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Virginia Criminal Defense Attorneys
Our attorneys and staff have been protecting people for nearly 30 years. When charged with a criminal offense, you need attorneys who know how to protect your future. Above all, the attorneys at Dischley Law excel at providing innovative defense strategies to protect your interests.
Unparalleled Experience
Dischley Law is a Northern Virginia Criminal Defense Firm whose lawyers possess nearly 30 years experience in the field. The attorneys at Dischley Law have served as prosecutors, liaisons to law enforcement, in the intelligence community and the U.S. Military.
Keen Insight
Armed with this experience, our attorneys know exactly how to evaluate the Commonwealth’s case. With their collective knowledge, they will review every element of the Commonwealth evidence. Finally, they will work to find the best strategies to accomplish your goals.
“We have devoted our lives to protecting people”
David J. Dischley, Founder
Dischley Law has offices in Alexandria, Fairfax, and Manassas (Prince William). We also have meeting locations in Warrenton and Arlington.

Attorney Dischley uses his skill and experience obtained as a U.S. Marine, Uniformed Officer for the Department of State, Intelligence Officer, and his years as a prosecutor, to help people charged with criminal offenses get the results they need. Having practiced criminal defense for the past 10 years, Attorney Dischley’s experience is unparalleled.
He’s been profiled in the NY Times, is a member of the National College of DUI Defense, and is listed in the National Trial Lawyers Top 100.

Attorney Sherlock has years of experience protecting people, victims, and those charged with criminal offenses achieve unprecedented results. Attorney Sherlock is a former personal injury attorney turned criminal prosecutor. With his inside knowledge of criminal prosecution, Attorney Sherlock knows how to produce the right result at the right time.
Attorney Sherlock has been recognized by the the National Trial Lawyers as Top 40 under 40 and has a 10.0 Avvo Rating.

Attorney O’Brien brings nearly 10 years of prosecution experience to the criminal defense arena. An avid trial attorney with a keen eye at spotting novel legal issues, Attorney O’Brien mixes compassion for his clients with unprecedented legal knowledge and trial skills.
Attorney O’Brien has the inside knowledge necessary to create innovative defenses. Throughout his career as a prosecutor, Attorney O’Brien lectured fellow prosecutors and law enforcement professionals on numerous topics including the Search and Seizure and Trial Presentation Techniques.
Dischley Law serves all of Northern Virginia. Please click here for a list of counties and cities in Northern Virginia where we provide our services.
Virginia’s criminal laws are some of the toughest in the Country.
People charged with even the most minor criminal offenses in Virginia often face severe penalties. Therefore, the need for an experienced Northern Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney is necessary and will make all the difference in the outcome of your case.
Aggressive and Innovative Defense Strategies!
The attorneys at Dischley Law knows that being charged with a criminal offense in Northern Virginia can be scary. Most of all, once the arrest is made, we know the stress, uncertainty, and anxiety you are experiencing. Our attorneys understand that your future, your family, and your livelihood are all at risk. Dischley Law will be there with you every step of the way to protect what is most important to you! As a result, Dischley Law will develop innovative and battle tested strategies to accomplish your goals and win your case.