Donna MCL Murphy

Donna MCL Murphy is the solo attorney at Donna Murphy Law, PLLC, serving clients in Falls Church and other communities in Northern Virginia. Her practice focuses on criminal defense and wills, trusts, and estates. She helps defendants understand the accusations against them and assists individuals with estate planning and administration. Her services emphasize clear explanations of the legal process and choices tailored to the circumstances and priorities of each person she represents.

Donna earned a B.A. in English, cum laude, from the College of Charleston in 2004. She received a Juris Doctor, also cum laude, from Charleston School of Law in 2010. She was admitted to practice in South Carolina in 2010, the District of Columbia in 2011, and Virginia in 2013. Her education and admissions support representation involving both state criminal proceedings and personal estate-related legal matters.

Donna represents clients confronting criminal charges ranging from traffic violations to misdemeanors and felonies. In estate planning, she helps develop wills, trusts, and related documents that define financial and personal decision-making authority. She also advises on probate and trust administration, including the responsibilities of individuals appointed to manage an estate. Her work involves explaining possible outcomes and making sure clients understand the implications of significant legal decisions.

Donna MCL Murphy is also admitted before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and the Supreme Court of the United States. Her approach emphasizes direct communication, informed choices, and individualized advice rather than a standard response for every case. She assists people seeking to protect their rights in criminal proceedings and those making important plans for property, beneficiaries, and estate responsibilities.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Murphy Law Group, LLC
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Member, District of Columbia Bar
• Member, South Carolina Bar

Licensed State

• Virginia
• District of Columbia
• South Carolina

Education

• Charleston School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) (Cum Laude)
• College of Charleston
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English (Cum Laude)

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