Top Rated Virginia Criminal Defense Lawyers - Page 16

This is page 16 for criminal defense attorneys in Virginia. Compare 1,683 criminal defense lawyers near you. Gain insight from reviews to make a well-informed decision, and get in touch with them directly.

Narrow Results by City

See more cities See less cities

Virginia lawyers by city: See all cities and counties

Sort by:

Best Match

Best MatchBest reviewed on Avvo Most reviewed on Avvo Years licensed: Most to least Years licensed: Least to most

Virginia Has 1683 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 20145 Reviews

Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family

Bio: As an attorney for KFFJ Law, James R. Kearney understands that people come to his firm because they’re in crisis. Whether they’ve experienced a devastating personal injury, been charged with a crime, or are facing a life-shattering divorce, his cl...

Rating: 9.5

View Profile

Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

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

Bio: Andrew Beynton Carlson Wood was born and raised in Richmond, while also spending considerable time in Northumberland County in Virginia’s Northern Neck, where his mother was born and raised. Andrew grew up in a household of practicing lawyers. His...

Rating: 8.4

View Profile

Ad

Criminal Defense Lawyers in Virginia

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.

The Avvo Rating explained

Let us know
how we're doing!

We'd like to hear from you!

This anonymous survey will take no more than 1–2 minutes to complete.

Your feedback will be used to improve Avvo and provide better support to people with legal needs like yours.

START THE SURVEY

Criminal Defense

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.

The Avvo Rating explained

Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "Doug was clear headed and honest! He laid out the potential scenarios and fought for the best outcome. Because of him there wasn’t a conviction and instead, after being good for a year, being wiped clean. What more could I ask for? Got in some tro..."

Rating: 10

View Profile

PRO

Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "Having personally observed Ms. Francois’ professionalism, work ethic, and all-around knowledge of law, I have zero hesitation recommending her services for future clients. She is abundantly qualified and capable as well as invested in the quality ..."

Rating: 6.5

Call for a consultation(540) 302-2985

Vicki L, Francois's Website

Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Contracts & Agreements

Bio: Being a trial lawyer allows me the opportunity to protect teh interests of my varied clients. I have enjoyed the trial aspect of this pracitce immensely. Not all cases require a trial, in fact most do not. But... when your case requires judicial d...

Rating: 9.2

View Profile

Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

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

Bio: Being charged with a crime or serious traffic offense can be stressful. The consequences of a conviction could affect your job, your career and your reputation. I understand this and I take care to assure all my clients as to the strengths of thei...

Rating: 8.3

View Profile

Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: As an attorney, I focus on obtaining the best results for my clients, whether through trial, negotiation or settlement. I strive to be a trustworthy advocate for my clients, in and out of court. With a primary focus on criminal defense law, I have...

Rating: 8.9

View Profile

Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

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

Review: "Mr. Rakness would always answer my call or return my call promptly. That stuck out. He was honest and realistic with me while also fighting hard for my case. I was glad to have him on my side because I would have been way worse off without him. He..."

Rating: 8.7

View Profile

Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Bio: Christopher Bradshaw has worked at several government agencies, including the Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, the Richmond Public Defender’s Office, and the Office of the Attorney General. Drawing upon this experience, and having tried ...

Rating: 8.6

View Profile

Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Personal Injury and more

Bio: I am currently on active duty with the US Navy, call Cowardin, Kim and Riddle at for your legal needs.

Rating: 9.4

View Profile

Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 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

View Profile

Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Business and more

Bio: For the past ten years, exceptional service to his clients has been the cornerstone of Mr. Harvill's successful law practice. A Washington Business Journal Top Lawyer finalist in 2008, Mr. Harvill continues to provide his dedicated and affordable ...

Rating: 9.2

View Profile

PRO

Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

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

Review: "Mr. Sutton was a absolute joy to work with. Very punctual, impressive and informative. Made my entire court process stress free, it actually went better than I could've ever expected. Highly recommended for anything criminal or personal. Thank you..."

Rating: 7.4

Call for a consultation(804) 409-0857

Dannie Ray Sutton's Website

Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

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

Bio: Experience:Attorney; Sole Practitioner April, 1999 to Present; McGlone Law Firm, (address above) Criminal and Traffic Defense; over 5,000 cases handled Bankruptcy; over 1,000 debtor cases handled between 1988 and 2004. Divorce Attorney; over 200 c...

