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What does a Criminal Defense lawyer in your area do?
A Criminal Defense lawyer helps clients pursue compensation for injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages related to Criminal Defense cases in your area.
How much does a Criminal Defense lawyer cost in your area?
Most Criminal Defense lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they only get paid if they win the case. Fees are usually a percentage of the settlement or verdict.
When should I hire a Criminal Defense lawyer in your area?
You should contact a Criminal Defense lawyer as soon as possible after the incident to protect evidence, meet legal deadlines, and improve your chances of receiving compensation.
How do I choose the best Criminal Defense lawyer in your area?
Look for attorneys with experience handling Criminal Defense cases, strong client reviews, and a track record of successful settlements or verdicts.
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Jeffrey C. Early has been practicing law for over 40 years, is a founding partner of Early Powell & Wilson, PLC, and a lifelong resident of central Virginia. Mr. Early enjoys practicing a variety of law including, traffic, criminal, personal injury, estate planning, civil litigation and enjoys a very active real estate practice. He is the Commissioner of Accounts for Madison and Greene Counties.. Attending the University of Richmond, Roanoke College and George Mason University School of Law, Jeff earned a Bachelor of Business Administration and Law degrees. He is a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Virginia State Bar, and the Madison-Greene Bar Association. He served as the attorney for the Town of Madison from 1992-2009.. One thing Jeff is passionate about is education. He served on the Madison County School Board from 1992-2013 (Chairman the last twelve years), on the Germanna Community College Board from 1988-1996 (Chairman for three years), is a founding board member of the Madison County Education Foundation and currently serves on the board of the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation.. Jeff is an avid sports fan who enjoys mentoring youth and serving his community. He served as Assistant Coach of the Madison County High School Basketball Team from 2007-2010 winning the State Championship in the last year. He is devoted to his wife and daughters and enjoys traveling.
Mr. Kaveh Noorishad concentrates his practice in criminal and civil litigation and practices throughout all Virginia state courts as well as the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. He has defended a wide variety of criminal matters ranging from minor traffic offenses to serious felony charges. In addition to his criminal practice, Mr. Noorishad has also litigated several multi-million dollar civil actions involving personal injury, professional liability, construction litigation, mold litigation and toxic torts.Mr. Noorishad earned his Bachelor of Arts, with honors, in International Business from the American University in Washington, D.C. in 2001. He earned his Masters in Business Administration, summa cum laude, from the American University in Washington, D.C. in 2003. Mr. Noorishad then earned his Juris Doctor from the Georgetown University Law Center in 2006. While attending law school, Mr. Noorishad was a member of the Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics and published “The Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Its Effect on In-House Legal Counsel”, 18 Geo. J. Ethics 1041(2005).Mr. Noorishad has been awarded with several prestigious honors, including membership into the "Top 100 National Trial Attorneys" and the "Top 40 Under 40" - both for his work as a criminal trial attorney in Virginia. Mr. Noorishad has also been recognized by the American Institute of Criminal Attorneys as one of the "10 Best Criminal Attorneys in Virginia" for Client Satisfaction. Mr. Noorishad has been further recognized by the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys as one of the "10 Best DUI Attorneys in Virginia" for Client Satisfaction. Mr. Noorishad enjoys a "Superb" AVVO rating (the highest possible rating) in the areas of Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, and Speeding violations. Mr. Noorishad has defended clients whose cases have been publicized by news agencies including The Washington Post, NBC-4 News, ABC-7 News, WUSA-9 News, WTOP, WJLA, The Fairfax Times, The Fairfax City Patch, The Falls Church Times, The Falls Church Patch, The McLean Patch, The Reston Patch, and The Falls Church News Press.Mr. Noorishad is a member of the American Bar Association, the Virginia Bar Association, the Fairfax Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys and the National Trial Attorneys Association. In his spare time, Mr. Noorishad enjoys watching football, playing basketball, and spending time with his wife and two children.
