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    Virginia Has 1700 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 20571 Reviews

    Vicki L, Francois

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    Vicki L, Francois

    4.944 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "I am very grateful for the support and guidance I received from Vicki during a very difficult time in my life. They were professional, compassionate, responsive, and always took the time to explain things clearly and make sure I understood my opti..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Kathryn Lee Ortiz Balderaz

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    Kathryn Lee Ortiz Balderaz

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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    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
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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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    Mark Randolph Matney

    Mark Randolph Matney

    4.9136 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: I help clients with all aspects of driving related matters, including defending against charges related to DUI / DWI, Reckless Driving, Suspended License, License restoration, Speeding and other traffic charges. I spoke on the topic "Serious Traff...
    Rating:  10
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    Mario J. Stellute

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    Mario J. Stellute

    5.021 reviews
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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Personal Injury & Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer
    Rating:  10
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    Joel Stephen Jackson

    Joel Stephen Jackson

    4.9105 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Mr. Jackson helped me coordinate a good defense strategy and avoid severe charges for a petty offense. Paid the deposit and he handled everything with the prosecutor."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Anna C Chludzinski

    Anna C Chludzinski

    4.69 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Anna Chludzinski has spent the entirety of her legal career as a trial attorney, and continues this work as the founder of Chludzinski Law, PLLC. Anna has extensive experience in all areas of criminal litigation and is passionate about using that ...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Jessica N. Carmichael

    Jessica N. Carmichael

    5.031 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Military Law
    Bio: Jessica N. Carmichael defends clients in often high-stakes, and nationally-profiled criminal cases. She fearlessly handles all types of criminal matters. Jessica knows what her clients have at risk, and tirelessly works to achieve a favorable resu...
    Rating:  10
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    John Richard Working

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    John Richard Working

    5.06 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning and more
    A thorough attorney who prioritizes communication, preparedness, and fighting for positive results.
    Rating:  8.3
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    Tariq Kamal Louka

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    Tariq Kamal Louka

    5.03 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Litigation and more
    Bio: For over twenty years Tariq has successfully represented clients, both big and small, in all areas of civil litigation. From complex construction cases to landlord – tenant matters, he has the knowledge and expertise to obtain positive results for...
    Rating:  10
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    Richard Scott Fiorella

    Richard Scott Fiorella

    4.933 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Rich joined the Larry King, P.C. team in July of 2014. At Larry King, P.C., we are dedicated to helping people whose health, safety, liberty or well-being have been wrongfully victimized. We are a full service law firm handling a wide range of leg...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Stephen Douglas Hall

    Stephen Douglas Hall

    5.031 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Stephen D. Hall is an experienced trial attorney specializing in criminal defense in state and federal courts in Virginia. Steve is a skilled and tireless advocate, an empathetic counselor, and a tenacious litigator, with a proven track record of ...
    Rating:  10
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    Kelly L. DiCorrado

    Kelly L. DiCorrado

    5.015 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: Kelly L. Vasta, a founding member of Nield, Delpierre & Vasta PLC, represents her clients in the seven cities of Southside Hampton Roads and beyond, including Northampton and Williamsburg/James County, Virginia. She focuses her practice in the...
    Rating:  9.0
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    James A. Carter

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    James A. Carter

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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Wills & Living Wills, Probate and more
    Hunter Law Firm
    Rating:  5.9
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    Manuel E. Leiva

    Manuel E. Leiva

    5.013 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Mr. Leiva has the trial experience you need when facing criminal charges. He has both bench and jury trial experience, with matters ranging from misdeameanors to serious felonies such as murder. Many people make the mistake and hire a lawyer based...
    Rating:  10
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    Robert C. Whitestone

    Robert C. Whitestone

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 59 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: For more than 40 years Bob Whitestone has focused his practice on criminal defense, giving clients peace of mind with representation that achieves the best possible outcomes for their situations. Believing that preparation is critically important ...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Lorrie Ann Sinclair

    Lorrie Ann Sinclair

    4.821 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: As a child of immigrants, I understand the value of hard work, commitment and dedication, and I utilize those values daily. I dedicated to my family, actively involved in my community, and blessed to be able to use my education, training and exper...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Jeffrey Cantwell Martin

    Jeffrey Cantwell Martin

    4.715 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 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...
    Rating:  10
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    Kelly Katherine Sprissler

    Kelly Katherine Sprissler

    5.019 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: In 1999, I began a career as a criminal defense attorney. Since then, I have represented thousands of clients in Virginia. I tell clients the truth and have been thought to be a little to blunt at times, but I don't believe in sugar coating a seri...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Andrew Anthony Protogyrou

    Andrew Anthony Protogyrou

    4.04 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: Attorney Andrew Protogyrou obtained his B.A. from the Virginia Military Institute and earned his J.D. from the University of Richmond.Mr. Protogyrou has handled hundreds of jury trials in State and Federal Courts throughout Virginia. He has argued...
    Rating:  10
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    Mark Roman Dycio

    Mark Roman Dycio

    4.667 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "Mr. Dycio provided the best service that I believe any lawyer could. From the beginning, Mr. Dycio led me step-by-step through the process of my case. He sat down with me personally and actually explained in-depth the details of the case and his c..."
    Rating:  9.7
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