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Faraji A. Rosenthall
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Faraji A. Rosenthall
Criminal Lawyer Serving Falls Church, VA
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Former Fairfax County Prosecutor with over 15 years of experience.
A former Virginia prosecutor who knows the state's strategies-and how to fight them. Moreover, he's a second-generation criminal lawyer dedicated to aggressively fighting for the rights of people throughout Virginia. Read More »
Kathryn D. Pavluchuk
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Kathryn D. Pavluchuk
Criminal Lawyer Serving Falls Church, VA
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Former high-ranking prosecutor in Fairfax and Prince William
Over my 18 year career as a Deputy Prosecutor I handled thousands of criminal cases, several murders and supervised dozens of prosecutors. Knowing how they will handle a criminal case gives my clients a great advantage. Read More »
Seth Q. Peritz
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Seth Q. Peritz
Criminal Lawyer Serving Falls Church, VA
Get help now! Free consultation, aggressive representation in criminal cases.
I’m an experienced Virginia criminal defense lawyer and represent clients in all types of criminal cases. I provide personal attention, thoughtful guidance, and will fight to protect your rights throughout your case. Read More »
Ryan Rambudhan
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Ryan Rambudhan
Criminal Lawyer Serving Falls Church, VA
Virginia Criminal Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Ryan Rambudhan is a dual practice attorney who specializes in Family Law and Criminal Litigation. Criminal/Traffic Having previously worked for a prosecutor's office in New York, Mr. Rambudhan brings a unique set of... Read More »
Madison Glossner
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Madison Glossner
Criminal Lawyer Serving Falls Church, VA
Virginia Criminal Law Attorney
Madison Glossner is an attorney who is passionate about protecting the rights of those charged with criminal offenses. She graduated from Liberty University School of Law, and earned her degree in Criminology with a... Read More »
Mark Allen Yurachek
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Mark Allen Yurachek
Falls Church, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
(470) 319-8721 104 N Oak St
Falls Church, VA 22046
Criminal, Appeals, Cannabis Law and White Collar Crime
Emory University School of Law
From the day I started working in the field until today, I have learned the practice of criminal and appellate law from some of the finest attorneys in the country. I respect my clients and their families above all else and am keenly sympathetic to the fact that, when most of them come to me, they have already been through the difficult and emotionally wrenching process that is a criminal trial, only to lose and find themselves or somone they love very much subject to a long term in prison. I never promise anything to my clients other than the...
Kara L. Tappan
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Kara L. Tappan
Falls Church, VA Criminal Law Attorney
(571) 278-4787 6105 Arlington Blvd.
Suite G
Falls Church, VA 22044
Criminal, Appeals, Civil Rights and Estate Planning
James L. Heiberg
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James L. Heiberg
Falls Church, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
(703) 237-1200 201 Park Washington Ct
1st Floor
Falls Church, VA 22046
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Family
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
Carlos John Rodriguez Salvado
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Carlos John Rodriguez Salvado
Falls Church, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
(703) 379-9446 5985 Columbia Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041
Criminal, Business, Domestic Violence and Family
Roy Tesler
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Roy Tesler
Falls Church, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 56 years of experience
(703) 534-9300 113 Rowell Ct
Falls Church, VA 22046
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
John Boneta
Falls Church, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
(703) 536-6166 258 N Washington St
Falls Church, VA 22046
Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Ray Keating Jr
Falls Church, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 52 years of experience
(703) 241-7911 211 Park Ave
Falls Church, VA 22046
Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Michael Normile
Falls Church, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 41 years of experience
(703) 506-1607 254 N Washington St
Falls Church, VA 22046
Criminal and DUI
Sam Burgan
Falls Church, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 38 years of experience
(703) 575-8810 5673 Columbia Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041
Criminal and DUI
Jason Rucker
Falls Church, VA Criminal Law Lawyer
(703) 536-0022 405 N. Washington St.
Suite 101
Falls Church, VA 22046
Criminal, Appeals, DUI and Juvenile
Mississippi College School of Law
Robert McClain
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Robert McClain
Criminal Lawyer Serving Falls Church, VA
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Formerly one of Northern Virginia's top prosecutors
Formerly one of Northern Virginia’s top prosecutors and a Deputy in two counties, I now use my expertise to provide elite-level representation to clients charged with all types of crimes in the Northern Virginia. Read More »
Matthew Crowley
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Matthew Crowley
Criminal Lawyer Serving Falls Church, VA
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Virginia Criminal Lawyer with 20 years of experience. Free consultation!
Recognized as a Top 100 Trial Attorney by the National Trial Lawyers Association, Matthew is committed to fighting for his clients’ rights inside and outside of court. Contact our office today to see how we can help. Read More »
Cheryl Gardner
Falls Church, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 39 years of experience
(703) 538-4710 6105 Arlington Blvd
Falls Church, VA 22044
Criminal and Personal Injury
John Newman Blum
Falls Church, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(703) 605-1293 5107 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041
Criminal, Immigration and International
Baylor Law School
Philip Niemann Rhodes
Falls Church, VA Criminal Law Attorney
(703) 812-8700 405 North Washington Street
Suite 101
Falls Church, VA 22046
Criminal, Appeals, Business and DUI
Luis Antonio Perez-Pietri
Falls Church, VA Criminal Law Lawyer
(703) 931-0804 5881 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041
Criminal
Karin Riley Porter
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Karin Riley Porter
(703) 997-2994 2111 Wilson Blvd Suite 780
Arlington, VA 22201
Free ConsultationArlington, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
George Mason University School of Law
Karin Riley Porter is an experienced Virginia criminal lawyer handling many different types of criminal offenses in Virginia. Common criminal offenses Ms. Porter deals with include drug offenses, DUI offenses, reckless driving charges, as well as assault charges to name a few. Ms. Porter began her career in law as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney, where she prosecuted cases for almost a decade. While there, she grew to understand the need for proper criminal representation in the justice system, and elected to become a criminal defense lawyer. She is a member of the National College for DUI Defense and has been...
Adam Krischer
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Adam Krischer
Arlington, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(703) 248-0626 2111 Wilson Blvd.
FL 8
Arlington, VA 22201
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of Denver
A graduate of the George Washington University and the University of Denver College of Law, Mr. Krischer focused his early legal career in prosecution. As a staff attorney at the National District Attorneys Association, he assisted the creation of the National Center for the Prosecution of Violence Against Women and drafted curriculum and served as an instructor for prosecutors nationwide.
Mr. Krischer left NDAA to serve as an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney for Arlington County, prosecuting a range criminal activity from traffic offenses and DUIs to rape and other aggravated felonies. Mr. Krischer left prosecution and worked for the Stuttgart Law...
G. Rex Flynn Jr.
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G. Rex Flynn Jr.
Arlington, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
(703) 310-7624 2111 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 700-F
Arlington, VA 22201
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
George Mason University School of Law
Rex focuses his practice primarily in the criminal and family arenas. He firmly believes client-centered representation. As such, the client’s needs are the primary driver of the course of litigation. Once the client’s needs and wishes are established, Rex Flynn will zealously work (with integrity) to obtain the desired result, often with innovative solutions.

A graduate of George Mason University’s School of Law, Mr. Flynn served multiple terms in student government, the Black Law Students Association (regional and local), the American Bar Association (the 11th Circuit Lt. Governor of Diversity), the Honor Committee and as an editor for the Journal of...
Andrew Stewart
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Andrew Stewart
Arlington, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(703) 248-0626 2007 15th Street N
Suite 201
Arlington, VA 22201
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
The George Washington University Law School
Andrew Stewart graduated from George Washington University Law School in 2003. Since graduating he focused his practice on criminal defense of individuals and corporations in both DC and Virginia state and federal courts. In 2009 he co founded Dennis Stewart & Krischer PLLC and is presently serving as the managing partner of the firm. Mr. Stewart has extensive trial experience in both federal and state courts. He is also an adjunct professor at The George Washington University Law School.
