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title: "Criminal Defense | First Point Law Group"
description: "First Point Law Group defends clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges in Northern Virginia. In-depth defense resources at NovaCriminalAttorney.com."
url: "https://firstpointlaw.com/legal-services/criminal-defense"
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Legal Services

# Criminal Defense

## Criminal Defense: Experienced Advocates When Your Future Is on the Line

Being charged with a crime can put your job, your family and your freedom at risk. Our defense team moves quickly, explains every step, and works toward the best possible outcome, whether that means a dismissal, a reduced charge or a strong defense at trial.

A criminal charge is not a conviction. You have rights, and the way your case is handled from the very beginning can make a real difference. First Point Law Group’s criminal defense practice, led by attorney Jad Sarsour, represents clients in general district, juvenile and domestic relations, and circuit courts throughout Northern Virginia.

## Charges We Defend

- DUI/DWI and drug offenses
- Assault and domestic-related charges
- Theft, fraud and property crimes
- Reckless driving and serious traffic offenses
- Probation violations

## Every Stage of Your Case

From bond hearings and arraignment through trial, sentencing and probation matters, we review the evidence carefully: how the stop or arrest happened, what was collected, and whether your rights were respected. Then we use what we find to build your defense.

## When a Charge Affects More Than Your Case

A conviction can affect employment, professional licenses, security clearances and immigration status. Because First Point also has an experienced immigration practice, clients who are not U.S. citizens can get advice on both sides of the problem under one roof.

Our dedicated defense site

### In-depth criminal defense resources

Our criminal and traffic defense practice, led by attorney Jad Sarsour, keeps a dedicated site with detailed guides to Virginia charges, penalties and the court process.

- DUI / DWI defense
- Assault & battery
- Domestic violence
- Drug charges
- Theft & larceny
- White-collar & fraud
- Juvenile defense
- Expungement
- Bond hearings

 [Visit NovaCriminalAttorney.com](https://novacriminalattorney.com/)

### Arrested or charged? Don’t wait.

The sooner we review your case, the more options you may have. Call us now. Your first consultation is free.

  [Schedule a Consultation](/contact/) [(703) 385-6868](tel:+17033856868)

## Serving Criminal Defense Clients Throughout Northern Virginia

From our office in Fairfax, we represent clients across Fairfax County and the surrounding Northern Virginia communities.

- Fairfax
- Fairfax County
- Arlington
- Alexandria
- Falls Church
- Vienna
- McLean
- Reston
- Herndon
- Centreville
- Chantilly
- Springfield
- Loudoun County
- Prince William County
- Manassas
- Northern Virginia

## Frequently Asked Questions

  Should I talk to the police without a lawyer?

You have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. Politely decline to discuss the incident and ask to speak with a lawyer. Anything you say can be used in your case.

  Will a criminal charge affect my immigration status or security clearance?

It can. Certain convictions carry immigration consequences, and many charges must be reported for a clearance. We consider those consequences from the start, and because First Point also has an immigration practice, non-citizen clients can get advice on both under one roof.

## Legal Services

- Immigration Law
- Family Law
- Criminal Defense
- Traffic Law & DUI
- Civil Litigation

 [Criminal & traffic defense **NovaCriminalAttorney.com**](https://novacriminalattorney.com/)

Speak with our team

### Let’s talk about your next step.

- (703) 385-6868
- 10521 Judicial Drive, Suite 300Fairfax, VA 22030
- info@firstpointlaw.com

 [Schedule a Consultation](/contact/)

## Your family. Your future.Our focus.

  [Request a Consultation](/contact/) [Call (703) 385-6868](tel:+17033856868)