Criminal Defense Attorney

Pay: $120000.00 - $155000.00 per year

Compensation Structure

Base salary and total compensation vary by experience and trial record.

• Base salary: $120000 to $135000
• Total compensation: $130000 to $155000
• Compensation includes base salary plus quarterly performance bonus based on case value and closings.
• Additional benefits include 100% employer-paid health vision and dental insurance for employee coverage 3 weeks PTO plus firm holidays 401(k) with 4% employer match after 1 year and a path to senior associate and leadership roles.

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Step into a true courtroom role with immediate ownership of serious criminal defense cases.
• Join a fast-growing Northern Virginia law firm with strong infrastructure support and leadership opportunities.
• Handle meaningful felony and misdemeanor matters from arraignment through trial or resolution.
• Work with a team that values trial skill strong advocacy client service and real results.
• Public defenders and former prosecutors are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Build a long-term career path with room to grow into senior associate or leadership roles as the firm scales.

Location: This role is based in Chantilly Virginia and is an on-site position serving clients throughout Northern Virginia courts.

Note: Candidates must have an active Virginia bar license in good standing and 3 years of criminal litigation experience including felony matters.

About Us

We are a fast-growing criminal defense and personal injury law firm serving clients across Northern Virginia and the DMV. Our team is built around strong advocacy meaningful client service and a mission-driven approach to helping people through some of the most important moments of their lives. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage a criminal defense caseload across General District Court Circuit Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.
• Represent clients charged with felonies and misdemeanors from arraignment through trial or resolution.
• Handle bond hearings preliminary hearings motions hearings status hearings and trials.
• Develop case strategy draft and argue motions negotiate dispositions and try cases to verdict when necessary.
• Work on serious criminal matters including violent offenses sex offenses drug charges and other felony cases.
• Communicate proactively with clients throughout the life of their case.
• Collaborate with the criminal defense team on strategy workload management and client outcomes.
• Maintain accurate case activity in the firms case management system.
• Submit quarterly case data for performance review and bonus consideration.

Qualifications

• Active Virginia bar license in good standing required.
• 3 years of criminal litigation experience required.
• Felony criminal defense or prosecution experience required.
• Trial experience in General District Court and Circuit Court required.
• Public defender or former prosecutor experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Northern Virginia courts preferred including Fairfax County Prince William County Arlington Alexandria and Loudoun.
• Experience with serious felony matters preferred.
• Spanish fluency preferred but not required.
• Strong courtroom presence judgment writing communication and client management skills.

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is a strong fit for a criminal litigation attorney who wants to be in court own serious cases and grow with a firm that rewards performance. You will not be stuck in a passive case-review role. You will be trusted to advocate strategize negotiate try cases and make a real impact for clients.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: VA bar license 3 yrs criminal litigation exp trial experience in VA courts

• Nice to haves:

• Additional context: Relocation- yes. Packages - yes

• Salary Bands:

  • 3 years criminal litigation with felony experience: $120000 to $125000 base with total compensation around $130000 to $140000.

  • 5 years criminal litigation with strong trial experience: $125000 to $135000 base with total compensation around $140000 to $155000.

  • Senior-level criminal defense attorney with serious felony trial experience: $135000 base potential with total compensation of $155000 depending on performance.

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Quick Recruiter Reference

Northern Virginia criminal defense and PI firm hiring a Virginia-licensed Criminal Defense Attorney in Chantilly VA. Must have 3 years criminal litigation experience with felony matters and trial experience in Virginia courts. Public defenders and former prosecutors are strong fits.

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