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Jonathan McHugh is a lead senior associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. He is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, including custody, support, separation and high asset divorce cases. Mr. McHugh works in the firm’s Manassas office, and represents clients throughout Manassas and Prince William County.. As one of the leading military divorce lawyers in the firm, Mr. McHugh is intimately familiar with issues of military retirement, disability pay, and survivor benefits. Mr. McHugh is also experienced in the division of federal retirement benefits, including the FERS Basic Benefit Plan and TSP, and is the author of Federal Retirement Division in Virginia Divorce.. Mr. McHugh was born in Boston, Massachusetts and moved to Northern Virginia in 2005 after graduating cum laude from Wake Forest University a year earlier. He then worked for 3 ½ years as a consultant in the Washington, D.C. area. In that capacity Mr. McHugh served exclusively clients in the federal government, including the Department of Defense and the U.S. Army.. Mr. McHugh moved on from his consulting work to attend Catholic University Columbus School of Law. Upon graduating from law school in 2011, Mr. McHugh entered private practice as a family law attorney at a law firm in Vienna, Virginia. He then joined Livesay & Myers, P.C. as an associate in 2014.. Mr. McHugh was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2024–2025 editions of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in Family Law. Prior to that, Mr. McHugh was included in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for his work in Family Law. He was named a Super Lawyer in 2024–2025, after being named a Super Lawyers Rising Star each year from 2017–2022. Mr. McHugh currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from both Avvo and Justia.. Jonathan McHugh resides with his wife and two daughters in Northern Virginia.

Jennifer Raimo practices criminal and family law in courtrooms across northern Virginia.  Her experience includes misdemeanors, felonies, probation revocations, expungements, child support issues, and child custody.  She has represented both juveniles and adults.  She is also the author of "An Introduction to the Felony Court System in Virginia."  Her book is available for free to any Virginia resident who calls or emails her to request a copy.. Ms. Raimo recognizes that her clients are often embarrassed and scared about what will happen to them in court and in the years to come if they are convicted.  She believes an educated client faces the least amount of anxiety and distress possible and strives to keep her clients as informed about their case and educated about the relevant law as possible.

Jean Humbrecht limits her practice to criminal and traffic defense in Northern Virginia and is admitted to practice in both state and federal court.

Introduction:. Debbie Mclntyre-Yurkovich is a founding partner of Mclntyre DeFede Law PLLC. Ms. Mclntyre-Yurkovich has represented individuals in a variety of legal matters throughout Northern Virginia. Her clients benefit from her many years of experience in the legal field and the knowledge garnered from hundreds of prior cases and clients. Ms. Mclntyre-Yurkovich is also a parent, one of whom who has special needs.  As a parent, she understands the unique circumstances that present legally, economically, and emotionally to parents or their child(ren).. Ms. McIntyre-Yurkovich is proud that many of her client referrals come from her many satisfied current and past clients.  She is equally proud that she receives many referrals from opposing counsel, professional experts in the community, and former opposing parties.. Education:. Ms. McIntyre-Yurkovich graduated Cum Laude from Mary Washington College in 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology.  She received her law degree from George Mason University School of Law in 2002.. Bar Admissions:. Ms. McIntyre-Yurkovich was admitted to the Virginia Bar in 2002 and to the Eastern District Federal Court in 2004.. Legal Experience:. Ms. McIntyre-Yurkovich practices in the areas of family law, criminal law, and education (school) law. She regularly appears in circuit, general district and juvenile courts throughout Northern Virginia.  She has successfully represented hundreds of individuals charged with crimes ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies.  She has extensive trial experience litigating complex equitable distribution tracing cases, relocation and international custody cases, protective order cases, abuse and neglect cases, and school law related matters. She also has extensive experience in representing individuals in school meetings and administrative proceedings, which include but are not limited to special education, in state tuition appeals, student discipline, and school employment matters.. Ms. McIntyre-Yurkovich also routinely serves as counsel for those seeking guardianship and/or conservatorship of an incapacitated adult.  In addition, she has been certified as a Guardian ad litem for incapacitated adults in guardianship, conservatorship, and family law matters.. Ms. McIntyre-Yurkovich has also taken the qualification course to be a Guardian ad litem for children.. Career:. Ms. McIntyre-Yurkovich began her career as a paralegal/law clerk at William B. Reichhardt & Associates.  Upon passing the Virginia State Bar, Ms. McIntyre-Yurkovich was promoted to associate, and then senior associate.  With over fourteen years experience, Ms. McIntyre-Yurkovich founded McIntyre DeFede Law PLLC.. Community Involvement:. Ms. McIntyre-Yurkovich is an active member of the Virginia State Bar and Fairfax Bar Association. She is also a member of the Virginia Women Attorney Association and the Family Law section of the Fairfax Bar Association.  She is also a former member of the Young Lawyer’s section of the Fairfax Bar Association (2002-2013). In addition, she is a participant in the Northern Virginia Legal Services Pro Bono Program.. Ms. McIntyre-Yurkovich is also very active in the community.  She has served on the event planning committee for Conquer Pediatric Chiari; she has helped raise funds for Conquer Chiari and Rainbow Center 4-H Therapeutic Riding; and she also serves on the Special Education Advisory Committee for her local school district.

