Criminal Defense Attorney

Maybe this is your first time being charged with a crime. Maybe this is far from your first time. In either case, a criminal defense attorney can help you get through this.

What do we mean by “get through this”? We mean building a strong defense against your charge, fighting for reduced charges or lighter sentences, and maybe even beating the charge altogether.

The right lawyer — such as the experienced and trusted criminal defense team at S&R Law Firm — can make that kind of difference in your case. Want to learn more? Contact our firm, or read on.

Do You Really Need a Criminal Defense Lawyer?

“Why can’t I defend myself?” “Why not just use a public defender?”

Criminal defense attorneys hear these questions all the time. And they’re good questions.

The truth is: You can defend yourself. But you very likely won’t bring to the table the legal knowledge and experience that a qualified attorney will.

And you might be able to use a Virginia public defender (if you meet the strict requirements), and public defenders are attorneys.

However, they are really, really busy. They take on an enormous number of cases at any given time. In other words, a public defender might not be as dedicated to your case as you need them to be.

Technically, no, you don’t need a criminal defense lawyer. But if you want the best possible chance of beating your criminal charge, you’re likely going to want one.

• Fairfax County
• Fairfax
• Fairfax Station
• Herndon
• McLean
• Springfield
• Vienna
• Arlington County
• Arlington
• Fauquier County
• Warrenton
• Loudoun County
• Leesburg
• Prince William County
• Manassas
• Stafford County
• Stafford
• Alexandria
• Falls Church
• Fredericksburg

The good news is that you’re here, on our website. We’re highly experienced Virginia criminal lawyers, and we’re ready to help.

Who We Help

If you have been charged with a crime in Virginia, there’s a good chance S&R Law Firm can defend you. We serve clients throughout the state, with a focus on the following areas:

Our team of defense lawyers can help you with nearly any kind of Virginia criminal charge, including the following:

Possession of Marijuana

Simple marijuana possession in Virginia hasn’t been a criminal offense since July of 2020. However, you can still find yourself in legal trouble if you:

• Were charged with possession before July of 2020
• Are accused of possessing a large amount of marijuana and selling or distributing it

In either case, a criminal defense attorney from our firm can help.

Forgery

In Virginia, forgery can be charged as a felony and land you in prison for years.

But you don’t have to wait and hope that this goes away. In fact, you almost certainly should not do that.

Instead, you can reach out to the trusted team at S&R Law Firm for legal help. We have in-depth experience with offenses like forgery, and we’re ready to help.

Petit Larceny

It may sound minor, but petit larceny can result in thousands of dollars in fines and up to a year in jail.

There’s no need for that. And we can help you make that argument to the prosecutor or in court.

Grand Larceny

Grand larceny isn’t a simple shoplifting charge. It isn’t a slap on the wrist.

It’s a serious accusation that can leave you with a felony on your record and behind bars for as long as 20 years.

Don’t let that happen to you without a fight. Reach out to a qualified attorney to discuss your options.

False Pretenses

In Virginia, larceny and forgery by false pretenses can be misdemeanors or felonies. Both are serious.

An experienced defense lawyer, however, can help you fight a misdemeanor charge or work to get a felony reduced to a misdemeanor.

Embezzlement

Charged with embezzlement in Virginia? This is serious. You could face up to 20 years in a prison cell.

That’s why you need serious representation — the kind our firm gives to each and every client.

Drunk in Public

Often, Virginians charged with being drunk in public are allowed to pay a fine rather than going to court.

Sounds like good news, right? Not so fast.

Paying that fine can leave a mark on your criminal record. Sometimes, it’s better to fight the charge.

An experienced VA criminal defense attorney can help you understand your charge and your options.

Assault and Battery

Depending on the circumstances of your assault or battery charge, you could be facing a fairly minor misdemeanor or an extremely serious felony.

In any case, it would be a mistake not to examine your legal options. Often, those charged with these crimes have viable defenses that could help them beat the charges entirely.

S&R Law Firm is ready to help you understand your possible paths forward.

Indecent Exposure

Unfortunately, indecent exposure is a serious charge with serious potential consequences that often gets thrown out inappropriately.

The law underpinning this charge is old and ambiguous. And that leads to confusion and difficulty understanding how to defend yourself or even why you were charged in the first place.

Fortunately, our attorneys can help. Just contact us when you’re ready to start on your defense.

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Up to 10 years in prison. Up to $2,500 in fines. Those are among the most serious punishments for possession of a controlled substance in Virginia.

Wand to avoid harsh penalties like that? A criminal defense lawyer from S&R Law Firm can help you understand how.

Drug Distribution

If you’ve been charged with drug distribution, you’re in a serious situation. Distribution of certain substances can leave you with half a million dollars in fines and up to 40 years of a prison sentence.

That’s for a first offense. It can get worse if you’ve been convicted before.

Don’t let your life go down the drain over this. Reach out to our firm for help today.

Why Choose S&R Law Firm for Your Virginia Criminal Defense

In-Depth Knowledge of Virginia Criminal Law

Our criminal defense attorneys have handled hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases in Virginia.

That means we know Virginia criminal law backward and forward. And we know how to help people in situations like yours.

Always Prepared

Nothing is more personal to the S&R Law Firm team than your case. Nothing.

If you lose, we lose. If you win, we win. And winning is our priority.

One of the best ways to win in a criminal defense setting is total preparation. That means understanding every single aspect of your charges, the details surrounding your case, the court we’re in, the prosecution — everything.

Local Attorneys with a Local Approach

We’re local Virginia criminal lawyers. We know the local courts, the local judges, the local prosecutors. We know how they think and how they operate.

And that means we know how to approach your case. Our local knowledge and local approach is designed to give you the best possible chances of avoiding harsh or unfair outcomes.

On Your Side from Start to Finish

From day one of working with us, you have a constant partner.

Our criminal defense lawyers will keep you informed at every turn. We’ll help you know what to expect. And we’ll give you a full breakdown of your legal options.

That continues until the day your case is resolved. And in one of the most stressful and serious times of your life, that matters a lot.

Contact a Criminal Defense Attorney Now, Not Later

Charged with a crime in Virginia? Contact the Virginia criminal defense attorneys at S&R Law Firm today.

We’re ready to help you take your life back. Schedule a free consultation by contacting us online or calling us at 703-273-6431.