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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.

Joseph W. McMurray has been a licensed attorney since 2010, currently serving clients in Tennessee and Virginia. Mr. McMurray was born and raised in Scott County, Virginia. He attended James Madison University and received a scholarship to attend Charleston School of Law. After graduating law school, he clerked for Charleston County Judge Honorable Irv Condon. Following his clerkship, Mr. McMurray began private practice which eventually lead him to accepting a position as an Assistant District Attorney General in the Second Judicial District in Sullivan County, Tennessee. While serving in that role he was the supervisor of General Sessions Court, Juvenile Court and Domestic Relations for the Second Judicial District for over six years. He gained valuable knowledge and connections as a prosecutor which have garnered him tremendous success, both at bench trials and jury trials.. In January 2018, Mr. McMurray left the District Attorney General’s Office and accepted a position as an associate attorney with Mr. R. Wayne Culbertson’s office. Since that time Mr. McMurray has found great success in many areas of law including criminal defense, personal injury, social security disability, probate/estate issues as well as family law. Given his education and experience, Mr. McMurray prides himself as a trial attorney and devotes himself to most areas of litigation in the firm.. In addition to his work at the firm, he is also adjunct professor at King University, teaching criminal procedure, criminal law, ethics in criminal justice and juvenile justice. Also, Mr. McMurray is currently working on his first publication with Belmont Criminal Law Journal, which should be published in spring 2020. Additionally, he serves as the Kingsport Bar Association’s Treasurer for the 2019-2020 term.

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Before and while I was in law school, I served as Director of Research for the Legislature of Michigan's Washington, D.C. office, coordinating federal/state legislation between the Michigan Congressional delegation and the Michigan legislature.. Upon graduating from law school in 1979, I worked as a staff attorney for the Rhode Island Supreme Court.  From 1981-1987, I was a prosecutor in the Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney's Office.  I have been a criminal defense lawyer since 1987.. I am a past-president of the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, and continue to serve on its Board of Directors.  I regularly teach continuing legal education in the area of criminal defense around the state for a number of associations and organizations.. I serve as the Virginia State Representative for the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD), and regularly attend their sponsored seminars around the country.

Paul has been practicing law since 2005. His areas of focus are in criminal and traffic defense and civil litigation (domestic relations, personal injury). In his criminal practice, he has experience handling serious felony charges (involving the potential of life imprisonment) and also has ample experience in traffic and criminal misdemeanors, having litigated over 2,500 cases.  He has a peer review rating of “AV” from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer rating an attorney can obtain. Paul has also handled appeals before the Virginia Court of Appeals and Virginia Supreme Court.. Beyond the law, Paul enjoys performing in a local band and recording music. Paul and his wife Sarah live in Alexandria with their three daughters.

My family migrated to United States while I was very young.  As a young immigrant I was accused of a crime that I did not commit.  I was arrested, handcuffed, and questioned.  I understand the burden of being charged with a crime. I have been a defendant and a client myself. I know how it feels when your constitutional rights are violated.  I know what it means to be innocent and yet accused of doing something wrong.  I know what it means when the Judicial System seems to be deaf and blind.. Also growing up in an immigrant family has help me understand that an Immigration status is not just a status; it is a change in a family's life.. Prior to becoming an attorney I managed a company with an annual budget of over 25 million dollars and 300 employees. For 15 years I hired attorneys who represented our business in various disputes.  I know how it feels to rely on your attorney to protect the business that you worked so hard to build.. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from James Madison University and graduated Summa Cum Laude. I earned my Juris Doctoral degree among the top tier of my class from Howard University School of Law.. I am a member of Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity, Beta Gamma Sigma business fraternity, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, The American Association for Justice, American Immigration Lawyers Association, Fairfax Bar Association, Northern Virginia Black Lawyers Association, and several other organizations. I was selected and enlisted as an Attorney in 2009 edition of Who's Who in Black Washington D.C. I also served on the board of directors of D.C. Police Foundation. I am barred in D.C. and Virginia.

Tiffany graduated from Liberty University, summa cum laude, in 2003. After college, she served as a legislative aide to a member of the Virginia House of Delegates. She decided to follow her true passion and graduated from Regent University School of Law in 2008. After law school, she served the people of Virginia Beach and Norfolk as a public defender for over 7 years.. Tiffany lives in Norfolk with her husband and 4 children. She is a passionate advocate for public schools and serves as a tutor for the Life Enrichment Center in the Norfolk Public School System. She is an active member of her church and spends a great deal of her free time volunteering to help the less fortunate members of our community. She also enjoys good food and feeding all those she loves.

My name is Ben Titter and I recently joined Garrett Law Group, PLC as an Associate Attorney. I graduated from Regent University Law School in Virginia Beach, VA in 2012.. My practice focuses on matters involving criminal defense, traffic defense and DUI defense. Please feel free to contact me at my office to talk about your particular case. There is no charge for the consultation.

