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Karin Porter brings her talents as a Virginia Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney to Price Benowitz.  Ms. Porter will fight for you.  Please call for a free consultation.

Justin Daniel was selected by the senior partners of Whitestone, Brent, Young & Merril, P.C. to join the firm in 2008.  In four years he has become the firm’s most senior level associate.  He focuses his practice on criminal and traffic matters; family law, including divorce, custody, visitation, and support; and general civil litigation including personal injury, and defamation.  Mr. Daniel has represented clients in a variety of jurisdictions around the Commonwealth of Virginia, from Northern Virginia to the Richmond, and Norfolk areas.  He has tried cases at the state level in the General District Court, Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, Circuit Court; and at the Federal level in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.  Mr. Daniel was an award-winning trial advocate at the Catholic University Columbus School of Law, where he still serves as an Adjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy.Mr. Daniel takes a thorough, well-reasoned approach to the law.  He believes many times victory can be achieved simply by leaving no stone unturned and by crafting an argument that effectively conveys the merits of the client’s position in the best possible light.. Admitted to practice law in:•    Virginia (2008)•    District of Columbia (2012). Education:•    University of Iowa, B.A. in Political Science (2005)•    Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America, J.D. (2008). Teaching Positions:•    Adjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy – Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America. Professional memberships:•    Virginia State Bar•    Virginia Bar Association•    District of Columbia Bar Association•    Virginia Trial Lawyers Association•    Northern Virginia Young Lawyers Association•    Fairfax County Bar Association•    American Bar Association•    American Association of Justice. Areas of practice:•    Criminal law•    Traffic violations•    Divorce•    Custody, Visitation & Child & Spousal Support•    Personal injury•    Defamation claims•    Contracts disputes•    General civil litigation

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

I live in Fairfax County with my wife and two daughters.  I am originally from St. Louis, where I was born and raised.  After attending Duke University, I moved to the DC area. I attended Georgetown Law School and then moved to Northern Virginia in 2009.  I am a big sports fan - baseball, football, and college basketball.

I enjoy and appreciate the privilege to serve through the practice of law.  The weight of my responsibility as attorney and counsellor is never lost.  This is reflected in my approach to each case/client, my work ethic and results.  I founded Easley Law Firm with a committment to provide high-end professional service with the utmost integrity.  Experience, Commitment and Effectiveness are  the cornerstones of my practice.  Let's schedule a consultation.  I am confident you will find I am quite good at what I do.

I am passionate about seeking justice for my clients. Clients often come to me in the worst moments of their lives, after being injured through no fault of their own or an encounter with law enforcement. It’s my goal to guide them through the legal process with a compassionate and relatable approach, while zealously protecting their interests. I work with my clients to strategize and achieve the best possible outcomes.. I was inspired to attend law school while working as a television investigative reporter. The opportunity to report on several high-profile cases, including an appearance on the 'Dan Abrams Report', sparked my interest in the study of law. My communications background gives me the ability to advocate effectively in the courtroom. My journalistic curiosity leads me to think outside-the-box.. My versatile trial experience includes more than 100 bench and jury trials in criminal and civil cases. In personal injury matters, I represent clients who have sustained life-altering injuries. As a criminal defense attorney, I represent adults and juveniles on matters ranging from traffic offenses to serious felony charges.  I assist corporations in a wide variety of matters. I also previously served as Deputy Town Attorney for the Town of Vienna where I prosecuted misdemeanor crimes and traffic offenses.. I previously worked as in-house counsel for one of the country’s largest insurance companies giving me unique and valuable insight into how to maximize recovery for injured persons. I know how large insurance companies handle and evaluate claims from beginning to end. My ability to see both sides of injury cases gives me the ability to anticipate defense strategies and prepare accordingly.. If you are looking for an approachable, multi-faceted attorney, who will work tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome, please feel free to contact me at or. I look forward to speaking with you.

I am an avid golfer and basketball player.  I enjoy coaching and mentoring kids and helping people in general.  Star Wars, super-hero shows, and post-apocalyptic shows and movies are my thing (Walking Dead!). Practicing law is a great honor.

