Criminal Defense Lawyers Serving Virginia

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Virginia residents facing criminal defense issues have access to attorneys who specialize in felonies, misdemeanors, drug offenses, assault, theft, and white-collar crimes. The legal framework in Virginia differs from other states in important ways, and the attorneys listed here have experience navigating Circuit Court proceedings and the specific regulations that govern criminal defense cases in this jurisdiction.

Criminal cases in Virginia are prosecuted through Circuit Court, with appeals handled by the Court of Appeals. Your constitutional rights apply, but Virginia's own rules of criminal procedure determine how the case unfolds in practice. Early representation is critical — the decisions made in the first days after arrest often define the trajectory of the entire case. The Virginia State Bar maintains standards for criminal defense practitioners in the state.

The criminal defense attorneys listed here practice throughout Virginia and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

Want to understand your legal rights before contacting an attorney? Read our complete guide to criminal defense law in Virginia for an in-depth look at Virginia's statutes, court procedures, and what outcomes are possible. When you're ready, use the profiles below to compare attorneys and schedule a consultation.

Ryan Schmalzle - Attorney
Ryan Schmalzle
0/5 (0 reviews)
 102 North king Street Leesburg VA 20176
(703) 722-0717
George Mason University School of Law (2005)
English
Maryland Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Criminal Law
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David Moss - Attorney
David Moss
0/5 (0 reviews)
 9191 Washington Street Amelia VA 23002
(804) 561-2157
English
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law Divorce
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Michele L. Burton - Attorney
Michele L. Burton
0/5 (0 reviews)
Clark Nelson & Burton, PLLC
 7 E. Market St. Leesburg VA 20176
(571) 771-5130
College of William and Mary (2009)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
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Jason Rucker - Attorney
Jason Rucker
0/5 (0 reviews)
 405 N. Washington St. Suite 101 Falls Church VA 22046
Mississippi College School of Law
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Jae Won Chang - Attorney
Jae Won Chang
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kublan Khan PLC
 6521 Arlington Blvd #201 Falls Church VA 22042
(703) 854-1081
Widener University Delaware School of Law (2014)
English, Korean
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Family Law
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Jay Breneman - Attorney
Jay Breneman
0/5 (0 reviews)
Breneman + Braggs, P.C.
 112 Thompson Street Suite D Ashland VA 23005
(804) 752-2701
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Communications & Internet Law Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Brandon Sloane - Attorney
Brandon Sloane
0/5 (0 reviews)
Dennis, Stewart & Krischer, PLLC
 2007 15th St. N Suite 201 Arlington VA 22201
(703) 248-0626
University of Virginia School of Law (2008)
New York Bar
Unknown Status
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
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Brian M. Latuga - Attorney
Brian M. Latuga
0/5 (0 reviews)
Wolcott Rivers Gates
 200 Bendix Road Suite 300 Virginia Beach VA 23452
(757) 687-3657
Regent University School of Law
English
4th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law
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Adam Krischer - Attorney
Adam Krischer
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2111 Wilson Blvd. FL 8 Arlington VA 22201
(703) 248-0626
University of Denver (2000)
English
4th Circuit Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Domestic Violence
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Kelly King - Attorney
Kelly King
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Kelly L. King, PLLC
 116-P Edwards Ferry Road NE Leesburg VA 20176
(703) 252-9887
University of Virginia School of Law (2002)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Abraham Del Rio III - Attorney
Abraham Del Rio III
0/5 (0 reviews)
Del Rio Law PLLC
 10132 W. Broad St. Glen Allen VA 23060
(804) 895-7941
Regent University School of Law (2009)
Spanish
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia Bar
Active License
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
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David Downes - Attorney
David Downes
0/5 (0 reviews)
 14 Chester St Front Royal VA 22630
(540) 636-8500
University of Richmond (1984)
D.C. Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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William D. Ashwell - Attorney
William D. Ashwell
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ashwell & Ashwell, PLLC
 21 Culpeper Street Warrenton VA 20186
(540) 991-9100
University of Dayton School of Law
English
Virginia Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Criminal Law
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Mark Allen Yurachek - Attorney
Mark Allen Yurachek
0/5 (0 reviews)
Yurachek & Associates
 55 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. 830 Atlanta GA 30308
(470) 319-8721
Emory University School of Law (1997)
Georgia Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law
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Jason Daniel Gallagher - Attorney
Jason Daniel Gallagher
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gallagher Law Office, PLLC
 P.O. Box 2003 Grundy VA 24614
(276) 244-7495
Appalachian School of Law (2008)
English
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Andrew Rudolphi - Attorney
Andrew Rudolphi
0/5 (0 reviews)
Rudolphi Law PLLC
 1751 Pinnacle Drive Suite 600 McLean VA 22102
(703) 596-9566
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law (2010)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Juvenile Law
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Julia JW Ovando - Attorney
Julia JW Ovando
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ovando Law PLLC
 2111 Wilson Blvd, Suite 800 Suite 800 Arlington VA 22201
(703) 499-5843
George Mason University School of Law (2005)
Spanish
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence Elder Law
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Mark B. Williams - Attorney
Mark B. Williams
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mark B. Williams & Associates, PLC
 27 Culpeper Street Warrenton VA 20186
(540) 347-6595
University of Mary Washington
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Domestic Violence
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Cary Powell Moseley - Attorney
