Arlington County Criminal Lawyers
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Kiara Swinton
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationFairfax County, 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...
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David Barr Albo
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFairfax County, 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...
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Sebastian M. Norton
Alexandria (Independent City) County, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Estate Planning and Juvenile
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
Sebastian M. Norton, Esq. is an accomplished and aggressive Virginia and D.C. attorney specializing in criminal and juvenile representation as well as drafting wills and trusts and other testamentary documents such as advance medical and power of attorney directives.
Sebastian has represented hundreds of clients in courts in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. including multiple high-level jury and bench trials. Additionally, Sebastian has provided countless Virginia and D.C. clients with necessary, custom-tailored testamentary documents such as wills, trusts, power of attorney and advance medical directives.
Although a native of Alexandria, Virginia, Sebastian completed his studies in philosophy and political science at...
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Damon D Colbert
Alexandria (Independent City) County, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Criminal and DUI
Georgetown University Law Center
Relentless, vigorous, representation.
Criminal trial lawyer.
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Jess Johnson
Alexandria (Independent City) County, VA Criminal Law Attorney
Criminal, Appeals, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
The University of Georgia School of Law
Jess Johnson is one of the best young lawyers in Georgia. He has been recognized as a “Rising Star” in criminal defense and civil litigation by Super Lawyers Magazine for the past several years. While only 2.5% of lawyers in Georgia under the age of 40 receive such an honor, Jess was first named to this list after only 3 years of practice.
Jess has been instrumental in our firm’s success in both trials and appeals. In his very first trial, Jess was awarded an Acquittal Award from the Federal Defender Program for helping our firm win a “not guilty” verdict...
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Randall Sousa
Fairfax (Independent City) County, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
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
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Michael Eisner
Fairfax County, VA Criminal Law Lawyer
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....
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Sean A Sherlock
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationAlexandria (Independent City) County, VA Criminal Law Lawyer
Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
American University Washington College of Law
Sean A. Sherlock is an award-winning trial attorney specializing in criminal defense, DUI/traffic defense, and civil litigation. A passionate and forceful advocate for his clients, Mr. Sherlock consistently achieves outstanding results through the application of his extensive trial experience and legal insight.
Having tried hundreds of cases ranging from DUI/DWI, drug distribution, fraud, embezzlement, domestic violence, gang offenses, and murder, Mr. Sherlock's depth of experience as a former prosecutor for the City of Alexandria distinguishes him from other defense attorneys. Clients facing criminal or traffic charges benefit from his unique insights into how law enforcement and prosecutors build their cases and...
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Geoff Burke
Alexandria (Independent City) County, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Wake Forest University School of Law
Burke Law, P.L.C. provides its clients with effective legal services as they face their most challenging legal issues. Burke Law counsels government contractors and employees on matters ranging from security clearances eligibility denials to the most basic questions about completing the SF-86. The law practice of Burke Law also defends clients against criminal charges, against asset forfeiture proceedings brought by state and federal law enforcement, and maintains a heavy consumer protection and civil litigation case load in both state and federal court. Clients in all practice areas attest to the prompt, courteous, and professional...
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Brian Denton West
Fairfax County, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, DUI and Divorce
George Mason University School of Law
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S. Howard Woodson III
Alexandria (Independent City) County, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
George Mason University School of Law
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Bradley R. Haywood
Alexandria (Independent City) County, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
108 N. Alfred St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Criminal
Columbia Law School
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Anna Chludzinski
Alexandria (Independent City) County, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Cannabis Law, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Anna Chludzinski has spent the entirety of her legal career as a trial attorney and continues this work as a founding partner at Chludzinski & Mitchell, PLLC. Anna has extensive experience in all areas of criminal litigation and is passionate about using that experience to defend her clients every time she walks into the court room. Her motions practice has resulted in the dismissal of numerous cases before trial, and she excels in crafting unique legal arguments to fit her clients' needs.
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Anna has received several awards, including Top 40 Under 40 for Criminal Law from The National Trial Lawyers, and...
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Mr. Billy B. Ruhling II
Fairfax County, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
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,...
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Michael Stamp
Fairfax County, VA Criminal Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business and DUI
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John Zwerling
Alexandria (Independent City) County, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 53 years of experience
Criminal, Business, DUI and Health Care
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Tracy Ford
Alexandria (Independent City) County, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
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Columbia Law School
Tracy Ford, a native of South Carolina, graduated from Columbia University School of Law in 2008. During law school, Tracy was a member of the Public Interest Law Foundation, a Moot Court Student Editor, and a member of the Journal of Gender and Law. She spent the summer following her first year of law school as a legal intern for Equality Now, a women’s human rights organization, in Nairobi, Kenya. Her work in Nairobi centered around researching and documenting the work of international nongovernmental organizations in the campaign to ratify the Protocol on the Rights of Women...