If you are seeking an advocate with an impeccable reputation that will aggressively defend your rights and seek the best possible outcome, call or text me on my mobile: 24/7.  I look forward to helping you and your family out.. - David R. Daugherty

I'm a Criminal Defense Attorney, author, Police Academy Legal Instructor, Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor, Firearms and Use of Force Instructor, and an ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist, and I have been helping good people in bad situations all across Virginia for more than 30 years.  My firm handles all types of Criminal cases and I have successfully represented clients accused of everything from misdemeanor DUI / DWI offenses to serious felony criminal offenses involving drugs, guns and violent crimes.  We also help clients with civil matters such as Expungement of arrest records, Driver License Restoration, Firearm Rights Restoration, and Civll Asset Forfeiture proceedings.. In addition to building a successful law practice, I have spent many years teaching.  I am a DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor, and I have taught lawyers from coast to coast.  As a police academy Legal Instructor, I taught Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Rules of Evidence and Constitutional Law to police recruits.  As a contract attorney for U.S. Law Shield, I teach Constitutional Law and Virginia state laws relating to firearms, use of force, self-defense, etc.  I also serve on the USCCA Critical Response Team, which is a benefit for USCCA members.. I am a Founding Member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association, and a Member of the National College for DUI Defense, national organizations dedicated to raising the quality of DUI / DWI defense by educating lawyers about the many complex issues in DUI / DWI cases.  In addition, I am one of only two lawyers in Virginia to have earnied the designation of Forensic Lawyer-Scientist as recognized by the American Chemical Society Division of Chemistry and the Law for my study of forensic chromatography, discussed in more detail below.. I devote considerable time to seeking out and completing specialized education and training, and certification programs in the fields of forensic science and DUI / DWI defense, and it has helped me provide top-notch representation to my clients.  I am trained on Police RADAR/LIDAR, Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, breath alcohol testing, blood alcohol testing, medical issues which arise in DUI / DWI cases and as an Operator of several different breath testing machines, including the Intoximeter ECIR II currently used in Virginia.. My advanced education, specialized training and vast experience has enabled me to win NOT GUILTY verdicts in some extremely difficult and seemingly unwinnable DUI/DWI cases, including a case with a blood test result of 0.29 - more than 3.5 times the 0.08 legal limit.  I have come to be recognized nationwide for my expertise regarding DUI / DWI and I regularly serve as a consultant on Virginia DUI / DWI laws.  I have appeared on tv as a Legal Analyst and I have been featured in both TIME magazine and Bloomberg Businessweek as a leader in the field of DUI / DWI Defense.. I have won cases at trial in all three trial courts in Virginia:  J&DR District Courts, General District Courts and Circuit Courts.  In addition, I have won in the Virginia Court of Appeals, thereby getting a felony conviction reversed and the case being dismissed.. I have shared some of my knowledge and insight in a book on DUI / DWI in Virginia called the DUI/DWI Arrest Survival Guide: The Guilt Myth - which I co-authored with Bob Battle.  If you would like a FREE copy, all you have to do is visit my website.. Completing certification training for breath alcohol machines is absolutely mandatory, in my opinion, for any lawyer who handles DUI / DWI cases.  I have gone even further and acquired several of my own breath testing machines, including an Intoxilyzer 5000 and an ECIR, which enables me to further familiarize myself with these machines.  Similarly, after completing training on forensic chromatography, I acquired my own gas chromatograph, the machine used in the state lab to conduct gas chromatography.. I have earned the ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Designation, and as of July 2025, only one other lawyer in the entire state of Virginia has earned this Designation.  To do so, I completed course work on the following subjects:. (1) Forensic Chromatography: Theory and Practice, which addresses the theory of Gas Chromatography, as well as ethanol based analysis by Headspace Gas Chromatography with a Flame Ionization Detector (HS-GC-FID);. (2) Forensic Analysis of Solid Drugs, which addresses the instrumental analysis of solid drugs in their pre-consumption form using FTIR, Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), Colormetrics, Microscopy, Thin Layer Chromatogrphy, etc.; and. (3) Forensic Principles of DUID, which involves the pharmacology of drugs, issues of how drug use may or may not impact driving, instrumental analysis by GC-MS, Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), etc.. All three courses were 40-hour courses which included both classroom time and hands-on time working in a lab.  