Many people believe that all lawyers have the same training and skills, or that because an attorney advertises in a particular area, he has 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 many fellow prosecutors handle cases in the largest county in Virginia. I was always amazed at the number of attorneys who knew little or nothing about DWI or how to try a case, but who took case after case, charged incredible fees, and simply walked into court and pleaded their clients guilty without putting up a fight. Yet, these lawyers continue to get clients – not because they are good attorneys, but because they have a good marketing machine. Their clients are none the wiser because they only see what happens in their case and, therefore, have no basis for comparison. As a prosecutor, however, you see what happens in every case. While some attorneys are giving up without a fight, deals are being struck with the qualified and skilled attorneys on more favorable terms, or those attorneys are taking their cases to trial and winning. Who you hire as an attorney will be the single greatest factor that will decide the outcome of your legal situation. The reality is that all lawyers do not have the same training and simply being admitted to the bar in a particular state does not mean that an attorney is qualified to handle any case. 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. These 10 steps will reveal what 95% of defense attorney don’t want their clients to hear or know.
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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 expierence 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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Fairfax, VA 22030
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McLean, VA 22102
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