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Joseph T. Patton focuses his practice almost exclusively on family law matters, including contested and uncontested divorce, separation and property settlement agreements, child custody, visitation and support, spousal support, protective orders, and premarital agreements. Mr. Patton litigates cases regularly in courts throughout Northern Virginia, while seeking alternative dispute resolution for his clients as a preferred outcome whenever possible.

Jonathan Shapiro graduated from Northwestern University in 1971 and from American University, Washington College of Law in 1974. He has been litigating cases ever since, with a three-year break to serve as a Clinical Instructor at the Criminal Justice Clinic, and as Director of the Institutionalized Persons Clinic at Washington College of Law. In 2001, he was honored by his law school with the Peter Cicchino Alumni Award for “Outstanding Advocacy in the Public Interest Within the United States,” as a distinguished criminal defense attorney.. Jon has handled countless criminal cases in the state and federal courts, including conspiracies and white-collar crimes, and has extensive appellate experience. He has also litigated a number of civil rights cases involving jails, prisons and institutions for the mentally disabled. Along with his partner Peter Greenspun, he handled the defense of John Muhammad, the accused “Beltway Sniper.” Jon also handled the defense of Jim Nicholson, a CIA Station Chief, and of Brian Regan, an NSA employee, both charged with espionage.. Jon has been listed for years in the Best Lawyers in America for White-Collar and Non-White-Collar Criminal Defense. He is frequently listed in Washingtonian Magazine’s Top Lawyers, most recently in 2011 for the best criminal defenders in the Washington DC area. Also, he is always included in The Washington Post Magazine’s yearly listing of The Washington DC Area’s Best Lawyers. Jon was the long-time chair of the Criminal Law Committee of the Alexandria Bar Association and is a frequent speaker at Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars. He was selected as a Faculty Member for the Virginia State Bar Professionalism course. Jon handles complex criminal law cases at the trial and appellate levels in the state and federal courts. In 2009, Jon became an adjunct professor at Washington and Lee University College of Law.

Jonathan R. Oates is a seasoned criminal defense attorney in Virginia and Maryland. Jon has the experience, ability and knowledge to guide clients through the criminal court process in any situation.  He is in court every day and has successfully advocated on behalf of thousands of clients.. Virginia and Maryland criminal defense attorney Jonathan R. Oates is an effective and experienced criminal litigator.  He has fought for clients in hundreds of trials at all levels of the courts throughout Virginia and Maryland.  He also has significant jury trial experience, having successfully defended clients in front of juries for marijuana and DUI charges, to significant felony charges including abduction, violent felony assaults and first degree murder.. Through his personal injury practice in Virginia and Maryland, Jon also has extensive experience fighting for those who are injured because of the negligence of others.  Throughout his practice, he has been an experienced advocate to take on insurance companies to ensure that his clients are compensated fairly for the injuries they receive.  Jon has successfully represented his clients in prosecuting personal injury cases in front of both juries and judges.. Jon understands that behind every case is a client whose life and family may be affected by the outcome of a criminal matter.  The most important part of any successful representation is developing complete understanding of not just the facts and aspects of each case, but the background and circumstances of the people he represents.. Jon has been recognized for his abilities and dedication by Super Lawyers Magazine, being named as a Rising Star, Top 40 Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers, and Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers.. Prior to joining Krum, Gergely & Oates, LLC, Jon worked at the firm of Jezic & Moyse, LLC, where he handled criminal, traffic and personal injury cases.  Following law school, Jon clerked for the chief criminal judge, the Honorable Paul A. Hackner, in the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court.. Jon also served in the United States Senate as a legislative staff member for United States Senator Ken Salazar.  As a staff member, Jon focused on multiple issue areas before the Senate, including criminal justice, civil rights, and immigration.  During law school, Jon also served as a law clerk to John G. Gill, Jr. and Gill Sippel & Gallagher, a law firm in Rockville, Maryland.  During his clerkship with Mr. Gill, Jon worked on cases involving serious personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death in state and federal courts across Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.. Virginia and Maryland criminal lawyer Jonathan Oates earned his law degree from the Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law.  During law school, Jon was an active member of the Society of Trial Advocates and Moot Court.  A Colorado native, Jon graduated from Colorado State University, earning a double-major in Economics and Political Science.

