Criminal Defense Attorney in Norfolk, VA

At Protogyrou Law, we are experienced attorneys that handle high-profile cases such as Federal and State Capital murder, DUI, white collar crimes, drug offenses, serial rapists and arsonists, Somali pirates, RICO kingpins, motorcycle clubs, and government officials accused of all forms of wrongdoing.

We are the lawyers that judges select for their most serious cases. Our firm continually represents those in the know when it comes to criminal defense.

Why Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney in Virginia?

Those outside the legal system are unfamiliar with the rules and procedures of the criminal courts in Virginia. It is still mandatory that you follow these long established protocols when you proceed without an attorney, just as you would if you had a trained and experienced attorney on your side. The consequences of failing to follow procedural rules can greatly affect your case's outcome if you fail to follow them. Virginia courts will not typically excuse such breaches.

As an example, defendants charged with crimes often seek to suppress evidence obtained by the government. However, achieving such a result is much more complicated than simply requesting suppression. Suppression of seized evidence requires first establishing that a violation occurred. To prove that there has been a violation, one must develop an effective method for proving the facts. After such circumstances have been met, it is necessary to file a formal motion to suppress that outlines the legal precedent and justification.

At a formal suppression hearing, the person would have to present facts and arguments that convinced the Court that suppression is appropriate. This may seem a bit complicated and overwhelming at this point. The above is just a brief overview of one potential aspect of a criminal case. Without proper training, navigating the criminal justice system in Virginia on your own could result in disaster. In general, it's in your best interest to have an experienced advocate handle your defense whenever your freedom is at stake. How about crimes that are relatively minor, such as misdemeanors?

To learn more about what your options are, call our Norfolk criminal defense attorneys at (757) 267-6611 or fill out our online contact form today.