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    Virginia Has 1686 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 20226 Reviews

    Daniel Paul Watkins

    Daniel Paul Watkins

    3.33 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Libel & Slander, Litigation and more
    Review: "Mr. Watkins is an excellent attorney.. He handled my case in a professional manner. My paperwork was done in a timely fashion, and communication was effective!!!"
    Rating:  8.3
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    Michael Dennis Sawyer

    Michael Dennis Sawyer

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Wrongful Death, Litigation
    Review: "Thank you Michael Sawyer for your excellent representation in handling several cases involving my family members and myself. Your diligence and professionalism in handling such sensitive matters were outstanding. At times that were most difficult ..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Joseph Patrick Hopson

    Joseph Patrick Hopson

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Joe is amazing. Easy to work with, highly efficient, professional and helpful with speeding incident. He went above and beyond to get the situation resolved for me. I would definitely recommend Joe for any of your legal needs."
    Rating:  6.2
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    Regis Nicole Rice

    Regis Nicole Rice

    5.04 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Family and more
    Bio: Regis Rice was born and raised in Florida. Regis attended the University of Florida and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science in 1998 and a master’s degree in Secondary Social Studies Education 2000.After teaching seventh grade s...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Chester Lavester Banks

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    Chester Lavester Banks

    3.29 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Review: "I was assigned to Mr. Banks through the assistance program for those who couldn't afford legal counsel. I was a very troubled young man at the time. Not only did he follow through with his promises. He had the professionalism to look me in the eye..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Graham Norris Prichard

    Graham Norris Prichard

    5.02 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Power Of Attorney and more
    Review: "Graham helped me with a potential overstaying issue on my ESTA due to COVID travel restrictions to Australia. He was considerate, punctual, professional and well priced (US$250 per hour from memory). Unfortunately when I needed more advice at a la..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    John Simpson Moss

    John Simpson Moss

    4.214 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: Hampden Sydney College, B.A. (Political Science) 2002 Cumberland School of Law of Sanford University, Juris Doctor, 2005, Cum Laude American Journal of Trial Advocacy- Articles EditorMembership: Virginia State Bar, Fredericksburg Bar Association E...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Samantha Elena Freed

    Samantha Elena Freed

    3.73 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Child Abuse and more
    Review: "Samantha helped our family with a complicated and difficult custody case. She offered us excellent advice based on her extensive experience and she offered it in a compassionate way. She was warm and personable, while still maintaining a laser foc..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Christopher Anthony Bain

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    Christopher Anthony Bain

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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, General Practice and more
    Rating:  7.6
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    John David Gibson

    John David Gibson

    5.05 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: We are a general practice law firm with offices in Louisa and Fluvanna counties. I have helped clients achieve desired results in a wide array of legal issues but I have focused much of my practice on family law, estate planning, and criminal defe...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Hugh Edward Black

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    Hugh Edward Black

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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Rating:  7.5
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    Mark Bennett Arthur

    Mark Bennett Arthur

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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Mark B. Arthur was born and reared in Bedford County. After graduating from Jefferson Forest High School, he served in the United States Army's 82nd Airborne Division for four years. He graduated from the University of Virginia with distinction in...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Jennifer Tope Stanton

    Jennifer Tope Stanton

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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Wills & Living Wills
    Bio: Jennifer Stanton is an experienced, effective and aggressive trial attorney. With twenty five years of trial experience, her current practice is dedicated to the defense of the accused in federal and state trial courts. Stanton graduated from Duke...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Francis A Webb

    Francis A Webb

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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Contracts & Agreements and more
    Rating:  8.2
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    David Lewis Epperly

    David Lewis Epperly

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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice
    Rating:  8.8
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    Samuel Howard Woodson

    Samuel Howard Woodson

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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Rating:  9.1
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    Benjamin Spencer Cross

    Benjamin Spencer Cross

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Was a big help to me and is very knowledgeable about the laws. Very informative and helpful . Helped me construct a great appeal letter! Definitely Recommend!"
    Rating:  7.2
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    Mufeed Wadie Said

    Mufeed Wadie Said

    3.73 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Licensed in Virginia and New York, Mufeed W. Said is a savvy and aggressive trial attorney equipped with years of trial experience on both sides of the courtroom. As a public defender in Petersburg, Virginia Mr. Said racked up numerous victories f...
    Rating:  6.5
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    William Thomas Fitzhugh

    William Thomas Fitzhugh

    3.73 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I can’t say enough good things about Mr. Fitzhugh. He’s handled my divorce and child custody case with incredible professionalism, compassion, and expertise. From our very first meeting, he made me feel heard, supported, and confident that I had t..."
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    Matthew Ethan Bass

    Matthew Ethan Bass

    5.09 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Matthew E. “Matt” Bass began his legal career over a decade ago in the trenches of criminal/traffic courts throughout Northern Virginia. Over time, his practice grew to encompass a variety of cases, including landlord-tenant, contracts, debt defen...
    Rating:  7.3
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