Jonathan A. Simms is the managing partner of The Simms Firm, PLC, with a distinguished background in criminal law. He began his legal journey as a prosecutor in Philadelphia, where he tackled complex cases involving narcotics, firearms, and sexual assaults, quickly earning a reputation for his thorough preparation and professionalism. His experience in the Major Trials unit laid a strong foundation for his legal acumen. Following his time in Philadelphia, Attorney Simms was recruited by the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, where he focused on felony litigation. Transitioning to criminal defense, he has become known for his fierce cross-examination skills and ability to connect with juries. His practice includes defending clients in significant narcotics and white-collar crime cases, with media coverage from outlets like the Wall Street Journal. Recognized as a “rising star” by SuperLawyers Magazine and a “Top 100” trial attorney by the National Trial Lawyers Association, Attorney Simms has also been honored as a “Top Attorney” in criminal defense by Northern Virginia Magazine.

John W. Pickett is a former Prosecutor in the Commonwealth of Virginia. He is a graduate of the Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law. Mr. Pickett garnered extensive trial and litigation experience during his time in the Commonwealth Attorney's Office.. John Pickett earned a reputation as a fair and honest prosecutor during his time in the Commonwealth Attorney's Office while successfully handling several high profile cases in the Commonwealth. He has now focused his incredible trial skills to defend the citizens of Virginia in multiple areas of law. Mr. Pickett is now a respected defense lawyer who is not afraid to take a case to trial and win.

John Cook begins each day with this fundamental thought – what can I do today to make a difference. He learned long ago that the true reward of a service profession is the difference you make in the lives of others. That may be helping a client understand a problem or a contract, negotiating the resolution of a dispute, or handling serious litigation in court. John carried that same sense of purpose through a decade serving as a mediator in the District of Columbia Superior Court and eleven years as a member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. It is the spirit that moves him every day in his practice.. John’s practice emphasizes the representation of executives, employees, and small businesses in employment law matters, including advice and counsel regarding workplace issues and a wide range of other civil litigation matters.. John began his career in the District of Columbia’s Corporation Counsel’s (now Attorney General’s) office. Since then, he has served as a mediator for the District of Columbia Superior Court and as a conciliator for the Fairfax County Circuit Court, has lectured frequently, and has published articles on civil litigation and employment law issues.. John is a recognized leader in the Virginia Employment Law Bar. He is a former member of the Section Council of the Virginia Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Law Section and is the current co-chair and a former chair of the Fairfax County Bar Association’s Employment Law Section. He is a Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America (“LCA”) and a member of the National Employment Lawyers’ Association (“NELA”).. John’s colleagues agree he is the go-to person for employees. Based on surveys of active Virginia attorneys, Virginia Business magazine named John one of Virginia’s “Legal Elite” in its December 2004, 2005 and 2006 editions. “Super Lawyer” magazine selected him as a Super Lawyer in 2006 and 2007, as well as 2011-2020. John was named to the Washington Post’s “Top Attorneys” list in the D.C. Metropolitan Area for 2013 and 2014, and to Northern Virginia Magazine’s “Top Attorney” list in 2016. John has carried the coveted “AV” rating from MartindaleHubbell © for over 20 years. John has lectured frequently and published articles on civil litigation and employment law issues.. In addition to his law practice with the firm, John served for over a decade on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, where he chaired the Board’s Public Safety Committee. He also served on the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Operations Board, which he chaired in 2015; the Northern Virginia Regional Commission, where he served as Treasurer; and the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, where he chaired the Governance Committee.

