04 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Brandon Sloane is a former prosecutor with over a decade of prosecution experience, and now proudly serving clients charged with criminal offenses throughout the Northern Virginia area. Charges handled include traffic offenses such as speeding and...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Grace Annette Martinez

    Grace Annette Martinez

    5.04 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed less than a year
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Grace Annette Martinez joined the Law Offices of John Boneta, PLLC as an Associate Attorney in 2026, after nearly two years with the firm as a legal intern. By the time she came on as a practicing attorney, Grace already knew the firm's clients, t...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Brandon Sheffield Nexsen

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    Brandon Sheffield Nexsen

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, Landlord & Tenant and more
    Review: "Brandon helped with me a speeding ticket (a friend recommended him), and I then hired him for two other issues, including something for my personal business and to close on a home for me. Such a great attorney. Genuinely cares, professional, and a..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Rhiannon Marie Jordan

    Rhiannon Marie Jordan

    5.033 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Sexual Harassment and more
    Bio: Rhiannon M. Jordan, Esq., is an aggressive and enthusiastic courtroom competitor. She possesses a degree in Business Administration from Campbell University and a law degree from Regent University. She is admitted to practice in all Virginia State...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Michael Lee Goodove

    Michael Lee Goodove

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Criminal Defense and more
    Review: "If you need a personal injury lawyer, Ms. Beth Ufkes and Mr. Michael Goodove are exceptional lawyers. They are well-versed on all insurances, especially Tri-care. It was nice not to have to worry about medical bills on top of recovering from an a..."
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    Justin Tyler Ervin

    Justin Tyler Ervin

    5.035 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Justin Ervin is a Virginia criminal defense attorney based in Alexandria, Virginia, and he is a founding partner of Ervin Kibria PLLC. He represents clients facing criminal traffic offenses, including DUI & DWI charges, drug possession charges, vi...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Simon James Marle

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    Simon James Marle

    5.04 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Review: "I cannot possibly have enough amazing things to say about Simon Marle and his entire staff. It’s not only about the lawyer, but the support and staff behind it for me. I called Simon’s office one night, over a year ago in desperation of where to t..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Jason Moore

    Jason Moore

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I'm an aggressive criminal defense and domestic relations attorney. I have handled every type of criminal and traffic case from Speeding, DUI, and Driving Suspended to Murder and Rape. I understand how important your rights are and will do everyth...
    Rating:  10
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    Debra Desmore Corcoran

    Debra Desmore Corcoran

    5.08 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Ms. Corcoran is one of the few attorneys in the United States who holds both an advanced law degree (an LLM) in Litigation in addition to being certified by the State of Virginia to be Lead Counsel in Capital Murder cases. She has handled cases ra...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Nicholas Ryan Hobbs

    Nicholas Ryan Hobbs

    3.37 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Nick Hobbs is a former prosecutor for the city of Newport News and a lifelong resident of Hampton. He has litigated numerous bench and jury trials in Criminal and Traffic Court and is extremely familiar with the burden the Commonwealth must prove ...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Benjamin Taylor Burchett

    Benjamin Taylor Burchett

    4.99 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Mr. Burchett has successfully tried all types of criminal charges to the jury and the Judge, including burglary, grand larceny, assault and battery, malicious wounding, marijuana and drug possession and distribution, DUIs, failure to appear, and m...
    Rating:  10
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    Paul Christopher Galanides

    Paul Christopher Galanides

    4.929 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Bio: Richmond criminal defense lawyer Paul C. Galanides has been a public defender, prosecutor for the Attorney General, Court of Appeals prosecutor, Henrico County Prosecutor, and has worked with Joe Morrissey of Joe Morrissey and Associates and David...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Gilbert Joseph Davys Ambler

    Gilbert Joseph Davys Ambler

    5.035 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Constitutional
    Bio: Motivated and hard working criminal defense attorney with a particular focus on 2nd Amendment related issues.
    Rating:  7.0
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    Daniel Powers Leavitt

    Daniel Powers Leavitt

    5.014 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I endorse this lawyer, who represented me on a speed trap case in Virginia. The law is intentionally harsh in order to force drivers to plead to a lesser charge and pay attorneys and fines. Mr. Leavitt represented me ably, obtained a good result, ..."
    Rating:  10
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    Ryan Matthew Probasco

    Ryan Matthew Probasco

    5.041 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Contracts & Agreements
    Review: "Ryan defines professionalism, combining years of legal experience with a perspicacious mind. I'd highly recommend Ryan as his temperate and measured approach will keep you balanced and focused during lawsuits and disputes."
    Rating:  8.6
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    David Denton Lawrence

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    David Denton Lawrence

    5.05 reviews
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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Review: "David Lawrence is a professional and takes his cases very seriously. I have used him twice in cases I had in Roanoke and Bedford and both times it went in my favor. He is a kind and gentle man but when it comes to court he is very serious. He take..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Scott Samuel Ives

    Scott Samuel Ives

    4.927 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: I have twenty-five years of experience in commercial, criminal, domestic, employement, personal injury and traffic law. Please call my office today at or email me at to schedule a free consultation!
    Rating:  9.3
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    Kiara S. Swinton

    Kiara S. Swinton

    5.092 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Attorney Swinton is a native of Portsmouth, Virginia and a graduate of the University of Virginia where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Philosophy, Policy and Law. She then graduated magna cum laude from Michigan State University Coll...
    Rating:  10
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