Northern Virginia Criminal Defense Attorneys
Trial-ready criminal defense built on deep roots in Northern Virginia and decades of experience in the courts surrounding our Manassas headquarters.
Veteran Attorney Steve Duckett explains how Battlefield Law Group handles high-profile / high-stakes cases.
A Criminal Charge Is Not the Final Outcome
Being charged with a crime does not mean the case is over. From misdemeanor charges to complex felonies and federal criminal cases, the attorney you choose, the strategy built around the facts, and familiarity with the court where your case is heard can all matter.
Battlefield Law Group’s Manassas office is the headquarters of our Virginia criminal defense practice, just steps from the Prince William County Courthouse. Our attorneys regularly defend clients across Prince William County, Fairfax, Loudoun, Culpeper, and surrounding Northern Virginia courts.
With more than half a century of combined courtroom experience, our team focuses on the facts, the evidence, and the strategy needed to move the case forward.
What You Do Early Can Matter
The earlier Battlefield Law Group is involved, the sooner our attorneys can begin evaluating the allegations, reviewing the evidence, and protecting the defense as the case develops. If law enforcement or the Commonwealth wants to question you, speak with our team before giving a statement or trying to explain what happened.
We regularly represent clients across Northern Virginia facing charges ranging from assault and battery, shoplifting, protective orders, and probation violations to drug offenses, gun charges, malicious wounding, and other serious felony matters.
A Defense Team That Knows Northern Virginia Courts
Battlefield Law Group’s trial attorneys appear regularly in Northern Virginia General District, Juvenile and Domestic Relations, and Circuit Courts. That experience gives our team practical familiarity with the local procedures and how criminal cases move through the jurisdictions we serve.
Some cases may be resolved through negotiation. Others require a closer challenge to the Commonwealth’s evidence or preparation for trial. We evaluate the facts, identify the issues that matter, and prepare each case for the direction it may take rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.
CRIMINAL CHARGES
WE HANDLE
Criminal cases are not all built the same, and neither are the defenses they require. Our Northern Virginia practice spans misdemeanor, felony, and federal criminal matters, with each charge bringing its own legal issues, evidence, and potential consequences. Serving Northern Virginia & the Lynchburg Area.
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A Virginia DUI charge can involve alcohol, drugs, or a combination of substances. Breath testing, blood testing, field sobriety tests, and the traffic stop itself can all become important parts of the defense.
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Criminal charges involving the unlawful possession, distribution, manufacture, or sale of controlled substances, including cases involving prescription drugs, narcotics, marijuana, and other regulated substances.
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Charges involving allegations of intentionally causing physical harm or making unwanted physical contact with another person.
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Assault and battery allegations involving a family or household member, which may also involve protective orders and other related court proceedings.
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Charges involving allegations of unlawfully taking another person’s money or property, including petit larceny and grand larceny offenses.
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Criminal charges involving the unlawful possession, use, carrying, discharge, sale, or transfer of firearms, including offenses tied to prior convictions, controlled substances, or other alleged criminal activity.
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Proceedings involving allegations that someone failed to comply with the terms or conditions of probation imposed by the court.
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Criminal and delinquency matters involving minors, including misdemeanor and felony-level allegations handled through Virginia’s juvenile court system.
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Representation for individuals seeking protective orders as well as those responding to or defending against them, including emergency, preliminary, and final protective order proceedings.
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Felony charges involving allegations of taking property from another person through force, intimidation, threats, or violence.
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Felony charges involving allegations that someone intentionally caused bodily injury with malice and with the intent to maim, disfigure, disable, or kill.
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Criminal charges involving allegations of unlawful sexual conduct, which can range from misdemeanor offenses to serious felonies depending on the circumstances.
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riminal matters prosecuted in federal court, which may involve drug offenses, firearms, fraud, conspiracy, financial crimes, or other alleged violations of federal law.
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Charges involving allegations of unauthorized access, computer fraud, identity theft, data theft, online exploitation, or the unlawful use of computers, networks, or electronic systems to commit or facilitate a criminal offense.
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Serious felony charges involving allegations that another person’s death resulted from intentional, malicious, reckless, or otherwise unlawful conduct.
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Charges involving allegations of disruptive behavior in a public place or other circumstances covered by Virginia law.
Founding attorney Nicole H. Naum, explains Battlefield Law Group’s mission and approach to Criminal Defense Law.
LOCAL EXPERIENCE IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA COURTS
From General District and Juvenile and Domestic Relations to Circuit Court, our attorneys are a regular presence in Northern Virginia courthouses, grounded in real local insight.
Prince William County
With our office just steps from the courthouse, our attorneys are a daily presence in Prince William County DUI and criminal courts.
Fairfax County
Fairfax County is one of Northern Virginia’s busiest court systems, requiring familiarity with its pace and procedures.
Loudoun County
Loudoun County is known for an active docket of DUI and criminal cases, requiring a prepared defense.
Culpeper County
Culpeper County’s traditional court system emphasizes attention to detail and courtroom approach, requiring careful preparation.
AWARD WINNING
CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAW FIRM
With more than 50 years of collective criminal defense experience, Battlefield Law Group is proud to be recognized for our work representing clients throughout Virginia. From our Manassas headquarters, we serve clients across Northern Virginia, while our Forest office serves Lynchburg and the surrounding area.
In recent years, Battlefield Law Group and our attorneys have received honors from respected legal organizations, publications, and peer-review programs. While awards and professional recognition reflect the experience and reputation our attorneys have built, our focus remains on providing strategic, thoughtful defense tailored to the facts of each client’s case.
MEET THE BATTLEFIELD TEAM
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Nicole H. Naum, Esq.
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Steven L. Duckett, Jr.,Esq.
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Lili R. O'Connell, Esq.
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Tyler D. Andrehsen, Esq.
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Sarah Panone
SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT
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Nidia Hernandez
LEGAL ASSISTANT
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Melissa Portillo
LEGAL ASSISTANT
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Jonathan Vela
INTAKE SPECIALIST
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Julia Escobar-Tinoco
LEGAL ASSISTANT