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    Virginia Has 1702 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 20560 Reviews

    Gerardo M. Delgado

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    Gerardo M. Delgado

    4.9155 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
    WE DON'T JUDGE OUR CLIENTS, WE DEFEND THEM.
    Rating:  8.1
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    Dennis Michael Mersberger

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    Dennis Michael Mersberger

    5.011 reviews
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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Alexandria & Arlington — Arrested or Charged? Get Legal Help Now.
    Rating:  9.9
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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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    Brian Matthew Latuga

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    Brian Matthew Latuga

    5.0158 reviews
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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, DUI & DWI and more
    Fighting for your Freedom, Family, Children, and Job
    Rating:  10
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    T. Lee Hunter

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    T. Lee Hunter

    5.03 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Hunter Law Firm - Aggressive, Experienced and Reliable Legal Care.
    Rating:  8.7
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    John Anthony Manuel Boneta

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    John Anthony Manuel Boneta

    5.0149 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents
    If you've been arrested and are concerned about your job, family, future or freedom, call now. I'm a former Virginia prosecutor and know how to get you the results you need.
    Rating:  10
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    Matthew Edward Ballard

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    Matthew Edward Ballard

    5.055 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Criminal, DUI, or traffic problem? Call former prosecutor Matt Ballard for solutions.
    Rating:  10
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    Matthew Richard Crowley

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    Matthew Richard Crowley

    4.998 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Top Virginia DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyers - Call Now For Your Free Consultation!
    Rating:  10
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    Dagoberto Jesus Rodriguez

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    Dagoberto Jesus Rodriguez

    5.043 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Do not let them confuse you. You have rights and we know them.
    Rating:  10
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    Bret Danwill Offan Lee

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    Bret Danwill Offan Lee

    4.956 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    When Your Future is on the Line, You Need Someone You Can Trust. Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney Representing Clients in Fairfax, Virginia. Call 703-936-0580.
    Rating:  10
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    Patrick Timothy O’Brien

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    Patrick Timothy O’Brien

    5.036 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Bio: Patrick T. O’Brien is a skilled advocate whose compassion for his clients is as important to him as his skills to provide great outcomes in his cases. Attorney O'Brien is a Partner with Dischley Law, PLLC. He is a former prosecutor with nearly a d...
    Rating:  10
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    David Joseph Dischley

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    David Joseph Dischley

    5.0229 reviews
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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    I’ve Prosecuted Cases. Now I Put That Experience to Work for Your Defense.
    Rating:  10
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    David Avard Chipman Long

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    David Avard Chipman Long

    5.0264 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Aggressive, Experienced, and Honest. Call me for a free consultation.
    Rating:  9.8
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    Casey Rian Stevens

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    Casey Rian Stevens

    5.089 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Call 703-634-6472 to speak with a former prosecutor with over 33 years of criminal litigation experience.
    Rating:  10
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    Christopher M. Davis

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    Christopher M. Davis

    5.037 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Prosecutor, Judge or Jury, I understand how to effectively advocate and get results. Keeping clients engaged is integral to a successful defense. No substitutes. One Lawyer. Direct.
    Rating:  10
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    Andrew Rudolphi

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    Andrew Rudolphi

    5.0141 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Defend Your Future with the Best in Virginia. Attorney Andrew Rudolphi has spent over a decade winning DUI, Traffic Ticket, and Criminal Defense cases. Don’t wait—take action now! Call us and let’s turn your challenges into victories.
    Rating:  10
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    Andrew Russell Page

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    Andrew Russell Page

    5.013 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Don't settle for less than the best! Call Andrew Page for a free personal injury case evaluation.
    Rating:  10
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    Andrew Joseph Cornick

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    Andrew Joseph Cornick

    4.937 reviews
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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Former prosecutor offering free consultations for Virginia felony and misdemeanor cases.
    Rating:  10
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    Sheryl Ann Shane

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    Sheryl Ann Shane

    5.083 reviews
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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime
    31 Years Criminal Defense Attorney. Aggressive Trial Lawyer. Proven Courtroom Experience.
    Rating:  9.4
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    Kaveh Noorishad

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    Kaveh Noorishad

    5.016 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Noorishad Law, P.C. provides strategic, client-focused criminal defense for those facing serious charges in Virginia. Led by award-winning attorney Kaveh Noorishad, the firm prioritizes communication, limits caseloads for personal attention, and f...
    Rating:  10
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    Standish Alexander

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    Standish Alexander

    5.042 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Reasonable fees. Extraordinary results. 23 years of trial experience.
    Rating:  10
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