Highest Rated Fairfax County VA Attorneys • 1500+ Client Reviews
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an established law firm that concentrates its Fairfax County VA law practice defending clients accused of criminal law offenses, which include DUI / DWI, reckless driving, speeding & traffic violations. We are recognized as a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report for superior legal ability and ethical standards. Law enforcement in Fairfax County VA is serious about enforcing the criminal & traffic laws. Our attorneys in Fairfax Virginia understand the nuances of the law. We represent clients charged with criminal & traffic law offenses. Our firm has been positively reviewed more times than any other law firm that represents clients charged with Fairfax criminal offenses & traffic violations.
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Experienced Fairfax County VA Circuit & District Court Lawyers
Fairfax County is located in Northern Virginia. The City of Fairfax is the county seat. Herndon is the largest town is Fairfax. Interstates 95, 495, 66 along with various heavily travelled routes crisscross the County. The Fairfax County Police Department, State Police and other law enforcement agencies aggressively enforce these highways as well the rest of the County which include countless incorporated towns & unincorporated communities. Do not plead guilty. In Virginia, a conviction is permanent and cannot be expunged. Contact an experienced lawyer who will present your best defense.
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Some folks think they do not need a Fairfax County VA attorney to defend their criminal case or traffic violation. For criminal cases, a lack of experience and legal knowledge are primary considerations. Those concerns along with being able to make it to the courthouse for the trial date are issues for traffic violation cases. The average person does not understand the best course of action. Experienced Fairfax VA lawyers know the best tactics for obtaining the best results. Our lawyers spend hours in the Fairfax County Courts and are familiar with the habits of the different judges and the law enforcement officers who make the arrests and issue the traffic tickets.
Top Law Firm for Criminal Defense – Fairfax County VA
Our Fairfax County Criminal Defense Firm has dedicated their careers to the practice of criminal law. Our Fairfax County VA criminal defense attorneys handle a wide range of criminal cases. Every criminal case is a mix of procedure and substantive law. Title 19.2 of the Va. Code, the Virginia Supreme Court rules, and the Constitutions of the United States and Virginia govern criminal procedure. The substantive criminal law is primarily located in Title 18.2 of the Va. Code. Consult with an experienced Fairfax County lawyer who can properly assess your case, provide necessary guidance and best represent your interests. Our lawyers are members of prestigious legal organizations. We believe this makes us better advocates.
Fairfax Virginia Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers is a legal rating service comprised of outstanding lawyers from over 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. This organization recognizes the top rated lawyers nationwide across a variety of practice areas and firm sizes using a patented process of independent research and peer input. Our Fairfax County VA law firm has been recognized by this publication since 2009. No more than five percent of the Virginia lawyers are named to this list and no more than 2.5 percent are named to the Rising Stars list. This recognition is merit based. Retain a Fairfax County specialist who has been recognized with this elite award.
Fairfax County DUI / DWI Lawyers
A proper DUI / DWI investigation requires strict attention to detail. Fairfax County Police and State Troopers investigating DUI / DWI cases are highly trained. Our skilled Fairfax County DUI / DWI Lawyers understand what specifics to look for when representing a motorist accused of drunk driving. Countless defenses are recognized by the law, but only Fairfax County DUI / DWI attorneys with the proper training and experience know how to find them and best present them to the Court. We have successfully defended hundreds of DUI cases. Only skilled representation can help you navigate a maze of penalties. Effective Fairfax County DUI / DWI lawyers can negotiate cases where the Commonwealth’s evidence overwhelmingly proves a violation.
Successful Fairfax County Lawyers Reckless Driving Defense
Virginia has one of the strictest reckless driving laws in the Country, according to WalletHub. Va. Code 46.2-862 states in part that a motorist can be convicted of criminal misdemeanor reckless driving for driving faster than 85 mph or 20 mph over the posted speed limit. The maximum speed limit on the highways through Fairfax County VA can vary. Fairfax Virginia reckless driving law enforcement issue hundreds of traffic tickets every year for this offense. NOTE: The issuance of a summons or traffic ticket is NOT a conviction. Contact an experienced attorney before you plead guilty. Fairfax County VA reckless driving convictions cannot be expunged.
Successful Fairfax County VA Lawyers Defending Traffic Cases
The major highways in the Fairfax County VA community are I-95, I-495, I-66 & Route 123/Ox Road/Chain Bridge Road/Maple Avenue/Dolly Madison Boulevard. Fairfax County is located in busy Northern Virginia and is part of the Washington, D.C. metro area. Fairfax County law enforcement and State Troopers patrol these highways as well as the rest of the Fairfax County community. These law enforcement agencies issue traffic tickets for various traffic violations. The issuance of a summons or traffic ticket is NOT a conviction. Contact an experienced Fairfax attorney before you plead guilty. Convictions cannot be expunged.
Virginia Summons Issued by Fairfax Police for District Court
A common scenario that brings people to the Courthouse in Fairfax is the issuance of a summons. This is the document issued by Fairfax County Police and State Police during a traffic stop. This document is referred to as a ticket. A law enforcement officer can issue a summons for a criminal misdemeanor offense or a traffic infraction. The summons serves as legal notice for the alleged violation. Signing the summons is not an admission of guilt. The summons advises you that a hearing has been set before the Court in Fairfax County. Let our Fairfax County VA attorneys review your summons. We can develop a defense strategy even if you think you are guilty.
