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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Joshua E. Bushman
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Corporate & Incorporation, Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Probate, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills
Jessica N. Carmichael
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, Assault & Battery, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Homicide, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, ...
Edward J. Nuttall
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Alimony, Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
Larry King
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, ...
Crawford G. Ellsworth III
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Driver's License Suspension, ...
Kevin D. Frank
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, ...
Justin L. Corder
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Appeals, Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, Contracts & Agreements, Debt & Lending, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, ...
Cody A. Remington
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Commercial Real Estate, Condominium, Contracts & Agreements, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, Expungement, ...
Amy Harber
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Insurance, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, ...
Meena H. Rajan
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Administrative, Alimony, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, Construction & Development, Contracts & Agreements, ...
Joseph R. Amonett
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Drug Crime, Expungement, ...
Amber Quick
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Slip & Fall Accidents, Trucking Accidents, White Collar Crime, Wrongful Death
Benjamin Osorio
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Immigration
Practice Areas: Asylum, Citizenship & Naturalization, Deportation, Family-Based Immigration, Investor & Business Immigration
Mike Rosenberg
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Juvenile, Motorcycle Accidents, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, ...
David William Mettler
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Adoption, Car Accidents, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, Contracts & Agreements, Credit Repair, ...
Mitchell M. Wells
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, Expungement, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, Violent Crime
Michael C. May​
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment, Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Assault & Battery, Business Litigation, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, ...
Justin Bush
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI, ...
Kevin W. Weldon
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Constitutional, Creditor Debtor Rights, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Litigation, ...
Christopher P. Daniels
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Child Abuse & Neglect, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, Violent Crime, ...
Christian A. Persinger
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Litigation, Speeding & Traffic Tickets
Stephen P. Pfeiffer
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
Victoria Eagles
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, Contracts & Agreements, Credit Card Fraud, Divorce & Separation, ...
Christopher G. White
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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