I calibrated instruments, developed samples, injected samples for testing, analyzed and interpreted data, etc.  I used the instruments in the same way, using the same matrices, as an analyst would in a forensic laboratory.. I am also a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and I have been recognized for excellence by various organizations.. I have successfully represented clients accused of all types of crime, including those listed below:. Alcohol:  DUI / DWI, Drinking While Driving, Intoxicated in Public, Underage Possession of Alcohol, Sale of Alcohol to a Minor, etc.. Drugs:  Possession, Manufacturing, Distribution, Possession With Intent to Distribute, Conspiracy to Distribute, etc.. Theft:  Grand Larceny, Petit Larceny, Embezzlement, Shoplifting / Concealment, Credit Card Theft, Failure to Return Rental Property, Theft of Services, etc.. Fraud:  Forgery, Uttering Forged Document, Obtaining Money by False Pretenses, Bad Checks, Credit Card Fraud, Construction Fraud, etc.. Violence:  Murder, Manslaughter, Aggravated Malicious Wounding, Malicious Wounding, Robbery, Assault & Battery on Law Enforcement, Domestic Assault & Battery, etc.. Guns:  Possession by a Felon, Use of Firearm During Commission of a Crime, Making False Statements During Purchase, Possession of Concealed Weapon, etc.. Sex:  Rape, Aggravated Sexual Battery, Computer Solicitation of a Minor, Indecent Liberties, Carnal Knowledge, Sexual Battery, Contributing to the Delinquency of  Minor, etc.. Property:  Common Law Burglary, Statutory Burglary, Unlawful Entry, Destruction of Property, Trespassing, Tampering with a Vehicle, etc.. Driving:  DUI / DWI, Reckless Driving, Racing, Driving Suspended or Revoked, Hit & Run, Attempting to Elude Police, etc.. As you can see, whatever it is - misdemeanor or felony, my team and I can help.. I work tirelessly to stay on the cutting edge in an attempt to provide top notch representation to my clients.  Below are some of the courses I have completed.. I have completed certification training on:. - Standardized Field Sobriety Testing - Instructor (SFST). - Standardized Field Sobriety Testing - Practitioner (SFST). - Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE). - Police Traffic RADAR/LIDAR. I have completed certification training and education programs on various breath testing machines, including:. - ECIR II (Virginia's current breath testing machine). - Intoxilyzer 8000 (the new and improved version of the Intoxilyzer 5000). - Intoxilyzer 5000 (Virginia used this for about 15 yrs before switching to the ECIR II). - Intoxilyzer 400. - Intoxilyzer S-D5. - Intoxilyzer S-D2. I have completed forensic courses on the following subjects and earned the ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Designation:. - Forensic Chromatography: Theory & Practice. - Forensic Drug Analysis. - Forensic Principles of DUID. I have completed more general education and training courses about DUI / DWI Defense than I could list, or you'd ever bother reading, but here are a few of the highlights:. - National College for DUI Defense trial skills courses held at Harvard Law School (an annual program). - Mastering Scientific Evidence in DUI / DWI Cases (an annual program). - Forensic Breath Alcohol Analysis. - Medical Defenses to DUI

I was born and raised in Bridgewater, New Jersey, and graduated from the University of Vermont in 1989.  I worked for Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Company in New York City for two years before moving to Nice, France, where I lived until 1992.  After deciding to attend law school, I lived in Budapest, Hungary for six months, working as an English teacher.  In 1995, I graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law.  I am a former Loudoun County Assistant Public Defender where I represented criminal defendants in felony and misdemeanor litigation for four and half years.  I worked as an Assistant County Attorney for Prince William County for a year and a half, representing Prince William County DSS in child abuse and neglect cases.  In 2002, I entered the private practice of law, where I remain today, focusing my practice on criminal defense and domestic relations law. I am a former President of the Prince William County Bar Association and am a member of the George Mason American Inns of Court and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.  In 2008 and 2011 I was named Trial Attorney of the Year by the Prince William County General District Court.  In 2014 I was named one of the "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" by the National Trial Lawyers Association. I am avid hockey and lacrosse fan and play both sports for teams in local men's leagues.

