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Virginia Has 1682 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 20146 Reviews

Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

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

Bio: I love being a lawyer. Each day I am grateful for the opportunity to use my education, training and experience to help my community through some of the most difficult times that they experience in life. From January 1, 2020 until December 31, 2023...

Rating: 10

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more

Bio: Dave Albo has been in court approximately three days a week for over 32 years. So he would be best described as a trial attorney. People hire Dave to use his nearly three decades of experience in Court and over two decades of experience writing th...

Rating: 10

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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.

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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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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "Michael Huyoung was a godsend for us. At age 68 I found myself in a situation I never could have imagined and was being prosecuted by the federal government and was looking at a long sentence. Never ever in all my 68 years have I ever faced such a..."

Rating: 10

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Matthew Kensky was born in VA and grew up in Chesterfield County, VA. He graduated cum laude with a Bachelors in Political Science from JMU in Harrisonburg, VA, and in 1996 to northern VA to attend law school. Matthew earned his Juris Doctorate fr...

Rating: 9.3

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

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

Review: "He was my attorney last summer and he was awesome! Very honest with me about what could happen and he went out his way to fight for me. He has personality but also remains very professional. He'll take care of you don't waste your money using anyo..."

Rating: 8.9

Call for a consultation(757) 563-1722

Robert Gray Morecock's Website

Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

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

Bio: Trial-focused defense for DUI, reckless driving, and traffic cases in Albemarle, Orange, Goochland, Greene, and Charlottesville.

Rating: 10

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

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

Over 40 years of providing reliable legal services to the residents of Virginia. Call us Today for a Free Consultation!

Rating: 7.4

Call for a FREE consultation(540) 306-5386

Jeffrey Clore Early's Website

Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: I was raised in Oxford, North Carolina by my father who is an attorney, and my mother who was a teacher. My older brother and I both attended The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (UNC-CH - go heels!) together and graduated in 2004. I rece...

Rating: 10

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Jonathan A. Simms is the managing partner of The Simms Firm, PLC, with a distinguished background in criminal law. He began his legal journey as a prosecutor in Philadelphia, where he tackled complex cases involving narcotics, firearms, and sexual...

Rating: 10

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Federal Crime and more

This office bases its success on good lawyering, the use of science, and technical investigations.

Rating: 9.9

Call for a FREE consultation(804) 509-2386

Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Lawsuits & Disputes

Bio: When your future is on the line, you want an experienced litigator sitting next to you – a steady hand guiding you through the process. I'm happy to assist you. Diane Toscano, Esq. is a former state prosecutor. Her tough yet respectful style in th...

Rating: 9.7

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Family

Bio: As a native of Alexandria, Virginia I have always had a passion for helping people. If you ask any one of my friends, it come as no surprise that I am a lawyer, as I have always been one to combat injustice on behalf of myself or others. Today, I ...

Rating: 9.3

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI and more

Review: "It’s hard to even put into words how much Mr. Dinkin means to me and my family. From the very beginning, he was incredibly easy to talk to about anything. No matter how stressed or overwhelmed I felt, he always took the time to calm my worries and..."

Rating: 9.4

Call for a consultation(804) 507-5377

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents

Bio: Sometimes people do stupid things, but it doesn't mean they are bad people. I firmly believe that people are generally good but sometimes make very poor choices, but that doesn't mean they should be given the maximum for a particular crime. I beli...

Rating: 9.5

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody and more

Bio: Upon graduation from The College of William & Mary School of Law, Josh clerked for the judges of the Henrico County (VA) Circuit Court, where he gained first-hand knowledge into the judicial decision making process. Josh then used this knowledge t...

Rating: 9.8

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more

Bio: Attorney Swinton is a native of Portsmouth, Virginia and a graduate of the University of Virginia where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Philosophy, Policy and Law. She then graduated magna cum laude from Michigan State University Coll...

Rating: 10

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more

Bio: James E. Short is a skilled lawyer who has over 30 years of experience. His practice is focused on a wide range of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases as well as DUI defense, family law and personal injury. As a former prosecutor, James E. Short...

Rating: 9.8

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more

Bio: Former Prosecutor | Experienced Trial Attorney Mario Lorello received his B.A. in Government/International Politics and Communications from George Mason University, and graduated from the Univeristy of Virginia School of Law. Upon admission to the...

Rating: 8.5

Call for a FREE consultation(757) 208-9740

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice

Bio: Felony gun rights restorations, CHP denials, firearms law issues, and criminal defense.

Rating: 8.8

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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Guardianship and more

Bio: Members of Congress, federal judges, fellow attorneys, and thousands of clients have relied upon my work. I have contributed to briefs for two cases before The Supreme Court of the United States. Legal scholars have cited my work in the Texas Tech...

Rating: 10

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