Joe DiPietro is experienced handling complex cases in state and federal courts involving international custody disputes under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction at the trial and appellate levels, international and domestic divorce, and complex cases involving spousal support, custody and visitation, child support, and enforcement of awards on behalf of clients.. Joe’s philosophy and mission is to make family transitions and conflict a time for personal growth and powerful positive change, in addition to advocating for the best possible result for his client in any given situation. Joe is a firm believer in settling cases through negotiation and mediation whenever possible.. His strong financial background allows him to converse easily with valuation experts and create comprehensive legal arguments involving complex financial concepts. He is an objective advisor for his clients and seeks practical solutions to difficult problems. When litigation is the only path to a favorable outcome, he prosecutes his clients’ cases in a proactive and professional manner.. Joe graduated from American University with a JD/MBA and prior to founding DiPietro Law Group was a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Michael J. Stamm in the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County Maryland. He has authored several publications relating to business law and family law.

Jeremy Letnick handles primarily criminal and traffic cases.  He has represented a range of clients with charges involving simple speeding tickets, reckless driving and driving while intoxicated charges, as well as robbery and manslaughter charges.  Mr. Letnick spends a considerable amount of time in the courtroom.. Mr. Letnick puts a lot of energy on preparing his clients for court so that they are as informed as possible.  Mr. Letnick also focuses on the client's history, whether it pertain to any criminal history, educational history, and work history, in an effort to present his clients to the court in a manner that makes them look their best.. In his spare time, Mr. Letnick enjoys golf and is a 3 handicap.  He also enjoys the show Seinfeld and struggles not to cite episodes while in court.. Contact Mr. Letnick for a free initial consultation to discuss your case.

Jeremy Huang is a lawyer with the law firm of Chadwick Washington Elmore Moriarty and Bunn, PLC, in Fairfax, Virginia. Mr. Huang graduated from the George Mason School of Law in 2008, and received his B.A. from American University in 2005.. Mr. Huang practices in the various General District and Circuit Courts for Northern Virginia, as well as the Bankruptcy and Federal District Courts in the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia.

Jennifer Leffler is a true advocate that fights tirelessly for her clients. She believes in getting to know her clients and understanding the circumstances that brought them to her. As a former prosecutor and law clerk in Fairfax County, Jennifer has experience on all sides of the law. She has the unique ability to assess a case from all angles, which not only helps her prepare for trial, but also allows her to provide her clients with the best possible advice. She represents clients in criminal and civil matters in Fairfax County and the surrounding jurisdictions. Jennifer has been named one of Washington's Best Lawyers by Washingtonian Magazine and a Rising Star by SuperLawyers.

Jeffrey F. Mangeno, a native of Northern Virginia, graduated from Virginia Tech and obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Widener University in 2000.. Mr. Mangeno recognizes that a person or business suspected of, or charged with, a criminal offense needs representation that is immediate, responsive, and committed to the protection of their rights. He is sensitive to these issues and is zealous in their representation. Mr. Mangeno emphasizes quality legal service above all else and he has unprecedented trial experience over the past sixteen years. He evaluates the facts and circumstance of each case and then develops effective strategies to ensure that the client’s best interests are protected. He has extensive experience representing clients from the investigative and pre-indictment stage through trial in the areas of criminal law.. Mr. Mangeno appears regularly in the Northern Virginia Circuit Courts, General District Courts, and Juvenile & Domestic Relations Courts – particularly in Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Arlington and Alexandria – as well as in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. His familiarity with these courts, investigators, local prosecutors’ offices, and law enforcement agencies and their individual officers and detectives, allow him to assist clients as they navigate the criminal justice system. Mr. Mangeno is an accomplished lawyer with a successful track record of resolving difficult criminal and civil cases in courts throughout the Northern Virginia area.. Mr. Mangeno has tried bench and jury trials in both criminal and civil matters ranging from traffic/criminal offenses to civil disputes. While his sixteen years of practice primarily involve criminal matters, with an emphasis on DWI/DUI cases, he has extensive experience in handling landlord/tenant disputes, collections, consumer litigation and prosecuting and defending civil protective orders.. Mr. Mangeno is an active member of the Fairfax Bar Association and is admitted to practice in the Virginia Federal District Court and the Supreme Court of Virginia.

