Woodstock, Virginia Criminal Lawyers

Robert Franklin Keefer
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Woodstock, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 34 years experience
(540) 433-6906 120 S. Muhlenberg Street
 Woodstock, VA 22664
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
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Bob helps people charged with traffic offenses such as DUI, DWI, reckless driving and speeding in Virginia. He has been a lawyer in Virginia for over 30 years. If you have been charged with a traffic offense in Virginia, contact Bob's office at 540.433.6906 or info@BobKeefer.com to schedule a Free Case Review by telephone. The call is privileged and free to you. Bob has completed the standardized field sobriety test instructor course. He has also completed the factory certified EC/IR II operator's course. The EC/IR II is Virginia's breath tester.
(540) 433-6906 52 East Market Street
 Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 433-6906 123 W. Frederick Street
 Staunton, VA 24401
Brad Pollack
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Woodstock, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 32 years experience
(540) 459-8600 753 South Main Street
 Woodstock, VA 22664
Criminal, Divorce, Estate Planning and Traffic Tickets
University of Richmond School of Law and William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
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I was born in 1960 to a Navy family, graduated from high school here in Shenandoah County, attended William & Mary, the University of Richmond, and the U.S. Naval War College. Before hanging my shingle in Woodstock, I worked on the staffs of the Secretary of the Navy and the Governor of Virginia. I retired from the United States Marine Corps in 2005 as a Lieutenant Colonel. I have son born in 1999 and live at Bryce Resort.
David R. Martin
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Woodstock, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 15 years experience
521 North Main Street
 Woodstock, VA 22664
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, DUI and Traffic Tickets
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We are a full service law firm with offices in Harrisonburg and Woodstock, Virginia. We represent clients in state and federal courts in criminal, traffic, and civil matters. We also are a debt relief agency and provide representation to clients in filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcies. Spanish and Russian language in-office interpreters are available.
(540) 433-1103 1819 Virginia Ave
 Harrisonburg, VA 22802
David Downes Esq
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Front Royal, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 30 years experience
(540) 636-8500 14 Chester St
 Front Royal, VA 22630
Criminal and DUI
University of Richmond
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Robert Arthur Downs
Luray, VA Criminal Law Attorney
(540) 843-4913 127 W Main St
 Luray, VA 22835
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
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Mr. Beau Correll
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Winchester, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 10 years experience
(540) 535-2005 10 W. Boscawen St.
Suite 26
 Winchester, VA 22601
Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Widener University
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Attorney Beau Correll provides his clients in Northern Virginia and Winchester with a solid familiarity of the legal system.

As a former prosecutor and experienced attorney, Beau Correll can help you navigate the justice system both in personal injury and criminal-related matters.

Having handled over a thousand cases through trial, settlement (civil), plea agreement (criminal), or other disposition, Beau will endeavor to be prepared, knowledgeable, and fight for a favorable outcome.

Beau currently lives in Winchester, Virginia where he launched Correll Law Firm, PLC in June of 2009.
Timothy R Johnson
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Berryville, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 4 years experience
(540) 352-4672 20 E. Main Street
 Berryville, VA 22611
Criminal, Business, Civil Rights and Education
New York Law School
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Our office is a litigation and trial law firm serving Clarke County and the surrounding areas of the Shenandoah Valley. Our diverse experience in criminal, business, and other civil litigation matters positions us to deliver high-quality representations, and compassionate legal services to our clients. We also offer estate planning and business advisory & transactional services to residents and business located within Berryville or Clarke County.

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Timothy R. Johnson is the owner-attorney managing and providing legal services through The Law Offices of Timothy R. Johnson, PLC.

Mr. Johnson was born and raised in New Jersey, but fell in love with Virginia when he...
Matthew Lane Kreitzer
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Winchester, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 3 years experience
(540) 333-0330 340 N. Pleasant Valley Rd.
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 Winchester, VA 22604
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Estate Planning
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
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Hi, I'm Matthew.



