Peter D. Greenspun

Peter D. Greenspun is a criminal defense and civil litigation attorney with Greenspun Shapiro Ginsberg & Yang PC in Fairfax, Virginia. He represents clients in local, state, and federal trial and appellate courts. His work includes white collar and other criminal matters, along with complex civil litigation. He has spent decades conducting trials and handling high-stakes disputes in which careful case preparation and advocacy can have substantial consequences for the people he represents.

Peter earned a Bachelor of Science from LaSalle College in 1975 and a Juris Doctor from George Mason University School of Law in 1978. His legal education preceded a trial-focused career in Virginia and Washington, D.C. He is admitted in both jurisdictions and before several federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court and federal appellate courts. His academic and courtroom experience inform the way he analyzes challenging legal and factual disputes.

Peter has handled unusual and complex criminal and civil trials across multiple court systems. His practice involves evaluating government allegations, preparing defenses, examining witnesses, and presenting issues on appeal when appropriate. Beyond casework, he regularly teaches trial techniques and litigation strategy at continuing legal education programs across Virginia. He has also served as president of the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Fairfax Bar Association, and Fairfax Bar Foundation.

Peter D. Greenspun has appeared in Best Lawyers in America for white collar and other criminal defense since 1999. His recognitions include Washingtonian attorney listings, Virginia Super Lawyers, and recognition as a Virginia Law Foundation Fellow in 2020. These honors accompany decades of criminal defense practice and contributions to the local bar. He continues to focus on vigorous representation and informed strategic choices in cases with serious consequences.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Greenspun Shapiro Ginsberg & Yang PC
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Member, District of Columbia Bar
• Past President, Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Past President, Fairfax Bar Association
• Past President, Fairfax Bar Foundation
• Fellows, Virginia Law Foundation (2020)

Licensed State

• Virginia
• District of Columbia

Education

• George Mason University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• LaSalle College
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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