Rating: 9.4

View Profile

Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

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

Bio: Cody Remington concentrates his law practice primarily in the areas of Criminal Law, DUI & Traffic Violations. Prior to joining Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law, Mr. Remington successfully represented & defended the interests of his clients in real ...

Rating: 8.8

View Profile

Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: I have been a lawyer since 1998, and I handle family law matters exclusively. I handle a variety of domestic cases from child custody and adoption to multimillion dollar equitable distribution litigation. I will aslo handle criminal matters that a...

Rating: 10

View Profile

Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Business and more

Bio: I am a small town attorney (Berryville) with big city experience (New York City and Alexandria, VA). As a litigator with a passion for legal practice, and advancing clients' causes through effective advocacy both in and out of the courtroom, I rel...

Rating: 8.3

View Profile

PRO

Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement, Family

Bio: A native of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Taso R. Saunders has solidified his role as a skilled attorney through education and practical experience. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Virginia Commonwealth University, he ...

Rating: 6.0

Taso Rashid Noel Saunders's Website

PRO

Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

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

Your Criminal Defense Specialist. State & Federal. Call Today for a Free Consultation.

Rating: 6.9

Call for a FREE consultation(804) 554-1653

Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

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

Review: "Mr. Jackson helped me coordinate a good defense strategy and avoid severe charges for a petty offense. Paid the deposit and he handled everything with the prosecutor."

Rating: 7.6

View Profile

DUI and DWI Speeding and Traffic Ticket Violent Crime Domestic Violence

See all practice areas

Transparency and Trust: Understanding our Data and Reviews

We want to make sure our users have confidence in Avvo’s reviews and ratings, as well as the information we provide and moderate. Data provided on Virginia’s Criminal Defense lawyers has been sourced from the lawyers themselves as well as publicly available directories such as the State Bar of Virginia. Lawyers who verify themselves are able to claim their profiles and provide additional information. They can also provide additional data on their practice areas and other messaging related to their practice. No content provided by Avvo on this directory page is generated by AI.

All reviews have been submitted by individuals that create an account on Avvo.com. The quality and accuracy of these reviews is paramount to Avvo, which is why we maintain internal policies and protocols. Reviews are never removed without manual review by our customer success team. Lawyers are unable to remove or modify reviews on their own.

Do you have an idea of how to make this page better or have you spotted something incorrect? Contact our support team today.

×

Sort by Years licensed: most to least Highest rated Most reviewed Fees and Rates Free consultation

Filter By

Choose one filter option below.

Also speaks Arabic Farsi French German Hindi Korean Mandarin Russian Spanish Also practice in Dui & dwi Family Personal injury Speeding & traffic ticket Litigation Divorce & separation Child custody Business Estate planning Violent crime General practice Juvenile Car accidents Expungement Wills & living wills Real estate Appeals Federal crime Domestic violence White collar crime Child support Bankruptcy & debt Immigration Contracts & agreements Sex crime Corporate & incorporation Landlord & tenant Medical malpractice Employment & labor Government Alimony Civil rights Probate Wrongful death Trusts Administrative law Workers compensation Guardianship Commercial Adoption Drug crime Consumer protection Lawsuits & disputes Uncontested divorce Intellectual property Military law Debt collection Social security Mediation Education International law Antitrust & trade law Construction & development Insurance Power of attorney Securities & investment fraud Tax Constitutional Elder law Health care Arbitration Child abuse Marriage & prenuptials Defective and dangerous products Trucking accident Chapter 7 bankruptcy Government contracts Life insurance Trademark application Transportation Ethics & professional responsibility Licensing Patent application Animal & dog bites Gun law Libel & slander Animal law Chapter 13 bankruptcy Debt settlement Environmental and natural resources Land use & zoning Motorcycle accident Aviation Class action Debt & lending agreements Limited liability company (llc) Privacy Sexual harassment Trademark infringement Admiralty & maritime Brain injury Election campaigns & political law Entertainment Partnership Public finance & tax exempt finance Slip and fall accident Advertising Cannabis law Foreclosure Internet Lemon law Life sciences & biotechnology Nursing home abuse and neglect Residential Tax fraud & tax evasion Agriculture Asylum Banking Chapter 11 bankruptcy Computer fraud Copyright application Credit card fraud Energy & utilities Federal regulation Financial markets and services Identity theft Mergers & acquisitions Securities offerings Spinal cord injury State, local and municipal law Wrongful termination Copyright infringement Credit repair Discrimination Employee benefits Native peoples law Patent infringement Telecommunications

Reset