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    Fairfax County Has 643 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 8793 Reviews

    Curt Mcdonald Nichols

    Curt Mcdonald Nichols

    4.85 reviews
    Fairfax County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Nichols represented me as a court appointed attorney. He is quite informative. He helped me every step of the way, even steps that needed to be taken after my final court date. I highly recommend him."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Michael Cleveland Daugherty

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    Michael Cleveland Daugherty

    4.8121 reviews
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    Fairfax County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Experienced, trusted, & focused on your legal goals.
    Rating:  10
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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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    Richard Hoang Nguyen

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    Richard Hoang Nguyen

    4.931 reviews
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    Fairfax County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Business and more
    Bio: Richard Nguyen has served as Managing Attorney of Nguyen & Nguyen since 2004, guiding the firm's real estate, business, and estate planning practices throughout Virginia and Maryland. Richard's practice centers on the transactions that matter most...
    Rating:  10
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    Anthony Mark Nicewicz

    Anthony Mark Nicewicz

    4.817 reviews
    Fairfax County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Review: "March 19, 2026 I had the privilege of being represented by Attorney Mark Nicewicz, and I can confidently say it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Before choosing him, I spoke with several lawyers about my case. I ultimately selected Mr..."
    Rating:  8.5
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    Jonathan N. Portner

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    Jonathan N. Portner

    4.829 reviews
    Fairfax County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Workers Compensation and more
    Top rated criminal defense attorneys aggressively fight for the accused. We keep you out of jail.
    Rating:  10
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    Jonathan Simms

    Jonathan Simms

    4.840 reviews
    Fairfax County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Jonathan A. Simms is the managing partner of The Simms Firm, PLC, with a distinguished background in criminal law. He began his legal journey as a prosecutor in Philadelphia, where he tackled complex cases involving narcotics, firearms, and sexual...
    Rating:  10
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    Scott Christopher Nolan

    Scott Christopher Nolan

    4.820 reviews
    Fairfax County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: I have the knowledge, experience and steady determination to help you in your most difficult time. Whether you're charged in local, state or Federal courts, you need an attorney who is dedicated to preserving your rights and protecting your future...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Mirham Yacoub

    Mirham Yacoub

    4.84 reviews
    Fairfax County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Mirham Yacoub graduated from the University of Delaware in 2010 with honors, with a dual degree in both criminal justice and biology, with a minor in political science. She later attended Hofstra Universtiy School of Law on a merit scholarship and...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Frank Salvato

    Frank Salvato

    4.711 reviews
    Fairfax County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Bio: As an experienced criminal defense attorney in Virginia, Frank Salvato is recognized for his professionalism, ethics, and commitment to the legal profession. He has earned an AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell™, the highest re...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Daniel Augustine Harvill

    Daniel Augustine Harvill

    4.711 reviews
    Fairfax County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Business and more
    Bio: For the past ten years, exceptional service to his clients has been the cornerstone of Mr. Harvill's successful law practice. A Washington Business Journal Top Lawyer finalist in 2008, Mr. Harvill continues to provide his dedicated and affordable ...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Eric Bradley Stone

    Eric Bradley Stone

    4.714 reviews
    Fairfax County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Eric B. Stone is a distinguished attorney and former U.S. Marine with extensive experience in military law. As a judge advocate general, he defended cases involving courts martial, Article 32 investigations, and other military legal matters, inclu...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Irina Alexander Vinogradsky

    Irina Alexander Vinogradsky

    4.710 reviews
    Fairfax County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: IRINA VINOGRADSKY IS WASHINGTON D.C. METRO AREA (VA - MD -DC) IMMIGRATION LAWYER WITH EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE AND EXCELLENT REPUTATION FOR EFFECTIVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN SIMPLE AND DIFFICULT IMMIGRATION CASES. CALL to schedule FREE CASE EVALUATION...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Alexander John Gordon

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    Alexander John Gordon

    4.713 reviews
    Fairfax County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Alex has helped 10,000 adults and juveniles accused of misdemeanors and felonies in Virginia with his experienced & effective representation. If you are accused of Domestic Assault, DUI, Reckless Driving or other charges in Fairfax, Arlington, Lou...
    Rating:  10
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    John C Kiyonaga

    John C Kiyonaga

    4.713 reviews
    Fairfax County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: John Kiyonaga has spent the last 30 years successfully defending people accused of all major crimes to include capital murder, espionage and complex fraud. A graduate of Columbia Law School and fluent Spanish speaker, he is rated AV (Preeminent) b...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Patrick Vernen Foltz

    Patrick Vernen Foltz

    4.713 reviews
    Fairfax County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Business and more
    Bio: I settled in Northern Virginia in 2005. I have lived in Arlington and Alexandria and represented clients as an attorney in Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Falls Church, Loudoun, Prince William County, Spotsylvania, and Vienna. I lo...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Tyler Christians

    Tyler Christians

    4.737 reviews
    Fairfax County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: Tyler Christians is an attorney based in Northern Virginia. Mr. Christians has over eight years of legal experience in the areas of immigration law, criminal law, and general litigation. Mr. Christians focuses his practice in the area of immigrati...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Erin Joanne Smith

    Erin Joanne Smith

    4.727 reviews
    Fairfax County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Erin J. Smith was raised on the Northern Neck of Virginia. She attended Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA. She graduated with honors and her Bachelor’s Degree in English and a minor in Communication Studies. She spent the next two...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Crystal Ann Meleen

    Crystal Ann Meleen

    4.73 reviews
    Fairfax County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "She was assigned as my lawyer by the court in Fairfax as I knew no one there. She assisted me in obtaining bail, then prepared my defense. She was successful in that and all charges were dropped. She prefers to keep her defense approach to herself..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Faraji Allen Rosenthall

    Faraji Allen Rosenthall

    4.750 reviews
    Fairfax County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Faraji A. Rosenthall has been a daily presence in courthouses across Northern Virginia for over 15 years, trying criminal cases ranging from traffic and drug offenses to violent crimes such as robberies and manslaughters. After graduating from Geo...
    Rating:  10
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    Andrew Michael Stewart

    Andrew Michael Stewart

    4.720 reviews
    Fairfax County Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Andrew M. Stewart is the Managing Partner and co-founder of Sloane Stewart, PLLC, where he maintains a dedicated focus on the complex field of criminal defense. With a career spanning nearly two decades, Mr. Stewart represents individuals facing s...
    Rating:  10
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