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    Virginia Has 1684 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 20126 Reviews

    Robert G. Munro

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    Robert G. Munro

    5.04 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Small Firm BIG MAGIC
    Rating:  7.0
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    Scott A Surovell

    Scott A Surovell

    4.67 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Review: "My case was a somewhat complex domestic situation, a misdemeanor charge that could have resulted in jail time. During my first consultation, Senator Surovell listened to my concerns, patiently answered all of my questions, and made suggestions tha..."
    Rating:  10
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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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    Jeremiah A Denton

    Jeremiah A Denton

    4.610 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Libel & Slander and more
    Bio: Mr. Denton has practiced law for 35 years. He has won many difficult cases that other lawyers would never have taken, some of which resulted in verdicts of a million dollars or more. A former Vietnam helicopter pilot, his first legal specialty was...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Shalev Israel Ben-Avraham

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    Shalev Israel Ben-Avraham

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Shalev Ben-Avraham is a Virginia criminal defense trial attorney and Partner at Dischley Law, PLLC, where his practice focuses on serious criminal defense, DUI/DWI litigation, reckless driving, drug offenses, violent crimes, firearm offenses, and ...
    Rating:  7.6
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    James Warren Hundley

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    James Warren Hundley

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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Litigation and more
    Bio: Jim Hundley has over 30 years of experience litigating complex criminal and civil cases. He regularly represents individuals and corporations before state and federal courts in Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. He has defended clients invo...
    Rating:  10
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    Mark Lawrence Earley Sr.

    Mark Lawrence Earley Sr.

    4.977 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Allow me to briefly introduce myself. I’m Mark Earley and I have been licensed to practice law in the state of Virginia for over 30 years. During those years I’ve also served as the Attorney General of Virginia and as a Senator in Virginia’s State...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Robert Leigh Canard

    Robert Leigh Canard

    5.012 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Being charged with a criminal offense, however serious, can be one of the most stressful experiences in a person’s life. Aside from the obvious potential for incarceration and fines, a criminal conviction can have ripple effects in a person’s life...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Taite Aaron Westendorf

    Taite Aaron Westendorf

    5.08 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Taite has devoted his entire legal career to the practice of criminal defense. Prior to co-founding Westendorf & Khalaf, Taite worked as a supervising attorney in the largest Public Defender's office in the state (Virginia Beach). His career has b...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Harvey D. Coleman

    Harvey D. Coleman

    4.622 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: I was born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia. Prior to joining the Fisher Law Firm, I owned and managed a highly successful general practice law firm for 30 years. I have an extensive experience in Criminal and Traffic Defense throughout the Tidewat...
    Rating:  9.4
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    John Christian Gardner

    John Christian Gardner

    5.021 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I don't like to plead my clients guilty. They could've done that without my help. As an attorney, one of my most important jobs is to analyze your case and possible defenses and let the Commonwealth's Attorney (prosecutor) do its job by putting on...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Gregory Todd Hunter

    Gregory Todd Hunter

    5.04 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Hunter represented my son in federal court on a drug charge, and he was just great. The 15 year mandatory sentence got thrown out and my son will be home in less than three years with a drug program."
    Rating:  9.1
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    Clayton Andrew Worthington

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    Clayton Andrew Worthington

    4.922 reviews
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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody
    Bio: The help you need. The experience you want. Clayton Worthington has been named a Legal Elite attorney and a Top Lawyer Under 40 by Virginia Business Magazine (2018 - 2024). His practice focuses on family law and associated legal matters. He regula...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Emily Elizabeth Gold

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    Emily Elizabeth Gold

    4.34 reviews
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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Experience You Need & Compassion You Deserve. Dedicated Virginia Lawyers Helping Virginia Families.
    Rating:  10
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    Noel Brooks

    Noel Brooks

    5.04 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: "Experienced trial lawyer representing clients in personal injury, criminal, and traffic matters. Call"
    Rating:  8.7
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    Benjamin Aaron Beliles

    Benjamin Aaron Beliles

    5.018 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: I always knew I wanted to be like my grandfather, Richard Beliles, who was a great Kentucky trial lawyer. He was the type of lawyer you read about or see on TV — defending the poor against the most serious criminal accusations, or defending Africa...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Danielle S Brown

    Danielle S Brown

    4.836 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "The thoughtfulness, thoroughness, and expertise that Danielle brought to my case was extraordinary. Her care for myself, my case, and a genuine want for me to do well as a person went above and beyond anything I could have expected. It’s actually ..."
    Rating:  8.5
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    Shawn Michael Cline

    Shawn Michael Cline

    4.535 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Military Law and more
    Bio: Get in touch with a criminal defense attorney now. Our Virginia Beach and Hampton offices are available at your convenience. Facing charges for a DUI? Arrested for assault, drug charges, theft, or any other crime? Need an attorney who can boldly r...
    Rating:  8.3
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    George Price Koch

    George Price Koch

    4.210 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I am a criminal defense attorney that believes there is always an argument to be made. Myself and my firm are constantly seeking new, innovative arguments based on the bedrock of years of experience before the court. Once the issues in the case ar...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Alberto Rodriguez Salvado

    Alberto Rodriguez Salvado

    5.04 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: My father opened his firm as a sole practitioner over 20 years ago and my brother and I joined him a decade later. We are fortunate to continue to work as a team and support each other in many ways. A client of mine is our family's client as well.
    Rating:  9.3
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    William Joseph Owen

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    William Joseph Owen

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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more
    Rating:  10
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