Alexandria · Criminal Defense
Federal & State Criminal Defense in Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia
When the stakes are highest, experience matters most.
Our Approach
Alexandria has one of the most active federal criminal dockets in the country. The Eastern District of Virginia's Alexandria Division — often called the 'Rocket Docket' — is known for moving cases to trial faster than virtually any other federal court in the nation. That pace demands defense counsel who is prepared from the first day of representation, not the week before trial.
Greenberg Costle & Bradley has deep experience in the Alexandria federal courthouse at 401 Courthouse Square. We represent individuals and organizations facing federal white collar investigations, serious felony charges in Alexandria Circuit Court, and complex state criminal matters in Alexandria General District Court. Our practice is built around quality over volume — every client works directly with a named partner.
What We Handle
Our Philosophy
The Eastern District of Virginia's Alexandria Division is not a court where defense counsel can afford to be reactive. Cases move from indictment to trial in weeks, not months. We prepare every Alexandria criminal matter as if trial begins tomorrow — thorough investigation, aggressive motion practice, and a command of the local rules and judicial temperament that only comes from years of practice in this courthouse.
Every client who retains Greenberg Costle & Bradley works directly with a named partner. We do not hand cases off to junior associates. We do not process volume. We focus on the cases that matter — and we give them the attention they deserve.
Why Choose Us
✓ Established presence in the Eastern District of Virginia, Alexandria Division
✓ Experience before Alexandria Circuit Court and Alexandria General District Court
✓ Trial-ready preparation calibrated to the Rocket Docket's demanding pace
✓ Direct representation by a named partner — not a junior associate
✓ Honest, clear-eyed counsel about the realities of federal prosecution in Alexandria
Common Questions
The Eastern District of Virginia, Alexandria Division, is known for moving criminal cases from indictment to trial faster than almost any other federal court in the country — often within 60 to 90 days. This compressed timeline makes early, experienced defense representation critical. There is little time to get up to speed once charges are filed.
Felony criminal cases in Alexandria are prosecuted in Alexandria Circuit Court. Misdemeanors and preliminary hearings are handled in Alexandria General District Court. Federal criminal matters — including white collar cases and serious federal felonies — are heard in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Alexandria Division.
Immediately. Federal investigations in the Eastern District of Virginia can move quickly from investigation to indictment. Having experienced counsel involved before charges are filed — during the grand jury phase or pre-indictment investigation — can significantly affect whether charges are brought and what form they take.
Yes. We represent clients in Alexandria Circuit Court, Alexandria General District Court, and the Eastern District of Virginia's Alexandria Division. Many of our clients face related proceedings in both state and federal court simultaneously, and we are experienced in managing that complexity.
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Contact Greenberg Costle & Bradley today. Your consultation will be conducted by a named partner — not a paralegal or intake specialist.