James F. Davis ("Jim”) graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a B.S. in Accounting in 1994 and received his Juris Doctor from the George Mason University School of Law in 1997. While in law school Jim successfully passed the Certified Public Accountant examination. In addition, he was a member of the George Mason University Civil Rights Law Journal.Since graduating from law school, Jim has shared his time and talent on numerous community and local bar activities including mentoring new law students, participation in pro bono work on behalf of Legal Services of Northern Virginia, and serving on committees within the Fairfax Bar Association.Prior to opening his own law firm, Jim was a partner at the law firm of Greenspun, Shapiro, Davis and Leary, P.C. Jim is an experienced trial attorney and focuses his practice primarily in the areas of criminal law, traffic law, civil litigation and personal injury law.A Washington D.C. native, Jim lives with his wife Jennifer and two children in Fairfax Virginia.

Jamel Rowe is a partner at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. She is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody, visitation, support and adoption cases. Ms. Rowe works in the firm’s Fairfax office, and represent clients in Fairfax, Alexandria, Arlington and all across Northern Virginia.. Ms. Rowe earned her J.D. from William & Mary Law School in 2012, after earning her B.A. from the College of William & Mary in 2007.. After graduating from law school, Ms. Rowe received a one-year legal fellowship with the National Council For Adoption (NCFA), in Alexandria, Virginia. After completing her fellowship, Ms. Rowe entered private practice as a family law attorney. From 2013–2019 she worked as a family law associate at two different law firms in Northern Virginia, before joining Livesay & Myers, P.C. as a senior associate in 2019. Ms. Rowe was promoted to the position of lead senior associate in 2021 and to the position of partner in 2025.. During her time in practice, Ms. Rowe has litigated every type of family law case in the courts of Northern Virginia, including high value equitable distribution cases, custody, support, and military divorce cases.. Ms. Rowe was one of only 30 attorneys recognized as Leaders of the Law by Virginia Lawyers Weekly in 2022. She was also selected by her peers for inclusion in the 2025–2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America for her work in Family Law. Prior to that, Ms. Rowe was included in the 2021–2024 editions of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for her work in Family Law. Ms. Rowe was named a Super Lawyer in 2024–2025, after being named a Super Lawyers Rising Star each year from 2020–2023. She currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from both Avvo and Justia.. Jamel Rowe resides in Northern Virginia.

Jacob Alzamora is a seasoned trial attorney who focuses his practice on all aspects of family law. In his practice he represents clients in matters including divorce, equitable distribution, child custody and visitation, child support, and spousal support. Drawing from extensive courtroom and negotiation experience, Jacob tailors his approach to each client’s unique circumstances. Whether achieving an amicable resolution through creative collaboration or fiercely defending his clients’ rights in litigation, Jacob is committed to securing the best possible outcomes.. Jacob grew up in Florida, where he graduated cum laude from the University of Florida with a degree in political science. He then went on to earn his Juris Doctor from Boston University School of Law, where he was an Edward F. Hennessey scholar, before settling here in Northern Virginia. Jacob and his partner Nick formed Solan Alzamora in 2011 with the goal of providing top-tier legal representation with the personal attention that only a small law firm can offer.. A proud Ecuadorian-American, Jacob is fluent in Spanish and appreciates the opportunity to represent those clients navigating the U.S. legal system for the first time.. Jacob resides in Alexandria with his wife. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, gardening, and cooking. He is a vocal supporter of the Washington Nationals and his beloved Florida Gators.

