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Skilled Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney

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Mr. Nolan actually took the time to listen… He was responsive through every step and took the time to clarify every detail. Would highly recommend his professional counsel.

FAIRFAX CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY FIGHTING FOR YOU!

For most of us, an arrest is a frightening prospect. Being handcuffed, fingerprinted, and having your rights read to you can put fear into almost anyone. Don’t panic. If you’re in or near Fairfax, and need an experienced Virginia criminal lawyer, help is only a phone call away. You’ll need legal help because even if you’re not sent to jail for a serious criminal offense or conviction, you might have to pay a stiff fine and serve probation. It’s better to avoid a conviction altogether if you can.

When you are charged with a crime, you’ll want a seasoned, veteran attorney with a proven track record. Fairfax criminal defense attorney Scott C. Nolan will be a strong advocate on your behalf. With two decades of courtroom experience and success, The Law Office of Scott C. Nolan, PLLC offers the high-quality defense that every client needs when facing criminal charges in the Fairfax and Fairfax areas.

HOW I CAN HELP?

Skilled Virginia Felony Attorney

Assault and Battery

Being charged with assault or battery is serious. You could be sent to jail, placed on probation, or fined. Let attorney Scott C. Nolan help.

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Cyber Crimes Attorney Virginia

Alternative Sentencing

If you are convicted of a crime, it does not necessarily mean jail or prison. Virginia provides alternative sentencing programs for convicted offenders who qualify.

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Virginia Criminal Lawyer

Bail Information

If you’re arrested, you’ll want out of jail as soon as possible, but getting released is sometimes challenging. You may need the right attorney’s help.

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Reckless Driving

Cyber Crimes

Because it spans the globe and reaches millions, the internet has made possible all kinds of crimes. Anyone could be falsely accused of a “cybercrime.”

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Right Dui Attorney

White-Collar Crimes

Although they are not crimes of violence, white-collar crimes – financial crimes that may impact thousands of innocent working people – are prosecuted quite aggressively in Virginia.

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Experience Criminal Lawyer Virginia

Burglary

Merely entering a building with the intent to commit a crime constitutes burglary. If you are charged with burglary, promptly contact attorney Scott C. Nolan.

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Driving While Impaired Attorney Virginia

Violent Crimes

Violent crimes are the most severely-punished crimes in Virginia’s justice system. A conviction for a violent crime may be penalized with a prolonged prison term.

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Virginia Felony Lawyer

Drug Crimes

Virginia aggressively enforces drug laws. If you’re accused of any drug-related crime in Northern Virginia, you cannot be represented by the wrong criminal defense attorney.

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Traffic Offense

DUI

Nobody wants to face the consequences of a conviction for DUI. Scott C. Nolan is extensively trained in the details of DUI law and science.

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Virginia Misdemeanor Attorney

Reckless Driving

Reckless driving isn’t just a traffic offense in Virginia – it’s a crime, a Class 1 misdemeanor, and a conviction for reckless driving has serious consequences.

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Hit And Run Lawyer Virginia

Hit-and-Run

Don’t be tempted to flee the scene of an accident. Especially if someone is injured, hit-and-run is handled as a serious crime in this state.

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Virginia Criminal Cases Warrants

Out-of-State Defendants

If you reside elsewhere but you’re charged with a crime in Virginia, you should know that defense attorney Scott C. Nolan routinely represents out-of-state clients.

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Theft Crimes Lawyer Virginia

Theft Crimes

In 2018, more than 115,000 thefts were reported in Virginia. With so much theft, an innocent person could easily wind up facing a theft charge.

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Old Criminal Charges

Warrants

Many Virginia criminal cases involve warrants – a search warrant or an arrest warrant. Scott C. Nolan represents individuals charged with crimes and named in warrants.

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Dropping Charges

Probation Violations

When a probationer violates the terms of probation, the consequences can be severe, but the right lawyer can help you fight a probation violation charge.

