TRIAL ATTORNEYS

Battlefield Law Group: Experienced Trial Attorneys in Northern Virginia

When your freedom, reputation, or future is at stake, you need more than just a lawyer. You need a trial attorney. At Battlefield Law Group, our attorneys have over 50 years of combined experience litigating complex criminal cases in courts across Northern Virginia. From high-profile felony cases to misdemeanors with life-changing consequences, we prepare every case as if it will go to trial.

True Trial Lawyers with Proven Courtroom Experience

Many criminal defense attorneys advertise “trial experience,” but few actually step foot in front of a jury. At Battlefield Law Group, we do. Our attorneys have successfully tried cases in both state and federal courts throughout Virginia, including the Circuit and General District Courts of Prince William, Fairfax, Loudoun, Stafford, and surrounding jurisdictions.

Our litigation background includes:

• DUI and DWI trials

• Serious felonies, including murder, manslaughter, and malicious wounding

• Sex crimes, gun crimes, and drug distribution cases

• White-collar and federal offenses

• High-profile cases receiving media attention

• Protective order hearings and domestic violence trials

• Reckless driving and criminal traffic offenses

Our team, comprising Nicole H. Naum, Steven L. Duckett, Jr., and Lili R. O’Connell, brings extensive courtroom experience, strategic insight, and a deep understanding of how prosecutors and judges operate within Northern Virginia’s court system.

Why Trial Experience Matters

Trial work is demanding. It requires extensive preparation, knowledge of the rules of evidence, and the ability to think and react under pressure. Going to trial means:

• Challenging the prosecution’s evidence

• Cross-examining witnesses

• Presenting expert testimony

• Persuading a judge or jury beyond a reasonable doubt

Many attorneys avoid trial because it takes time, skill, and risk. At Battlefield Law Group, we believe that trial readiness is the foundation of strong defense. Even when a case does not end up in front of a jury, prosecutors take defense attorneys seriously when they know the defense is truly prepared to go the distance.

The Pros and Cons of Going to Trial

Every client’s situation is unique. While trials can result in full acquittals and vindication, they also carry risk. A guilty verdict at trial can lead to harsher penalties than what may have been offered in a plea deal.

Pros of taking a case to trial:

• Opportunity for full acquittal

• Ability to challenge weak or unlawful evidence

• Public presentation of your defense

• Potential to expose flaws in the prosecution’s case

Cons of taking a case to trial:

• Greater uncertainty in outcome

• Longer legal process and emotional stress

• Potential for higher costs

• Possible harsher sentencing if convicted

Our attorneys will always give you honest, realistic advice based on your situation. If the evidence supports a strong defense, we will be ready to go to trial. If the plea offer on the table is truly the best path forward, we will tell you that too.

Guidance Rooted in Experience and Integrity

At Battlefield Law Group, our approach is simple. We prepare every case as though it will go to trial and guide our clients with honesty at every step. We analyze the facts, review the evidence, and give you a clear understanding of your chances at trial as well as what is at stake if you choose another route.

Our attorneys have earned reputations as aggressive litigators who thrive in the courtroom and care deeply about their clients’ outcomes. Whether your case involves a misdemeanor, a serious felony, or a federal indictment, we bring the same level of preparation and dedication to every client we represent.

Serving Northern Virginia Courts

Located in Manassas, Virginia, Battlefield Law Group is within walking distance of the Prince William County Courthouse and serves clients across all Northern Virginia jurisdictions, including:

• Prince William County

• Fairfax County

• Loudoun County

• Stafford County

• Culpeper County

• Fauquier County

• Fredericksburg, Alexandria, and surrounding cities

Our attorneys appear in these courthouses daily and know the nuances of each local court, from the judges’ expectations to the prosecutors’ strategies.