I understand the increasing challenges and demands facing healthcare providers today and the devastating impact those constant changes can have on a provider and his or her practice. I am a zealous advocate and can help you understand the process and protect your interests.. I defend physicians and other healthcare providers in professional regulatory investigations including before the Virginia Department of Health Professions and the Board of Medicine in Virginia and Washington, D.C. I represent providers in credentialing and privileges matters, databank reporting and private and government investigations. I also counsel clients on risk management and employment issues, including EEOC claims, and provide general counsel services to physicians and their practices. I have defended hundreds of healthcare providers in trial courts throughout Virginia and the District of Columbia in medical malpractice cases.. I work diligently with clients to collaborate in finding responsive, strategic solutions to fit a client's needs and resources.

I came to Virginia from Philadelphia in 1972 to attend Washington and Lee University in Lexington. I liked the Commonwealth so much that I decided to live here permanently. I have practiced in the City of Fairfax since 1980, serving as the City Prosecutor for Fairfax City from 1980-1985. During that time, I served as chairman of the Fairfax Bar's Generald District Court Committee and its Public Relations Committee.. I have lived in Warrenton, Virginia since 1985, and my wife and I raised our children in Fauquier County. Since 2005, my law firm's increasing business in Virginia's Piedmont Region has caused me to divide my time between our firm’s Fairfax City and Warrenton offices. My practice emphasizes civil and criminal litigation and personal injury law. I have tried numerous cases before judges and juries throughout all of Northern Virginia.. I served in the Army and Army National Guard from 1979 to 2004. I spent my first 7 years as an Infantry officer and my remaining 18 years as a "JAG", an Army lawyer, and retired as a lieutenant colonel. My military experience, and working my way through school, give me a “real world” perspective that is invaluable in understanding the concerns of my clients and giving them appropriate counseling and advice. I draw on this experience in and out of the courtroom to devise practical approaches to counseling and litigation. I carefully review the facts of each case and then work with each client to either structure a resolution or take the matter to trial.. I have been named a Virginia Super Lawyer every year since 2014 and a Washington, D.C. Super Lawyer in every year since 2015. Virginia Business Magazine named me to its 2010 Legal Elite for Civil Litigation, and I have been named a Top Attorney by Northern Virginia Magazine in 2011, 2013 and 2015.

In representing you, you can be assured that your case is important to every member of our firm.  We know that every client and every case is unique.  You deserve to be represented by an attorney with the highest ethical standards, who will pursue your case with fairness, integrity and respect.. I joined Allred Bacon Halfhill & Young in 2009 (of counsel) with more than 25 years experience as a seasoned trial lawyer. Since 1988, I have devoted my practice to representing injured parties.. I began my legal career as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Arlington, Virginia, and gained valuable trial experience with a firm specializing in insurance defense litigation. As Plaintiff’s counsel, I have handled numerous general liability and wrongful death matters, complex medical malpractice cases, including catastrophic birth injury, traumatic brain injury, obstetrical malpractice, psychiatric malpractice involving suicide, plastic and reconstructive surgery, infectious diseases, pharmacology, cardiac misdiagnoses, elevator and airplane accidents, construction defect matters, and intellectual property litigation involving misappropriation of trade secrets and proprietary information, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, copyright infringement, conspiracy, fraud, and violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.. In addition to my legal practice, I was an adjunct professor at The International School of Law and The George Mason University School of Law, teaching forensic evidence and directing the legal intern program. I was also an instructor at the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy.  I was a founding member and past President of The George Mason American Inns of Court at The George Mason University School of Law.. I have earned a distinction among my peers for my knowledge of evidence and expert testimony.  I am a co-author of Virginia Objections at Trial, the trial lawyer’s handbook for the law of evidence in Virginia. I lecture frequently in Virginia on the topics of expert testimony, the preparation and use of evidence at trial, and have been a testifying expert witness in professional negligence matters.. I received Martindale-Hubbell’s highest peer-reviewed rating of AV, have been named as a “Super Lawyer” and have been recognized as a Top Lawyer by Northern Virginia Magazine.  In 2015, I was inducted into The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Civil Plaintiff section.  My passion for technology for lawyers finds me lecturing state-wide on the use of the iPad for Lawyers in conjunction with the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.. For the past fourteen years, I have been a member of the distinguished faculty at the National Trial Advocacy College at the University of Virginia, a nationally – recognized program for trial attorneys. In 2015, along with US District Court Judge Robert Conrad, I was honored as a recipient of the Brennan Award established in 1987 in honor of Justice William J. Brennan, Jr., United States Supreme Court. Honorees are selected on the basis of their outstanding skills as trial lawyers and members of the judiciary, their invaluable contributions to the UVA Trial Advocacy College and to the legal profession.