I take pride in representing people against the government. In Virginia, where the culture of over-criminalization and mass incarceration is still strong as ever, it feels good to fight on behalf of the citizens who are caught up in this system.. I work hard for my clients because I care, not only about the outcome of their cases, but about the impact on their lives.

I am an experienced criminal defense attorney, member of the Virginia State Bar for 25 years, and a life-long Virginian.  I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and my law degree from the College of William and Mary Marshall Wythe School of Law.  After law school, I joined the Public Defender's Office in Fairfax County, where I was immersed in all facets of criminal defense and gained invaluable jury trial experience in all types of cases, from assault and battery to homicide and rape. I was the Deputy Public Defender until 2005 when I joined 3 former Public Defender colleagues at Lopez, Meleen and Sprano in Fairfax County. My practice has been based in Prince William County since 2017 when I joined Farrell and Croft, I have handled thousands of criminal cases in the courts of Northern Virginia, focusing on the counties of Prince William,  Fauquier and large part of my practice has always centered on juvenile law.  I represent children and teenagers charged with all types of offenses in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, including juveniles charged with violent crimes with potential certification to Circuit Court. I am a former member of the Board of Directors of NAMI (NAtional Alliance on Mental Illness) NoVa.  I have a special interest in mental illness and addiction. I bring a trauma-informed approach to helping my clients and their families navigate their experience with the criminal justice system.  I am proud to announce that in March 2025 I launched Morrison Brown PLC with my colleague and friend Matthew Morrison.  Together we have a combined 35 years of experience and we look forward to continuing to provide those charged with crimes in the courts of Northern Virginia with the best possible representation.

For the past ten years, exceptional service to his clients has been the cornerstone of Mr. Harvill's successful law practice. A Washington Business Journal Top Lawyer finalist in 2008, Mr. Harvill continues to provide his dedicated and affordable legal expertise to clients in both Virginia and Maryland. With convenient offices in Old Town Manassas and Vienna, VA, Mr. Harvill is ready to advise you on your legal matters and obtain the best results possible.  Please contact him for a consultation either on the telephone or via his website at .

Effective Representation for Your Northern Virginia Personal Injury Claim. The Manassas, Virginia law firm of Kevin L. Locklin, P.C. is a small law practice with a proven record in the areas of personal injury and wrongful death. Our veteran attorney confidently takes on insurance companies to obtain no less than the full and fair compensation.. On behalf of clients in Prince William County, Fairfax County and all of northern Virginia, we have secured millions of dollars in jury verdicts and negotiated settlements. We handle a wide range of personal injury claims, including motor vehicle accidents, nursing home/group home negligence, slip and falls, assaults, dog bites, and workplace accidents.. Commitment to Clients. We strive to give every client the personal attention they desire and deserve at this vulnerable point in their lives. We deliberately limit our caseload so that we are able devote the full resources of our firm to each case. This enables us to resolve the case in a timely fashion without sacrificing client interests. We aim to be accessible and responsive to questions, provide progress reports, and help clients understand the legal process. Because we truly listen to clients, we recognize that every injury victim has unique needs and goals.. Commitment to Results. Kevin Locklin is an accomplished trial lawyer who brings 25 years of experience to your case. He spent the first 10 years of his career on the "other side," defending insurance companies in personal injury and other civil litigation. One of our paralegals is also a former insurance adjuster. These insights into the insurance industry enable us to resist their tactics and insist on the full damages our clients are entitled to. Few lawyers in northern Virginia have Mr. Locklin's extensive jury trial experience, and he is not afraid to go to court against big insurance companies, manufacturers and employers.. Kevin L. Locklin, P.C. offers a free consultation, flexible hours, and home or hospital visits. We take personal injury and wrongful death cases on a contingency basis - no attorney fees unless we achieve a favorable verdict or a settlement approved by the client. Call

