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    Ofelia L Calderon

    Ofelia L Calderon

    4.619 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Fairfax)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Review: "Ofelia Calderon is an outstanding lawyer, from our first consultation they explained complex legal terms in a way I could easily understand. Throughout my case, they were communicative, diligent, and truly empathetic, to my situation. Their attent..."
    Rating:  10
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    Theodore B Godfrey

    Theodore B Godfrey

    5.08 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Silver Spring)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "I was awarded unemployment benefits after being terminated by my employer. The employer filed an appeal, and I hired Mr Godfrey to represent me at the appeal hearing. He thoroughly reviewed the facts and laid out the defense strategy before the he..."
    Rating:  9.7
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    Lawrence F Regan

    Lawrence F Regan

    5.04 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Silver Spring)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Business and more
    Bio: Counsel of Record in over 2500 Bankruptcy cases in Maryland and DC. Supervisory counsel in hundreds or thousands more. Counsel of record in hundreds of civil, criminal and administrative cases before federal and state courts and agencies. Pro bono...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Robert Hal Silberman

    Robert Hal Silberman

    3.79 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Camp Springs)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I met Rob while waiting for my disability hearing. Two other lawyers had refused to take my case as it was "unwinnable". Rob graciously took my case. My hearing was continued and four months later he represented me at my final hearing. In only 4 w..."
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    Anthony Mark Nicewicz

    Anthony Mark Nicewicz

    4.817 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Oakton)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Review: "March 19, 2026 I had the privilege of being represented by Attorney Mark Nicewicz, and I can confidently say it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Before choosing him, I spoke with several lawyers about my case. I ultimately selected Mr..."
    Rating:  8.5
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    Samuel Collyns Moore

    Samuel Collyns Moore

    5.027 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Alexandria)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Litigation
    Bio: Sam Moore has successfully litigated, at the trial level, misdemeanor and felony cases in a diverse range of matters. Mr. Moore’s practice is enhanced by his experience in the courtroom and a broad range of experiences outside the legal field. He ...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Christina Marie Hughes

    Christina Marie Hughes

    5.03 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Rockville)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice
    Bio: Christina M. Hughes is a skilled family law attorney in Rockville, as well as a partner at McGann, Del Pino & Hughes. Backed by years of experience, she practices all areas of domestic relations law including divorce, custody, child support, guard...
    Rating:  10
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    Gabriel C Vine

    Gabriel C Vine

    5.09 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Rockville)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I am an American by choice. Arrived in the US as a child and have lived in places spanning the spectrum...from New York City (Queens) to Hanford, Central California (yeah, try and find it on the map). I have travelled quite a bit and have visited ...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Afshin Pishevar

    Afshin Pishevar

    4.833 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Rockville)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Corporate & Incorporation and more
    Bio: The Pishevar Law Firm has been balancing the scales of justice since 1993. We are a full service law firm of experienced Lawyers providing legal services to serve your needs. The Firm was founded in 1993 to provide experienced and effective repres...
    Rating:  10
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    Brandon Ross Sloane

    Brandon Ross Sloane

    5.04 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Fairfax)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Brandon Sloane is a former prosecutor with over a decade of prosecution experience, and now proudly serving clients charged with criminal offenses throughout the Northern Virginia area. Charges handled include traffic offenses such as speeding and...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Sara M Sakagami

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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Alexandria)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Litigation
    Rating:  8.8
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    David Benjamin Smith

    David Benjamin Smith

    5.04 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Alexandria)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Appeals
    Bio: For eight years prior to entering private practice in 1986, Mr. Smith was a prosecutor at the U.S. Department of Justice, where he served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Alexandria, Virginia and a Trial Attorney in Criminal Division’s Appellate a...
    Rating:  10
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    Edward John Ungvarsky

    Edward John Ungvarsky

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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Alexandria)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Ed is an experienced criminal defense attorney who practices in local and state courts in Washington, DC and Virginia and in federal courts in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, as well as nationwide where needed.
    Rating:  10
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    John Connolly Monahan

    John Connolly Monahan

    5.01 review
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Rockville)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, DUI and DWI
    Review: "I was 16 years old when I first retained Mr. Monahan’s legal services and 12 years later he remains to be my lawyer. He has over 30 years of experience and has benefited me much more than the fees I have paid him. I have faced charges of driving o..."
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    Rachael Louise Gray

    Rachael Louise Gray

    5.05 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Arlington)
    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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    Patrick J Hoover

    Patrick J Hoover

    4.610 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Rockville)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Education, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: For more than three decades I've concentrated my legal practice on the highly specialized legal services required of my unique group of special clients: Students, Youth, Children, Juveniles, Young Adults, and their parents. I am a fully licensed a...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Luiz R Simmons

    Luiz R Simmons

    4.311 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Silver Spring)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury
    Bio: For over 40 years, I have lived and worked right here in the DC and Maryland community. I take great pride in fighting for my clients, taking on tough and challenging cases, and winning. I am your partner all the way through and I am committed to ...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Alvin Harold Thomas

    Alvin Harold Thomas

    5.01 review
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Fort Washington)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation
    Review: "One of THE best decisions I have ever made was selecting Mr. Alvin Thomas to represent me in a case that could have negatively impacted my life and destroyed my family. I cannot thank Mr. Thomas enough for how he listened, prepared and impressivel..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Stanley J Reed

    Stanley J Reed

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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Bethesda)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Litigation and more
    Bio: Stan Reed is a high profile litigator who represents individuals and corporations in complex civil and employment litigation and white-collar criminal defense work, as well as lawyers and health care providers in professional responsibility matter...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Todd Pritchard

    Michael Todd Pritchard

    4.86 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Washington (Fairfax)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Employment & Labor and more
    Bio: Our firm is a general litigation practice with a focus on employment law and criminal/traffic defense. Many clients with even minor criminal and traffic charges are rightfully concerned about the impact such a charge will have on their employment....
    Rating:  8.3
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