Top Criminal Defense Lawyers From Virginia

In Virginia, being charged with a crime—whether it’s DUI, drug offenses, assault, or theft—can carry serious, life-altering consequences. In a state known for its deep respect for law and order, you need a defense that’s smart, steady, and committed to protecting your rights. Explore a handpicked list of top-rated criminal defense attorneys across Virginia—respected advocates known for their legal skill, local insight, and unwavering dedication to helping clients navigate the system with strength, integrity, and trusted guidance.

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James O. Broccoletti
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Juvenile, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, White Collar Crime
Larry King
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, ...
Michael Huff
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Tickets
Porscha Brown
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Slip & Fall Accidents, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, Trucking Accidents, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills, ...
Derrick W. Whetzel
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Adoption, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Drug Crime, ...
Braden Carroll
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
Kristen M. Shannon
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, ...
Stephen F. Forbes
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Appeals, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, ...
Justin Bush
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
Richard N. Levin
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Medical Malpractice, ...
Steven P. Letourneau
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Animal & Dog Bites, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Guardianship, ...
Benjamin Griffitts
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Drug Crime, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, Violent Crime
Kate Skarvan
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Expungement, ...
Soroush Dastan
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Immigration, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Alimony, Animal & Dog Bites, Car Accidents, Citizenship & Naturalization, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Motorcycle Accidents, ...
Joseph A. Sanzone
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Business Litigation, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Juvenile, Litigation, ...
Gregory K. Pugh
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Juvenile, ...
Mike Rosenberg
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Juvenile, Motorcycle Accidents, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, ...
Makan Shirafkan
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Immigration
Practice Areas: Asylum, Citizenship & Naturalization, Contracts & Agreements, Drug Crime, Expungement, Franchise, Dealership & Partnership, Green Cards, ...
Kevin W. Weldon
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Constitutional, Creditor Debtor Rights, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Litigation, ...
Stephen P. Pfeiffer
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
Brandon K. Fellers
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Homicide, Juvenile, Sex Crimes, ...
Kelly King
Legal Specialization: Animal, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, Assault & Battery, Credit Card Fraud, DUI & DWI, Driver's License Suspension, Drug Crime, Expungement, ...
Peter Louie
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Cannabis Law, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Federal Crime, Juvenile, ...
Holly Ortiz
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Drug Crime, Expungement, Motorcycle Accidents, ...

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