Kiana Noorishad is a passionate attorney focusing on criminal defense and traffic law in Fairfax, Virginia. Renowned for her fierce legal advocacy, she approaches each case with empathy and a strong commitment to her clients. Kiana's assertive courtroom presence, combined with her compassionate consultations, makes her a trusted choice for those seeking representation at Metropolitan Law PLLC.. She completed her undergraduate studies at George Washington University and obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law. Kiana's legal journey includes a judicial internship with the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland and clerkships at prominent law firms. After serving as an associate at Noorishad Law, PC, she established Metropolitan Law PLLC, focusing on criminal and traffic cases. Kiana is a certified Court Appointed Attorney and actively participates in professional organizations, including the Virginia State Bar and the American Bar Association, demonstrating her dedication to staying informed and advocating for justice.
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.
Prior to practicing law in Virginia, Ms. Geloo worked as a entertainment and fashion journalist. As such, she was passionate about telling stories, keeping informed and informing others.. Ms. Geloo's current practice is mainly criminal defense, which includes traffic law, misdemeanors and felonies, in state and federal courts. Each and every client, whether high profile or a simple traffic matter, pro bono or retained is treated with integrity and respect and given our complete time and attention. The trust a client places in our firm is a high honor and one of the greatest compliments we can receive. Education: Ms. Geloo graduated with high honors from George Washington University Law School in 2003. Recognized at graduation for academic excellence with prestigious awards such as the Joel B. Rosenthal Award and West Publishing's Corpus Juris Secundum Award, Ms. Geloo completed law school with high honor's distinction and in the top ten percent of her law school class.
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.
Attorney Swinton is a native of Portsmouth, Virginia and a graduate of the University of Virginia where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Philosophy, Policy and Law. She then graduated magna cum laude from Michigan State University College of Law where she focused on litigation.. As a law student, she excelled academically. As a member of the Moot Court Board, she achieved regional victories and national recognition; she was a member of the highly selective Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute, and also participated in Michigan State University’s Street Law Program where she taught legal concepts to high school students. During this time, she acquired skills in advocacy and case management as a law clerk and legal extern with Legal Services of South Central Michigan and the United States House of Representatives’ Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, respectively. After law school, Attorney Swinton acquired valuable experience as a criminal defense attorney with the Law Offices of Lavonda N. Graham-Williams, PLLC and Price Benowitz, LLP before founding the Law Office of K. S. Swinton, PLLC.
Robert grew up in the Bessemer, Alabama area and graduated from Hueytown High School. After attending The University of Alabama, Robert earned his Juris Doctorate from Birmingham School of Law, where he was an honors graduate and a member of the Mock Trial Team. When away from his practice, Robert and his wife enjoy spending time at the lake with their dogs.. Robert practices criminal defense, personal injury, and domestic relations.
Justin Herrmann’s practice is focused on representing clients primarily in the areas of criminal defense, employment law, business, real estate, wills and trusts, estate planning and probate. However, he also has experience representing clients in a wide variety of civil litigation matters, including real estate disputes, contract disputes, probate litigation, employment litigation, personal injury claims, wrongful death claims and more. Although the majority of his work resides in Buffalo County, Justin has represented many clients across Greater Nebraska in all types of matters, particularly in the areas of criminal defense, employment law and estate planning. Justin’s overlapping experience and client-centered practice have made him a sought-after representative across Buffalo County and Greater Nebraska.. Justin’s criminal defense practice consists of regularly representing clients in all types of criminal matters, including both misdemeanor and felony offenses. He has experience in the defense of many major felonies including sex offenses, drug possession and distribution, and theft-related offenses, including robbery and burglary.. Justin’s employment law practice consists of regularly representing both employers and employees in connection with a number of employment issues, ranging from discrimination claims, to wrongful termination claims, to matters arising under the numerous other federal and state laws that may affect the employment relationship. He regularly advises his employer clients on a broad range of employment issues with the goal of minimizing employment claims and/or strengthening the defense of any such claims that might be made against an employer. Similarly, and with the same goal in mind, Justin frequently assists employers with the preparation of personnel policies and employee handbooks, as well as employment agreements, including non-compete, non-solicitation, confidentiality/non-disclosure, and severance agreements. Should the need arise, Justin is fully prepared to litigate employment claims on behalf of either employers or employees in either the court system or applicable administrative agencies.. Justin’s real estate practice consists of both real estate transactional work, where he regularly represents clients who are selling or buying residential or commercial properties, and real estate litigation.. Justin’s estate planning and probate practice involves helping individuals and families with services that include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, living wills, federal estate tax planning and determinations, Nebraska inheritance tax planning and determinations, special needs trust planning and probate administration.
