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    Virginia Has 1684 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 20111 Reviews

    Sabina Bunt Thaler

    Sabina Bunt Thaler

    1.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Family
    Rating:  8.1
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    William Eric Johnson

    William Eric Johnson

    5.02 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am a veteran trial attorney and have handled thousands of cases, both criminal and civil, from homicide to multi-million dollar injury cases. It will be an honor to handle your case, as well. I promise you excellent representation. I was the fea...
    Rating:  7.1
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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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    James Allen Steele

    James Allen Steele

    5.02 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Landlord & Tenant and more
    Bio: Allen's ministry background brings an unique approach to the law. He finds satisfaction in his practice of law because it allows him to powerfully and pasionately bring help in many different ways. In immigration he is a staunch advocate and an ex...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Timothy Melvin Olmstead

    Timothy Melvin Olmstead

    5.02 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Mr. Olmstead is a former Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for Prince William County. As a former prosecutor, he brings to the firm a wealth of knowledge and experience from one of the most respected Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Offices in the Common...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Justin Lee Corder

    Justin Lee Corder

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I have a simple approach to practicing law. I believe that if I serve and treat my clients in the manner in which I would want to be treated, and if I pursue excellence in my work, my clients will be pleased with my representation and will recomme...
    Rating:  6.4
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    Alvin Lewis Lowery

    Alvin Lewis Lowery

    3.73 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: A. Lewis Lowery, Jr. is a dedicated criminal defense and divorce attorney in Fredericksburg. He brings over 30 years of experience to each case he takes on. He started his legal career at George Mason University, where he earned his Juris Doctor. ...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Michael Joshi

    Michael Joshi

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Bio: Michael Joshi has been practicing law in the Northern Virginia area for 30 years, working primarily in the fields of civil and criminal litigation. A partner in the law firm, he enjoys an AV rating among his peers as an uncompromising, results-ori...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Shawna Barbara Stevens

    Shawna Barbara Stevens

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    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Rating:  8.3
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    Sidney Harold Kirstein

    Sidney Harold Kirstein

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Bankruptcy and Debt, DUI and DWI, Debt and Lending Agreements and more
    Review: "Sid will talk to you frankly, he won't sugar-coat what you can expect from the process, he'll talk you through a plan of action, and he'll implement that plan exactly the way he agreed. His fees are clear and fair, he communicates regularly (with..."
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    George W Gills

    George W Gills

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Civil Rights
    Review: "Consulting him saved me lot of money and helped me bring some wise solution to the case."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Courtney Lynn Armstrong

    Courtney Lynn Armstrong

    1.73 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: Ward Armstrong has been practicing law for nearly 40 years. Now he and his daughter, Courtney Armstrong, practice together as The Armstrong Law Firm. The Armstrong Law Firm offers representation for cases of all types including criminal defense an...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Stuart J. Pearson

    Stuart J. Pearson

    3.73 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Social Security and more
    Bio: Stuart Pearson is a member of the Virginia State Bar and the North Carolina State Bar. He is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia. He is married to Audrey Pearson and has three daughters. When n...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Tyler Christians

    Tyler Christians

    4.836 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: Tyler Christians is an attorney based in Northern Virginia. Mr. Christians has over eight years of legal experience in the areas of immigration law, criminal law, and general litigation. Mr. Christians focuses his practice in the area of immigrati...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Donna Mcl Murphy

    Donna Mcl Murphy

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning and more
    Review: "Need a lawyer who is passionate, personal and professional?? Hire Attorney Donna Murphy NOW!!!! You want an attorney who fights for you and treats you like her only client. Ms Murphy had my case dismissed is 5mins. Her skills in the court room is ..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Jeffrey Peter Jankovich

    Jeffrey Peter Jankovich

    5.01 review
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Entertainment, Litigation
    Review: "You hope fervently that you will never need a criminal lawyer because of the uncertainty and threat to a tranquil life. But when you do, how do you choose? I’ll help you because I was helped in choosing this man. I am a retired Air Force officer a..."
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    Christina Elise James

    Christina Elise James

    Not yet reviewedReview Christina
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Family and more
    Bio: A native Virginian, Christina James earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Yale University in 1999. Christina returned to Virginia and graduated from the Marshall Wythe School of Law of the College of William & Mary in 2002. She has ...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Mark Wayne Claytor

    Mark Wayne Claytor

    Not yet reviewedReview Mark
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury
    Rating:  7.9
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    Peter Decker

    Peter Decker

    5.02 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents
    Bio: Peter Decker, III focuses his practice on criminal, traffic, and personal injury. He regularly practices in the General District, Juvenile and Domestic Relations, and Circuit Courts of Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Hampton, Suff...
    Rating:  6.8
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    David Edward Sher

    David Edward Sher

    Not yet reviewedReview David
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: David E. Sher practices in the following areas of law: Criminal Defense (includes felonies, sex crimes, possession of controlled substance, assault and battery, and serious traffic matters including hit-and-run, DUI/DWI, and accident related offen...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Burton James Haynes

    Burton James Haynes

    5.02 reviews
    Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Bankruptcy and Debt, Criminal Defense, Tax
    Review: "Due to the negligence of certain IRS employees, I was unfortunately hit with a huge penalty for Form 3520. This terrible situation haunted me for three years, leaving me filled with anxiety and helplessness. Thankfully, I found this incredible leg..."
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