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    Edward John Ungvarsky

    Edward John Ungvarsky

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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Ed is an experienced criminal defense attorney who practices in local and state courts in Washington, DC and Virginia and in federal courts in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, as well as nationwide where needed.
    Rating:  10
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    Mark D Bailey

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    Mark D Bailey

    5.086 reviews
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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "Great guy. Knowledge with what you need to do. Always gos up to bat for you. Explains things very well as well."
    Rating:  7.6
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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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    Michael James Hartley

    Michael James Hartley

    1.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I practice in Mecklenburg County, Brunswick County, Greensville County, Dinwiddie, Nottoway, Lunenburg, Halifax, Emporia, Boydton, and Lawrenceville. My goal is to achieve the best possible outcome in every case whether a client is accused or reck...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Charles Carlyle Cosby

    Charles Carlyle Cosby

    4.19 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Mr. Cosby has been practicing in criminal law for over thirty-five years. He graduated from the T.C. Williams School of Law in 1977, and became a law clerk for the Virginia Supreme Court. After completing his tenure as a law clerk, he became an As...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Shannon Hoehl

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    Shannon Hoehl

    5.021 reviews
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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Review: "Shannon was retained by my wife and I to represent our son in a criminal assault case. She was great to work with, responsive, and answered all of our many questions throughout the process. She will always be our go to attorney. You will not be di..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Todd Marche Shockley

    Todd Marche Shockley

    5.03 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I have been practicing law in Virginia since 2012. I have tried cases ranging from reckless driving to felony murder. My advanced training includes crimes involving sexual assault, drug and narcotic distributions, firearm offenses, serious traffic...
    Rating:  8.2
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    William Henry O'Brien

    William Henry O'Brien

    4.316 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "William “ Happy” O’Brien, Esq. - divorce lawyer, My original lawyer failed to prepare for a hearing, and do his job which cost me some major retirement benefits. Happy took over and provided superior, caring and dedicated service. I admire him and..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Marc Anderson

    Marc Anderson

    4.979 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Very polite and nice, will guide you on what to do before court, extremely helpful. I felt so comfortable going into court, and he made it happen."
    Rating:  7.4
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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, Personal Injury, Consumer Protection 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:  9.8
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    John W. Pickett

    John W. Pickett

    5.022 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate
    Bio: John W. Pickett is a former Prosecutor in the Commonwealth of Virginia. He is a graduate of the Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law. Mr. Pickett garnered extensive trial and litigation experience during his time in the Commonweal...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Alexander Chester Raymond

    Alexander Chester Raymond

    4.713 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Alexander C. Raymond was raised in Southern California and graduated from UCLA. He moved to Virginia after being accepted into the prestigious law school of Washington & Lee University. Mr. Raymond sought and was awarded an internship with the Sta...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Juan Carlos Estevez

    Juan Carlos Estevez

    5.044 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 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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    Kristopher Robert Olin

    Kristopher Robert Olin

    5.09 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business
    Review: "I can't recommend Kris enough. He handled my case expertly and was the only lawyer in the Blacksburg/Christiansburg area who was confident he could get a positive outcome. I was initially hesitant to go with him, because he quoted me the LOWEST re..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Andre Aris Hakes

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    Andre Aris Hakes

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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Biography - Criminal Defense, DUI Traffic Attorney A double Hoo graduate of the University of Virginia, (1993 CLASS, 1996 LAW); Charlottesville attorney Andr Hakes has 17+ years experience as a practicing attorney in Charlottesville, Virginia and ...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Scott Raymond Sexauer

    Scott Raymond Sexauer

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Family and more
    Bio: Scott R. Sexauer obtained his undergraduate and law degrees from George Mason University. He has been in private practice for over 40 years, and has earned a BV-Distinguished Peer Review Rating from Martindale Hubbell. He will use his experience a...
    Rating:  10
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    Herson Noel Merino

    Herson Noel Merino

    5.03 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Herson Merino is a bilingual Spanish speaker who was born and raised in the Northern Virginia area. Being the son of El Salvadorean immigrants, Herson has witnessed firsthand the struggles non-native English speakers face trying to communicate the...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Ryan Patrick Campbell

    Ryan Patrick Campbell

    4.611 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Ryan is an experienced trial lawyer who has defended thousands of individuals in trial courts throughout Northern Virginia and has been recognized for his work by Washingtonian Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine, and SuperLawyers. A central tene...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Joseph R. Pricone

    Joseph R. Pricone

    4.924 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Joe Pricone is a trial lawyer with experience representing clients charged with a range of criminal charges from murder to reckless driving in Virginia and federal court. Whether your case is a felony, misdemeanor, or traffic infraction, Joe will ...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Jeffrey Willard Stowers

    Jeffrey Willard Stowers

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "Jeff knows how to handle complex, international custody issues with a surgical level of precision with a hometown-feel. Helped me in a time of need. Honest, direct, no nonsense—results."
    Rating:  8.8
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    Ted Gordon Sibert

    Ted Gordon Sibert

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: I take great pride in providing the very best representation services that I can to my clients by drawing on the skills that I have developed through my education, previous employment and being a lawyer for the last 8 years. I see a new client's c...
    Rating:  7.7
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