Effective October 2023, The Irving Law Firm promoted Angela Morehouse to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Angela, who previously held the title of Family Law Division Lead, has been instrumental in guiding our firm through significant growth in both attorney and paralegal staff within that division. With her new role, Angela will leverage her pre-law business and marketing background to oversee the firm’s operations. She will also spearhead our firm’s growth initiatives in Personal Injury and Estate Planning. Moreover, Angela will play a pivotal role in our upcoming geographic expansions, particularly in our Family and Criminal Law practice areas.. Angela’s legal journey spans over thirteen years in active litigation and over five years with The Irving Law Firm, where she has showcased her expertise in litigating high-conflict family law matters, guardianship and fiduciary proceedings, and serving as a Guardian ad Litem for children and incapacitated adults. Before joining us, Angela owned, managed, and served as the lead attorney at The Morehouse Law Firm, P.L.L.C. for five years and was previously associated with Von Keller Law, P.C. Her legal career in the Northern Virginia area commenced with a clerkship under The Honorable William D. Hamblen of the Prince William County Circuit Court from 2009-2010. Angela is an alumnus of William & Mary School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctorate degree in 2009. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree, summa cum laude, from Old Dominion University, majoring in Communications (Corporate focus) with a minor in Management.. While Angela will still be seen representing clients in court, especially in the Estate and Personal Injury fields, her primary focus will now transition from family law litigation to the broader operations and growth of The Irving Law Firm. Angela’s unparalleled experience, dedication to excellence, and unwavering commitment make her an invaluable asset to our team. We are excited and optimistic about the future under her visionary leadership.

David J. Dischley is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney and the founder of Dischley Law, PLLC. With nearly 15 years of practice, he has established a formidable presence in Virginia’s legal landscape, defending clients against a wide range of criminal charges in both state and federal courts.. Attorney Dischley's journey in law began with his graduation cum laude from Northern Virginia Community College with an Associate of Applied Science in administration of justice. He then earned his Bachelor of Science in the same field from George Mason University, followed by his Juris Doctor from the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University. While in law school, he was actively involved in the Trial Lawyer’s Association and gained practical experience by leading over 100 bench trials under the supervision of licensed attorneys.. Before founding his firm, Dischley served as a prosecutor in Fauquier and Loudoun counties, where he honed his skills and gained deep insights into the prosecution’s strategies. His background also includes serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and working in various law enforcement capacities, further enriching his understanding of the criminal justice system from multiple perspectives.. David Dischley’s practice covers a broad spectrum of criminal cases, including DUI and DWI, reckless driving, drug charges, property crimes, and fraud. He is also skilled in handling expungements, helping clients clear their records. His dedication to providing high-quality legal counsel has earned him a Superb rating on Avvo and recognition in The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100.. In addition to his legal practice, Dischley is actively involved in the community, offering legal services to members of the Southern States Police Benevolent Association, Inc., and serving as an advisor to a local police department. He frequently shares his expertise through writing and speaking engagements, contributing to the broader legal community.. David J. Dischley’s commitment to defending his clients and upholding legal ethics has made him a respected figure in Virginia’s legal circles. His blend of prosecutorial experience, military service, and dedicated defense practice uniquely positions him to advocate effectively for his clients.

David has been in practice nearly 25 years, 20 of which were in Ohio before he relocated to Virginia. David practiced criminal law exclusively for many years in Ohio and represented hundreds of clients charged with felony, misdemeanor and traffic offenses.. In 2021, David moved to Virginia and continued practicing criminal law serving as a Senior Assistant Public Defender and as Senior Trial Attorney with the Fredericksburg Public Defender. There, he represented clients charged with felony crimes in Stafford County, Spotsylvania County and Fredericksburg. As lead or co-counsel, David has tried over 25 felony jury trials including 7 murder trials to verdict with 2 death penalty trials to verdict.. David is highly experienced in high-stress and high-conflict cases, excellent at advocacy before judges, and highly competent in the rules of evidence. He brings these trial and advocacy skills to the Irving Law Firm where he practices in the areas of Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Landlord/Tenant law.. When not practicing law, David enjoys golfing, making music and hiking with his wife and two dogs.

David D. Armistead III is a respected member of the Virginia State Bar who concentrates his practice in the areas of civil litigation, business law, contract disputes, complex family law, and personal injury cases involving catastrophic injury or death. Mr. Armistead began his career by negotiating bodily injury insurance claims for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. Liberty Mutual found Mr. Armistead’s negotiations so effective it elected to record them for use in Liberty Mutual’s personal injury claims adjuster training program. Mr. Armistead was eventually promoted to Regional Analyst of Personal Markets for Liberty Mutual’s Northeast Region, which includes the states of New York and Pennsylvania. By working for Liberty Mutual, Mr. Armistead was able to witness the thought process, management style, and approach big insurance takes towards personal injury cases, as well as the ins and outs of business contracts, negotiations, and litigation. Mr. Armistead’s insurance background greatly assists his clients, as he not only understands the law behind those clients’ cases but also understands the business practices of those clients’ opponents.. Mr. Armistead began his legal career in law school by providing free legal service to indigent clients in housing law litigation and property disputes. Since that time, Mr. Armistead has successfully managed cases in state and federal courts. His cases involve trade secret litigation, government contracting, insurance fraud, administrative law, and complex divorce disputes involving high value asset distribution. His primary focus is getting his clients the legal results that can be achieved. Mr. Armistead believes each of his clients’ needs is unique. He, therefore, gives each client an exceptional level of personal attention, regardless of their case’s value.. Mr. Armistead received his undergraduate degree from The Pennsylvania State University, graduating with high honors. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from The Michigan State University College of Law, graduating Cum Laude.