I approach the practice of law with a focus on helping my clients understand an often complicated legal system. Working collaboratively allows me to anticipate my clients' needs, while also aiding my clients by providing them an informed view of all the potential dangers and rewards of each unique case. My primary practice areas are Divorce, Child Custody, Trusts & Wills and Bankruptcy. However, I also provide legal support for small businesses looking to incorporate, resolve disputes with employees or review potential contracts and business transactions.
Louis K. Nagy
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Harrisonburg, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 15 years experience
(540) 315-8450 590 East Market Street
 Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Dickinson School of Law
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Louis Nagy co-founded our firm after honorably serving the community for seven years as an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney. During his time as a prosecutor, Louis handled all types of criminal cases, including both state and federal cases. His unique experience is invaluable when anticipating the likely strategies the government will use in each case and developing ways to counter these tactics. Louis also brings years of experience representing clients over a wide range of civil matters
Eryk Gabhran Boston Esq.
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Winchester, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 9 years experience
(540) 313-1255 125 Country Park Drive
 Winchester, VA 22602
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, Business and Traffic Tickets
University of Richmond School of Law
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Woodstock, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 32 years experience

I was born in 1960 to a Navy family, graduated from high school here in Shenandoah County, attended William & Mary, the University of Richmond, and the U.S. Naval War College. Before hanging my shingle... Read More »
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Harold Eugene Oliver III
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Harrisonburg, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 9 years experience
(540) 437-1966 217 S. Liberty St., Suite 202
 Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Family and Traffic Tickets
The George Washington University Law School
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Gerardo M DelGado
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Winchester, VA Criminal Law Attorney
(540) 632-0017 2 South Kent Street
 Winchester, VA 22601
Criminal, Bankruptcy, DUI and Divorce
Washington and Lee University School of Law
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The only thing that Mr. DelGado loves more than practicing law is providing superior client satisfaction. Mr. DelGado is more than a lawyer. He is a counselor, he is a supporter, he is a friend. He is fully conscious of the stress, nervousness and anxiousness that individuals feel because of their legal problems.This is why he goes above and beyond to make all of his clients feel at ease. Mr. DelGado recognizes that every client is different and has unique legal needs. Thus, he does not use a one-size-fits-all approach but rather an individualized approach specifically tailored to his clients'...
Matt Beyrau
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Winchester, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 11 years experience
(540) 667-2507 21 South Kent Street
Third Floor
 Winchester, VA 22601
Criminal
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Jill Curfman
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Winchester, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 25 years experience
(540) 585-4282 205 East Boscawen Street
 Winchester, VA 22601
Criminal
Indiana University - Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis
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Andrew Carter Graves
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Harrisonburg, VA Criminal Law Lawyer
(540) 432-3030 70 N. Mason Street
Suite 120
 Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Criminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Appalachian School of Law
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Former Law Enforcement Officer practicing Criminal Defense and Traffic cases. Experienced in matters ranging from minor misdemeanor cases to murder. Regularly handles drug, drug conspiracy, sex offenses, larceny, malicious wounding cases in the State and Federal Courts.
J Michael Solak Esq
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Winchester, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 40 years experience
(540) 722-4064 102 S. Kent St. #2
 Winchester, VA 22601
Criminal, DUI, Insurance Claims and Traffic Tickets
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William Eldridge IV
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HARRISONBURG, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 14 years experience
(540) 705-0021 590 East Market Street
 HARRISONBURG, VA 22801
Criminal, Business, DUI and Traffic Tickets
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Shelly R James
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Harrisonburg, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years experience
(540) 421-1183 57 South Main Street
Suite 410
 Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Criminal, Appeals, Collections and Divorce
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Samuel Rixey Walker
Culpeper, VA Criminal Law Attorney
115 S West St
 Culpeper, VA 22701
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
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Sherwin Jacobs
Harrisonburg, VA Criminal Law Attorney
510 E Market St
 Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Criminal and DUI
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John Connor Holloran
Harrisonburg, VA Criminal Law Attorney
(540) 433-7890 409 Virginia Ave
 Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Criminal and Personal Injury
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Edward Janes Bell
Winchester, VA Criminal Law Attorney
(540) 667-8290 517 W Clifford St
 Winchester, VA 22601
Criminal, DUI and Real Estate
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Griffin
Winchester, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
(540) 667-6400 29 N Braddock St
 Winchester, VA 22601
Criminal, Business, Collections and Entertainment & Sports
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Clinton Robert Ritter Esq
Winchester, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 48 years experience
(540) 662-7175 205 E Boscawen St
 Winchester, VA 22601
Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
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Christopher Edman Collins
Winchester, VA Criminal Law Attorney
(540) 667-9787 21 S Kent St
 Winchester, VA 22601
