LOUDOUN COUNTY

Fighting for Your Rights in Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling & All Loudoun Courts

Loudoun County’s rapid growth hasn’t slowed law-enforcement activity. Sheriff’s deputies, Virginia State Police, and local town PDs file thousands of criminal, DUI, and reckless-driving charges every year. In 2023 alone, Loudoun recorded 4,772 alcohol-related crashes and 1,845 injuries, the fourth-highest crash volume in Virginia. (Source: dmv.virginia.gov)

If you’re facing a charge, whether it’s a first-time DUI under Va. Code § 18.2-266, felony drug possession, or a 92 mph reckless under § 46.2-862, time matters. One misstep can cost your license, your job, even your freedom.

Battlefield Law Group, PLLC defends clients in:

• Loudoun General District Court, 2 Church St NE, Leesburg

• Loudoun Circuit Court (felony jury trials & appeals)

• Loudoun Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court (protective orders, juvenile cases)

Our attorneys, Nicole H. Naum, Steven L. Duckett, & Lili M. O’Connell, appear before these judges weekly and know how Loudoun prosecutors negotiate.

Why Choose Us for Loudoun County Cases?

1. Local Insight, Regional Reputation

We defend in every Northern Virginia courthouse, but we tailor our strategy to Loudoun’s unique jury pool and fast-track docket.

2. DUI / Traffic Science on Tap

We attend the National College for DUI Defense Conferences annually, challenge Intox EC/IR II breath data, and subpoena VASAP records when chain of custody is weak.

3. Personalized, Bilingual Service

Spanish-speaking clients welcome, nuestro equipo explica cada paso en su idioma.

Loudoun Charges We Handle

Criminal Defense – felonies & misdemeanors under Title 18.2 (assault, theft, drug possession, malicious wounding)
DUI / DWI – 1st, 2nd, 3rd+, unreasonable refusal, under-21, CDL holders
Traffic Defense – reckless driving, hit & run, eluding, suspended license, CDL violations
Protective Orders – 72-hour emergencies, full hearings, violations
Expungements – clearing dismissed or nolle-prossed charges
Probation Violations – technical & substantive

What to Expect in Loudoun Courts

1. Arraignment – 1 to 14 days after arrest
• Enter an initial plea, secure your next court date, and request discovery.
• We review the warrant for defects and advise you on bond or VASAP conditions.

2. Pre-trial Motions – roughly 3 to 6 weeks after arraignment
• File motions to suppress an illegal traffic stop, breath test, or search warrant.
• Negotiate dismissal of weak counts before trial.

3. Negotiations / Plea Discussions – continuous
• Present mitigation packets (treatment, clean drug screens, restitution).
• Push for reduced charges (e.g., DUI → reckless, felony → misdemeanor).

4. Trial or Jury – about 60 to 120 days from arrest
• Conduct aggressive cross-examination of officers and lab techs.
• Use tech-driven exhibits (dash cam, phone GPS, field-sobriety video) to raise doubt.

5. Sentencing / Post-Trial – same day or set later
• Argue for alternative sentencing: weekend jail, home-monitoring, restricted license.
• If convicted, file timely appeals to Loudoun Circuit Court within 10 days.

Directions & Parking

Loudoun General District & Circuit Court
2 Church St NE, Leesburg, VA 20176
Free two-hour street parking on Market St; garage at 210 N King St.