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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Brandon K. Fellers
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Homicide, Juvenile, Sex Crimes, ...
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, ...
Harvey Dennis Coleman
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Driver's License Suspension, Speeding & Traffic Tickets
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, ...
P. Todd Sartwell
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment, Estate Planning, Family, Lawsuits & Disputes, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
Lauren Kollecas
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Birth Injury, Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect, Slip & Fall Accidents
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, ...
John C. Whitbeck
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Education, Family, Health Care
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Drug Crime, Litigation, ...
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, ...
Mark Stokes
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Juvenile, 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, ...
James O. Broccoletti
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Juvenile, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, White Collar Crime
Kelly King
Legal Specialization: Animal, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, Assault & Battery, Credit Card Fraud, DUI & DWI, Driver's License Suspension, Drug Crime, Expungement, ...
Diane P. Toscano
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Lawsuits & Disputes, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Litigation, Motorcycle Accidents, Sex Crimes, ...
Amanda Newins
Legal Specialization: Animal, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Gun Law, Juvenile, Litigation, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, Violent Crime, ...
Anser Ahmad
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment, Estate Planning, Immigration
Practice Areas: Asylum, Citizenship & Naturalization, Contracts & Agreements, Deportation, Discrimination, Employment-Based Immigration, Family-Based Immigration, ...
Benjamin Griffitts
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Drug Crime, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, Violent Crime
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, ...
J. Kevin Collins
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
Zoe Norton
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Animal & Dog Bites, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, ...
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
Vijay Yellareddigari
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Immigration, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Administrative, Assault & Battery, Citizenship & Naturalization, Commercial Real Estate, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Employment-Based Immigration, ...
George Holton Yates
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Credit Card Fraud, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, ...
John J. Robertson
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation, Drug Crime, Landlord & Tenant, Limited Liability Company (LLC), Litigation, ...
Daniel J. Miller
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, ...
Wilfred W. Yeargan
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Driver's License Suspension, Expungement, Juvenile, Speeding & Traffic Tickets
James P. Campbell
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Employment, Insurance, Intellectual Property, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Commercial Real Estate, Creditor Debtor Rights, Employee Benefits, Land Use & Zoning, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, ...
Stephen P. Pfeiffer
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
Martha G. Norton
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Juvenile, Litigation, ...
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, ...

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