Toano Criminal Lawyers

Tatiana Mendez is an attorney in Virginia whose practice focuses primarily on immigration, family, criminal, and traffic cases. Mendez began her legal career as an intern for the Federal Public Defender's Office in Norfolk where she assisted in the defense of a variety of clients and conducted interviews in Spanish. Since then she has practiced law all over Hampton Roads and gained experience in a wide variety of cases. In addition to her legal experience, Ms. Mendez is fluent in Spanish and earned a top score on the International Fluency Exam for Spanish Translators.

Mr. Louie focuses his practice on traffic defense in Virginia Beach and the greater Hampton Roads area. His firm regularly defends those charged with reckless driving, DUI, hit and run, racing, and other traffic offenses. Mr. Louie also conducts mediations to help people in conflict. Visit www.PeterLouieLaw.com to see some of our case results.

Sebastian M. Norton, Esq. is an accomplished and aggressive Virginia and D.C. attorney specializing in criminal and juvenile representation as well as drafting wills and trusts and other testamentary documents such as advance medical and power of attorney directives.

Sebastian has represented hundreds of clients in courts in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. including multiple high-level jury and bench trials. Additionally, Sebastian has provided countless Virginia and D.C. clients with necessary, custom-tailored testamentary documents such as wills, trusts, power of attorney and advance medical directives.

Although a native of Alexandria, Virginia, Sebastian completed his studies in philosophy and political science at...

Jeffrey Zimmerman has over 25 years of experience representing individuals facing a broad range of criminal charges, from white collar prosecutions to capital cases. Jeff also specializes in defending individuals and entities in civil and criminal forfeiture matters. He is a member of the Virginia and District of Columbia bars and practices in federal trial and appellate courts nationwide. Jeff has been named in the list of preeminent lawyers in the field of criminal defense by Virginia Super Lawyers and as a Top Criminal Defense Lawyer by Northern Virginia Magazine. He is a frequent speaker on forfeiture litigation and federal criminal...

John Kiyonaga has spent the last 30 years successfully defending people accused of all major crimes to include capital murder, espionage and complex fraud. A graduate of Columbia Law School and fluent Spanish speaker, he is rated AV (Preeminent) by Martindale-Hubbell.

Mr. Kiyonaga has conducted over three dozen jury trials, argued numerous federal and state appeals, successfully petitioned the United States Supreme Court for hearing, and successfully challenged long after the fact, convictions in Virginia and the District of Columbia.

Prior to defending the criminally accused, he practiced with the Wall Street law firm of Brown & Wood and served as a...

William D. Ashwell is a career litigator and advocate who has built a regional and statewide reputation for assisting clients in the most serious of situations and in high profile matters. A native of Warrenton, Mr. Ashwell has solidified himself as a leader in the field of civil and criminal litigation and beyond. A steadfast believer in giving back to the community, Mr. Ashwell balances his time between his family and giving back to the community that he calls home. A graduate of Hampden-Sydney College and the University of Dayton School of Law, Mr. Ashwell serves Northern Virginia, Piedmont region,...

Burke Law, P.L.C. provides its clients with effective legal services as they face their most challenging legal issues. Burke Law counsels government contractors and employees on matters ranging from security clearances eligibility denials to the most basic questions about completing the SF-86. The law practice of Burke Law also defends clients against criminal charges, against asset forfeiture proceedings brought by state and federal law enforcement, and maintains a heavy consumer protection and civil litigation case load in both state and federal court. Clients in all practice areas attest to the prompt, courteous, and professional...

Since 2001 Joseph T. Brown has provided aggressive, experienced, high quality legal representation to thousands of people charged with felony and misdemeanor criminal offenses or who have family law matters such as divorce, custody, visitation, child support, spousal support and protective order.

Eric Stone Law, PC, serves people in the cities of Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Quantico as well as Stafford County, Prince William County, and Spotsylvania County in Virginia

At the age of 8, Quillyn had moved to beautiful Coeur D'Arlene, ID. She maintained a balanced life between her college studies at Boise State University (BSU) and giving back to the community. While at BSU, she volunteered for a few Idaho Legislator and tutored children, this is where her love for family law began. Helping the youth who need help the most and hearing their stories inspired her to follow her dreams at being an attorney. After receiving her bachelor's degree in communications in 2017, she returned to Norfolk to pursue her studies at Regent Law School. Shortly after passing...

I believe in providing personal and customized representation for each client. If you want a lawyer you can actually get in touch with, and who will keep you updated on your case, contact our firm.

__FORMER POLICE. Aggressive criminal defense and civil trial attorney. Adjunct professor of Law. Former member of the LAPD (Robbery-Homicide), LA County Sheriff's Dept ( Instructor), Fairfax County Police (Patrol Operations), FBI Academy (Instructor). Police trained in DUI tests, interrogations, search & seizure, evidence collection, drug analysis, arrest procedures, and criminal investigation. Over 20 years courtroom experience in law firm of former police, prosecutors and military.attorneys. Defended thousands of clients in DUI, traffic, and criminal cases, including White House personnel, Congressional staff, professional athletes, celebrities, military, doctors, nurses, teachers, students, govt employees, contractors, police, DEA, FBI. CIA, and other lawyers...

