Tysons Corner · Criminal Defense
Federal & State Criminal Defense in Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia
When the stakes are highest, experience matters most.
Our Approach
Fairfax County is the most populous jurisdiction in Virginia and one of the busiest criminal court systems in the Commonwealth. The Fairfax County Circuit Court and General District Court handle a high volume of serious felony and misdemeanor matters, and the Eastern District of Virginia's Alexandria Division — which covers Fairfax County for federal purposes — is among the fastest-moving federal courts in the nation.
Greenberg Costle & Bradley represents individuals and organizations facing serious criminal charges in Fairfax County and the surrounding Northern Virginia region from our Tysons Corner office at 8027 Leesburg Pike. Our criminal defense practice is concentrated on complex, high-stakes matters: federal white collar investigations, financial crimes, serious state felonies, and serious misdemeanors. Every client works directly with a named partner.
What We Handle
Our Philosophy
Fairfax County's criminal court system is experienced, well-resourced, and moves at a pace that rewards preparation. The Commonwealth's Attorney's Office prosecutes aggressively, and the Eastern District of Virginia's federal docket moves from indictment to trial faster than almost any other federal court in the country. We approach every Fairfax criminal matter with thorough investigation, rigorous motion practice, and genuine trial preparation — because that preparation is what produces results.
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 Fairfax County Circuit Court and General District Court
✓ Deep experience in the Eastern District of Virginia, which covers Fairfax County for federal matters
✓ Trial-ready preparation that reflects the pace and demands of Fairfax County prosecution
✓ Direct representation by a named partner — not a junior associate
✓ Honest, clear-eyed counsel about the realities of criminal prosecution in Fairfax County
Common Questions
Felony criminal cases in Fairfax County are prosecuted in Fairfax County Circuit Court. Misdemeanors and preliminary hearings are handled in Fairfax County General District Court. Juvenile matters are heard in Fairfax County Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court. Federal criminal matters are heard in the Eastern District of Virginia, Alexandria Division.
The Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office is one of the largest and most experienced prosecutorial offices in Virginia. It prosecutes serious felonies aggressively and has significant resources for complex investigations. Effective defense in Fairfax County requires counsel who understands the local prosecutorial culture and has experience in the specific courts where these matters are heard.
As early as possible. If you are aware that you are under investigation — whether by Fairfax County police, the Virginia State Police, or federal law enforcement — having experienced counsel involved before charges are filed can significantly affect the outcome. Pre-charge representation often provides the best opportunity to influence whether charges are brought and in what form.
Yes. We represent clients in Fairfax County Circuit Court, Fairfax County General District Court, and the Eastern District of Virginia. Many of our clients face related proceedings in both state and federal court simultaneously, and we are experienced in managing that complexity from our Tysons Corner office.
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Contact Greenberg Costle & Bradley today. Your consultation will be conducted by a named partner — not a paralegal or intake specialist.
