Criminal Defense
Northern Virginia Criminal Defense and Litigation
At the northern Virginia Law Office of Patricia E. Tichenor, P.L.L.C. you will find a dedicated and trustworthy criminal defense lawyer. Our law office is devoted to helping those who have been arrested and accused of criminal offenses. Attorney Patricia E. Tichenor handles all types of state criminal cases, from misdemeanors to serious felonies. She is dedicated to providing personalized service to clients to aid them in coping with the stressful and traumatic experience of a criminal prosecution.
We handle the defense of all types of crimes, juvenile and adult, throughout northern Virginia area, including Loudoun, Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquier, and Stafford counties.
Drug Charges – Drug offenses are one of the most widely prosecuted crimes in Virginia courts. Because the potential penalties are so severe, it is important to obtain a skilled criminal defense attorney as soon as possible to obtain the best results under the particular facts and law of your case.
Juvenile Crimes – Juvenile offenses must be taken seriously for the sake of the child. Many of the offenses for which children and young adults under the age of eighteen are charged, are similar to adult crimes, ranging from traffic violations to violent felonies. Count on the Law Office of Patricia E. Tichenor, P.L.L.C. for well-informed juvenile criminal defense.
Domestic Violence – We can help if you have been accused of domestic violence or spousal abuse. Our office understands the stigma of these charges to an accused’s family and employment situation. and we believe that the assistance of an experienced criminal defense attorney will make the difference in facing such charges.
DUI / DWI – When charged with DUI or DWI, you run the risk of losing your privilege to drive, impacting your ability to earn a living. There are many other costs involved, however, and recent changes to Virginia laws (effective July 1) make it critical for individuals charged with DUI or DWI to retain the services of an experienced criminal defense attorney like Patricia E. Tichenor. Ms. Tichenor is an experienced Virginia DUI lawyer, who understands the larger costs involved in defending the rights of people arrested and accused of drunk driving.
Traffic Violations – Although not always thought of as crimes, traffic tickets can have serious criminal consequences. This is especially true in Virginia, where repeated speeding tickets, reckless driving charges, and the like can result in the suspension or revocation of a person’s driving privileges by the DMV. In addition, traffic-related cases can become part of a seemingly permanent criminal record, making it crucial to have experienced legal help. As an experienced Virginia traffic lawyer with the Law Office of Patricia E. Tichenor, P.L.L.C. Patricia E. Tichenor will protect your rights in speeding and other traffic matters.
Expungements and License Reinstatement – Once a person pays their debt to society through fines, jail time, or successfully completing probation, it is time to clean up their criminal record or seek reinstatement of driving privileges. We can assist with the expungement of your criminal records and reinstatement of your driving privileges. An expungement provides a means of sealing and/or destroying records of your arrest and/or conviction information. It should be noted: if an adult is convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, then the matter is not generally expungeable in Virginia, Our office is available to discuss your specific expungement matter. Because the law is subject to change, these options for relief are dependent upon the current and applicable statutes in a person's state.
Contact The Law Office of Patricia E. Tichenor, P.L.L.C. for experienced criminal defense representation.
Located in Leesburg VA, the majority of our clients come from northern Virginia and northern suburban Washington DC, including cities such as Ashburn, Herndon, Sterling, Leesburg, Fairfax, Winchester, Purcellville, Warrenton and Manassas, and Loudoun, Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquier, and Stafford County.
