Federal Crime lawyers in Virginia

Firm: The Law Office of Keva J. McDonald

NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS , Norfolk , Virginia 23510

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Juvenile

Firm: The Law Office of Lana Manitta, PLLC

140B Purcellville Gateway Drive , Purcellville , Virginia 20132

Practice Areas: Federal Crime

Lana Manitta has over 25 years' experience successfully representing clients facing Federal, White Collar, and serious state-level criminal charges throughout Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia. Whether a potential criminal case can be resolved without formal charges, via civil remedy, pre-indictment resolution, plea agreement, or through trial, Lana's singular focus is achieving the best possible result for every client. Her advice is sound and her advocacy is undaunted. Her experience, institutional knowledge and enthusiasm for her work ensures that each client is getting a defense tailored to the particular case. Lana is not afraid to put in the work, understanding that every single case and client are different, and there are no shortcuts to achieving a just result. From a misdemeanor to capital murder, every case requires and deserves the individualized approach Lana provides her clients.. Depending on current availability and trial schedule, Lana is also available to serve as co- and local counsel positions for out-of-district attorneys appearing pro hac vice in the Eastern District of Virginia, Alexandria Division in either criminal or civil matters. She also accepts a selected number of family law matters and has a vast network of excellent attorneys to whom she refers work that she is not able to accept.

Firm: MEDVIN LAW PLC

277 S. Washington St. , Alexandria , Virginia 22314

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime

Marina Medvin is a highly sought-after and nationally recognized criminal trial lawyer. She has defended FBI's 10 Most Wanted, Capitol defendants, WikiLeaks and Anonymous hackers, CEOs, politicians, celebrities, professional athletes, lawyers, prosecutors, police officers, senior military officers, and other high-profile cases.. Ms. Medvin is an experienced and vivacious litigator and has represented clients in the full spectrum of Virginia State and Federal prosecutions, including Murder, Cyber Crime, White Collar Crime, and DWI offenses. Attorney Medvin has been described as dauntless, assertive, innovative, and client-dedicated. She is known as a relentless advocate for her clients.. Marina Medvin has been recognized as one of Washington's Best Lawyers by Washingtonian Magazine, Top Lawyer by Northern Virginia Magazine, honored in the Washington Post's annual list of Top Attorneys in Washington DC, recognized by Richmond Magazine as one of the Top Attorneys in Virginia, selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America for superior litigation accomplishments, honored by Super Lawyers as a Super Lawyers Rising Star, profiled as a Leading Attorney in Town & Country Magazine, selected to the list of Top 100 Trial lawyers by the The National Trial Lawyers, received a 10.0 Superb Rating from AVVO, and maintains 5/5 star client ratings throughout the various online attorney reviews sites, amongst other distinctions.. Ms. Medvin's legal analysis has been featured by national television and print media, to include Forbes, BBC News, The Washington Post, ABC News, The Huffington Post, Yahoo! News, Vocative, TechWorm, International Business Times, Gizmodo.. Ms. Medvin is also an author and writer. She is a co-author of Defense of Serious Traffic Cases in Virginia, a Virginia practice guide that is taught to Virginia judges and lawyers as continuing legal education. She is a senior columnist at TownHall, a contributor at Forbes, and an op-ed writer for Washington Examiner.

10605 Judicial Drive , Fairfax , Virginia 22030

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime, Sex Crime

Firm: Michael C. Olson, P.L.C.

100 Bridge Street , Hampton , Virginia 23669

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding Ticket, Personal Injury, Federal Crime

Michael attended Randolph-Macon College where he majored in Chemistry and minored in Economics. In his time there he took on research projects in Cellular Biology and Economics and published papers in those topics. He then attended The Dickinson School of Law at The Pennsylvania State University. During his time at law school he assisted in the research of Bilateral Investment Treaties and participated in a work study with the Investigations and Hearings Division of the Federal Communications Commission. During his summers he interned at Cope & Olson with a focus on criminal, traffic, DUI defense, and personal injury matters.

Firm: Eads & Eads, Attorneys at Law

825 Colonial Rd SW , Abingdon , Virginia 24210

Practice Areas: Federal Crime

Firm: Drewniak Nicks Legal Defense, PLLC.

