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Why I Became a Defense Attorney. Three reasons:  To help people in trouble; to protect individual rights; and to defend the Constitution.. I grew up watching my mother help people when they most needed it and I know it made a deep impression on me.  I learned so much from watching her.  Most importantly, she taught me to “meet people where they are” and see what you could offer of yourself to help them.  She was the best counselor and mediator you’d ever meet and I strive in my own career to be half as good as she was in her career.  She is gone now but I know that I carry her spirit with me whenever I am actively engaged in helping someone in crisis.. I also grew up as a Navy junior and that, too, made a deep impression on me.  My father was a distinguished Naval Officer who flew jets during the Vietnam War.  He risked his life to defend our way of life and the Constitution.  He knew that if there weren’t citizens who were willing to stand up and fight on behalf of all of us we could lose everything.  I am proud to say that I have followed in my father’s footsteps in defending our rights and the Constitution; I have just done it in a different way.. Very early on in my career, I saw how easily all of our rights can be eroded if there aren’t lawyers out there fighting to protect the rights of all who are accused – the guilty and the innocent.  If we don’t demand that the promises of the Constitution are delivered, we lose them.  The burden to prove guilt is on the government not on the defendant.  The Constitution demands that we view people accused of crime as innocent unless and until they are proven guilty.  And guilt must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.  These are amazing concepts that separate our country and our laws from the rest of the world.  We lose them if we don’t fight for them.. At the core, these are the reasons that I chose to become a defense attorney.

Thomas J. Robl, Esquire has earned a reputation of being a skilled negotiator, aggressive advocate, and zealous litigator in his 20 year legal career.. With his unique qualifications, and extensive trial experience, Thomas J. Robl has been able to provide his clients with common sense legal advice concerning their legal interests at affordable rates.. He prides himself on his dedication integrity and attention to detail.. He has handled numerous personal injury, medical malpractice, civil cases ranging from wrongful deaths, surgical errors, automobile accidents, slip and falls, birth injuries, and pharmacy errors.. He has been successful in maximizing the value of his clients  legal interests in negotiating many six and seven figure settlements.. He has also handled numerous criminal cases from murder, rape, robbery, abduction(kidnapping) , malicious wounding, assault & battery, DWI, Reckless driving, Involuntary manslaughter, possession, of cocaine, possession of marijuana, forgery, bad checks, and computer crimes.. He has been interviewed and had his cases reported on MSNBC, FOX NEWS, The Washington Post, Virginia Lawyers Weekly, The Virginia Verdict Reporter, The Loudoun Times Mirror, and Leesburg Today.

Renee Berard has lived in Loudoun County, Virginia for over 30 years and is a proud alumna of Loudoun Valley High School.  Renee went on to graduate magna cum laude from Virginia Tech in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.  After college, Renee graduated cum laude from Tulane University Law School in 2009.. While attending law school, Renee was awarded an internship with the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina in Charlotte, North Carolina.  She had the honor and pleasure of working for Chief Judge Graham C. Mullen.  During this experience, Renee was able to participate in trials, sentencing and naturalization ceremonies.  She also gained experience researching and drafting orders that were before the court.. Following her federal judicial internship, Renee had the opportunity to study in The Netherlands.  Her coursework included classes in advocacy in the fields of International Human Rights, International Criminal Tribunals, International Law and the Death Penalty, International Women's Rights and Terrorism.. Subsequent to her international curriculum, Renee worked as a summer associate for Heller Ehrman, a global law firm in New York City.  Her experience and training focused on civil rights litigation, employment discrimination, patents, international arbitration agreements, and corporate litigation management.. During Renee's last year at Tulane she was accepted into the Tulane University Criminal Law Clinic.  Renee was sworn in as a student attorney before the Supreme Court of Louisiana.  She worked on several cases, including appellate work, and argued in front of the Honorable Arthur K. Hunter, Jr., Chief Judge of Orleans Parish.. Some of Renee's additional achievements and involvement at Tulane include an academic tuition scholarship, an award for the highest grade in Constitutional Criminal Procedure, service as a Senior and Junior Justice for Moot Court Board, Judicial Chairman for Moot Court Board and Chief Justice of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity.. Renee Berard joined Alex Levay, PLLC in September 2009 and was named Partner in 2019.  In 2023, Renee began her own law practice with Rachel Robinson. Renee's practice focuses primarily on criminal and traffic defense and domestic relations. Renee is a dedicated advocate for her clients who are often facing the most serious circumstances of their lives. Renee is an experienced trial attorney who is highly respected by her colleagues and clients.  Renee is also certified by the Supreme Court of Virginia to serve as a guardian ad litem to represent the best interests of children in pending legal matters.

Name and co-founding partner Michele L. Burton was raised in Portsmouth, Virginia. She attended the University of Virginia where she obtained Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Anthropology. Shortly thereafter, Michele graduated from Old Dominion University with a Master of Arts in Humanities with a focus on Race and Law. In May 2012, she graduated from the College of William and Mary School of Law with a Juris Doctorate and passed the bar in October of that year.. Upon graduation, Michele worked as a magistrate in Norfolk, Virginia for two years where she conducted probable cause hearings for the issuance of arrest and search warrants, temporary detention orders for citizens going through a mental health crisis that placed themselves or others at risk, and emergency protective orders.. In early 2015, Michele embarked on a career in criminal prosecution in Portsmouth, Virginia, and handled thousands of cases including, but not limited to, homicide, malicious wounding, arson, DUI maiming, and weapons and drug offenses.. After serving in her hometown, Michele and her family moved to Loudoun County in 2021 where she served as a Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney for nearly three years. During her tenure there, Michele prosecuted several complex cases including a homicide where there was no physical evidence linking the defendant to the shooting death of a mother in her home. Using surveillance footage, geofencing, and cell site location data from the accused’s phone records, Michele learned the intricacies of the technology used by the FBI CAST Division and local law enforcement to close this difficult case.. In addition to working on violent crimes, Michele sharpened her knowledge of Economic Crimes and led a team of prosecutors on the White Collar Crime Team. Michele handled high-dollar embezzlement and fraud cases involving both private businesses and government entities. These cases involve several hundreds of pages of bank and employee records and require keen attention to detail.. Currently, Michele focuses her practice on criminal, traffic, family, and civil matters. A litigation powerhouse, Michele will knowledgeably and aggressively represent you in court. She strives to ensure that you are heard and that you are updated about the case every step of the way.. Michele regularly practices in the General District, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District, and Circuit Courts in Loudoun County and surrounding the Northern Virginia ara.

Ms. King graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law and has been practicing law since 2005.  Ms. King worked in the Loudoun County Office of the Public Defender for approximately seven years where she gained valuable trial experience.  As an Assistant Public Defender, Ms. King represented clients in all types of criminal matters ranging from traffic offenses to larcenies, drug possessions, fraud, rape, and murder.  Ms. King has served as a member of the Bench Bar Committee for the Loudoun General District Court as well as a member of the Loudoun County Bar Association.. Prior to her tenure in the Public Defender's Office, Ms. King worked as an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney for Buckingham County, VA where she prosecuted both misdemeanor and felony cases.  This opportunity allowed Ms. King to see both sides of the courtroom and gain a better overall perspective of the criminal justice system.. Ms. King was born and raised in Fairfax County. Ms. King attended the College of William and Mary where she received her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a minor in Sociology. She then went on to receive her juris doctor from University of Virginia School of Law in 2005. While at the UVA Law, Ms. King participated in moot court and served on the editorial board for the Virginia Environmental Law Journal.  Ms. King participated in the Prosecution Clinic offered through the law school and worked for Professor Paul Mahoney, who is currently the Dean of UVA Law. During law school, Ms. King also clerked at Venable LLP located in Washington, D.C.. Ms. King currently resides in Purcellville, VA where she resides on a small farm with her dogs and horses.  As an avid outdoor enthusiast, she can often be seen hiking the Appalachian Trail or riding her bike along the Washington & Old Dominion Trail.  Ms. King also volunteers for several animal rescues and is always willing to offer pro bono legal services to any animal rescue in need of help.. Email Kelly at or call.

Ms. Ali graduated from the David A. Clarke School of Law at the University of the District of Columbia. She  has been awarded the Dr. Medger Evers Political Action Award by the NAACP presented to an individual who has exhibited outstanding commitment and leadership over the years. This award is named in memory of the late Medgar Evers who served tirelessly as the Mississippi Field Secretary.Ms. Ali is also an Equal Justice America Fellow, which is a fellowship awarded to those who have shown an outstanding commitment to promoting fair access to the court system for indigent clients as well as advocating on behalf of people who cannot afford representation.Ms. Ali has experience helping clients navigate difficult real estate cases as well as advising them on the tax implications of real property transactions. She combines her experiences as a litigator with her in depth knowledge of the tax code and real estate law to provide excellent results for her clients and her firm.. Ms. Ali is barred in Virginia and the District Court of the District of Columbia

