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My practice is primarily focused in Northern Virginia. I have been practicing law for approximately (28) years. I would describe myself best as a trial lawyer. Most of the cases I have recently been involved in relate to criminal law and traffic law. I do also handle family law and personal injury. I enjoy working with people and I have a very interesting career. I consider myself very lucky to have been given the opportunity to be a lawyer. If you want a hands on attorney - I am the one!

Brandon Sloane is a former prosecutor with over a decade of prosecution experience, and now proudly serving clients charged with criminal offenses throughout the Northern Virginia area. Charges handled include traffic offenses such as speeding and reckless driving by speed, DWI/DUI, and any other misdemeanor and felony offenses such as petit larceny, assault & battery, drug possession, drug distribution, firearms offenses, malicious wounding, robbery and murder. Reach out to see how he can bring over a decade of experience to help you address your issue.

Our firm is a general litigation practice with a focus on employment law and criminal/traffic defense.  Many clients with even minor criminal and traffic charges are rightfully concerned about the impact such a charge will have on their employment.. We can help explain how these types of charges affect your job or your security clearance and we can work to minimize the impact.. At Hogan & Pritchard, PLLC, we also advise clients on various legal issues that arise in the workplace, including discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, unpaid wage/overtime claims, severance package negotiations, and unemployment compensation.

Mirham Yacoub graduated from the University of Delaware in 2010 with honors, with a dual degree in both criminal justice and biology, with a minor in political science. She later attended Hofstra Universtiy School of Law on a merit scholarship and graduated in 2013. Mirham has worked at the Brooklyn Office of the District Attorney in the domestic violence division, clerked for the Honorable Judge Voustinas in the criminal part of the Nassau County District Court. She has also defended indigent clients in various civil disputes at Nassau/Suffolk Law Services, as well as indigent youth in criminal proceedings with the Juvenile Justice Clinic at Hofstra University.. Mirham has defended clients in speeding/traffic matters, criminal matters, and various family law cases all over northern Virginia. She is very well acquainted with most jurisdictions, including but not limited to, Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Prince William, Stafford and Loudoun counties.. Today, Mirham continues to defend clients all over northern Virginia as an associate attorney at S&R Law Firm in Fairfax, Virginia. Having worked for a prosecutor's office, clerked for a judge, and found her passion in defense work, Mirham has an extremely well-rounded approach to every case and will diligently defend your rights.

Attorney Robert “Bob” McClain has dedicated most of his 18 year career in law to public service and the criminal justice system. After graduating from Georgetown University Law Center in 2004, he began his legal career as a prosecutor in the Fairfax Commonwealth Attorney’s Office. In 2011 he was promoted to Deputy Commonwealth Attorney and served in that position until 2020 when he moved to the Prince William Commonwealth Attorney’s Office as Senior Assistant in the Homicide/ Violent Crimes section of that office.. Bob brings with him over 15 years of experience litigating in the criminal justice systems of Northern Virginia. Throughout that time, he has tried every manner of criminal case, from murder, rape, and robbery to driving under the influence, reckless driving, and driving on a suspended license.. Bob’s unique skill set allows him to analyze your case through the eyes of a prosecutor while zealously advocating for you and striving to achieve the best outcome possible in your case.

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.

Maryam has lived in the Northern Virginia area for over eighteen years. After graduating from high school in Iran she immigrated to the United States. She graduated form George Mason University with a degree in Psychology, and obtained her Juris Doctor from University of Maryland King Carey School of law.. Ms. Borjian has over five years of experience working in the legal field specializing in family law, criminal and immigration law. During her last year of law school, she completed a one-year externship program working as a Student Attorney at Office of The Public Defender in Leesburg, Virginia. Ms. Borjian has been active in various pro bono programs including Catholic Charities Hogar Immigrant Services. She is currently focusing her practice in the area of family law, criminal law, immigration and personal injury.