In addition to bringing and defending appeals, she consults with trial attorneys to develop legal theories of recovery and draft complaints, brief and argue dispositive and post-trial motions, and monitor trials in preparation for defending or prosecuting an appeal. Juli is a member of the Virginia Bar Association’s Appellate Section Council and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association’s Amicus Committee. She has published articles in The Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Journal, VTLAppeal, and Law360 and regularly teaches continuing legal education courses in appellate law to other attorneys across the state.. At the trial level, Juli devotes her practice to personal injury matters with complex liability issues. She has been honored for her legal accomplishments by several organizations and is regularly ranked as a top attorney by Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, Arlington magazine, Virginia Business magazine, and the Washingtonian.. Prior to joining the Bar, Juli was an external law clerk for The Honorable Rossie D. Alston, Jr. of the Court of Appeals of Virginia. As an undergraduate, she was a Distinguished Cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point, and after an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army, graduated as an Honors Scholar from New York University.

In 1993, Mr. Levy entered private practice, became a Shareholder of Surovell, Jackson, Colten & Dugan, P.C. in 1996 and is a founding Member of the Firm.. Mr. Levy received his B.A. from Harvard College in 1967 and his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1970, where he was distinguished as a Reginald Heber Smith Scholar. Mr. Levy was admitted to the Virginia State Bar in 1970 and the Rhode Island Bar in 1973. Mr. Levy is licensed to practice before all state courts in Virginia, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Mr. Levy is a frequent lecturer on domestic relations issues at the Northern Virginia Women's Center and a former Adjunct Professor at the Central Virginia Community College where he taught legal research. Mr. Levy was a Founding Board Member of the Legal Services Corporation of Virginia which he served on from 1976 to 1984.He is also a Member of the Fairfax Bar Association and the Virginia State Bar, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and American Bar Association. He has served on the Fairfax Bar Association's Special Committee on Legal Services and is currently a Member of the Lawyer Referral Information Service Committee. Mr. Levy practices primarily in the area of Family Law. He also has experience in Civil and Commercial Litigation.. Mr. Levy is trained in Collaborative Law and Collaborative divorce.. Case results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each case and do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future case undertaken by the lawyer.. Court Admissions. Practice Areas. Selected Appellate Decisions. EducationUniversity of Virginia School of Law, Charlottesville, VirginiaJ.D. - 1970Honors: Reginald Heber Smith ScholarHarvard University, Cambridge, MassachusettsB.A.

If you have reached this page, you want to know if I am the right person to help you, help your friend, or help someone you love who is in trouble.    At The Gordon Law Firm we know what is really important to our current and potential clients is the quality of our attorneys' character, legal skills, and their ability to stand up and fight for you when your future is on the line. That is why we offer a free consultation in order for you to meet with us in person before you commit to pay any fees.. We understand and appreciate the trust and confidence that our clients place in our firm.  During the past 19 years we have helped more than 5000 people.  Each client is more than just a number.   Each new person seeking help has been an opportunity to learn more about that person’s career, educational background, and personality.  If you care about your clients, and know the possible effects of a conviction upon their lives, you want to work hard and fight for them to achieve the best possible result.. I now have more than seventeen years of experience.  During my career I have helped many clients charged with serious felonies and misdemeanors in Northern Virginia.  I am a member of the Virginia Bar and the State Bars of Florida and Georgia. I am also a member of the Fairfax Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.. I earned a Bachelor of Science from James Madison University in 1991 and graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1994.   I live in Fairfax County with my wife and sons.