I am a trial attorney with a goal to work hard for you!  I have been practicing law for over 25 years and have handled thousands of cases over those years.  I have gained substantial experience in dealing with both prosecutors and judges, and have argued numerous cases to juries in both state court and in federal court.. In my practice, I handle a range of cases from minor traffic infractions to death penalty cases  -- 4 death penalty jury trials to date.   But please understand, I attack each case, whether it is a reckless driving, DUI, theft, rape, internet solicitation of a minor, sexual assault, malicious wounding or murder, with the same intensity and aggressive view toward representing my client’s needs to the fullest.. I encourage you to please call me so I can discuss your case with you to determine how I can help you with the legal issue you are facing.. Thomas Walsh

I am a sole practioner in Northern Virginia.  I graduated from Herndon High School, attended the University of Virginia where I double majored in History and Foreign  Affairs.  I worked for three years as a Deputy Trial Clerk at the United States Tax Court before attending Memphis State (now the University of Memphis) Cecil C.  Humphrey's School of Law.  I worked as a law clerk while at school as well as being on the Moot Court Board and Law Review.  Licensed in DC and Virginia since 1987, I am engaged in the practice of criminal defense.  My practice consists of traffic cases, misdemeanor charges as well as serious felonies as well as probation violation cases.  In particular, I have considerable experience in drug and mental health related issues as the they relate to criminal defense and sentencing options.

I am a native of the Northern Virginia area.  I was born in Washington, D.C., and attended Arlington and Fairfax County Public Schools. I earned my Bachelor’s of Business Administration from James Madison University (1991), a Master’s degree in International Business Transactions from George Mason University (1995), and my Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois, College of Law (1999).. Over the past 20 years, I have primarily served as a trial attorney for divorce and criminal defense cases.  In 2004, I became a certified Guardian ad litem and represented children involved in custody disputes, truancy, delinquency, abuse and neglect cases.  I have personally handled over a hundred bench and jury trials in criminal cases and over a hundred hearings/trials involving divorce, child custody and support issues.. I also assist client's in the hospitality industry.  For 15 years, I was a professor of Hospitality Law and Management at the Northern Virginia Community College. I assist many local small business owners with business formation, lease agreements, and contract disputes. Based on my experiences owining and managing businesses, as well as my trial experience, I am able to provide my business clients with practical and cost-effective solutions.. In December 2020, I was voted a "Top Lawyer" by Northern Virginia Magazine's peer survey.. I practice primarily in the state courts of Fairfax County, Prince William County, Arlington County, City of Alexandria, City of Fredricksburg, Fauqier County, Loudoun County, Spotsylvania County and Stafford County, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.  I have also argued before the Virginia Supreme Court as well as the Court of Appeals for Virginia.

I am a former Fairfax County prosecutor with over 30 years of criminal law experience. I have taken thousands of cases over my 30 years of practice and have fostered many meaningful professional relationships throughout the county, which helps me effectively navigate the criminal justice system in Fairfax.

I am a first generation Greek American born and raised in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area.  Although I work as a criminal defense attorney in Virginia , I am a Maryland girl at heart. I am a proud graduate of the University of Maryland in College Park, as well as Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, Virginia.. I am honored to work for two of the very best lawyers in Virginia, and am passionate about my job.  I happily spend hours in the office with my hard-working colleagues, fighting for our clients.  Outside the office, I'm dedicated to my family, friends, and life as a crossfit coach.  I am no stranger to competition, and giving 100% in everything I do.. Mission Statement: Through my personal experience in court, as well as through observation of some of the best attorneys in Northern Virginia, I have learned two keys to success: uncompromised preparation and compassion. These qualities enable me to fight vigorously for those who feel defenseless, while providing a voice of comfort and reason to those who feel threatened by the judicial system. It is my personal goal to leave every client in a better place than where I found them.

I am a dedicated and compassionate advocate for all my clients. I have successfully defended clients in both jury and non-jury trials. And, one of my greatest strengths is negotiating tough cases on behalf of my clients. I have devoted my practice exclusively to defending individuals charged with criminal offenses and traffic violations. I have extensive experience advocating for persons charged with all manner of felonies and misdemeanors, drug offenses, larcenies, sex offenses, credit card offenses, domestic assault, fraud among others. I zealously represent my clients throughout Northern Virginia.