Corinne Jane Magee
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Corinne Jane Magee
McLean, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(703) 356-7500 1300 Old Chain Bridge Road
Suite 3
McLean, VA 22101
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
The George Washington University Law School
In 1979, Ms. Magee graduated with honors from the National Law Center at the George Washington University. She and her husband then moved back to his native state of Rhode Island, where she worked as a staff attorney for the Rhode Island Supreme Court, reviewing cases and preparing pre-hearing memoranda for the justices.
In 1981 Ms. Magee and her husband returned to Northern Virginia, where she became an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Fairfax County. In 1987 she left the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, and went into solo practice, focusing on criminal defense. In 2003,...
William Turner
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William Turner
(703) 677-8614 2111 Wilson Blvd
8th Floor
Arlington, VA 22201
Free ConsultationArlington, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Criminal, DUI and White Collar Crime
American University Washington College of Law
William (Bill) Turner is a criminal defense attorney who actually tries cases. A former prosecutor for two Virginia jurisdictions, Mr. Turner has tried thousands of criminal cases to a verdict, including several high-profile jury trials. Having successfully built and prosecuted countless criminal cases as an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, Mr. Turner offers clients an insider's view into how to respond to and defend against a government prosecution.

Mr. Turner believes that individuals facing criminal allegations need confident, talented, and experienced attorneys to develop a winning strategy and to argue their case persuasively. He combines extensive knowledge...
Benjamin Schaefer
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Benjamin Schaefer
Criminal Lawyer Serving Falls Church, VA
Virginia Criminal Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of LawVirginia
David Lloyd
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David Lloyd
Criminal Lawyer Serving Falls Church, VA
Virginia Criminal Law Attorney
George Mason University School of LawVirginia
Anser Ahmad
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Anser Ahmad
McLean, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
(877) 888-6400 6888 Elm Street
101
McLean, VA 22101
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal, Appeals and Immigration
University of Richmond School of Law
Attorney Anser Ahmad has over 20 years of legal experience in federal and state litigation, as well as in the fields of immigration law, federal criminal defense, and appellate litigation.

Mr. Ahmad handles all aspects of immigration law, including bond hearings, master hearings, and merits hearings, where he represents clients facing removal proceedings, including those with criminal convictions. He has supervised the preparation of hundreds of relative petitions, fiancé visas, student visas, visitor visas, work permits, green card applications, and citizenship applications. He also prepares applications for deferral of removal, political asylum, 601 waivers, 212 waivers, stateside processing, consular processing, and...
Andrew Rudolphi
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Andrew Rudolphi
(703) 596-9566 1751 Pinnacle Drive
Suite 600
McLean, VA 22102
Free ConsultationMcLean, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Andrew Rudolphi is a Trial Attorney and a member of the Virginia State Bar. Prior to starting Rudolphi Law PLLC in 2019, Mr. Rudolphi was senior associate at a northern Virginia law practice since 2013. Over the duration of his career in practice, Mr. Rudolphi has conducted numerous trials and has litigated countless matters, maintaining a results-oriented approach for his clients.

Before attending The Catholic University Columbus School of Law, Mr. Rudolphi was employed as a paralegal at the D.C. office of the international law firm, McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP. There he received his initial training in private practice as...
Kendall Brady
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Kendall Brady
Arlington, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 9 years of experience
(703) 650-5201 1100 N. Glebe Rd
Suite 1010
Arlington, VA 22201
Criminal, Construction, IP and Trademarks
American University Washington College of Law
Brandon Sloane
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Brandon Sloane
Arlington, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
(703) 248-0626 2007 15th St. N
Suite 201
Arlington, VA 22201
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of Virginia School of Law
Brandon Sloane is a former prosecutor with over a decade of prosecution experience, and now proudly serving clients charged with criminal offenses throughout the Northern Virginia area including Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Prince William, Loudoun, Fauquier, Stafford, and wherever else you may find yourself. Charges handled include traffic offenses such as speeding and reckless driving by speed, DWI/DUI, and any other misdemeanor and felony offenses such as petit larceny, assault & battery, drug possession, drug distribution, firearms offenses, malicious wounding, robbery and murder. As a former prosecutor who has experience handling the most serious cases including several successful murder jury trials, Brandon...