I was the first person in my family in more than seven generations to attend college. I grew up poor and very disadvantaged but with a deep sense of how fortunate I was. I attended public schools throughout my education, including law school, and developed an appreciation of how unfair our society, and particularly the criminal justice system, could be for people who were poor, uneducated, or who looked differently and the degree of injustice seemed to directly correspond to the seriousness of the offense and the accused's disadvantages. For most of my career I worked representing indigent defendants - including approximately 150 who were facing the death penalty - in the same zealous and aggressive way that people with means expect from our system. I continue to approach each of my client's as individuals in need of my help, and their cases as the most important and honorable way to utilize my skills and experience. You should expect nothing less.

I was raised in the woods and water of Calvert County, Maryland on the Chesapeake Bay. My parents taught me at a young age that everything in life is about trust and relationships. Be honest, do your best to help people, and always believe in what you do.. At age 14, my parents sent me to work for his grandfather’s marine mechanic business to “build character.” Hauling toolboxes in the summer heat on the docks of the Waterfront in Washington, D.C. did indeed build character, and I develop a strong work ethic as a result. I learned that there is pride in doing even the “dirtiest” jobs and satisfaction in honest pay for honest work.. I became fascinated with courts and the world of law in elementary school, where I would rush home every day to watch the O.J. Simpson trial on TV with my dad. I saw early on how powerful good advocacy can be. I carried this passion for advocacy through to the high school mock trial team and eventually to the George Mason University School of Law, where I graduated with honors.. Out of law school, I worked in private practice in northern Virginia. Excited to help anyone who needed a good advocate, I have handled a wide range of legal matters. From jury trials to local zoning board meetings and appeals to the Supreme Court of Virginia, my passion for advocacy has taken me anywhere that my clients need me to go!. I live in Herndon, Virginia and am huge a film buff. I enjoy discovering hidden gem movies, both old and new. I am always be happy to talk to you about what you have seen recently or some old favorites you revisit again and again.

I try to help clients make the best use of an initial interview as possible by encouraging them to bring as much financial information with them to the initial interview as they can.  I do this so that I can help the client understand the range of  results likely if their case is tried (assuming the information they provide is accurate) and upon what the range depends.. Knowing the likely result of a trial  helps the client and I decide together on the strategy which is most likely to be both effective and cost effective, set a reasonable budget for the case and helps the client recognize a good settlement offer should one be made.

I take great pride in providing the very best representation services that I can to my clients by drawing on the skills that I have developed through my education, previous employment and being a lawyer for the last 8 years.  I see a new client's case as an opportunity to help that person in a time of need whether it involves defending a alleged crime or drafting a last will and testament.. When I have free time, I enjoy playing golf and being outdoors.

I represent individuals in criminal defense and traffic law cases and investigations in federal and state courts throughout Northern Virginia, as well as personal injury cases.  I treat every case with the dedication and zeal that it deserves, and I am always committed to obtaining the best possible resolution for each of my clients.. As a long-time resident of Fairfax County, I graduated from George Mason University, summa cum laude, with a bachelor's degree in Administration of Justice.  I then earned a Juris Doctorate from George Mason University School of Law, summa cum laude, earning the distinction of being the class valedictorian.  During law school, I gained practical experience in criminal law through internships at the Fairfax County Public Defender's Office, the Federal Public Defender's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, and the Commonwealth Attorney's Office for Arlington County, where I handled misdemeanor trials.. After graduating from law school, I gained valuable experience at a large, DC-based law firm advising insurance companies and representing them in complex litigation.  I then joined the law firm Greenspun Shapiro PC, where I gained extensive experience representing individuals in matters ranging from traffic cases and civil litigation to serious criminal cases and investigations in state and federal courts throughout Northern Virginia.. My practice at Elsayed Law is focused on criminal and traffic defense, as well as personal injury cases. We handle cases ranging from simple misdemeanors and infractions up to serious cases, such as robberies and murders.