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IF YOU ARE ARRESTED

Clients Reviews

If you’re placed under arrest – and whether the police say so or not – you have the right to remain silent, and it is always wise to exercise that right. You must take any criminal charge seriously. The state of Virginia does, and a charge isn’t going away until it is resolved. Get the help you need as swiftly as you can, call a Virginia criminal lawyer and discuss your case with no one but your attorney. Adhere to your attorney’s advice, and do not fail to appear in court.

If you’re innocent of the criminal charge against you, Scott C. Nolan will negotiate to have the charge dropped or the case dismissed. If your case goes to trial, he will explain to district court and a jury exactly what happened and why you should be acquitted. In those cases where a conviction is certain, Scott C. Nolan will fight for reduced or alternative sentencing.

What Our Clients Say About Their Experience With Us…

Scott Nolan will work diligently at providing the best possible outcome. Not only does he care about the current state of his clients; he also thinks about what would be best for them in the lon (...)

K. Gorgeous
Fairfax, VA
 

Mr. Nolan is not only an excellent attorney, but he is also a great human being. He has personally assisted me on 3 different occasions related to traffic offenses, and I have also recommended h (...)

J. Ventura
Fairfax, VA
 

Mr. Scott Nolan is an absolutely wonderful Attorney. He represented me thoroughly an professionally. My case wasn't an easy one, his "never quit" approach was very much appreciated. A sound choi (...)

D. Scott
Fairfax, VA
 

Scott is an excellent attorney. Extremely personable and works well with negotiating against other parties and litigating cases. I am an attorney and would definitely use Scott to handle any c (...)

D. Armistead
Fairfax, VA
 

Mr. Nolan is an awesome lawyer with a mastery level knowledge of the law! Mr. Nolan handled my case in the most professional manner that I would expect of his caliber of attorney. I would recom (...)

R. James
Fairfax, VA
 

Mr. Nolan is a class act. It’s not often you can count on someone to do what’s best for you without lining their pockets. Mr. Nolan gave me priceless advice that impacted my case and didn’t cost (...)

J.McGrath
Fairfax, VA
 

First off, never thought I would of been in the situation that I found myself in. If you ever find yourself in a place, where you need a Lawyer, Mr. Scott Nolan and his practice has the professi (...)

D. Browning
Fairfax, VA
 

Scott is awesome! Got me a resolution for my case much better than I expected in Loudon County. Thank you! Highly recommended!

J. Cleveland
Fairfax, VA
 

Scott assisted me with a reckless driving charge in Fairfax, VA. He worked the deal and it’s as if it never happened! Highly recommended for a simple straightforward process.

M. Williams
Fairfax, VA
 

I was in Fairfax Court being represented in criminal court and Scott was the best. Was always prompt with phone calls and emails. I’ve had attorneys in the past who pass off my case to junior as (...)

E. Abebe
Fairfax, VA
 

Mr. Nolan actually took the time to listen vs other lawyers simply stating their fee and wanting a signed agreement. He was responsive through every step and took the time to clarify every detai (...)

A. Morgan
Fairfax, VA
 

Mr. Nolan was helpful and very knowledgeable about the court proceedings. He was able to negotiate an amazing deal on my behalf in record time while always making sure my understanding of what a (...)

M. B.
Fairfax, VA
 

What Our Clients Say About Their Experience With Us…

Scott Nolan will work diligently at providing the best possible outcome. Not only does he care about the current state of his clients; he also thinks about what would be best for them in the long(...)

K. Gorgeous
Fairfax, VA
 

Mr. Nolan is not only an excellent attorney, but he is also a great human being. He has personally assisted me on 3 different occasions related to traffic offenses, and I have also recommended hi(...)

J. Ventura
Fairfax, VA
 

Mr. Scott Nolan is an absolutely wonderful Attorney. He represented me thoroughly an professionally. My case wasn't an easy one, his "never quit" approach was very much appreciated. A sound choic(...)