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
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William George Wentz
Harrisonburg, VA Criminal Law Attorney
57 S Main St
 Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Criminal, Bankruptcy and DUI
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David Charles Dickey
Stanardsville, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 48 years experience
(434) 985-7744 20 Willow Lane
 Stanardsville, VA 22973-0218
Criminal, Family and Personal Injury
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David Joseph Dischley
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Warrenton, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 11 years experience
(540) 724-1150 28 East Lee Street
 Warrenton, VA 20186
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
George Mason University School of Law
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David Dischley is an experienced criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor helping clients throughout Northern Virginia. David handles all types of criminal cases including drug offenses, DUI | DWI, reckless driving, assault and battery. David began his career as an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney (Prosecutor). As a prosecutor, David learned that effective criminal representation makes all the difference. David chose to become a criminal defense lawyer to help those charged with criminal offenses get the help they deserve and produce the results they need. David is a member of the National College of DUI Defense, a SuperLawyers...
(703) 635-2424 431 North Lee Street
 Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 635-2424 9255 Center St. Suite 300A
 Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 635-2424 10509 Judicial Drive, Suite 102A
 Fairfax, VA 22030
Susan Fremit
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Spotsylvania , VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years experience
(540) 322-2594 9130 Courthouse Road
 Spotsylvania , VA 22553
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
The George Washington University Law School and University of Calgary Law School
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Born in Britain, Susan F. Fremit emigrated to Canada when she was a young child. As a teenager, she completed her secondary school education while traveling between England, Portugal and Spain. Through being very involved with every community she lived, Susan encountered diverse European and Canadian cultures, which lead to her passion for justice and an interest in law. In 1991, the Law Firm of Susan F. Fremit was established to represent clients charged with criminal defense, DUI and serious traffic offenses in Windsor and...
(540) 322-2594 115 Courthouse Lane
 Bowling Green, VA 22427
Sean R Hanover
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Fairfax, VA Criminal Law Lawyer
(800) 579-9864 2751 Prosperity Ave.
Suite 150
 Fairfax, VA 22031
Criminal, Business, Employment and Family
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Attorney Hanover has been working in the legal arena since graduating with double Master Degrees in Employment Law (HR) and Union Law (Industrial Relations) in 1996. He obtained his JD from the University of the District of Columbia in 2008 and maintains a vibrant practice focusing on immigration, bankruptcy, criminal defense, and business law. In a twist he never saw coming, Mr. Hanover has become accomplished at defending gang members and individuals convicted of drug offenses in immigration court. In addition to his law practice, Mr. Hanover also owns an IT consulting company, HHC, Inc. based in Fairfax, VA. This company...
(703) 402-2723 888 16th St., NW
Suite 800
 Washington, DC 20006
Amy L. Bradley
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Tysons Corner, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 7 years experience
(703) 883-0880 1921 Gallows Rd.
Suite 750
 Tysons Corner, VA 22182
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
George Mason University School of Law
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Amy L. Bradley has litigated cases heard in the state courts of every jurisdiction in Northern Virginia, the Eastern District of Virginia, the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, the United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. Amy's extensive trial experience includes more than 100 bench and jury trials in criminal and civil matters ranging from traffic offenses to serious criminal offenses to personal injury and property damage cases. Amy previously worked as an attorney for one of the country's largest insurance companies giving her unique and valuable insight into how to...
G. Rex Flynn Jr.
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Fairfax, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 8 years experience
(703) 310-7624 11325 Random Hills Road
Suite 360-A146
 Fairfax, VA 22030
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
George Mason University School of Law
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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...
(703) 310-7624 2045 15th Street North
Suite One (Lower Level)
 Arlington, VA 22201
Ann Thayer
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(703) 385-5529 10605 Judicial Drive Ste# A-5
 Fairfax, VA 22030
Free ConsultationFairfax, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 13 years experience
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Widener University
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Attorney Ann Thayer practices primarily in the areas of DUI, criminal, and traffic defense as a partner with Taylor Law Company. 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 in 2004. Following law school, Ms. Thayer worked on several mergers and acquisitions as a contract attorney with various...
Michael A Robinson Esq.
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Fairfax, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 12 years experience
(703) 542-4008 3950 Chain Bridge Road
Suite 6
 Fairfax, VA 22030
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Regent University School of Law
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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...
Wilfred Yeargan
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Fairfax, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
(703) 352-9044 11350 Random Hills Rd
#800
 Fairfax, VA 22030
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Franklin Pierce Law Center
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Attorney Wilfred Yeargan graduated from the University of New Hampshire Law School, Franklin Pierce in 1998. He has served the Northern Virginia area for eighteen years, providing skillful defense of thousands of criminal, traffic and DUI cases. He also assists clients with prosecution and defense of civil matters such as expungements, protective orders, personal injury and contract claims.

