Fighting to Protect Your Future
Being charged with a criminal offense can dim your prospects for a bright future. You could end up losing your driver's license, security clearance, job, and child custody or visitation rights.
I'm Lance D. Gardner, a criminal defense attorney based in Fairfax, Virginia. With more than 25 years of experience as a trial lawyer, I know how to aggressively defend you against criminal charges of all types and severity, including but not limited to the following:
- Drug crimes: Any drug charge could have a major negative impact on your career and family. I represent clients who have been charged with possession and distribution of marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamines, prescription drugs and other drugs.
- Driving while intoxicated (DWI): Drunk driving is a serious criminal charge in all cases and especially if you have a previous conviction on your record. I routinely help my clients defeat DWI charges or minimize their consequences.
- Theft / larceny: I am highly experienced at defending clients against charges of theft, embezzlement, shoplifting, computer fraud, burglary, robbery and other property crimes.
- Juvenile defense: A juvenile charge can have a major impact on a child's future. I have been providing skilled representation in juvenile court for more than 25 years.
- Reckless driving: In Virginia, the penalties for a reckless driving charge can be severe. I have long experience getting these charges dismissed or reduced.
- Driving on a suspended license: I regularly help clients fight the severe consequences — potentially including jail time — of driving on a suspended or revoked license.
- Domestic violence: Criminal charges are very common any time the police are called on a domestic violence claim. I can help defend you against these charges.
- Sexual assault: If you are convicted of sexual assault, you could be required to register as a sex offender for life. It is important to contact an experienced attorney right away.
- Federal court practice: There are major differences between federal and state criminal cases. If you've been charged in federal court, you need a lawyer with federal experience.
- Criminal records and expungement: A criminal record can have long-term consequences. In some cases, I can get my clients' criminal records expunged.
In order to obtain the best possible defense and help minimize the legal consequences of your criminal charges, contact me immediately. The consultation is free. The longer you wait to hire an attorney, the longer it may take to resolve your problems.