Liz practices primarily in general criminal and civil law. Additionally, Liz is a certified Guardian Ad Litem, whose role is to protect the best interest of children during the course of a juvenile proceeding.. Liz is a 2015 Sterling Honors graduate from the University of South Dakota School of Law, where she graduated second in her class and served as Editor-in-Chief of the South Dakota Law Review. While in law school, Liz also competed in a national trial team tournament in Puerto Rico and served as graduate assistant to the Dean and writing professors where she assisted in legal writing instruction and individually tutored first-year law students. She was the recipient of multiple academic and writing scholarships and twelve Deans Awards for Academic Achievement, which are awarded to the student with the highest grade in each course. Liz received her dual Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice and Political Science, with Honors, from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2010 and is native to the Kearney area, having graduated from Elwood High School. Liz currently resides in Amherst.. Liz has experience in both state and federal court. During her undergraduate studies, Liz interned at the Buffalo County State’s Attorney’s office, and before law school, she served as a bailiff/courtroom clerk in Buffalo County Court. After obtaining her law degree, Liz served as a law clerk for the Honorable Roberto A. Lange of the United States District Court for the District of South Dakota in Pierre.
Sean Reagan graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Law and was admitted to the Nebraska State Bar Association in 1999. Sean started his solo practice, Reagan Law Office, in 2000 in Plattsmouth, concentrating his practice in the areas of family law, criminal law, and juvenile court. Sean relocated his practice to Lincoln in May 2003, establishing himself in an office share in the city’s Haymarket District. Between 2008 and the end of 2922, Sean was a partner in Reagan, Melton & Delaney, based in the Omaha area. He left that firm and, as of January 1, 2023, re-establisbed his solo practice.. Today he still offices in the Haymarket area, focusing his practice in the areas of family law and criminal defense, as well as helping clients with estate planning needs, personal injury litigation, adoptions, and various other areas of civil litigation. Sean also serves as a mediator for various cases arising under the Parenting Act, such as divorce, custody, parenting time, and child support.. Although Sean’s practice is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, he represents clients in more than 28 counties throughout Nebraska. The common theme running through all of Sean’s work is his desire to help people resolve legal problems, often highly personal ones, with a minimum disruption to their lives.. Practice Areas:Family LawCriminal DefenseLawMediationWills & TrustsPersonal InjuryCorporate Entity FormationGeneral Civil Litigation. Education & Admission to Practice:Admission to Practice in Nebraska, on to Practice in United Sates District Court, District of Nebraska, ity of Nebraska College of Law, J.D., ity of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1995. Memberships and Associations:Nebraska State Bar Association (NSBA)Lincoln Bar Association (LBA)Sarpy County Bar AssociationOmaha Bar Association (OBA)Second Judicial District Bar AssociationAmerican Bar Association (ABA)Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorney’s Association (NCDAA)National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
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A tenacious problem solver and a staunch advocate for justice, Abbie naturally found her passion in criminal defense. She constantly pursues excellence and gives each of her clients her undivided attention. Abbie understands the complexities of the criminal justice system and recognizes the importance of each and every case.. Originally from North Dakota, Abbie graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of North Dakota. She later moved to Lincoln where she earned her Juris Doctorate with distinction from the University of Nebraska College of Law. During law school, Abbie gained invaluable experience in the Criminal Clinic and in her Judicial Externship for the Honorable Judge Gerrard. She also externed in the United States District Court of Nebraska. Abbie served as an Executive Editor for the Nebraska Law Review and the Executive President for the Student Bar Association.. Abbie prepared for her future as criminal defense attorney by successfully completing the College of Law’s Concentrated Study for Criminal Litigation. She received the Schmid Honor Law Scholarship which rewards students who demonstrate excellence in academia, leadership, and community involvement during law school. And, by invitation of the dean, Abbie continues to serve as a member of the Dean’s Advisory Board, which evaluates and provides advice concerning the general business of the College of Law.