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Karen Leiser
Fairfax County, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Criminal, Divorce, Family and Landlord Tenant
Georgetown University Law Center
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Christopher Amolsch
Alexandria (Independent City) County, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
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Kate Forrest
Alexandria (Independent City) County, VA Criminal Law Lawyer
Criminal, Appeals and White Collar Crime
The University of Georgia School of Law
Kate fiercely believes that everyone has the right to a fair trial and an excellent lawyer. She brings an unmatched passion for justice and a discerning academic eye to every case she works on.
Beginning her career as a public defender, Kate gained significant experience representing the poor in the State and Superior Courts of Clarke and DeKalb County, Georgia. During her time in public defense, she handled hundreds of cases and spent thousands of hours in the courtroom fighting for her clients. She has argued dozens of pre-trial motions and successfully kept the prosecution from being able to introduce illegally-collected...
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Pia J. Miller
Alexandria (Independent City) County, VA Criminal Law Attorney
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Lawrence Brooke
Fairfax County, VA Criminal Law Attorney
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.
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Stan Doerrer
Alexandria (Independent City) County, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
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Daniel Lopez
Fairfax County, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Criminal and DUI
The George Washington University Law School
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Tameka N. Casey
Fairfax County, VA Criminal Law Lawyer
Criminal and Traffic Tickets
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David Joseph Dischley
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationFairfax (Independent City) County, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
George Mason University School of Law
Attorney David J. Dischley earned his Juris Doctor from the George Mason School of Law, where he took the lead in over 100 bench trials under the supervision of licensed attorneys. Before founding his firm, Attorney Dischley enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, worked as a prosecutor for the Loudon County Commonwealth, and served as an advisor to the U.S. intelligence community. This unique blend of experience informs Attorney Dischley’s criminal defense practice, where he assists clients throughout Virginia in both state and federal courts. He was profiled by the New York Times in 2011 and has been recognized...
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Ann Thayer
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Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFairfax (Independent City) County, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Widener University Commonwealth Law School
Attorney Ann Thayer practices primarily in the areas of DUI, criminal, and traffic defense. She also handles protective orders for both sides and expungements. She has a passion for defense of both juveniles and adults that find themselves in trouble. Ms. Thayer attended Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia where she obtained a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice in 2000. Attending Widener School of Law in Harrisburg, PA, Ms. Thayer worked with the Prince William County Attorney’s Office and The Air Force Judge Advocate General (JAG) in Warner Robins, GA as an intern before obtaining her Juris Doctorate...
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Faraji A. Rosenthall
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFairfax (Independent City) County, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Georgetown University Law Center
A former Virginia prosecutor who knows the state’s strategies—and how to fight them. Moreover, he’s a second-generation criminal defense lawyer who is dedicated to protecting the rights of people in Virginia.
Born and raised in Fairfax County, Faraji stayed close to home to study at the prestigious Georgetown University Law Center. Then he spent four years prosecuting cases as part of the Fairfax Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, where he gained deep experience in every area of criminal law and, most importantly, learned how prosecutors think.
Faraji began his criminal defense work in 2009, using his prosecuting experience to build strong cases...
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Matthew Crowley
10.0 (2 Peer Reviews)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFairfax (Independent City) County, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
American University Washington College of Law
Matthew Crowley handles serious criminal and traffic matters in the following jurisdictions:
Fairfax
Loudoun and Leesburg
Prince William and Manassas
Arlington
Alexandria
Matthew focuses his practice on defending his clients' constitutional rights and holding the police accountable. In other words, he focuses on results. With 20 years of experience in the legal system in Northern Virginia, Matthew Crowley has dealt with a wide array of case types ranging from serious felonies to traffic violations and misdemeanors, logging thousands of trials before judges and juries. Tough, intelligent, customized representation, and a listening ear to make sure the things most important to you are protected.
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Benjamin N. Griffitts
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationFairfax (Independent City) County, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Criminal, Cannabis Law, DUI and Traffic Tickets
George Mason University School of Law
Benjamin is a Northern Virginia native and Partner of Robinson Law's Personal Injury Division. Benjamin has been representing individuals charged with criminal and traffic matters in Manassas and throughout Virginia for the last 14 years. He has secured hundreds of thousands of dollars for victims in injury lawsuits, and he has assisted clients for over 16 years on estate planning matters.
He handles cases in Prince William County, Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Fauquier and Fairfax. Benjamin has handled every kind of criminal matter, from serious felonies to traffic infractions. He has handled homicides, serious sexual offenses, drug crimes, theft crimes, violent crimes,...
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Robert McClain
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Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFairfax (Independent City) County, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Georgetown University Law Center
Attorney Robert “Bob” McClain has dedicated most of his 18 year career in law to public service and the criminal justice system. After graduating from Georgetown University Law Center in 2004, he began his legal career as a prosecutor in the Fairfax Commonwealth Attorney’s Office. In 2011, he was promoted to Deputy Commonwealth Attorney and served in that position until 2020 when he moved to the Prince William Commonwealth Attorney’s Office as Senior Assistant in the Homicide/ Violent Crimes section of that office.
