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    David Edward Sher

    David Edward Sher

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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: David E. Sher practices in the following areas of law: Criminal Defense (includes felonies, sex crimes, possession of controlled substance, assault and battery, and serious traffic matters including hit-and-run, DUI/DWI, and accident related offen...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Sandra T. Chinn-Gilstrap

    Sandra T. Chinn-Gilstrap

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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate and more
    Bio: Sandra Chinn-Gilstrap practices primarily in the areas of domestic relations and family law, elder law, guardian and conservatorships for adults, wills and estate planning, criminal and traffic, general corporate, real estate, personal injuries an...
    Rating:  10
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    John Francis O'Neill Castro

    John Francis O'Neill Castro

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: For over 25 years since 1993, John has held his legal focus in the field of criminal and traffic defense. As an attorney, Mr. O'Neill Castro has handled thousands of cases, having tried hundreds to verdict in both State and Federal Courts. John F....
    Rating:  6.5
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    Robert Gibson Maury

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    Robert Gibson Maury

    5.04 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Robert G. Maury is an accomplished attorney with a strong academic and professional background. He holds a law degree from the University of Richmond, School of Law in Virginia, where he developed the formidable legal skills that define his practi...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Stephen Kirby Armstrong

    Stephen Kirby Armstrong

    4.04 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Landlord & Tenant and more
    Bio: Stephen K. Armstrong, Esq. A Fighter Steve Armstrong has been a fighter in the courtroom ever since his days as a police officer. Today, he continues to fight—for you and your rights! Education Mr. Armstrong is a graduate of the Appalachian School...
    Rating:  6.4
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    John David Gibson

    John David Gibson

    5.05 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: We are a general practice law firm with offices in Louisa and Fluvanna counties. I have helped clients achieve desired results in a wide array of legal issues but I have focused much of my practice on family law, estate planning, and criminal defe...
    Rating:  7.1
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    John Rinehart Bryant

    John Rinehart Bryant

    5.03 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "John did a great job with a very complicated family custody case. He requested documents early on, was able to have people from other states present to testify and fought for what was right. We were happy to have a lawyer who cared, paid attention..."
    Rating:  7.9
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    Laura Ann Thornton

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    Laura Ann Thornton

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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Adoption, Divorce & Separation and more
    Rating:  9.7
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    Grace Corrine Crickenberger

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    Grace Corrine Crickenberger

    1.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Adoption, Divorce & Separation and more
    Rating:  7.7
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    Steven Alan Mirman

    Steven Alan Mirman

    5.02 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "I would definitely recommend Mr. Mirman as a attorney! He has proven time after time how great he is, when you call he always returns your call you never wait very long! He is just a awesome attorney!"
    Rating:  8.0
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    Katherine G. Coltrain

    Katherine G. Coltrain

    5.093 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement
    Bio: Katherine Coltrain was born and raised in Hampton, Virginia. As a former prosecutor for both Gloucester and Virginia Beach, she was able to cultivate her passion for justice in the criminal law system and sharpen her negotiation and trial skills i...
    Rating:  6.5
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    James Edward Bitner

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    James Edward Bitner

    3.79 reviews
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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Litigation and more
    Review: "I had an excellent experience working with attorney James Bitner, who practices residential real estate law in Northern Virginia. He was professional, attentive, and took the time to fully understand the issue I was facing with my condo closing pr..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Irving M Blank

    Irving M Blank

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 59 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice
    Bio: I have spent the last 43 years in a trying cases in Virginia and neighboring jurisdictions. My practice was mostly criminal and insurance defense work for 20years and for the last 23 years it has been mostly representing plainitiffs in personal in...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Scott Samuel Ives

    Scott Samuel Ives

    4.927 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 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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    Tyler Perkins Simmers

    Tyler Perkins Simmers

    5.05 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Tyler Perkins Simmers was born in Winchester, Virginia and has lived in the Winchester area for nearly his entire life. Tyler graduated cum laude with a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Shenandoah University in 2013. After graduating from Shenandoah,...
    Rating:  6.4
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    Aaron M. Pomeranz

    Aaron M. Pomeranz

    4.25 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Aaron Pomeranz is a long-time resident of Hampton Roads and attended Kempsville High School where he played catcher for the Chiefs. He attended William and Mary, continued to play baseball for the Tribe, and graduated in 1992 with a degree in Busi...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Erik David Baines

    Erik David Baines

    4.03 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: Outside of the practice of law, I enjoy hiking, kayaking, camping, and spending time with my wife and children.
    Rating:  8.8
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    Fay Frances Spence

    Fay Frances Spence

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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Rating:  7.7
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    Taylor Ann Sanders

    Taylor Ann Sanders

    5.015 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 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:  9.0
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    Steven Anthony Birocco

    Steven Anthony Birocco

    3.73 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "I consulted Mr. Birocco about legal matters and he answered all my questions and gave me helpful advice on what to do."
    Rating:  9.7
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