1223 N Lee Hwy , Lexington , Virginia 24450

Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Military Law

Sandra Drewniak Nicks — Elite Litigation Attorney | Decorated Military Veteran | “The Law Cougar”. Sandra Drewniak Nicks is a powerhouse in the legal arena—an elite Litigation Attorney with a distinguished track record across state, military, and federal courts. With decades of experience and a reputation for winning complex, high-stakes criminal and civil cases—including murder, aggravated assault, white-collar crimes, and embezzlement—Sandra is one of the most sought-after legal minds in the field. Her courtroom style is defined by surgical precision, unshakable poise, and a relentless drive for justice, earning her the nickname “The Law Cougar” among colleagues and clients alike.. Sandra’s pursuit of justice began at just five years old, after a life-altering robbery at her family home ignited a lifelong commitment to the law. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in Political Science from the University of Louisville, and went on to earn her Juris Doctor from Regent University School of Law, where she founded the ATLA chapter and dominated trial advocacy competitions.. A retired Lieutenant Colonel, Sandra served 22 years in the U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard, and Reserves, where she became a formidable advocate for wounded warriors, specializing in disability and medical discharge cases. Her military career instilled in her a commanding presence, deep discipline, and a service-first ethos that continues to define her civilian legal practice.. Beyond the courtroom, Sandra is a fierce equestrian competitor, participating in western pleasure and ranch riding events. She is known not only for her litigation skill, but for her compassion, integrity, and unwavering loyalty to her clients and community. Sandra Drewniak Nicks isn’t just a defense attorney—she’s a force of nature in the pursuit of justice.

Firm: Carmichael Ellis & Brock, PLLC

108 N. Alfred Street , Alexandria , Virginia 22314

Practice Areas: Federal Crime

Zachary Deubler, as Carmichael Ellis & Brock, PLLC’s Senior Associate Attorney, is a vital part of our Firm’s criminal defense litigation group. With extensive trial experience in both federal and state courts, Zachary works tirelessly to achieve the best result possible for his clients. Believing that preparation is critically important in defending a criminal case, Zachary works tirelessly to lay the groundwork at every stage of litigation to best minimize risk and bring about favorable resolutions for his clients.. Zachary possesses a wealth of legal expertise and has represented individuals accused of international terrorism, hostage-taking, fraud, cyber crimes, drug conspiracies, malicious wounding, murder, sexual assault, and other violent felonies. Besides his work on major felony cases, Zachary has also represented individuals charged with various misdemeanor and traffic offenses, such as domestic assault and battery, reckless driving, driving while intoxicated (DWI), petit larceny, and public intoxication.. Prior to joining Carmichael Ellis & Brock, PLLC, Zachary worked for two well-respected criminal litigation firms, representing clients at both the trial and appellate levels. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree, with honors, and his Juris Doctor from George Mason University. While in law school, Zachary focused his studies on Constitutional, Criminal, and National Security Law, and was awarded the honor of representing his school in national moot court competitions for his recognized skill in oral and appellate advocacy; he also received an award from American Bar Association for his demonstrated skills in legal writing.. Currently, Zachary volunteers at local law schools, judging mock trials and moot court competitions, and mentors law students trying to enter the practice of criminal law. He is a member of several local Bar Associations, including the American Inns of Court and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Zachary was recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in 2021, 2022, and 2023, and was selected by Super Lawyer as a Rising Star® in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.. Zachary is licensed to practice law in both Virginia and Washington D.C. and has been admitted to both the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.. Whether defending clients against national security-related charges or less serious offenses, Zachary is dedicated to providing his client with the best defense possible and is committed to finding innovative solutions and exploring every avenue to resolve cases in his clients’ best interests.

Po Box 1525 , Roanoke , Virginia 24007

Practice Areas: Federal Crime

I have been a partner at Anderson & Friedman since 2005. For many years, I focused on federal criminal law, and I have extensive experience representing clients in all aspects of white collar investigations as well as drug and firearms offenses. I have added family law, divorce, and employment discrimination and harrassment to my practice fields in order to assist the many people who need help in these areas.