I am a criminal defense and domestic relations lawyer practicing throughout Virginia, but predominantly in the Hampton Roads area.. If you are charged with a crime, or if you are a man facing divorce, you need an attorney.. Having had divorced parents as a child, I understand the need for a father to fight for as much custody and visitation as possible in Virginia's system.  I have fought for custody for fathers, and I have won.  I have fought against spousal support payments and I have fought to protect assets such as retirement accounts, military retirement, homes, and personal property, and I have won.. With experience defending clients charged with offenses ranging from reckless driving to violent felonies such as malicious wounding, rape, sexual offenses against children and child pornography, and more, I bring the experience you need to reach the result you want in any criminal case.. Contact me today.

Former Prosecutor | Experienced Trial Attorney. Mario Lorello received his B.A. in Government/International Politics and Communications from George Mason University, and graduated from the Univeristy of Virginia School of Law. Upon admission to the Virginia State Bar, Mr. Lorello served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable F.G. Rockwell, III. of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit. Mr. Lorello joined the Virginia Beach Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office where for over 10 years he gained vast trial experience, specializing in serious, complex criminal charges such as murder, sexual assaults, and crimes of violence. As a prosecutor, he tried hundreds of cases, including many jury trials, and several of his cases garnered international media . Lorello then entered into private practice with Zoby & Broccoletti.. He is licensed to practice in both state and federal court, and he is a member of the Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Portsmouth Bar Associations, and the Virginia State Bar. Mr. Lorello has taught courses on criminal law throughout Virginia and nationwide, primarily focusing on constitutional issues, navigating pre-trial motions to suppress, and the handling and introduction of forensic, digital, or technological evidence.. Mr. Lorello is passionate about criminal law and being in a courtroom. He has spent his entire career practicing criminal law. The in-depth knowledge he has about the nuances and intricacies of the law and the Constitution allow him to be a zealous advocate for his client’s rights. He will assess every facet of a case, relying on his wealth of experience as a prosecutor to find the weaknesses, or strengths, of the government’s case. Mr. Lorello is confident in the courtroom, recognizing that success for his clients calls for varied approaches at trial—sometimes aggressive, sometimes reserved. His trials often include the use of technology, as he strives to make arguments that resonate with judges and juries.. Throughout it all, Mr. Lorello believes in taking the time to explain every step and detail of the court process to his clients, recognizing that a good lawyer must also be a confident guide to their clients as they navigate an often unfamiliar system.

James Broccoletti strongly believes in providing top-notch client service through outstanding legal ethics and communication.  At the law firm of Zoby & Broccoletti, PC, Mr. Broccoletti defends clients who have been accused of state and federal crimes.  His legal affiliations include: Virginia, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.. He was selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers of America, Virginia's Legal Elite and Virginia Super Lawyers.. Mr. Broccoletti was appointed to the United States Sentencing Commission Practitioners Advisory Group to represent the Fourth Circuit.

S. W. Dawson, Esq., is the managing member of Dawson, P.L.C., with offices in Norfolk and Kilmarnock. Mr. Dawson specializes in bespoke litigation strategies, particularly in the realm of state and federal criminal defense. Mr. Dawson regularly represents clients throughout the entire Commonwealth, but maintains his most active presence in the Hampton Roads and Northern Neck regions of Virginia.. Over the course of his career, Mr. Dawson has successfully defended hundreds of Virginia residents who have faced felony or misdemeanor charges in both state and federal courts. He has successfully defended clients facing the most serious allegations imaginable, to include: homicide, money laundering, fraud, rape, narcotics violations, driving under the influence (DUI/DWI) and more. Mr. Dawson has also represented clients all over the United States in asset forfeiture cases (cases in which the Government attempts to seize and keep a citizen's property).. Mr. Dawson also helps clients both in prosecuting and defending claims for monetary damages, Mr. Dawson particularly enjoys collecting debts owed to businesses and individuals,. Active in his professional community, Mr. Dawson is a member of the Virginia State Bar, the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Northern Neck Bar Assocation, and he has lectured on legal topics for several organizations. He sits on the board of Norfolk Festevents, Ltd., and GraceInside, a prison ministry founded over 100 years ago.. In recognition of his accomplishments, Mr. Dawson has been listed for many years in peer-to-peer review publications such as Virginia Super Lawyer Magazine ("Super Lawyer Rising Star"), Virginia Business Magazine ("Legal Elite"), and Coastal Virginia Magazine ("Top Lawyer"), among others.. Mr. Dawson holds a license to practice law before all Virginia state courts, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and the Supreme Court of Virginia.

Nick Hobbs is a former prosecutor for the city of Newport News and a lifelong resident of Hampton.  He has litigated numerous bench and jury trials in Criminal and Traffic Court and is extremely familiar with the burden the Commonwealth must prove against an individual charged with a criminal offense.  In addition to his state criminal and traffic law background, Nick also practices extensivley in the United States District Court for the 4th Circuit and is an experienced federal criminal defense attorney.. After graduating from Bethel High School, Nick attended Virginia Tech and received his Bachelors of Arts from Old Dominion University in 2001.  He then obtained his Juris Doctorate from Regent School of Law in 2005.. Educational and Professional Background. Activities and Affiliations