D. Scott
Fairfax, VA
 

Scott is an excellent attorney. Extremely personable and works well with negotiating against other parties and litigating cases. I am an attorney and would definitely use Scott to handle any ca(...)

D. Armistead
Fairfax, VA
 

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU GET A DUI IN FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA?

Reckless Driving Virginia

If a police officer believes that you pose a threat to yourself or others, you could be charged with reckless driving or DUI. Those are serious criminal charges in Virginia, and not mere traffic violations. You could be arrested, fined, lose your job, or in the worst-case scenario, serve time in jail. It doesn’t matter why they stop you – if a police officer thinks that you are driving recklessly or under the influence, the consequences can be harsh.

With the possibility of jail time and more for a DUI or reckless driving conviction, you must have the right Fairfax DUI attorney fighting on your behalf. Expert DUI Attorney Scott C. Nolan has extensive training in DUI/DWI breath and blood testing, forensic toxicology, and the administration of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. He also has a remarkable record as a Virginia criminal lawyer of success defending clients charged with reckless driving and DUI.

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SCOTT C. NOLAN

Virginia Dui Lawyer

Since 2000, Fairfax criminal defense attorney Scott C. Nolan has dedicated his practice to representing clients charged with serious traffic offenses, DUI, and other crimes in Northern Virginia’s federal and state courts. He is a member of the National College for DUI Defense and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He has also earned a perfect 10.0 “Top Lawyer” ranking from AVVO, the independent lawyer rating service.

Don’t put your case in the wrong attorney’s hands. Scott C. Nolan defends his clients effectively against a variety of criminal charges. He has represented thousands of clients accused of serious crimes in Fairfax, Fairfax, and throughout Northern Virginia. Former clients routinely provide him with referrals and five-star reviews. Scott C. Nolan has built a reputation as a Virginia criminal lawyer for aggressive defense representation, extraordinary client service, and legal excellence for criminal defendants. You can put his two decades of experience to work for you.

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HOW CAN A CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY HELP YOU?

Serious Traffic Charges

Virginia criminal defense attorney Scott C. Nolan also handles cases that include violent crimes such as assault, battery, domestic violence, and other serious felony conviction types; drug crimes including the possession, sale, distribution, manufacture, or cultivation of illegal substances; burglary and other theft crimes; white-collar crimes and cybercrimes; and hit-and-run and other serious traffic charges.

You already know that to convict you of a crime, the state must prove your guilt “beyond a reasonable doubt.” Attorney Scott C. Nolan knows how to find the flaws in the state’s case and how to cast doubt on the state’s evidence and witnesses. He will answer your questions, explain how the law applies in your own situation, work diligently on your behalf, and achieve the best possible outcome to your case. Whether the charge is a crime of violence or a simple traffic infraction, Virginia criminal lawyer Scott C. Nolan can help.

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Skilled Criminal Defense Attorney Virginia

Virginia criminal defense lawyer Scott C. Nolan is skilled and experienced at handling the most complicated criminal cases and winning the best possible outcomes for his clients. Every client is treated with absolute respect and dignity and is offered every professional courtesy and consideration. You’ll work directly with Scott C. Nolan, and the lines of communication will remain open until your case is resolved. He represents the accused in Fairfax and Fairfax County, Fairfax and Prince William County, and throughout Northern Virginia.

Scott C. Nolan understands what’s at stake when you’re facing harsh penalties for criminal charges: your family, your career, your freedom, and your future. To learn more about your rights and the law in Virginia, or if you’ve been arrested and charged with a crime, and you need the help of a Virginia criminal lawyer – fast – call The Law Office of Scott C. Nolan, PLLC’s law offices or contact him online.

Our criminal defense law office is located off of Center St and W Court House Rd. We are located right down the road from Van Dyck Park, Fairfax High School, and only about 16 miles away from Dulles International Airport (IAD). If you have any issues finding our law office, you can always give us a call for more help. Contact our offices today!

 

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