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Virginia Beach Has 220 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 3182 Reviews

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Anchor Legal Group, PLLC
233 Business Park Drive, Suite 200, Virginia Beach, VA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more

Bio: Joshua J. Coe, founder and Managing Partner at Anchor Legal Group, PLLC, is a dedicated attorney whose extensive experience spans courtroom litigation and business strategy. Known for his relentless pursuit of client success, Josh serves a diverse...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(757) 529-3199

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Gardner & Mendoza, PC
909 First Colonial Rd., Suite 100, Virginia Beach, VA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: I don't like to plead my clients guilty. They could've done that without my help. As an attorney, one of my most important jobs is to analyze your case and possible defenses and let the Commonwealth's Attorney (prosecutor) do its job by putting on...

Rating: 9.8

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Virginia Beach, VA

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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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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Boleman Law Firm, P.C.
4525 South Boulevard, Suite 201, Virginia Beach, VA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt and more

Bio: Rodney L. Jefferson has been practicing bankruptcy law since 2010 and joined the Boleman Law Firm in 2026. During Law School he clerked at the U.S. Department of Justice. Following Law School he served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the ...

Rating: 7.0

Call for a consultation(804) 764-0619

Rodney L. Jefferson's Website

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The Law Offices of Daniel J. Miller
2725 Gator Street, Suite 100, Virginia Beach, VA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Call today and speak directly with an attorney • (304) 964-0020

Rating: 7.6

Call for a consultation(304) 586-6863

Jeffrey Raymond Blair's Website

McCormack & McCormack
484 Viking Drive, Suite 190, Virginia Beach, VA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more

Bio: My practice is focused entirely on defending clients accused of criminal offenses in all Virginia courts, particularly those in Hampton Roads, and the Eastern District of Virginia federal courts. I have represented hundreds of clients on charges r...

Rating: 9.2

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BC LAW
1244 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 441, Virginia Beach, VA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Born and raised here in Virginia Beach, Virginia, I've always had a passion for problem solving. I'm here to help however I can. Law school taught me that there was more to being a good lawyer than knowing the law. Being a good lawyer means first ...

Rating: 8.7

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Bischoff Martingayle, P.C.
2101 Parks Avenue, Suite 500, Virginia Beach, VA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Civil Rights and more

Helping Virginians since 1992. If you need to go to court, you'll want me there with you. Call now.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(757) 563-1772

Kevin Edward Martingayle's Website

Westendorf & Khalaf, PLLC
One Columbus Center, Suite 600, Virginia Beach, VA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more

Bio: Taite has devoted his entire legal career to the practice of criminal defense. Prior to co-founding Westendorf & Khalaf, Taite worked as a supervising attorney in the largest Public Defender's office in the state (Virginia Beach). His career has b...

Rating: 10

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Harvey Coleman, Esq
1333 Laskin Road, 2nd Floor, Virginia Beach, VA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Bio: I was born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia. Prior to joining the Fisher Law Firm, I owned and managed a highly successful general practice law firm for 30 years. I have an extensive experience in Criminal and Traffic Defense throughout the Tidewat...

Rating: 9.4

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Law Office of Shawn M. Cline, PC
4445 Corporation Ln, Virginia Beach, VA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Military Law and more

Bio: Get in touch with a criminal defense attorney now. Our Virginia Beach and Hampton offices are available at your convenience. Facing charges for a DUI? Arrested for assault, drug charges, theft, or any other crime? Need an attorney who can boldly r...

Rating: 8.3

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477 Viking Drive, Suite 100, Virginia Beach, VA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Libel & Slander and more

Bio: Mr. Denton has practiced law for 35 years. He has won many difficult cases that other lawyers would never have taken, some of which resulted in verdicts of a million dollars or more. A former Vietnam helicopter pilot, his first legal specialty was...

Rating: 9.5

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Wolcott Rivers Gates
200 Bendix Road, Suite 300, Virginia Beach, VA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, DUI & DWI

Bio: I have been practicing in the Hampton Roads area for my entire career. Originally, I was a prosecutor, but transitioned to private practice and now I represent a variety of clients finding themselves involved in the legal system. In crimimal court...

Rating: 8.6

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Anchor Legal Group, PLLC
233 Business Park Drive, Suite 200, Virginia Beach, VA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Military Law

Bio: Former Army JAG Officer, Prosecutor and Operational Law Attorney As an active duty Army Officer, David spent nearly 10 years as a Judge Advocate. During that time, he saved the careers of countless soldiers as one of the top JAG military defense a...

Rating: 6.6

Call for a consultation(757) 337-2447

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Tillotson & Martin, L.L.C.
One Columbus Center, Suite 672A, (Sattelite Office - by appointment only), Virginia Beach, VA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Michael Tillotson & I started our firm with one simple goal: to be the best DWI/DUI attorneys in Virginia. Reaching our goal keeps us very busy in the courtroom and classroom. I am was the first and am currently one of only two attorneys in Virgin...

Rating: 10

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Peter John Louie, P.C.
123 S Lynnhaven Rd, Suite 101, Virginia Beach, VA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: When not fighting for justice, Peter can be found playing basketball, entertaining guests, and enjoying nature.

Rating: 9.8

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The Law Offices of Daniel J Miller
2725 Gator Street, Suite 100, Virginia Beach, VA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Daniel J. Miller is a compassionate and dedicated Virginia Beach lawyer. He handles both criminal defense and family law matters for clients throughout the surrounding areas. As a seasoned advocate, he brings more than 20+ years of experience to t...

Rating: 7.7

Call for a FREE consultation(757) 207-9722

Daniel Jason Miller's Website

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The Dickerson & Smith Law Group
115 South Lynnhaven Road, Virginia Beach, VA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor and more

Your Needs Are My Top Priority

Rating: 8.3

Call for a consultation(757) 330-3726

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Rasberry Law, P.C.
1023 Laskin Road, Suite 101, Virginia Beach, VA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Expungement and more

Review: "Mr.Rasberry represented our son in a complex case. He is approachable,answered questions,explained things from start to finish, a straight shooter. He has a mannerism that put us at ease in a stressful situation. He is direct, firm when appropriat..."

Rating: 8.3

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Slipow, Robusto & Kellam, PC
2476 nimmo pkwy #121, Virginia Beach, VA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Constitutional and more

Bio: While in law school, I discovered a passion for standing up for those in need and fighting to preserve our civil liberties. I pride myself on my research skills and ability to craft creative arguments in even the most impossible cases.

Rating: 7.7

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Boleman Law Firm, P.C.
4525 South Boulevard, Suite 201, Virginia Beach, VA

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and more

Bio: Katey O. Balderaz joined Boleman Law Firm in 2025, bringing with her a diverse background in consumer bankruptcy and general civil litigation. Prior to joining Boleman, she focused on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy matters. She previously con...

Rating: 6.5

Call for a consultation(804) 234-8667

Kathryn Lee Ortiz Balderaz's Website

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