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    Virginia Has 1683 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 20051 Reviews

    Simon James Marle

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    Simon James Marle

    5.04 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Review: "I cannot possibly have enough amazing things to say about Simon Marle and his entire staff. It’s not only about the lawyer, but the support and staff behind it for me. I called Simon’s office one night, over a year ago in desperation of where to t..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Shannon Hoehl

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    Shannon Hoehl

    5.021 reviews
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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Review: "Shannon was retained by my wife and I to represent our son in a criminal assault case. She was great to work with, responsive, and answered all of our many questions throughout the process. She will always be our go to attorney. You will not be di..."
    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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    Chidinma Harley

    Chidinma Harley

    5.08 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Chidinma U. Harley, Esq. is a Fairfax attorney and founding member of Pervaiz & Harley PLLC. She brings integrity, passion, creativity, and diligence to the firm as well as each and every case that she takes on. Ms. Harley genuinely care about her...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Marc Anderson

    Marc Anderson

    4.978 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Marc went above and beyond representing me for a traffic violation. All I did is show up and he handled everything. I am very pleased with the outcome and know who I'm calling if I need advice or anything legal related."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Charles Carlyle Cosby

    Charles Carlyle Cosby

    4.19 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Mr. Cosby has been practicing in criminal law for over thirty-five years. He graduated from the T.C. Williams School of Law in 1977, and became a law clerk for the Virginia Supreme Court. After completing his tenure as a law clerk, he became an As...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Andre Aris Hakes

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    Andre Aris Hakes

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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Biography - Criminal Defense, DUI Traffic Attorney A double Hoo graduate of the University of Virginia, (1993 CLASS, 1996 LAW); Charlottesville attorney Andr Hakes has 17+ years experience as a practicing attorney in Charlottesville, Virginia and ...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Stephen Cordell Teague

    Stephen Cordell Teague

    5.011 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more
    Review: "Great attorney he cares about his clients and treats everyone with respect and is dedicated to making sure you're satisfied."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Fernando Groene

    Fernando Groene

    4.69 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Fernando Groene is a trial attorney located in Williamsburg, Virginia. He practices law throughout Tidewater, Virginia from Richmond to Virginia Beach. He has over 30 years experience in state and federal court. He is qualified to handle all level...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Patrick Vernen Foltz

    Patrick Vernen Foltz

    4.713 reviews
    Virginia 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:  9.4
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    David Shawn Clements

    David Shawn Clements

    5.03 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: I do a wide variety of legal matters including, but not limited to, criminal and traffic defense, personal injury cases, civil litigation, expungements, domestic cases (custody, visitation, divorce and child support), and wills.
    Rating:  8.6
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    Steven Patrick Milani

    Steven Patrick Milani

    5.03 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: Due in large part to the success of the Capital Defender offices ( no death sentences in the last 11 years) the death penalty was abolished this year and my career of 30+ years as a Public Defender and Capital Defender came to an end. As Capital D...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Jonathan Blair Tarris

    Jonathan Blair Tarris

    4.824 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Business and more
    Bio: Jonathan is a lifelong resident of Lexington & Rockbridge County. After finishing his law degree at Washington & Lee University he worked as a Contract Negotiations Specialist and a Financial Planner for a Fortune 500 company before starting Tarri...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Humes Jefferson Franklin

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    Humes Jefferson Franklin

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Mediation, Family and more
    Review: "Humes “Tripp” Franklin did an incredible job handling my case. From the start he was very invested in every aspect of the end goal: divorce. At the drop of a hat I could reach out with a question or concern to Tripp and his team and in a very time..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Nick T. Wright

    Nick T. Wright

    5.013 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Attorney Nick T. Wright is one of the founders of Welch & Wright, PLLC. Nick is a trial attorney who has focused his practice on criminal defense cases, particularly ones involving DUI defense. Nick has handled thousands of cases all over the Comm...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Katherine G. Coltrain

    Katherine G. Coltrain

    5.091 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement
    Bio: Katherine Coltrain was born and raised in Hampton, Virginia. As a former prosecutor for both Gloucester and Virginia Beach, she was able to cultivate her passion for justice in the criminal law system and sharpen her negotiation and trial skills i...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Patrick T Hand

    Patrick T Hand

    5.07 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Probate, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: Mr. Hand has provided effective representation for over three decades. He is a general practitioner who is highly experienced in Estates and Trust, Criminal Law, and Civil Litigation. As an Estates and Trusts attorney, he drafts Wills and other es...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Rachael Louise Gray

    Rachael Louise Gray

    5.05 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: As Senior Associate at Law Offices of Joseph M. Perez, PC, Rachael goes the extra mile for her clients and represents clients facing serious criminal charges. She has a sharp legal mind honed from her experience representing clients in a variety o...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Michael Carl Tillotson

    Michael Carl Tillotson

    4.840 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Michael is an experienced attorney whose practice is focused on defending DUI cases. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in Criminal Justice Studies and received the Alpha Phi Sigma Award for graduation with the highest grade point average in...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Scott Raymond Sexauer

    Scott Raymond Sexauer

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Family and more
    Bio: Scott R. Sexauer obtained his undergraduate and law degrees from George Mason University. He has been in private practice for over 40 years, and has earned a BV-Distinguished Peer Review Rating from Martindale Hubbell. He will use his experience a...
    Rating:  10
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    Robert Maurice Galumbeck

    Robert Maurice Galumbeck

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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Robert M. Galumbeck is a senior partner in the law firm of Galumbeck and Kegley, Attorneys, with offices in Wytheville and Tazewell, Virginia. Mr. Galumbeck is a 1973 graduate of the University of Virginia and obtained his J.D., in 1976, at the Ma...
    Rating:  9.9
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