I fight hard to defend my clients who are charged with traffic offenses and misdemeanors. You deserve vigorous representation to fight and win. I practice primarily in Spotsylvania, Stafford, and Fredericksburg. This enables me to know the judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officers who will be involved in your case. You deserve a local attorney. I offer very competitive rates by keeping overhead low so you can afford quality representation. You deserve a reasonable price. Please contact me for a free consultation on your traffic or misdemeanor charge. I can defend you on traffic-related offenses such as speeding, reckless driving, driving on a...

Attorney Bose is a Virginia trial attorney. He served as a police officer in Prince George's County, Maryland (MNCPP). During his tenure on the midnight shift in this difficult policing environment, he obtained invaluable insight into the world of drugs, gangs and violent crime. He obtained advanced training in Interview and Interrogation, DUI detection and arrest, counter-intelligence, firearms armory, drug interdiction, and negotiation. These skills combined with his experience as in-house General Counsel for a government contractor in Northern Virginia produce proven results for clients involved in various legal matters. The Bose Law Firm, PLLC formed...

Sean A. Sherlock is an award-winning trial attorney specializing in criminal defense, DUI/traffic defense, and civil litigation. A passionate and forceful advocate for his clients, Mr. Sherlock consistently achieves outstanding results through the application of his extensive trial experience and legal insight. Having tried hundreds of cases ranging from DUI/DWI, drug distribution, fraud, embezzlement, domestic violence, gang offenses, and murder, Mr. Sherlock's depth of experience as a former prosecutor for the City of Alexandria distinguishes him from other defense attorneys. Clients facing criminal or traffic charges benefit from his unique insights into how law enforcement and prosecutors build their cases and...

Brian is originally from central New Jersey. He moved to the DMV area in 2014 for law school, intending to move to Virginia to practice. He became a licensed Virginia attorney in 2017 after graduating law school, and moved into the Commonwealth shortly thereafter. Brian’s law school experience includes work in a non-profit advocacy organization, a public interest law firm, the United States Federal Election Commission, and the United States Senate Judiciary Committee.
State Admission


Education:

Saint Joseph’s University, B.A.
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, J.D. cum laude

Free Phone Consultation for Traffic Cases. Call (434) 973-7474.

Leila Higgins-Fleishman is a Charlottesville Trial Lawyer concentrating in Traffic Cases, Criminal Defense and Animal Law. Leila is fluent in both Spanish and French.

Kelly Cournoyer brings both compassion and powerful advocacy to her cases. Raised in a military family that moved to stations on three continents, Kelly knows first-hand the unique challenges that military families face and the support they need to be successful. A former prosecutor, Kelly is a confident and talented trial lawyer who is focused on delivering excellent results for her clients. Prior to prosecuting, Kelly held positions as a law clerk and intern in private firms and in state and federal government, including for the U.S. Navy JAG Corps Trial Department. She earned a law degree at George Washington University and a...

Josh is a tenacious attorney with extensive courtroom and business experience that brings value to his clients. He has a broad area of practice with clients throughout the country. Josh’s focus of practice in the following areas of law: civil litigation, personal injury, criminal and traffic defense, divorce and family law, wills, trusts and estate planning, landlord and tenant law, business and corporate law, intellectual property, and general practice.

After finishing law school, I started a company focused on teaching new fathers (by birth or adoption) skills and abilities they may not have had a chance to learn. Eventually I closed that business in order to work in the area of foreclosure prevention law due to the increasingly common foreclosure (which in Virginia can happen very quickly). I have chosen to continue to help people in need at my own law firm so I can give my clients the attention they deserve.

Hello, to all of those in need of criminal defense. I've been around the block a time or two when it comes to a full life of experiences and three careers from which to draw informed decisions and direction for you in your time of need. I, myself, am a son, a father and grand father. I have been an independently thinking person since age 16 when I ran away from home to join a Catholic Missionary Order (1973-84) and travel the world. At one time I was proficient in Spanish, French, German and Italian and can revert back to...

Darren Meyer is a Fredericksburg area Criminal Defense and Traffic Attorney. Mr. Meyer practices traffic and criminal law throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia including but not limited to Spotsylvania County, Fredericksburg, Stafford County, King George County, Caroline County. Mr. Meyer will aggressively defend your case and strives to obtain the best results for his clients in all criminal matters. Attorney-client communication is something we feel is an important aspect to defending a criminal case. Being charged with a crime can be a stressful time in someone's life. It is...

Relentless, vigorous, representation.

Criminal trial lawyer.