Randall Sousa
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Randall Sousa
Fairfax, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
(571) 354-6164 3007 Williams Drive
Fairfax, VA 22031
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, DUI and White Collar Crime
St. Thomas University School of Law
I founded the Law Offices of Randall Sousa to provide aggressive, affordable, and highly skilled legal services to the people of Northern Virginia. We specialize in civil litigation, criminal defense, personal injury, divorce, estate planning, wills, trusts, and estates, and immigration. Call us today for a free consultation. 571-354-6164
Brian Denton West
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Brian Denton West
Vienna, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 38 years of experience
(703) 564-4600 8229 Boone Boulevard
Suite 610
Vienna, VA 22182
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, DUI and Divorce
George Mason University School of Law
Mikhail Nekrich Lopez
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Mikhail Nekrich Lopez
(833) 655-5529 1100 N Glebe Road
Suite 1010
Arlington, VA 22201
Arlington, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Criminal, Appeals, Cannabis Law and DUI
University of Southern California
David Barr Albo
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David Barr Albo
(703) 867-8756 8300 Greensboro Dr
Suite 1100
Tysons, VA 22102
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfTysons, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Criminal, DUI and White Collar Crime
University of Richmond School of Law
Let me take an awkward moment to brag a little.  I have been practicing law either as a Prosecutor or Defense Attorney for over 30 years. I feel like I “have seen it all.”  I served as the Fairfax City Prosecutor prosecuting the law, as a State Legislator writing the laws, as a law instructor teaching the law to other lawyers, and as a defense attorney helping people defend themselves. During my career as a prosecutor, I handled daily dockets of often 30+ cases which ran the gamut of law from Reckless Driving and DUI to Assault and Battery...
Andrew Omar Clarke
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Andrew Omar Clarke
FAIRFAX, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(202) 780-9144 8280 WILLOW OAKS CORP DRIVE SUITE 600
FAIRFAX, VA 22031
Criminal
The George Washington University Law School
Kiara Swinton
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Kiara Swinton
(571) 322-6289 1750 Tysons Blvd.
Suite 1500
Mclean, VA 22102
Free ConsultationMclean, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Michigan State University College of Law and University of Virginia
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 College of Law where she focused on litigation. After law school, Attorney Swinton acquired valuable experience as a criminal defense attorney with the Law Offices of Lavonda N. Graham-Williams, PLLC and Price Benowitz, LLP before founding the Law Office of K. S. Swinton, PLLC. The Law Office of K. S. Swinton, PLLC prides itself on providing affordable representation through flat fee...
David Joseph Dischley
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David Joseph Dischley
Criminal Lawyer Serving Falls Church, VA
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Get help now! Free consultation, aggressive representation in criminal cases.
I am a skilled, knowledgeable and effective criminal defense attorney. I provide aggressive legal advocacy to fight for the rights of the accused! Call my office for a free consultation. Read More »
Michael A. Robinson
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Michael A. Robinson
Criminal Lawyer Serving Falls Church, VA
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Free Consultation! Criminal Defense Lawyer with Experience and Skill! Call Now!
I am a skilled, knowledgeable and effective criminal defense attorney. I provide aggressive legal advocacy to fight for the rights of the accused! Call my office for a free consultation. Read More »
David Brian Deitch
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David Brian Deitch
McLean, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
(703) 940-3065 8300 Greensboro Drive
Suite 1250
McLean, VA 22102
Criminal, Business, Securities and White Collar Crime
New York University School of Law and Brown University
David Deitch leads the White Collar Defense and Corporate Compliance practice at Berenzweig Leonard. David is an experienced white collar trial lawyer who has tried more than 100 jury trials to verdict in federal and state courts around the nation. In serving his clients’ interests in criminal defense, civil, regulatory, and administrative matters, David brings to bear a lengthy tenure as a state and federal prosecutor, as well as years serving as defense counsel for blue chip businesses and individuals.

