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Defending Federal Criminal Charges in Alexandria, VA and Washington, DC

Award-winning federal criminal defense lawyer Marina Medvin represents clients facing felony, misdemeanor, traffic, and DWI charges in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria and in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in Washington D.C. Attorney Medvin is known for delivering strategic, results-driven defense for serious federal charges, investigations, and indictments.

Our federal criminal law practice covers U.S. Code violations as well as criminal charges arising from federal military bases, the George Washington Parkway, DCA and IAD international airports, and federal reservations such as the Pentagon, CIA Langley, and the Capitol Building and Grounds.

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Purple Heart Recipient and American War Hero – PARDONED!

PARDONED by the President of the United States Capt. Christopher Kuehne has been fully and unconditionally PARDONED by the President of the United States. Capt. Kuehne is an American war hero and a patriot who came to the January 6 protest carrying a Trump flag. He walked into the building to [...]

Reckless Driving 82 MPH on GW Parkway, Misdemeanor DISMISSED, Speed Reduced on Speeding Ticket

Reckless Driving 82 MPH on GW Parkway, Misdemeanor DISMISSED, Speed Reduced on Speeding Ticket Federal Defense Lawyer Case Result | Alexandria Virginia Federal misdemeanor charges in Alexandria for Reckless Driving by Speeding 82 in a 40 MPH Zone on the GW Parkway were DISMISSED. Related speeding ticket resulted in a [...]

DUI and DWI Charges at the Pentagon REDUCED to Citation for Refusal Submit to Breath Test

DUI and DWI Charges at the Pentagon REDUCED to Citation for Refusal Submit to Breath Test Alexandria, Virginia | Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Federal misdemeanor charges under 32 CFR 234.17 for DWI and DUI at the Pentagon Reservation in Virginia resulted in DISMISSAL of the DUI/ DWI charges [...]

Juvenile Reckless Driving Federal Charge DISMISSED

Juvenile Reckless Driving DISMISSED Alexandria, Virginia | Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Federal misdemeanor charge for a juvenile accused of Reckless Driving by Speeding 83 MPH in a 50 zone on the GW Parkway was DISMISSED, irrespective of prior criminal and traffic ticket convictions. Related speeding ticket resulted in [...]

Reckless Driving 73 MPH in a 40 on GW Parkway DISMISSED in Alexandria Virginia

Reckless Driving 73 MPH in a 40 on GW Parkway DISMISSED Alexandria, Virginia | Federal Reckless Driving Lawyer Case Result Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speeding 73 in a 40 on the GW Parkway was DISMISSED in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria, with [...]

Reckless Driving 68 MPH in a 40 Zone on the George Washington Memorial Parkway DISMISSED, Speeding Ticket REDUCED

Reckless Driving 68 MPH in a 40 Zone on the George Washington Memorial Parkway DISMISSED, Speeding Ticket REDUCED GW Parkway Reckless Driving Defense Attorney Case Result Reckless driving by speed of 68 MPH in a 40 MPH zone was DISMISSED. Related speeding ticket resulted in a reduction of the speed [...]

Federal DWI Second Offense Results in NO JAIL | Alexandria Virginia

Federal DWI Second Offense Results in NO JAIL Alexandria, Virginia | Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Federal DWI arrest made by Park Police on the GW Parkway for a second DWI offense in a 10 year period, resulted in 15 days of home detention, with allowance to leave the [...]

PARDONED January 6 Capitol Protester Father and Son

Washington DC: For their participation in the pro-Trump protest at the US Capitol on January 6, a father and son from New Jersey were charged in the US District Court for the District of Columbia with four misdemeanor offenses. 18 U.S.C. § 1752(a)(1) Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building [...]

Reckless Driving 75/35 Misdemeanor Charge DISMISSED at First Hearing in Alexandria Virginia

Reckless Driving 75/35 Misdemeanor Charge DISMISSED at First Hearing Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result | Alexandria, Virginia Federal misdemeanor charge of Reckless Driving, 36 CFR 4.2 incorporating Virginia State Law 46.2-862, for reckless driving 75 MPH in a 45 zone resulted in a DISMISSAL of the criminal charge upon [...]

Alexandria VA Reckless Driving 93/50 DISMISSED, No Jail Time

Reckless Driving 93/50 DISMISSED, No Jail Time Federal Reckless Driving Attorney Case Result | Alexandria Virginia Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speeding 93 in a 50 zone on the GW Parkway was DISMISSED in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria, with a plea [...]