Attorney Wilfred Yeargan is an experienced litigator and has successfully defended thousands of criminal and traffic charges in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Some of the routine matters defended by his office include Reckless Driving, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving...
Krystal R. Capasso
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Arlington, VA Criminal Law Attorney with 9 years experience
(202) 838-7017 6924 Fairfax Drive
 Arlington, VA 22213
Free ConsultationCriminal, Administrative and Military
The George Washington University Law School, Naval Justice School and Roger Williams University School of Law
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Krystal is the daughter of a retired Army pilot and has spent her entire life in and around the military. She earned a business degree from Nichols College in 2005, and her law degree from Rogers Williams Law School in 2008.

Krystal became an Alabama state attorney in 2009 and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps in 2009 and graduated with honors from the Naval Justice School in 2011. She served on active duty in the Marine Corps as a military lawyer until 2016.

In 2017 she earned her LL.M. (Master in Law)...
Kyle Barella
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McLean, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 4 years experience
(703) 556-0411 6849 Old Dominion Drive
Suite 220
 McLean, VA 22101
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, Immigration and International
Ave Maria School of Law
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Kyle Barella practices business and personal immigration law at General Counsel, PC. Mr. Barella focuses on assisting foreign investors through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Program. Much of his work includes filing I-526 and I-829 petitions, as well as I-924 Applications for Regional Center Designation. Given the nature of the EB-5 Program, a significant portion of Mr. Barella’s work is EB-5 securities compliance. The remainder of his work focuses on other business immigration visas and family based immigration matters. Mr. Barella comes to General Counsel, PC having run his own business immigration firm in Naples,...
Jean Humbrecht
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Manassas, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 7 years experience
(703) 479-0015 10432 Balls Ford Rd.
Suite 300
 Manassas, VA 20109
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
The George Washington University Law School and Ave Maria School of Law
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Jean Humbrecht is the founding attorney at Humbrecht Law, P.L.L.C. She is admitted to practice law in all courts in the Commonwealth of Virginia and in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Born and raised in Fairfax, Ms. Humbrecht handles primarily criminal, traffic, and family law cases throughout Northern Virginia. Prior to opening her own practice, Jean Humbrecht worked for a criminal defense firm in Fairfax, VA. Ms. Humbrecht received her Master's in Litigation at The George Washington University Law School, graduating Magna Cum Laude. This additional degree...
(703) 479-0015 3905 Railroad Avenue
Suite 104
 Fairfax, VA 22030
Benjamin Inman
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McLean, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 5 years experience
(703) 910-5062 1750 Tysons Blvd.
Ste. 1500
 McLean, VA 22102
Free ConsultationCriminal, Civil Rights, DUI and Employment
George Mason University School of Law
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Benjamin has always stood up for what’s right – he finds real meaning in helping the good guys win! He’s always been guided by a clear sense of right and wrong, from his time in the U.S. Army to his time as a Commonwealth Attorney (prosecutor), to his current position at J. Madison PLC.
Before starting at J. Madison PLC, Benjamin worked at the Arlington Commonwealth Attorney’s Office for five years. As a Commonwealth Attorney, he helped the victims of violent, non-violent, and financial crimes find justice. He also tried hundreds of traffic cases and specialized in DUI cases. ...
Jeffrey Scott Romanick
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Fairfax, VA Criminal Law Lawyer with 25 years experience
(703) 273-1400 3975 University Dr
 Fairfax, VA 22030
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, DUI and Landlord Tenant
American University Washington College of Law
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