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Hiring a DWI/DUI Lawyer

Hiring a DWI/DUI Attorney for a Case in Fairfax County or Northern Virginia

Many purchasers of legal services believe that all lawyers have the same training and skills, or that because an attorney advertises in a particular area, he or she has significant experience in that area. This could not be further from the truth. Unfortunately, it is very difficult for a prospective client to effectively evaluate the competency of an attorney before hiring them. As a former prosecutor, I handled thousands of cases and watched my fellow prosecutors handle cases in the largest county in Virginia. I was always amazed at the number of attorneys who primarily practiced divorce law, immigration law, and other non-traffic and non-criminal legal specialties, but who appeared in traffic court representing clients in DWI/DUI and reckless driving cases. Given that these lawyers only dabbled in DWI/DUI and reckless driving matters their clients were at a terrible disadvantage. Criminal/traffic defense is a very specialized and fluid area of the law. Any lawyer who does not devote a substantial portion of his or her law practice to this area is not qualified to handle such a case. Simply having a license to practice law does not mean that a lawyer is competent to practice in every area. Unlike a speeding ticket, DWI and reckless driving are criminal charges. There are lasting consequences for those convicted. Who you hire as an attorney can be the single greatest factor that decides the outcome of your legal situation.

Before hiring any attorney, review the Choosing a Trial Lawyer page. There you will find a list of the Ten Steps to Finding the Right Criminal or Traffic Defense Attorney.

Contact an Experienced Fairfax County & Northern Virginia DWI/DUI Defense Attorney

Call for a free consultation today if you have been charged with DWI/DUI/drunk driving or refusal in Fairfax County or Northern Virginia. Manikas Law LLC is located in Fairfax, Virginia. Contact us today by calling 703-873-7473. For toll-free assistance, call 888-503-8075.

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Read more about what our clients have to say about our firm and the quality service and attention to detail that we offer each of our clients.

Testimonial # 1 - "Mr. Manikas worked tirelessly to defend our son and delivered results far beyond our expectations . We highly recommend Mr. Manikas , he is a specialist and professional on both sides our legal system. His experience as a former prosecutor gives his clients an added advantage during the legal defense process. His in-depth knowledge and keen attention to detail leaves no 'stone unturned' when preparing for a case. Kyle Manikas is a rising star attorney that judges are made from! Have no doubt he will give you the best legal service in the state of Virginia ."

Testimonial #2 - "Kyle Manikas is an excellent criminal defense attorney and trial lawyer . He successfully defended a member of my family against multiple unfair felony charges in a complicated case that took several days to try. Mr. Manikas is an incredibly hard worker. He knows the law and prepares meticulously . He made strategic use of legal tools that other lawyers we had consulted never mentioned were available. He is a masterful litigator in the courtroom . In this case, he achieved a remarkably positive outcome , even earning compliments from the judge for his outstanding work. Mr. Manikas also was a skillful negotiator on other unrelated charges. In addition, Kyle was a wise, calming advisor during very stressful times. From the first time we talked with him, he gave us hope . He was always prompt in returning phone calls and kept us well-informed of his progress and thinking. There was never any doubt that he honestly cared about his client and about providing the best possible legal representation that he could. He proved himself to be trustworthy and effective . I have the highest regard for Mr. Manikas and absolutely recommend him to anyone who needs legal help. We couldn't have asked for a better lawyer ."

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