About Todd
Todd Stone trained at the University of Richmond, where he completed a J.D. in 1991 and an MBA in 1993. He arrived in the legal profession prepared for both courtroom work and the business side of practice. The combination of law and business study shaped his early choices and the kinds of cases he would take on.
He began his career as a prosecutor in Richmond in 1991, serving in the Commonwealth's Attorney's office. That year in public service gave him early exposure to trial practice, evidence issues and managing a heavy caseload. He handled arraignments, pretrial motions and courtroom proceedings that demanded quick judgment and an ability to explain complex matters to juries.
Soon after, he moved into private practice. By 1992 he was a partner at Stone, Dinkin & Amirshahi, PLC, listed as a criminal defense lawyer and legal analyst. The shift from prosecutor to defense attorney is a path some lawyers take to broaden their perspective on criminal justice. In private practice he represented clients in a range of criminal matters and took on roles that required both litigation skills and careful legal research.
Stone is admitted to practice in Virginia and is authorized to appear before the Fourth Circuit. Those admissions have allowed him to handle matters at trial and on appeal. Over the years he has balanced courtroom advocacy with written advocacy, preparing briefs for higher courts when cases required an appellate record.
He has maintained professional memberships and kept active ties to the legal community. Colleagues describe him as someone who applies a methodical approach to case preparation. He draws on his dual degrees when he evaluates risk, studies statutes and plans defense strategies. He also applies practical judgment when advising clients about plea options, trial prospects and the potential consequences of different paths through the justice system.
Today he practices at Stone Law Office, PLC. His work remains centered on criminal defense, where he handles matters in Virginia courts and appears in appeals before the Fourth Circuit. He continues to split his time between courtroom work and legal analysis in private practice.