Bob brings with him over 15 years of experience litigating in the criminal justice systems of Northern Virginia....
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Michael A. Robinson
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Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFairfax (Independent City) County, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
Regent University School of Law
Recognized by Northern Virginia Magazine as a top criminal and DUI attorney, Michael has helped thousands of adults and juveniles fight their charges. Our Virginia criminal attorneys handle all misdemeanor and felony charges in the following jurisdictions:
Fairfax
Prince William and Manassas
Alexandria
Arlington
Loudoun
If you are facing a criminal, traffic or DUI charge in Virginia, please contact our office via phone or email for a 100% free consultation. Our criminal defense lawyers have prosecutorial backgrounds in criminal defense. Robinson Law, PLLC is dedicated to providing the best possible criminal and traffic defense to its clients.
Practice Areas include: Criminal Defense (all...
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Seth Q. Peritz
Fairfax (Independent City) County, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 7 years of experience
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College of William and Mary
Attorney Seth Peritz has been a practicing Criminal Defense Attorney since 2016. Moving to the Northern Virginia Area after graduating from prestigious William and Mary Law School, he began his career working in a highly sought-after position with the Loudoun County Public Defender’s Office. In 2017, he left to become a private Criminal Defense Attorney at a small criminal defense and immigration firm. While representing criminal defendants on all types of charges, many of whom were noncitizen immigrants, he learned the importance of taking a holistic approach to representation, including understanding a client’s background, career, goals, family, community, and how...
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Robert Tyler Bezilla
Fairfax (Independent City) County, VA Criminal Law Attorney
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George Mason University School of Law
R. Tyler Bezilla is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney serving Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington, and Prince William County areas. A George Mason School of Law graduate, Mr. Bezilla began his career as an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney in Fauquier County, where he handled cases in Juvenile and Domestic Relations, General District, and Circuit Courts. He gained prominence after securing a 98-year sentence in a burglary case and becoming the main prosecutor for traffic-related fatalities.
Active in the legal community, Mr. Bezilla has held various bar positions and volunteered with local schools and law students. He joined the Fairfax Commonwealth Attorney's Office as...
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Carly Jehlen Hart
Fairfax (Independent City) County, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Family
George Mason University School of Law
Carly Jehlen Hart focuses her practice in the areas of criminal and traffic defense, domestic law, and specializes in domestic abuse/violence. Ms. Jehlen Hart has been practicing law since 2010 and joined the Firm as a Partner in 2019. As a lawyer, Carly appreciates being able to help her clients, and getting to know them, during what is usually a very difficult situation, and the opportunity to advocate for them not just in their litigation, but for them in their lives.
Ms. Jehlen Hart graduated from the University of South Florida with two Bachelors of the Arts degrees in Literature and...
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Benjamin Schaefer
Fairfax (Independent City) County, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
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Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
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Anastasia Kranias
Fairfax (Independent City) County, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
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Regent University School of Law
I am a first generation Greek American born and raised in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. Although I work as an attorney in Virginia , I am a Maryland girl at heart. I am a proud graduate of the University of Maryland in College Park, as well as Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
I am honored to work for two of the very best lawyers in Virginia, and am passionate about my job. I happily spend hours in the office with my hard-working colleagues, fighting for our clients. Outside the office, I'm dedicated to...
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Sudeb Basu
Fairfax County, VA Criminal Law Lawyer
Criminal, DUI, Immigration and Traffic Tickets
The Catholic University of America
Your case gets my best effort, from analysis and investigation to negotiation or trial.
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Amy L. Bradley
Fairfax (Independent City) County, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
George Mason University School of Law
I am passionate about seeking justice for my clients. Clients often come to me in the worst moments of their lives, following an encounter with law enforcement or after being injured through no fault of their own. It’s my goal to guide them through the legal process with a compassionate and relatable approach, while zealously protecting their interests. I work with my clients to strategize and achieve the best possible outcomes.
I was inspired to attend law school while working as a television investigative reporter. The opportunity to report on several high-profile cases, including an appearance on the Dan Abrams...
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Sandra Kay Drewniak
Fairfax (Independent City) County, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Sandra K. Drewniak is an experienced trial attorney, former state and federal prosecutor, and military defense attorney. Prior to forming Stone Furlong Drewniak, PLLC, she was the chief of the criminal division at prominent trial defense firm in Northern Virginia where she handled hundreds of criminal defense cases. Attorney Drewniak has traveled across Virginia handling hundreds of traffic, DUI and criminal cases with an aggressive and thorough approach designed to maximize the legal protections and defenses for her clients. Attorney Drewniak’s client list includes political figures, executives, CEOs, military, juveniles, defense contractors, police, federal agents, firemen, teachers, doctors, lawyers, out-of-state...
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