Charles J. Nucciarone, or C.J., as he is known around the office, has represented individuals all over the Commonwealth or Virginia in both state and federal courts in a variety of DWI/DUI, criminal, traffic, and injury cases. C.J.’s criminal, DWI/DUI, and traffic defense experience includes low-level traffic citations (like speeding), more serious traffic matters like reckless driving and DWI/DUI, misdemeanor criminal offenses like assault and battery, shoplifting, and domestic violence, to the most serious felony crimes including violent crime, drug possession and distribution, homicide, and sexually-based offenses.. C.J. has also represented numerous clients in injury claims arising from car collisions. Having spent years working for some of the largest insurance companies in the country, C.J. puts that knowledge to use for his clients in obtaining fair and full compensation for the injuries, pain, and suffering that they experience due to someone else’s negligence.. It is C.J.’s mission to provide quality, effective legal representation to those facing criminal accusations or dealing with the consequences of someone else’s negligence in his native home of Northern Virginia, the Virginia Piedmont Region, and the Shenandoah Valley. he has obtained “not guilty” verdicts in a variety of criminal and traffic cases and has negotiated favorable resolutions in countless others

Catherine Croft is among the preeminent lawyers nationwide who practice family law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating is awarded to only those attorneys who demonstrate significant experience in their chosen area of law and uphold the highest ethical standards. Ms. Croft was also recognized by Virginia Business Magazine as a Legal Elite in 2006. She remains on the faculty, and has taught the undergraduate upper level course "Family Law in Society," as an adjunct professor in the Department of Criminology, Law and Society, College of Humanities and Social Sciences at George Mason University. She has participated as a panel member in various local and multi-jurisdictional continuing legal education courses. She was an early advocate in support of — and is a current provider of — mediation services.. Ms. Croft has a reputation in the Prince William County legal community as a tough litigator and a tireless advocate for her clients in the courtroom. Her record of success reflects her experience as well as her dedication to her clients and their well-being. Her ability to think on her feet, as well as her creative problem solving skills, serve her as well today in the courtroom as they do at the negotiation or mediation table. While her preference is to resolve issues without contested litigation, she is prepared to litigate when the facts warrant litigation.. Ms. Croft graduated in the top seventeen percent of her class, and as a member of the law review, at George Mason University School of Law, which ranks as one of the top 50 law schools in the United States. She continues to sharpen her courtroom skills in practice, motivated by her desire to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients. Having received excellent mentoring herself, she is also committed to helping shape the careers and training of younger Prince William County attorneys. Her client base is evenly divided by gender, wherein she represents as many men as she does women. Even so, as founding President of the Prince William Chapter of the Virginia Women Attorneys Association, she encourages and promotes the advancement of women in the community and in the legal profession.. Ms. Croft's passion for family law is longstanding and predates her legal training. As an undergraduate, Ms. Croft obtained her B.S. in Administration of Justice and Public Safety, Juvenile Option, from Virginia Commonwealth University. Prior to law school, Ms. Croft worked as a paralegal for the Veterans Administration tracking veterans' legislation through Congress and writing for the VA Legislative Status Report. Thereafter she worked as a family law paralegal for a private legal services firm representing local union members. From there, Ms. Croft began her law school and law career.

Brett Callahan is a Litigation Associate at Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian.  Her focus in approaching any case is to identify and work toward the solution that is tailored to best serve her client’s needs.  That means approaching problems from different angles to come up with the most practical and cost effective way to achieve her client’s goals, either through traditional negotiations and litigation or use of alternative dispute resolution options.  Brett takes a client driven big picture approach to her representation, working with clients to not only address current concerns but identify future vulnerabilities and fix them before they become problems.  She works with clients to ensure they are in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations as needed.

