
Virginia Criminal Defense Lawyer for Alexandria, Fairfax & Arlington

Award-winning criminal defense lawyer for felony, misdemeanor, DUI, and federal charges in Alexandria, Fairfax, and Arlington, Virginia.
Praised by clients for astute legal strategy, fearless courtroom advocacy, and unwavering personal dedication, Attorney Medvin is proud of her case results. Client reviews showcase Attorney Medvin’s responsive, strategic approach and a record of having achieved numerous dismissals, charge reductions, and trial wins, as well as penalty mitigation.

Alexandria Criminal Defense Lawyer
Federal Offenses & Virginia State Crimes
Criminal Defense Lawyer for Alexandria, Fairfax, & Arlington VA
Located in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, MEDVIN LAW is a top-rated Virginia criminal defense law firm. Award-winning trial attorney Marina Medvin offers aggressive, strategic legal representation for Virginia state and federal criminal charges in Fairfax, Alexandria, and Arlington VA, as well as Washington DC.
Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer
With over 17 years of criminal law practice, MEDVIN LAW has defended clients in General District, Circuit, and Federal District Courts across Virginia and Washington, DC, handling a broad spectrum of felony and misdemeanor cases, including:
- Violent & Weapons Crimes: Murder, assault and battery, firearm offenses, conspiracy indictments.
- White-Collar & Property: Embezzlement, grand larceny and shoplifting, cybercrime, political offenses.
- Traffic & Vehicle: DUI / DWI, reckless driving, hit and run.
- Drug Crimes & Investigations: Drug distribution and complex federal investigations.
Attorney for Professionals and High-Profile Cases
Attorney Medvin has achieved many favorable outcomes, through both trials and negotiations, having secured numerous not guilty verdicts, case dismissals, reduced charges, lowered penalties, and prevented criminal prosecutions in federal and Virginia state courts. Her case roster includes many high-profile defendants that span the professional gamut — CEOs, government contractors, security clearance holders, elected officials, law enforcement, military officers, professional athletes, and defendants from all walks of life, including one of the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted.
Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney
Co-author of Defense of Serious Traffic Cases in Virginia and a legal contributor featured in Forbes and national outlets, Attorney Medvin has earned repeated recognition on peer-nominated lists of top lawyers for criminal defense in Northern Virginia and DC. Washingtonian profiled Marina Medvin as an Industry Icon in Criminal Defense after her repeated inclusion on its Best Lawyers lists over the last decade. Personally representing every client of the firm, Ms. Medvin is routinely described by clients as highly intelligent, dedicated, and results-driven, consistent with her reputation for innovative legal strategy and dauntless advocacy.