John C. Whitbeck, Jr. is the founder of WhitbeckBennett. His practice focuses on family law, special education law, and mental health law. He regularly practices in several jurisdictions in the Northern Virginia area. He has also been certified as an expert witness in litigation.Mr. Whitbeck is a professor of law at George Mason University Law School, and the former Director of the George Mason University Law and Mental Illness Clinic. The Clinic provided pro bono legal representation to the families of mentally ill individuals seeking to have their loved ones committed to psychiatric treatment. Mr. Whitbeck also taught the classroom component of the Clinic. Mr. Whitbeck has also been a guest lecturer at George Mason for other courses.. Mr. Whitbeck has appeared on and quoted in various national and local media, including Fox News Channel, Fox Business, MSNBC, CNN, NBC, CBS, ABC, NPR, Washington Post, Richmond Times-Dispatch, Virginia Pilot, Daily News, Daily Press, Roanoke Times, Loudoun Times Mirror, Leesburg Today, Winchester Star and many other national and local media.. In addition to his law practice, Mr. Whitbeck served as Substitute Judge in Virginia District Courts, hearing civil and criminal matters, including family law cases. Mr. Whitbeck also served as a Special Justice for civil commitment hearings in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit as well, which requires him to sit as a “judge” for hearings to commit mentally ill individuals to psychiatric treatment. Mr. Whitbeck has also severed as a Special Prosecutor in the Loudoun County General District Courts.. Mr. Whitbeck has been named by his peers a “Rising Star” in Super Lawyers Magazine as one of the top up-and-coming lawyers in the Commonwealth from and one of Virginia’s Legal Elite by Virginia Business Magazine.. Mr. Whitbeck graduated with an A.B. in Politics from Occidental College in Los Angeles, California. As a student at Occidental, Mr. Whitbeck was a starting tight end and offensive lineman on the NCAA affiliated football team, was a member of the Occidental Rugby Club, and served as the President of the Delta Phi Chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity in his junior and senior years.. Mr. Whitbeck attended law school at George Mason University where he was a member of the Moot Court Board, the Trial Advocacy Team, and the George Mason Law and Mental Illness Clinic. After law school, Mr. Whitbeck worked briefly as an associate for a law firm in Leesburg, Virginia before forming his own law firm.

Highly regarded, experienced, and hard-working attorney who represents clients throughout Virginia in complex criminal and civil matters.  William "Ben" Mann was named one of Loudoun County's top 40 under 40 by the Loudoun Business Journal.  Contact William "Ben" Mann and his firm Simms Showers Law today.

A graduate of the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary, Thomas Rock has extensive experience as a trial lawyer in Virginia. He began trying cases while still in law school at the James City County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office where he prosecuted domestic violence cases. He then went on to work at the Loudoun County Public Defender’s Office where he defended hundreds of indigent clients accused of crimes ranging from simple assault to murder.. Upon leaving the Public Defender’s Office, Mr. Rock established his law firm in Leesburg, Virginia. From the beginning, his goal has been to develop a firm that meets each of its client’s needs as individuals. In recognizing the unique problems that each of his clients face, Mr. Rock is able to work with them to identify and achieve the necessary solutions to those problems.. Mr. Rock devotes over 50% of his practice to criminal and traffic defense. He regularly appears in courts throughout Virginia on behalf of his clients. In his criminal defense practice, he has represented those accused of a wide variety of crimes including: assault, larceny, drug offenses, DUI and DWI, reckless driving, weapons offenses, violent felonies, bad checks, forgery and fraud. Mr. Rock also has extensive experience providing criminal defense to juveniles.. In addition to criminal defense, Mr. Rock has an active civil practice in which he represents individuals and businesses on a variety of matters including: contract disputes, landlord/tenant, collections, and family law. Mr. Rock was also a founding member of the Loudoun County Drug Court Program where he worked with representatives from various local agencies and the Loudoun County Circuit Court to help long time addicts overcome their addictions to drugs and alcohol. In addition, he is a member of the Loudoun County chapter of Beat the Odds, an organization that works to provide scholarships to high school students who have overcome adversity in their lives.. Mr. Rock is licensed to practice law in all courts in Virginia.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Leesburg and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Leesburg and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Leesburg and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Leesburg and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Leesburg and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Leesburg and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Leesburg and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Leesburg and surrounding areas.