Extensive Specialized Training Make Better Fairfax County Advocates
Our Fairfax County VA law firm includes members of prestigious legal organizations, such as the the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA). The VTLA’s mission is dedicated to enhancing the skills, knowledge, and professionalism of trial lawyers. We believe membership and leadership with prominent trial lawyer organizations make us better Fairfax County trial lawyers and advocates for our clients. Criminal and traffic defense attorneys are trial lawyers. Not all lawyers are trial lawyers. It is in your best interests to consult a Fairfax County VA lawyer with specialized training if you need representation before the Courts in Fairfax for either a criminal law allegation or a summons for a traffic violation. We will present your best defense!
Fairfax County Trial Courts Are Adversarial By Design
If you have been accused of violating a Fairfax County VA criminal or traffic law, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the Fairfax County Courts. Criminal and traffic violation trials are adversarial in nature. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the Fairfax Commonwealth Attorney’s Office and the defense. The adversarial system is designed to ensure a fair trial according to the rules of law and evidence by allowing each party to present their case and to be able to challenge the other’s evidence and arguments. The judge evaluates the evidence and arguments to reach a verdict. This system ensures that the prosecution meets its high standard of proof.
“AV Preeminent” Fairfax Lawyer • Martindale-Hubbell Top Rating
For over 135 years, Martindale-Hubbell has been the authority for evaluating the legal ability and ethical standards of lawyers through a Rating system established by judges and attorneys. Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an AV Preeminent® rated Fairfax County VA law firm. The top Martindale-Hubbell rating standard. This is awarded to top rated lawyers who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards. Retain a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rated Fairfax criminal law & traffic defense firm for your case. Review the law firm’s legal rating and exercise caution before you retain a Fairfax County attorney with an inferior rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
Fairfax County VA Lawyers Presenting the Best Traffic Defense
The Fairfax County traffic law classifies numerous offenses as traffic law violations. Some offenses are more serious than others. Traffic violations can be classified as a traffic infraction or a criminal offense. Criminal traffic offenses can be classified as either a felony or a misdemeanor. Traffic infractions can either be a demerit point offense or a non-moving offense. The classification of offense depends on the severity of the conduct. If you have been accused of violating any traffic law, then it would be wise to consult an experienced Fairfax County lawyer. A traffic violation conviction may negatively affect your freedom and your future. CAUTION: A traffic violation will significantly increase the automobile insurance premium according to Insurance.com
Top Rated Fairfax County VA Lawyers For Criminal & Traffic Defense
Fairfax County is the largest county in Virginia and is also the most populous jurisdiction in the Metro DC area. Naturally, Fairfax also has the largest trial dockets in the Commonwealth. More cases are filed in this jurisdiction than any other jurisdiction. The General District Court, which hears most of the county’s traffic cases is staffed with 11 Judges. The Commonwealth Attorney is the prosecutor that represents the State. Do not allow the trial process to intimidate you. Allow us to present your best defense.
Legal Elite Recognizes Top Fairfax County Attorney
Virginia Business is dedicated to covering activity in the Fairfax County legal community. In cooperation with the Virginia Bar Association, they have been recognizing Top Virginia Attorneys with its Legal Elite Award since 2000. There are over 23,000 legal practitioners in the Commonwealth. Legal Elite recognitions are awarded to approximately 1400 attorneys each year. This is an exclusive list of top rated attorneys who have been recognized for legal excellence. Only outstanding and experienced professionals are recognized for being Legal Elite. A lawyer cannot purchase his or her way in to being recognized as a member of the Virginia Business Legal Elite community. Allow a Fairfax County VA Legal Elite Attorney to review your case.
Sustaining Member National College for Fairfax County DUI / DWI Defense
The National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) is an organization dedicated to improving the trial skills of DUI / DWI attorneys. NCDD members are the most experienced DUI / DWI defense lawyers. Fairfax County DUI / DWI cases are complex because they require an understanding of scientific and legal processes. The legal issues of a DUI / DWI case ranges from search and seizure to complex evidentiary issues. These legal issues intersect in a DUI / DWI case with scientific areas of expertise, such as toxicology and the pseudo-scientific areas of field sobriety testing. Our Fairfax County VA lawyers understand the operations of breath test equipment and other instruments utilized by forensic laboratories in the process of testing for intoxicants.
Out of State Driver Retain Top Fairfax County Lawyers
Many motorists in the Fairfax County community are simply driving through the area on I-95, I-495 & I-66 on their way through the Commonwealth. Do not ignore your case just because you are not from the area or a Virginia driver. These cases can range from a minor speeding ticket to something more serious that triggered an arrest. Just because you are not from the Northern Virginia area does not mean you can ignore an incident that occurred in Fairfax County. If convicted, the incident will follow you and be reported back to the home state. We represent residents from DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Ohio, West Virginia, Tennessee, New Jersey, New York and other states.
Superb Avvo Rated Attorneys Serving Fairfax County
The Avvo Lawyer Rating can help you find the right lawyers in Fairfax County. Avvo was derived from “avvocato”, the Italian word for lawyer. Avvo is a legal directory that rates legal professionals using a mathematical model on a scale of 1 (Extreme Caution) to 10 (Superb). Members of our Fairfax County law firm maintain a 10.0 Superb Avvo rating. Avvo collects relevant information from state bar associations, other organizations that license Fairfax VA legal professionals and thousands of consumers to calculate its rating. The same set of standards are used for every lawyer that is evaluated. The Avvo rating is merit based. You cannot pay a fee to improve your Avvo rating.
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3/31/2022 | Updated 10/7/2024