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    Virginia Has 1688 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 20274 Reviews

    Andrew Earl Weaver

    Andrew Earl Weaver

    5.03 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "Andrew has been my attorney for over 30 years and has represented me in numerous cases, all of which had very positive outcomes. Anytime I have needed legal advice, I turn to Mr. weaver. He has a standard of ethics that is unsurpassed. Again if yo..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Mark Edward Sharp

    Mark Edward Sharp

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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I came to Virginia from Philadelphia in 1972 to attend Washington and Lee University in Lexington. I liked the Commonwealth so much that I decided to live here permanently. I have practiced in the City of Fairfax since 1980, serving as the City Pr...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Shannon Leigh Taylor

    Shannon Leigh Taylor

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "After searching Richmond and hearing all negative responses from criminal defense attorneys regarding my case, I found SHANNON TAYLOR who was positive from the get go, not to mention MUCH MUCH CHEAPER. From day 1, I felt comfortable with her as my..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    George Holton Yates

    George Holton Yates

    5.06 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Bio: George Holton Yates has been Lead Counsel at his law firm in Virginia Beach since 1989 where he has defended thousands of clients in judge and jury trials of criminal cases in every city in the Greater Hampton Roads region and many other cities an...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Tiffany K Booker

    Tiffany K Booker

    5.03 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Ms. Booker is a graduate of Liberty University School of Law. She has strong community ties to the Chesterfield and Richmond community. She is very active in the community and volunteers in several organizations. As a former prosecutor, she is kno...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Arthur Preston Pickett

    Arthur Preston Pickett

    5.016 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Arthur Pickett is a graduate of the Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law. Mr Pickett graduated with outstanding honors ranked 3rd in his graduating class. He now specializes in criminal defense and civil litigation including perso...
    Rating:  6.2
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    Julie Paul Julia Flamant Hamilton

    Julie Paul Julia Flamant Hamilton

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: I am a dedicated and compassionate advocate for all my clients. I have successfully defended clients in both jury and non-jury trials. And, one of my greatest strengths is negotiating tough cases on behalf of my clients. I have devoted my practice...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Taylor Ann Sanders

    Taylor Ann Sanders

    5.013 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Taylor Sanders, an Ohio native, graduated from the University of Toledo with a Bachelor of Science degree in Paralegal Studies, specializing in Litigation. Taylor later graduated from the George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School, where ...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Charles Joseph Fitzgerald

    Charles Joseph Fitzgerald

    5.08 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I was locked up in Maryland on a DWI and was told by two different inmates that the best attorney they ever hired was Charlie. Of course I had my doubts. I was facing a number of felonies and misdemeanors in the DMV area and also had deportation h..."
    Rating:  6.3
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    Jonathan Louis Silvester

    Jonathan Louis Silvester

    5.07 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Review: "I was referred to Silvester after some legal trouble. He and his team kept me well informed throughout the entire process and always made me feel like they would do everything they could to make sure I was being taken care of. The counsel I receiv..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Jesse Andres Baez

    Jesse Andres Baez

    5.014 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: Jesse Baez is a highly experienced trial lawyer offering a strong track record of courtroom success. Jesse practices in the areas of family law, criminal law, and personal injury. Jesse understands the difficult challenges and stressors when faced...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Thomas Ralph Scott Jr.

    Thomas Ralph Scott Jr.

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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Litigation, Criminal Defense
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    Edward John Nuttall

    Edward John Nuttall

    2.33 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: An experienced trial attorney, I have received Martindale Hubbell's highest rating of “AV Preeminent” in the areas of Family Law, Criminal Defense and Litigation, have been named as a Top Laywer by Washingtonian Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazin...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Robin Nicole Krueger

    Robin Nicole Krueger

    4.04 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Family and more
    Review: "I needed a pit bull in the courtroom and that was Ms. Krueger. Court can be a scary place, but she took control and I was confident she would make sure the truth came out. She was more prepared than anyone in the room and when she talked they list..."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Katie S. Brown

    Katie S. Brown

    4.03 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I began my journey with Katie when my child was just an infant. I cannot begin to describe what a blessing she was to my little family. Knowing nothing about law and the adversity I faced, Katie not only represented me professionally but calmed my..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Thomas Middleton Wilson

    Thomas Middleton Wilson

    5.018 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "Mr Wilson was prompt, transparent and had an excellent relationship with the local prosecutors. Worth every penny. Would definitely hire him again."
    Rating:  6.4
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    Sheila Moheb

    Sheila Moheb

    4.04 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Sheila Moheb is criminal litigation attorney serving the Commonwealth of Virginia, A graduate from the University of Richmond (B A English/Sociology) and the University of Richmond School of Law (J.D.), she is admitted to practice before the Virgi...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Christina Mae Myers

    Christina Mae Myers

    4.19 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Christina was one of the best lawyers I have used! She was professional, understanding and dedicated. I had issues with my drivers license that resulted in criminal charges. She was able to get my 10th driving on revoked dropped no operator licens..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Craig Stover Cooley

    Craig Stover Cooley

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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  9.1
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    Craig Weston Sampson

    Craig Weston Sampson

    3.02 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Craig came highly recommended to us by a well respected judge. Craig is a seasoned professional with a level head. We appreciated his knowledge and advice. Enthusiastically recommend this firm and would engage Attorney Sampson again if the need ar..."
    Rating:  10
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