Jess Johnson is one of the best young lawyers in Georgia. He has been recognized as a “Rising Star” in criminal defense and civil litigation by Super Lawyers Magazine for the past several years. While only 2.5% of lawyers in Georgia under the age of 40 receive such an honor, Jess was first named to this list after only 3 years of practice.

Jess has been instrumental in our firm’s success in both trials and appeals. In his very first trial, Jess was awarded an Acquittal Award from the Federal Defender Program for helping our firm win a “not guilty” verdict...

Anna Chludzinski has spent the entirety of her legal career as a trial attorney and continues this work as a founding partner at Chludzinski & Mitchell, PLLC. Anna has extensive experience in all areas of criminal litigation and is passionate about using that experience to defend her clients every time she walks into the court room. Her motions practice has resulted in the dismissal of numerous cases before trial, and she excels in crafting unique legal arguments to fit her clients' needs.

Awards:
Anna has received several awards, including Top 40 Under 40 for Criminal Law from The National Trial Lawyers, and...

At the law office of Sidney H. Kelsey, Jr., P.C., I bring nearly 40 years of experience to people across Hampton Roads, the Eastern Shore and throughout Southeastern Virginia, who have concerns about a criminal matter or a personal injury case, including workers' compensation. My father and grandfather were both attorneys before me. I honed my craft in my father's law practice, gaining substantial trial experience in the state and federal courts throughout Virginia. I have built my practice on a commitment to personal service and attention, working directly with my clients at all stages of the legal process. ...

Graham was born and raised in Virginia Beach. He is the middle of five children in a Navy family. He graduated from Frank W. Cox High School in 2004. In High School, he played soccer and graduated with Honors. He then attended Radford University for a year before transferring to the Virginia Military Institute. He graduated with Honors from VMI in 2009, where he received a degree in International Studies and Political Science. After graduating from VMI he worked for a year in politics and government before attending Regent University School of Law. While in law school he was a...

I practice in military jurisdictions only, not civilians courts. I am a retired Lieutenant Colonel and I served as both a line officer and a JAG. I began my military career as a platoon leader in the 16th Military Police Brigade (Airborne) and 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. In 1998, I became a Judge Advocate and since then I have focused on court-martial law. As a result of this experience, I know the military and I know the court-martial process. I have spent well over a decade perfecting the courtroom skills and legal knowledge required to win tough...

Former 14 year Police Officer 19 year member of the Chesapeake School Board

Personal Injury Attorney? Check. Criminal Lawyer? Check. Military Lawyer? Check. A trial lawyer for over 40 years, Mr. Slaughter has vast experience in personal injury law, civil law, and criminal trial practice. He began his legal career in 1979 as a prosecutor in the office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Norfolk, Virginia. He rose to the position of Chief Deputy before entering the private practice of law in North Carolina in 1989. Following about 15 years of trial work in private practice, he returned to the Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office in 2004 as the Chief Deputy prosecutor and later served as the interim...

Mr. Wegman attended Atlantic Christian College in 1979, and in 1981, he spent his summer training with the Marines in the Platoon Leaders Class Program at U.S. Marine Corps base Quantico, Virginia. He graduated from college in 1983. After teaching for 5 years, Mr. Wegman decided to change course completely by applying for Coast Guard Officer Candidate School. After 4 months of training, Mr. Wegman was commissioned an Ensign and proudly served for almost 12 years. While serving many quasi-legal and operational roles during the aftermath of massive Exxon Valdez oil spill, he gained an interest in...

Born and raised in Midlothian, Virginia, David G. Moss, Esq. is passionate about vigorously representing his neighbors, whether it be a criminal offense, landlord-tenant litigation, a family law matter, or general civil litigation. Mr. Moss graduated from Virginia Tech in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Biological Sciences (focus on Micro-Biology) and a minor in Chemistry (focus on Organic Chemistry). After a few years of working in the field of science, Mr. Moss chose to pursue a legal career and attended Penn State Law School. He graduated in May of 2017 and shortly thereafter, was admitted...

Retired U.S. Marine Corps judge advocate practicing family law, criminal law, military law and general litigation.

Mr. McLeod grew up in North Texas before his undergraduate studies took him across the globe. Mr. McLeod graduated from Adelaide University (South Australia), receiving a B.A. degree in History. Returning to Texas, he then attended Texas Christian University and went on to comlpete an M.A. in History. Mr. McLeod then undertook his legal education at the University of the District of Columbia School of Law with the help of academic scholarships and grants and went on to graduate cum laude. During law school Mr. McLeod attained the prestigious position of Managing Editor of the University...

Tracy Ford, a native of South Carolina, graduated from Columbia University School of Law in 2008. During law school, Tracy was a member of the Public Interest Law Foundation, a Moot Court Student Editor, and a member of the Journal of Gender and Law. She spent the summer following her first year of law school as a legal intern for Equality Now, a women’s human rights organization, in Nairobi, Kenya. Her work in Nairobi centered around researching and documenting the work of international nongovernmental organizations in the campaign to ratify the Protocol on the Rights of Women...