Top Rated Virginia Criminal Defense Lawyers

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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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Hello! My name is Ashby Pope and I am a partner at the law firm of Riddick & Pope in Smithfield, Virginia. We also have an office in Portsmouth, Virginia to serve our clients on the Southside. I started my legal career in Portsmouth and I live in ...

Rating: 8.1

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "John is a truly exceptional criminal defense attorney. I was arrested by an over-zealous police officer in the Richmond, VA area who violated my constitutional rights and John successfully defended my rights in court and got my case dismissed. I c..."

Rating: 6.9

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family

Bio: As an attorney at Calderón Seguin PLC, I fiercely advocate for my clients. I primarily practice immigration but also represent clients in various criminal, traffic, family, and civil matters in the Commonwealth of Virginia. My immigration practice...

Rating: 8.1

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Sara Gaborik fought a case for my brother about 2 years ago. I would recommend her to anyone. She went up against one of the toughest judges in richmond and won.she is very nice outside the courtroom I have people that worked in the courts that wo..."

Rating: 6.5

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Constitutional

Bio: Attorney specializes in defending charges of murder, firearms, drug and violent crimes cases. Extensive investigation and suppression and motions hearings makes sure you are effectively defended. USCCA certified to handle self-defense firearms cas...

Rating: 6.5

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more

Bio: NovaLegalGroup, P.C. t/a the Law Office of O. Keith Hallam, Jr., is a small law firm that handles Criminal, Traffic, and Personal Injury matters.

Rating: 8.2

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Education and more

Bio: John has been practicing law for over 21 years. His practice emphasizes criminal and traffic defense, residential landlord-tenant law, and community association law, injury law, and estate planning. He has appeared in state and federal courts acro...

Rating: 6.9

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Trusts, Real Estate and more

Review: "I spoke with several other local attorneys before deciding to retain Andrea and am so glad I went with this firm. She was knowledgeable, professional, and empathetic as I navigated the channels of a complicated divorce. I am pleased with my outcom..."

Rating: 6.6

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Business

Bio: Attorney Huh is a general practice attorney in the Northern Virginia area focusing on Civil Litigation and Criminal Defense. He has successfully represented hundreds of clients in both criminal and civil courts in Fairfax County and the surroundin...

Rating: 7.4

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Mr Bowles has saved me and my son many times, I cannot say enough about this man. He will fight to get you bail, He will fight to keep you of jail."

Rating: 6.6

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "After being denied bond and told by every attorney in the commonwealth it was impossible, Ms. McClenney pulled off the impossible and got the court to grant me a fair bond. She was very attentive and responsive to my every concern about the case. ..."

Rating: 6.8

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

Review: "I would recommend her to anybody She was the hardest working best lawyer I ever hired"

Rating: 6.5

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: Chatocwa McWhorter graduated Magna Cum Laude from Marymount College of Fordham University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. While at Fordham, she received the Psychology Department Medal for attaining the highest grade point average in the departmen...

Rating: 7.0

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family

Review: "If I could give James Reyes a 10 star I would do it in a heart beat. We highly recommend James Reyes to anyone who needs a great attorney. He is very professional, responsible, respectful, knowledgeable,honest and will help you in any way he can. ..."

Rating: 9.0

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Justin Daniel was selected by the senior partners of Whitestone, Brent, Young Merril, P.C. to join the firm in 2008. In four years he has become the firms most senior level associate. He focuses his practice on criminal and traffic matters; family...

Rating: 9.2

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: Spencer is an attorney who represents both individuals who have been harmed by the negligence and bad acts of others, as well as defendants in our criminal justice system. Whether Spencer's clients face the awesome power of the carceral state, or ...

Rating: 6.1

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