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VirginiaCriminal Defense Lawyers in Arlington County, Virginia

The United States Constitution grants important rights to any person accused of a crime including due process, the right to a fair and speedy trial, the right to representation by counsel, the right to remain silent and to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures.


When choosing a criminal defense attorney in Arlington County, Virginia, consider the lawyer's training, experience, ratings and reviews. Attorneys that practice within the criminal justice system tend to focus on certain types of cases in either state or federal court.


Most criminal defense attorneys provide a free consultation to discuss the facts of your case and defenses that might apply. Before you decide on which attorney to hire, meet with several different attorneys in their office to discuss the case and the attorney fees required for representation.


Once you decide which attorney to hire, make sure you and the attorney sign a written fee agreement or contract that describes the attorney fees required at each stage of the case including during pre-trial negotiations, motion hearings and a bench or jury trial.


A criminal defense lawyer in Arlington County, Virginia should fight to protect the rights of his or her client in a criminal case against felony or misdemeanor charges... Read more »

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Rex Flynn

Rex Flynn
The Flynn Law Firm, PLLC
2045 15th St N
Arlington, VA 22201
Licensed for 10 years, Rex Flynn is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended George Mason University's School of Law... read more >

Walter Bernardo Ruiz Jr

Walter Bernardo Ruiz Jr
1930 N Vance St
Arlington, VA 22201
Walter Bernardo Ruiz Jr is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Georgia School of Law... read more >

Dontae LaMont Bugg

Dontae LaMont Bugg
Bugg Law Firm, PLLC
1100 North Glebe Road Suite 1010
Arlington, VA 22201
Licensed for 17 years, Dontae LaMont Bugg is a Criminal Defense and Firearm and Weapon Charges lawyer who attended University of Richmond S... read more >

Joshua Everett Bushman

Joshua Everett Bushman
Bushman Law Group
2800 Shirlington Road
Arlington, VA 22206
Joshua Everett Bushman is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Jennifer Hoffpauir

Jennifer Hoffpauir
Parlatore Law Group
3804 Wilson Blvd Suite 8500
Arlington, VA 22203
Licensed for 14 years, Jennifer Hoffpauir is a Marijuana Law and Business Law lawyer who attended Georgetown University Law Center... read more >

Matthew B. Kaplan

Matthew B. Kaplan
The Kaplan Law Firm
1100 N Glebe Rd. Suite 1010
Arlington, VA 22201
Licensed for 11 years, Matthew B. Kaplan is a Criminal Appellate Law and Civil Trial Law lawyer who attended George Washington University L... read more >

Elita Ceta Amato

Elita Ceta Amato
1600 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22209
Elita Ceta Amato is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Graziella Bianchi

Graziella Bianchi
Attorney and Counselor at Law
10387 Main St. Suite 204
Fairfax, VA 22201
Graziella Bianchi is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Jeffrey Alan Smith

Jeffrey Alan Smith
2200 Clarendon Blvd Suite 1400
Arlington, VA 22201
Licensed for 34 years, Jeffrey Alan Smith is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Nicholas Andrew Balland

Nicholas Andrew Balland
2300 Clarendon Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201
Nicholas Andrew Balland is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Daniel Hutcheson Goldman

Daniel Hutcheson Goldman
2300 Clarendon Blvd.
South Riding, VA 22201
Daniel Hutcheson Goldman is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

George Munoz

George Munoz
2111 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201
George Munoz is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Carla Frances Ward-Ahmad

Carla Frances Ward-Ahmad
2007 North 15th Street
Arlington, VA 22201
Carla Frances Ward-Ahmad is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Renee A Abbott

Renee A Abbott
Renee A Abbott is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >
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Criminal Defense Specialty Areas

Criminal Defense Specialty Areas

NBLSC Certification in Criminal Trial Advocacy - The National Board of Legal Specialty Certification is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) to certify attorneys as specialists in criminal trial advocacy.



Nonprofit Legal Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.


Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

The VACDL in Richmond, VA, originated in 1992. As an affiliate of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), this non-profit organization supports local criminal defense attorneys throughout networking opportunities, quality CLE seminars, and mentorship programs.


About Arlington County

Finding Attorneys in Arlington, VA

Lawyer Referral Service in Arlington, VA - Since 1969, the Arlington County Bar Association has sponsored a Lawyer Referral Service (LRS). The LRS connects individuals and businesses with qualified attorneys in the City of Arlington and the surrounding areas of Arlington County and Prince William County, VA. In exchange for a $50 consultation fee you will receive a 30 minute consultation with a qualified attorney. For more than 45 years, this community based non-profit service has played an important role in helping individuals find a pre-screened attorney experienced in a particular practice area of the law.



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