How to Beat a DUI in Fairfax County: Advice From a Defense Attorney
You’ve just experienced one of the most frightening moments in a driver’s life: being charged with a DUI. A DUI conviction can result in a suspended license, jail time, and hefty fines. It can also have a negative impact on your job, your relationships, and your overall quality of life. In this article, we will…
How Long Does Reckless Driving Stay On Your Record in Virginia?
Virginia drivers, ease off the gas. Cops never shy away from giving speeding tickets. Each year, they dole them to 41 million drivers for a total of $6 billion in traffic fines. That said, there’s a big difference between going ten over the speed limit and reckless driving. Reckless driving not only endangers the lives of others, but…
Charged with a DUI: The Importance of a Traffic Defense Lawyer
1.5 million people are charged with driving under the influence of either drugs or alcohol in the United States. Being charged with driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious legal matter that can have far-reaching consequences. From legal penalties to potential damage to one’s reputation and personal life, the ramifications of a DUI conviction…
Traffic Defense Lawyer: Virginia Traffic Laws You Need to Know
Virginia driving laws are important to follow. Unfortunately, not everyone in that state has gotten this message. The Old Dominion has more reckless driving incidents per capita than any other state and has the second-highest number of speeding tickets in the country. With that in mind, it is important to know what the most important…
6 Tips for Hiring a Traffic Defense Attorney in Fairfax, VA
Did you know that the average Virginia driver who receives a speeding ticket will need to pay an additional 1,100 dollars per year for auto insurance? In the face of such a staggering number, you may find yourself in need of a reliable traffic defense lawyer. No one anticipates getting a traffic ticket. And finding…
What Is Petty Larceny? How Can a VA Defense Attorney Help?
Are you or someone you know concerned about a petty larceny charge in Virginia? But what is petty larceny, and what impact will it have on you? Understanding the law can be complicated, which is why it’s important to understand what constitutes petty larceny in Virginia law. It’s also useful to know the possible penalties.…
7 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Virginia Traffic Attorney
Virginia came in second place for the highest number of speeding tickets in 2021. Whether you’ve been charged with driving recklessly or simply want to contest a speeding ticket, it’s important to have the law on your side. To do this you need a traffic attorney to help you state your case. Not only does a traffic attorney…
Common Reckless Driving Offenses and Their Consequences
Did you know that speeding was responsible for causing more than eleven thousand deaths in 2020? Reckless driving endangers not only the driver but also passengers and pedestrians. In recent years, the number of reckless driving incidents has increased. Reckless driving offenses might include speeding, improper lane changes, and driving under the influence of alcohol. The consequences of…
5 Reasons to Get a Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
Did you know that people spend upwards of $18 billion on the services of criminal defense lawyers every year in the United States alone? Not only that, but the criminal defense lawyer market continues to increase by a little over 2% every year. When you think about how high the stakes are in a criminal…
3 Reasons to Hire a Traffic Defense Lawyer in Virginia
Did you know that Virginia ranks as one of the highest states in the union for reckless driving and speeding? You have to be careful when you go out on the road these days. But it’s not just other drivers you should be on the lookout for. Policemen are eager to fill their quotas, and…
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Law
- DUI/DWI
- Traffic Violations
- Reckless Driving
- Felonies and Misdemeanors
Bar Admissions
- Virginia, 1985
- District of Columbia, 1987
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia, 1985
- U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia, 1987
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1985
- U.S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Education
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University of Virginia School of Law, Charlottesville, Virginia
- J.D. - 1985
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Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- B.A. magna cum laude - 1982
- Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
- Major: Economics & Philosophy
