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    Virginia Has 1681 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 20016 Reviews

    Anton Alexander Karpov

    Anton Alexander Karpov

    5.021 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Need a courtroom warrior who will fight for you? For fifteen years I represented criminal defendants and fought every case fiercely and passionately and gained plenty of criminal trial experience.
    Rating:  8.5
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    Anthony Mark Nicewicz

    Anthony Mark Nicewicz

    4.817 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    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:  8.6
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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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    William Lee Clemons

    William Lee Clemons

    4.818 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Will served three years active duty in the U.S. Army as an Infantryman prior to beginning his career in criminal justice. After discharge, he completed an Associate's Degree in police science, a Bachelor of Science Degree in criminal justice, and ...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Brenton James Bohannon

    Brenton James Bohannon

    4.824 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Business and more
    Bio: Brenton Bohannon focuses his practice in the areas of Criminal Law, DUI, Traffic Violations, and Family Law. Before joining the firm, Mr. Bohannon served as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for New Kent County Virginia, where he prosecuted hun...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Timothy Vitow Anderson

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    Timothy Vitow Anderson

    4.728 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Intellectual Property and more
    Bio: I was born and raised in Springfield, Missouri. I graduated from the University of Tampa with a Bachelors Degree in Economics. I obtained my Juris Doctor degree from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia and am now licensed to practice in ...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Jonathan Taylor Woodward

    Jonathan Taylor Woodward

    5.02 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Jonathan was my lawyer for my case that we both thought was going to be a hard case to win, but he found one small thing wrong on the case and attacked that issues and all chargers were dropped highly recommend him ! Can’t thank him enough great l..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    John-Paul Patrick Gilson

    John-Paul Patrick Gilson

    5.08 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Providing top quality legal defense for Virginia and the District of Columbia.
    Rating:  8.3
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    Erin L. T. Ranney

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    Erin L. T. Ranney

    3.97 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Don't just pay the ticket. Consider your options first. Give me a call today
    Rating:  7.6
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    Michael Thomas Trent

    Michael Thomas Trent

    5.05 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: As a son of Southside Virginia, it's a privilege to represent the clients of our area. My practice's focus is on offering the best legal representation possible in areas ranging from criminal and civil litigation to wills and estate planning, and ...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Rami Zahr

    Rami Zahr

    5.052 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, International Law, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Practice Areas: Juvenile RepresentationInternational family lawCriminal defense
    Rating:  7.0
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    David Milford Reed

    David Milford Reed

    5.061 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: I am an attorney engaged in the general practice of law in the Luray, Virginia and the greater Shenandoah Valley.
    Rating:  8.5
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    Samantha Lauren Van Scoik

    Samantha Lauren Van Scoik

    5.04 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Samantha Van Scoik is originally from Florida. She graduated from Florida State University in 2001 and Georgia State College of Law in 2004. After law school, Samantha returned to Jacksonville, Florida and began working at Fortune Law Offices. In ...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Marc Alan Boyko

    Marc Alan Boyko

    4.712 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Marc is an active member of the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Virginia Bar Association, the Henrico County Bar Assocation, and the Chesterfield County Bar Association. Marc has successfully represented clients faced with se...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Sean David O'Malie

    Sean David O'Malie

    4.99 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and more
    Bio: Mr. O'Malie was born in Mexico City, Mexico, D.F. in 1961 and speaks English and Spanish. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Old Dominion University in 1983, and his Juris Doctor Degree from George Mason University School of Law in 19...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Alene Chanda Sprano

    Alene Chanda Sprano

    5.060 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Attorney Alene Sprano has been a criminal defense attorney for 33 years. She started her career as a public defender and has represented defendants charged with capital murder. She specialzes in defending juveniles facing school disciplinary heari...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Jonathan Blair Tarris

    Jonathan Blair Tarris

    4.824 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Business and more
    Bio: Jonathan is a lifelong resident of Lexington & Rockbridge County. After finishing his law degree at Washington & Lee University he worked as a Contract Negotiations Specialist and a Financial Planner for a Fortune 500 company before starting Tarri...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Kelly Katherine Sprissler

    Kelly Katherine Sprissler

    5.019 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: In 1999, I began a career as a criminal defense attorney. Since then, I have represented thousands of clients in Virginia. I tell clients the truth and have been thought to be a little to blunt at times, but I don't believe in sugar coating a seri...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Cerid Elizabeth Lugar

    Cerid Elizabeth Lugar

    4.713 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Consumer Protection, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: Returned to Roanoke, Virginia from London, England. Her experience couples policy advocacy with the practical application of law. An emphasis on core litigation. Through well-rounded experience, she aims to make her client’s life easier and help t...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Amy Mcmullen Harber

    Amy Mcmullen Harber

    5.012 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Amy is a seasoned litigator whose wealth of criminal and civil experience helps her advocate effectively & efficiently to find solutions to her clients’ legal matters. Her direct, accessible style and relationships across the legal community help ...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Charles Thomas Turbeville

    Charles Thomas Turbeville

    5.03 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Review: "When I was referred to Mr. Turbeville, I was told he was extremely smart. He is! I, also found him to be very professional and caring. He took the time to listen and explain to me my options in a way I could understand. Because of his help, I was ..."
    Rating:  8.2
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