Cary Powell Moseley
0/5 (0 reviews)
MOSELEY LAW, PLLC
 401 OTEY STREET BEDFORD VA 24523
(434) 546-3774
University of Virginia
English, Spanish
North Carolina Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Collections Consumer Law
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Buta Biberaj - Attorney
Buta Biberaj
0/5 (0 reviews)
VeriJust Law, PLLC
 7 East Market Street Suite 200 Leesburg VA 20176
(571) 771-4979
George Mason University School of Law (1990)
Maryland Bar
Active License
Business Law Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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John Carson Clark - Attorney
John Carson Clark
0/5 (0 reviews)
Walker Jones, PC
 31 Winchester Street Warrenton VA 20186
(540) 347-9223
University of Dayton School of Law (1996)
English
Florida Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Criminal Law
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Matt C. Pinsker - Attorney
Matt C. Pinsker
0/5 (0 reviews)
Pinsker Law
 4932 Dominion Blvd Glen Allen VA 23060
The George Washington University Law School
English, Spanish
United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Domestic Violence
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Christopher Mark Winslow - Attorney
Christopher Mark Winslow
0/5 (0 reviews)
Winslow & McCurry, PLLC
 1324 Sycamore Square Midlothian VA 23113
(804) 423-1383
University of Richmond (2013)
4th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law
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Stephanie A. Pease - Attorney
Stephanie A. Pease
0/5 (0 reviews)
Stephanie A. Pease
 324 Cummings Street PO Box 645 Abingdon VA 24210
(276) 676-9007
Appalachian School of Law (1997)
English
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Collections Criminal Law Divorce
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Paul C. Galanides - Attorney
Paul C. Galanides
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Paul C. Galanides
 1561 E. Main Street Richmond VA 23219
(804) 918-8643
University of Kentucky College of Law (1992)
4th Circuit Bar
Active License
Animal & Dog Law Appeals & Appellate Cannabis & Marijuana Law
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Kara L. Tappan - Attorney
Kara L. Tappan
0/5 (0 reviews)
 6105 Arlington Blvd. Suite G Falls Church VA 22044
(571) 278-4787
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Criminal Law
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Kendall Brady - Attorney
Kendall Brady
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1100 N. Glebe Rd Suite 1010 Arlington VA 22201
(703) 650-5201
American University Washington College of Law (2011)
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Construction Law Criminal Law
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B.R. Billy Hicks - Attorney
B.R. Billy Hicks
0/5 (0 reviews)
 5429 Backlick Rd Suite 110 Springfield VA 22151
(703) 354-4000
American University Washington College of Law (1976)
Virginia Bar
Active License
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Personal Injury
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Manuel Rivera - Attorney
Manuel Rivera
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Manuel Rivera, Esq. & Associates, P.C.
 Washington, DC / Maryland 4 Blocks from metro Arlington VA 22209
(703) 807-2003
French, Italian, Spanish, Turkish
4th Circuit Bar
Active License
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Immigration Law
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Diane P. Toscano - Attorney
Diane P. Toscano
0/5 (0 reviews)
Toscano Law Group
 1244 Perimeter Parkway Suite 443 Virginia Beach VA 23454
(757) 821-7972
Regent University School of Law (2006)
English
4th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Education Law
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David Barr Albo - Attorney
David Barr Albo
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8300 Greensboro Dr Suite 1100 Tysons VA 22102
(703) 867-8756
University of Richmond School of Law (1985)
Virginia Bar
Active License
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Gov & Administrative Law
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Michael Jeremiah Seck - Attorney
Michael Jeremiah Seck
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Michael J. Seck, PLC
 5 Wirt Street, SW Suite 204 Leesburg VA 20175
(571) 510-3331
Thomas M. Cooley Law School (1998)
Bar #47390
Virginia Bar
Active License
Verified
Animal & Dog Law Criminal Law Divorce
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Quillyn Zebedeo - Attorney
Quillyn Zebedeo
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Daniel J Miller
 2725 Gator Street Suite 100 Virginia Beach VA 23452
(757) 892-5600
English
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Family Law
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Nikita Wolf - Attorney
Nikita Wolf
0/5 (0 reviews)
Wolf Injury Law
 2400 Old Brick Road, #16 Glen Allen VA 23060
(804) 410-1210
College of William and Mary
English
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Personal Injury
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Robert C. Neeley Jr. - Attorney
Robert C. Neeley Jr.
0/5 (0 reviews)
NEELEY LAW GROUP PLC
 184 BUSINESS PARK DR Virginia Beach VA 23462
(757) 626-0074
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
English, Spanish
Federal Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
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J. Brian Bailey - Attorney
J. Brian Bailey
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of J. Brian Bailey, PLC
 1011 E. Main St. Ste. 204 Richmond VA 23219
(804) 251-8002
Regent University School of Law (2009)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Criminal Law
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Andrew Stewart - Attorney
Andrew Stewart
0/5 (0 reviews)
Dennis, Stewart & Krischer, PLLC
 2007 15th Street N Suite 201 Arlington VA 22201
(703) 248-0626
The George Washington University Law School (2000)
Spanish
D.C. Circuit Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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John Flannery - Attorney
John Flannery
0/5 (0 reviews)
CAMPBELL FLANNERY
 Ithaca Manor (during the pandemic) 38469 Triticum Lane Lovettsville VA 20180
(202) 365-5060
George Washington University-Virginia Campus (2000)
English
District of Columbia Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Criminal Law
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Mr. Billy B. Ruhling II - Attorney
Mr. Billy B. Ruhling II
0/5 (0 reviews)
Troutman Sanders LLP
 1660 International Drive Suite 600 McLean VA 22102
(703) 734-4325
The Judge Advocate General s Legal Center and School (2004)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Business Law
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