Brendan is experienced in representing organizations in labor, employment, government contracting, and other business matters, protecting their interests and opportunities, fostering growth, and helping to achieve their goals. He defends management in litigation and agency matters, counsels in complex employment matters, and fosters success with goal-oriented employment agreements. Brendan’s attention to detail and legal expertise allows him to excel in his practice. His personal interests include film and scriptwriting, cooking, and enjoying the occasional craft brewery.

Attorney Dagoberto J. Rodriguez is the founder and owner of Rodriguez Law Firm, PLLC. He is licensed to practice law in the state courts of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Eastern District Court of Virginia and the District of Columbia. Mr. Rodriguez is a member of the Virginia State Bar, the District of Columbia Bar and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. Furthermore, Attorney Rodriguez has been selected by the National Trial Lawyers Association as a Top 100 Lawyer in Virginia and has been awarded the prize of Top 40 under 40.. Mr. Rodriguez, was born in Caracas, Venezuela. He attended Universidad Santa Maria, Escuela de Derecho in Caracas Venezuela where he graduated with a Lawyer’s degree. He moved to the United States in October of 2001. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas School of Law and his Master of Laws in International Business from American University.. Following his graduation from law school, Mr. Rodriguez worked with immigrants.  After effectively serving his clients, he decided to open his own firm serving clients all over Northern Virginia and DC.

Attorney Catherine Carré came to Foster McCollam Wright, PLLC after spending most of her legal career as a public defender. She worked for six years in the Fairfax Public Defender’s Office and almost two years in the Public Defender’s Office for Fauquier and Rappahannock Counties. During her time in those offices, she tried dozens of jury trials on charges ranging from traffic offenses to murder. She also helped train all of the new public defenders throughout the Commonwealth in 2018, teaching them the law and practice tips for sentencing and probation revocation hearings. She worked extensively with clients who had mental health issues and successfully represented clients who had been found not guilty by reason of insanity in conditional and unconditional release hearings. Attorney Carré drafted and argued multiple novel evidentiary motions, including a motion to quash search warrants and a motion to quash a subpoena duces tecum issued by a special Grand Jury.. Her real interest, though, was in juvenile and domestic relations. She spent several years focusing on cases originating in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court (JDR). She learned the intricacies and nuances of juvenile law and the many different programs, services, and outcomes available to juveniles. In Fauquier County, she assisted in implementing the Standardized Dispositional Matrix, with the goal of ensuring that juveniles charged with crimes are treated similarly throughout the Commonwealth.. Attorney Carré also has experience in civil litigation. For two years, she worked at Bancroft, McGavin, Horvath & Judkins, specializing in insurance defense and in defending government employees and agencies in civil lawsuits. She handled federal cases throughout the Commonwealth and in the Eastern District of Virginia. She is also barred in New York State.. She currently lives here in Prince William County but is a Philadelphia native. She attended the prestigious J.R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School, followed by Penn State University, where she was a member of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. Catherine was also a member of the University Park Allocation Committee, overseeing the distribution of $2.4 million to various university groups.. Attorney Carré went to law school at Temple University, which consistently ranks as one of the best law schools in the nation in trial advocacy. While there, she was named Outstanding Oral Advocate in her Advanced Trial Advocacy program and was a fellow in the Rubin Public Interest Law Honor Society. She coached a high school mock trial team, which went to state championships. She took advantage of numerous internship and clinical opportunities while in law school, and interned or participated in clinicals with the Delaware Department of Justice, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Philadelphia, the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, and the Public Defender’s Office in Camden, New Jersey. Her experiences in law school helped solidify her love of criminal defense, but also provided her with valuable insight into the workings of prosecutors’ offices and governmental agencies, which has been useful for her clients countless times throughout her career.. This firm provides Catherine the opportunity to be more involved in her own community while utilizing the skills she has built through her years as a criminal and civil attorney.