David’s diverse white collar background includes years of public service in the Justice Department and as a state prosecutor. David served...
Frank John Rooney
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Frank John Rooney
Arlington, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 48 years of experience
(703) 527-2660 2009 14th St N
Arlington, VA 22201
Criminal, Bankruptcy and Tax
Georgetown University Law Center and The George Washington University Law School
Julia JW Ovando
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Julia JW Ovando
Arlington, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(703) 499-5843 2111 Wilson Blvd, Suite 800
Suite 800
Arlington, VA 22201
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
George Mason University School of Law
Karen Leiser
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Karen Leiser
McLean, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(703) 734-5000 1750 Tysons Blvd., Suite 1500
McLean, VA 22102
Criminal, Divorce, Family and Landlord Tenant
Georgetown University Law Center
Elita C. Amato
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Elita C. Amato
Arlington, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
(703) 522-5900 2111 Wilson Blvd.,
8th Floor
Arlington, VA 22201
Criminal
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Michael Eisner
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Michael Eisner
McLean, VA Criminal Law Lawyer
(703) 891-9785 6723 Whittier Avenue
Suite 207
McLean, VA 22101
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, Business and DUI
George Mason University School of Law
Michael L. Eisner is a founding member of Northern Virginia Law Group, PLLC. Mr. Eisner represents the firm's diverse client base in a variety of legal matters. His practice includes transactional-based matters, such as residential and commercial real estate transactions; corporate formations, organizations, mergers and acquisitions, and various contractual matters. Mr. Eisner regularly litigates in the state and federal courts of Virginia for both civil and criminal matters, with an emphasis on bankruptcy law, landlord and tenant law, civil business litigation and family law. He is licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia. Mr....
Lawrence Brooke
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Lawrence Brooke
Annandale, VA Criminal Law Attorney
(703) 642-6047 7369 McWhorter Place
Suite 412
Annandale, VA 22003
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Kent State University and Duquesne University
Our firm provides defense for individuals charged with a variety of traffic offenses. From driving with a suspended license to DWI and reckless driving, we work to reduce the charges and minimize the potential consequences, including license sanctions, fines and insurance penalties.
Mr. Billy B. Ruhling II
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Mr. Billy B. Ruhling II
McLean, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
(703) 734-4325 1660 International Drive
Suite 600
McLean, VA 22102
Criminal, Appeals, Bankruptcy and DUI
The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School and William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
Billy Ruhling, II, is an experienced litigator focusing on civil litigation matters. His experience in civil litigation has focused on complex commercial litigation, bankruptcy and business torts. Mr. Ruhling has represented clients in actions covering a broad spectrum, including insurance coverage, professional liability defense, antitrust claims, contract disputes, tort claims, breach of corporate duties, and fraud. Before joining Troutman Sanders LLP, Mr. Ruhling was on active duty as an Army Judge Advocate, where he served as a Branch Chief in the Army's Defense Appellate Division, U.S. Army Legal Services Agency. There, in addition to supervising seven appellate attorneys,...
Rajeev Khanna
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Rajeev Khanna
Arlington, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(703) 908-4800 5225 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22205
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Daniel Lopez
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Daniel Lopez
Vienna, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(703) 883-0880 1921 Gallows Road
Suite 750
Vienna, VA 22182
Criminal and DUI
The George Washington University Law School
Wilfred Yeargan
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Wilfred Yeargan
Criminal Lawyer Serving Falls Church, VA
Determined Virginia Criminal Defense Lawyer! Aggressive Legal Representation!
I’m an experienced Virginia criminal defense lawyer and represent clients in all types of criminal cases. I provide personal attention, thoughtful guidance, and will fight to protect your rights throughout your case. Read More »
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