GW Parkway Reckless Driving Charge DISMISSED, Speeding Ticket for 65/35 REDUCED to Lower Speed

GW Parkway Reckless Driving DISMISSED, Speeding Ticket for 65/35 REDUCED to Lower Speed Alexandria, Virginia | Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speeding 65 in a 35 zone on the GW Parkway was DISMISSED in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of [...]

Reckless Driving in Alexandria Virginia 85 MPH DISMISSED

Reckless Driving in Alexandria Virginia 85 MPH DISMISSED Alexandria, Virginia | Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speeding 85 in a 50 zone on the GW Parkway was DISMISSED in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria. Related speeding [...]

Federal Charge for Possession of Marijuana DISMISSED

Federal Charge for Possession of Marijuana DISMISSED – Fort Belvoir Alexandria, Virginia | Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Possession of Marijuana on federal US Military base Fort Belvoir, Virginia resulted in DISMISSAL of charge prior to first court date after attorney negotiations. Read about experienced Federal criminal defense attorney [...]

Pentagon DWI Charge with Elevated BAC .18 Resulted to 2 days in Jail

Pentagon DWI Charge with Elevated BAC .18 Resulted to 2 days in Jail Alexandria, Virginia | Federal DUI Lawyer Case Result United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria Federal misdemeanor charges for DWI (BAC .18) on Pentagon Property resulted in a 2 day jail sentence [...]

Alexandria VA First Offense Federal Reckless Driving Charge DISMISSED

First Offense Federal Reckless Driving Charge DISMISSED Alexandria, Virginia | Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result First offense Federal misdemeanor charge for Reckless Driving by Speeding 83 MPH in a 50 zone on the GW Parkway was DISMISSED. Related speeding ticket resulted in a $150 fine. Federal Courthouse United States [...]

Federal Trial for Assault on Law Enforcement and Disorderly Conduct Results in 4 NOT GUILTY Verdicts

DC Federal Trial for Assault on Law Enforcement and Disorderly Conduct Results in 4 NOT GUILTY verdicts, 3 Guilty Verdicts Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result | Washington DC A client represented by federal criminal defense attorney Marina Medvin stood trial in the U.S. District Court for the District of [...]

Federal Charges for Possession of Firearm in Washington DC – DISMISSED

Federal Charges for Possession of Firearm in Washington DC – DISMISSED Washington DC | Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result Charges: 18 U.S.C. § 1752(b)(1)(A) for Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds with a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon, 40 U.S.C. § 5104(e)(1)(A) for Possessing a Firearm on [...]

January 6 Capitol Protester Jenny Cudd Sentenced to 2 Months of Probation – Then PARDONED

Washington DC: For her involvement in the protest at the US Capitol on January 6, Jenny Cudd was indicted in the US District Court for the District of Columbia with one felony and four misdemeanor offenses. 18 U.S.C. § 1512(c) Obstruction of an Official Proceeding (felony) 18 U.S.C. § 1752(a)(1) Entering and Remaining [...]

Highly Experienced in Federal Court Litigation

Successfully defending against the United States government requires an attorney with profound knowledge of federal rules of evidence, federal sentencing guidelines, and the specific procedures of the local federal courts. Attorney Marina Medvin has extensive experience spanning over 16 years, executing trial litigation and negotiating with federal prosecutors in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA) in Alexandria and the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. From the earliest stages of a federal grand jury investigation through complex trial proceedings, her meticulous preparation is dedicated to vigorously defending your rights.

Comprehensive Federal Defense Practices

MEDVIN LAW provides strategic defense across a wide spectrum of federal jurisdictions, actively advocating for dismissals, dropped charges, and sentence reductions:

  • Felonies & White Collar Crime: Dedicated defense against DOJ and grand jury indictments, wire fraud, embezzlement, and false statements (18 U.S.C. § 1001).
  • GW Parkway & U.S. Park Police: Defense for federal traffic misdemeanors, including high-speed Reckless Driving and DUI / DWI arrests.
  • Military Bases & Reservations: Legal counsel for offenses on restricted property, including the Pentagon, Quantico, and Fort Belvoir.
  • Firearms Offenses: Defense for possessing weapons on restricted Capitol Grounds and at CIA Langley.

Protect Your Clearance & Career

At MEDVIN LAW, award-winning federal criminal defense attorney Marina Medvin provides the dedicated, high-caliber legal representation required to navigate the immense resources of the federal government. Military personnel, government contractors, and security clearance holders trust Attorney Medvin for her steadfast advocacy and discretion. A federal conviction can heavily impact your professional life, including security clearances, professional licenses, and personal liberty. Early and strategic intervention is highly recommended when facing federal agents.

If you are the target of a federal investigation or have been charged with a federal offense in Alexandria or Washington D.C., contact MEDVIN LAW at (703) 870-3300 today.