Attorney Casey J. Bach enjoys diligently representing clients charged with DUI/DWI, criminal charges, and traffic offenses in jurisdictions throughout Virginia. Mr. Bach studied Law and Society at American University before graduating from George Mason University School of Law.. Mr. Bach previously practiced both criminal defense and immigration law and has litigated dozens of hours-long asylum hearings at the Arlington Immigration Court. This experience not only sharpened Mr. Bach’s trial skills but also helped him learn to connect with clients personally to best represent the most intimate and complex details of their cases. Mr. Bach’s time representing Immigration Court clients also enabled him to become conversational in Spanish, and he is still happy to assist Spanish-speaking clients in their native language.. Mr. Bach has applied those skills to represent a wide variety of clients charged with crimes in jurisdictions all over Virginia and obtain positive results. Mr. Bach has represented both adults and juveniles charged with both misdemeanors and felony offenses. Mr. Bach has had DUIs dismissed both by the Court finding his clients “Not Guilty” at trial and by motion of the Prosecution to “nolle prosequi” or voluntarily dismiss the charges without trial. Mr. Bach has also helped clients get charges ranging from violent felonies to petty larceny to reckless driving, etc., dismissed by the court or reduced to lesser infractions.. To better represent his clients, Mr. Bach completed a 24-hour course on administering Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST) conducted by police officers investigating DUI/DWI. This SFST course is the same training administered to police officers. Mr. Bach’s knowledge of the correct procedure to investigate DUIs helps him identify positive arguments for his clients’ performance on field sobriety tests, as well as potential mistakes by arresting officers.. Mr. Bach understands that his clients hire him not just to obtain a good result but to benefit from his knowledge and guidance throughout the entire legal process. If you hire Mr. Bach to represent you, he will be devoted to answering your questions and making sure you understand the best path forward to resolving your case.

Andrew Lindsey is a valued member of the Price Benowitz Northern Virginia legal team, but has litigated criminal cases from border to border of the Commonwealth. Andrew graduated cum laude from William & Mary Law School in 2014, where he specialized in civil rights & criminal law. As a law student, Andrew received top grades in relevant coursework, participated in criminal law moot court competitions, and wrote multiple scholarly articles published in William & Mary's legal internet blogs as well as its nationally-renowned Bill of Rights Journal. Andrew also acquired valuable experience working for defense attorneys, prosecutors, and judges alike at the state and federal levels in Virginia and Washington, D.C., including: Virginia's Central Capital Defender Office, the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. After law school, Andrew spent four years defending Virginians from criminal prosecutions as an attorney in the Alexandria and Suffolk Public Defender offices, as well as a private criminal defense attorney in Fairfax and Prince William Counties. In that time Andrew worked on cases ranging from the lowest of traffic infractions to the highest of felonies covered by the news media, and consistently satisfied clients of all different financial and cultural backgrounds. Not only was Andrew awarded ’s exclusive Client’s Choice Award, he has never received less than a 5-out-of-5-star rating from a reviewing client. Andrew has further won the trust, praise, and respect of prosecutors and judges in multiple jurisdictions, as well as from the leadership of the Virginia Indigent Defense Commission. In addition to trials, Andrew has experienced much success in resolving cases before trial, and reducing clients’ sentences who hired him after losing their trials. Andrew has also handled multiple appeals to the Virginia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Virginia, and has even overturned sentences imposed by the Virginia Parole Board long after criminal cases have ended. Andrew prides himself in providing unrelenting and creative legal advocacy for every single client charged with any kind of offense. If you are looking to hire a lawyer who is as serious about your case as you are, email Andrew directly at , or call his law firm at.

A shareholder at Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, Kristina has been practicing law for over twenty five years, and has a perceptive understanding of her client’s legal needs. Using her extensive experience and knowledge, Kristina provides innovative solutions that are specific to each of her clients. Her experience includes Employment Law, Civil Litigation, and Municipal Law. Kristina Spitler has been nominated Virginia’s “Legal Elite” by Virginia Business Magazine for four years, named one of Virginia’s most “Influential Women” by Virginia Lawyers Weekly, and awarded the title of one of 2016’s “Leaders in the Law”.. Kristina is a highly ranked speaker and trainer on the topic of Employment Law issues. As an Employment Law subject matter expert, she has most recently played a large role in hosting one of the largest annual Employment Law Summits in Virginia for the past several years. Kristina uses her experience in leading organizations to help to build up the legal and local community, and strives to provide her client’s with excellent service, handling their legal situations with professionalism and expertise.

A native of Northern Virginia, Steve Duckett graduated from the University of Richmond with a Political Science and Economics degree in 1994, and graduated with a Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana. Steve has been practicing criminal defense law in Northern Virginia since 1997. Admitted to all courts in Virginia, Steve has experience in the Virginia Court of Appeals, US District Court, and Circuit/General District courts all over Virginia. Clients have included CEO's, professional athletes, White House staff, and many other clients with a lot to lose. Steve is widely regarded among peers -- including members of prosecution and the bench -- for professional discretion and aggressive, creative trial techniques. Steve has tried numerous unusual and complex cases throughout his career. He has produced lecture outlines for CLE courses, and is frequently consulted by other attorneys for assistance on cases.