Daniel McCollum was born in Leesburg, Virginia. He grew up in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and graduated from Shepherd University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. After earning his undergraduate degree, Daniel enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he honed his craft in research, writing, and public speaking by briefing complex issues to flag officers and other senior government executives. Daniel previously served or consulted at the Department of Homeland Security, Office of Naval Intelligence, Defense Intelligence Agency, National Counterterrorism Center, and Office of the Secretary of Defense.. While working full time, Daniel earned his J.D. from George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School. He now focuses his practice on criminal defense, where he assists clients who are experiencing an especially difficult time. Daniel’s calming presence, easy going nature, and ability to effectively communicate complex information in an easily understood manner are what sets him apart from others.. Daniel lives in Fairfax County, with his wife and daughter. In his spare time, Daniel suffers as a New York Giants fan, but enjoys exercise, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Located in the same convenient downtown Richmond, Virginia law office for over twenty years, criminal defense attorney Wayne R. Morgan, Jr. has successfully represented defendants at trial and in appellate argument.. Wayne R. Morgan, Jr. has represented and served as defense counsel to thousands of individuals charged with crimes and traffic infractions throughout the Commonwealth, in both Virginia State Court and United States Federal Court.. Highly regarded as an outstanding trial lawyer, Wayne R. Morgan, Jr. has excelled at representing clients’ rights in such case genres as Speeding, Reckless Driving and DUI. Petit and Grand Larceny. Forgery, Uttering, Worthless Checks. Assault, Unlawful and Aggravated Malicious Wounding. Federal White Collar Fraud, Bank Conspiracy and Identity Theft. Federal and State Drug and Narcotic Possession, Conspiracy and Distribution. Federal and State Firearm Violations. Breaking and Entering. Forcible Sodomy, Child Pornography, Rape, and other Sex Crimes. Robbery, Manslaughter and Murder.. Admitted To Practice Before:. United States Supreme Court. United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, Jurisdiction being Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia. United States District Court for the Eastern District Of Virginia. United States District Court for the Western District Of Virginia. United States Bankruptcy Court. Virginia Supreme Court. All Virginia State Appellate, Circuit, District, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts. Qualifications. Certified by the Virginia Defense Commission for representation as lead counsel and appellate counsel for those individuals charged with Capital Murder, all Felonies, and Misdemeanors in the State of Virginia.. Qualified Active Member of the Federal Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Panel.. Qualified and Registered for the Electronic Case Filing (ECF) requirements of the United States Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.. Virginia State BarActive Member in Good Standing. Criminal Law Section of the Virginia State Bar. Richmond Criminal Bar Association. Longtime Volunteer Judge for the University of Richmond School of LawMoot Court and Client Negotiation Competitions

I have spent my entire 23 year career dedicated to defending those charged with criminal offenses.  As the Capital Defender for Central and Southeastern Virginia for 10 years, I successfully represented clients in the highest profile cases charged with the toughest offenses.  I have experience handling the most serious cases in all parts of Virginia, from Tidewater to the Shenandoah Valley and everywhere in between. I am a Past-President of the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Richmond School of Law.

Justin Criner received his undergraduate degree in Political Science at Virginia Commonwealth University where he met his wife and fell in love with Richmond and the surrounding areas. Mr. Criner received his juris doctor from the Appalachian School of Law in 2013 where he was a senior editor of the law journal and the president of the local Lions’ Club. He remains active in the community and can regularly be found at Lions’ Club or VCU athletic events. Before joining Hairfield Morton, PLC, Mr. Criner worked as a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney in Charleston, WV and opened his own practice in the Stafford, VA area. His areas of practice include criminal and family law as well as an active civil litigation practice in numerous areas, Mr. Criner prides himself on being able to bring countless hours of courtroom experience to each case while still taking the time to provide personal attention to individual clients and explore new ideas. He resides in Chesterfield County with his wife and daughter.

Licensed in Virginia and New York, Mufeed W. Said is a savvy and aggressive trial attorney equipped with years of trial experience on both sides of the courtroom.. As a public defender in Petersburg, Virginia Mr. Said racked up numerous victories for his clients. His trial tactics were covered by the media and his courtroom engineering resulted in victory in the court of appeals of Virginia.. Relentless in his post as a Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Richmond, Virginia, Said was cited in the Richmond Times Dispatch over twenty times relating to his work on some of the most serious cases in the City of Richmond.

Scott aggressively focuses on criminal defense and family law, personal injury (auto accidents), and other areas such as business and general law, with experience handling thousands of criminal and civil-litigation cases. He handles cases all over the Tri-City area, including the City of Richmond, and Chesterfield, Henrico, Hanover, and Goochland Counties.. Scott began his career serving as a prosecutor in the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office for the City of Chesapeake. His passion for helping people and families then led him to open his own law practice, where he spent time building relationships with the state prosecutors, judges, and clerks. Through these relationships, his trial experience, and his forthright integrity, Scott has established himself as one of the most respected attorneys in the Richmond area.. Criminal, traffic, and family law matters are difficult and stressful for both the person charged and their family. Scott represents a wide variety of clients, including those in automobile accidents, as well as those charged with traffic violations-including DUI-general misdemeanors, and felonies.. Scott also represents children as a guardian ad litem, in addition to representing clients who find themselves in the midst of a custody or visitation dispute, a divorce or separation, or a case where the state is attempting to take their children. Scott's knowledge and skills in a wide variety of complex legal matters serves to alleviate the anxiety associated with these proceedings-allowing him to successfully litigate family law matters with the desired result for the vast majority of his clients.. Scott is especially proud of his record in personal injury matters, such as automobile accidents and slip-and-fall cases, where he has successfully negotiated and litigated cases against major insurance and other companies. He understands the pain, trauma, and mental fatigue of personal injury issues and works closely with his clients to ensure they are well-prepared and ready to fight for their right to be made whole again.. When you need help from an aggressive and experienced trial attorney, Scott will treat you with the respect and dignity you deserve, listen to your concerns, tell you the truth, and always work in your best interest.. Scott is a former teacher with a Masters in Education, and a graduate of the Regent University School of Law. He has three children and is active in several faith-based activities in the community. Scott is also a member of the Virginia Bar and is admitted to practice in the federal courts of both the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia. Scott is one of the founding partners of Bowen, Ten, Cardani.

Kevin Schork is agressive, direct, straight forward, and most of all reachable when you need him. He truly cares about seeing to it that the rights of his clients are held up. Check out our website for more information: