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    Jonathan M Lanyi

    Jonathan M Lanyi

    5.06 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (College Park)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, General Practice
    Review: "Attorney Lanyi did an excellent job representing me. He was professional, responsive, and great to work with throughout my case. If I ever need an attorney again, I will absolutely consider using him in the future."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Douglas James Wood

    Douglas James Wood

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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Riverdale)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Douglas Wood has been defending people in criminal cases for nearly 35 years. After being admitted to practice law in 1977, he joined the elite ranks of the District of Columbia Public Defender Service as a trial attorney. From 1977 to 1984, he ha...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Paul P Vangellow

    Paul P Vangellow

    5.05 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Falls Church)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Commercial and more
    Review: "Paul Vangellow was very open and transparent. He freely gave us his time over the phone and seemed very knowledgeable. After further investigating our case, we decided we didn't need Paul's services. But he gave us enough information initially to ..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Shraga Kawior

    Shraga Kawior

    5.03 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Silver Spring)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I hired Mr. Kawior to handle my divorce. This was an emotional and confusing time for me. With Mr. Kawior, I felt safe, and I felt that my children were in good hands. Mr. Kawior thank you for all you did for me and my children. "
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    Howard R Cheris

    Howard R Cheris

    5.04 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Rockville)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime
    Review: "Where do I start? When I first got charged, my plan was to hire a lawyer that personally knows the judges and prosecutors. I hired Howard right off the bat due to his reputable background on criminal and traffic cases. My experience with Howard wa..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    David C Jones

    David C Jones

    4.04 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Fairfax)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "I was successfully represented by this Attorney eight years ago. I recently had a reason to reach out to him for some advice and he was very kind and helpful."
    Rating:  9.2
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    Brian Michael Timian

    Brian Michael Timian

    5.03 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Hyattsville)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Education
    Bio: I pride myself in providing personal attention to every case no matter how serious the injury or issue. From personal injury cases, to criminal defense and special education matters, I will push any case to the finish line.
    Rating:  7.2
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    Nina J Ginsberg

    Nina J Ginsberg

    5.01 review
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Alexandria)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Litigation
    Review: "Nina Ginsberg is an exceptional attorney in that she is well-versed in the law, very creative and someone who will really fight for her clients no matter what -- her tenacity, intellect and fearlessness together with her legal sophistication means..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Mandy M Petrocelli

    Mandy M Petrocelli

    3.45 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Fairfax)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Juvenile and more
    Review: "Mandy from the beginning knows her stuff. Ms. Petrocelli is very knowledgeable, down to the judges and prosecutor's. Mandy really wants the best for you. Listen we all make mistakes and this is the lawyer you need, when that one poor mistake shoul..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Bridget Rossiter Elis

    Bridget Rossiter Elis

    5.01 review
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Riverdale)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Bridget Elis is highly professional. She updated me on all pertinent legal issues and was always on time during hearings. She spends valuable time to research cases related to mine and that was very helpful in her defense."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Karen A. Leiser

    Karen A. Leiser

    5.05 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Tysons Corner)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: Karen started her legal career as a staff attorney at Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV), where she worked in the areas of housing and family law from 1997 to 2002. She served as the Managing Attorney for the Fairfax branch of Legal Servic...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Salih Alexander

    Salih Alexander

    5.05 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Fairfax)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Juvenile and more
    Bio: I am an avid golfer and basketball player. I enjoy coaching and mentoring kids and helping people in general. Star Wars, super-hero shows, and post-apocalyptic shows and movies are my thing (Walking Dead!) Practicing law is a great honor.
    Rating:  6.8
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    Emily Rose Ritvo Beckman

    Emily Rose Ritvo Beckman

    5.02 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Alexandria)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Very prepared awesome litigator and a closing argument that will make Mike Tyson scared. Will hire again. "
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    Jason Jin Huh

    Jason Jin Huh

    4.36 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Falls Church)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Business
    Bio: Attorney Huh is a general practice attorney in the Northern Virginia area focusing on Civil Litigation and Criminal Defense. He has successfully represented hundreds of clients in both criminal and civil courts in Fairfax County and the surroundin...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Harry Alan Suissa

    Harry Alan Suissa

    5.03 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Silver Spring)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "If you are in search of an exceptional attorney who provides top-notch, exclusive legal counsel, then fate has led you to this review of Harry A. Suissa. When concluding that I needed an attorney, I knew that it would have to be someone very skill..."
    Rating:  8.5
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    Stephanie Lynn Cooper

    Stephanie Lynn Cooper

    5.06 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Silver Spring)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "Stephanie Cooper helped me with my family law case. What a pleasant experience. She made everything as stress free for me as she could. Stephanie is always on top of her clientele and treats each person as if they where her only client. She is ver..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Thomas F Koerner

    Thomas F Koerner

    4.04 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Fairfax)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime
    Bio: I am a sole practioner in Northern Virginia. I graduated from Herndon High School, attended the University of Virginia where I double majored in History and Foreign Affairs. I worked for three years as a Deputy Trial Clerk at the United States Tax...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Paul T Stein

    Paul T Stein

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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Rockville)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation
    Bio: The key to being a successful trial lawyer lies in having the insight to determine whether to litigate or negotiate, as well as the skill to assess and adapt to changing dynamics when in the courtroom. I bring to my clients decades of experience r...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Clifford Clapp

    Clifford Clapp

    5.03 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Fairfax)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Immigration and more
    Bio: Mr. Clapp focuses his practice on criminal defense and traffic matters in Virginia state courts, DC, and federal court in Virginia as well as various immigration matters. He has worked with the Fairfax County Public Defender’s Office as an attorne...
    Rating:  8.1
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    John T Husk

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    John T Husk

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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Falls Church)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Commercial and more
    Rating:  7.9
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