Criminal Defense



Charged with a crime in Northern Virginia?

If you or someone you know has been charged with a crime in Northern Virginia, find your particular charge below. At Abrenio Law, we believe learning about what you’re facing is the first step to defending yourself. And we’ve taken a lot of time to answer some of the most commonly asked questions we hear.



Once you’re ready, reach out to Abrenio Law.

We hope that the information we’ve provided is helpful. However, if you’re facing a criminal charge here in Northern Virginia, we recommend that you retain an attorney. James Abrenio is a Fairfax-Based Personal Injury & Criminal Defense attorney who practices throughout Northern Virginia. You can learn more about James Abrenio, some of our Prior Results, and Read Our Reviews.  Make sure to contact us at Ph. 703-570-4180 for your Free Consultation.


Helpful Resources for your situation.

Your case may call for you to take additional steps to demonstrate that you are taking these matters seriously. Given that, we have created our Community Resources Page for you. Take sometime to review, and we will discuss what should do to prepare.


Do you believe that Virginia’s Criminal Justice System needs to change?

At Abrenio Law, we believe that our job goes beyond defending the individual client. That it’s our duty advocate against the inequities that face Virginia’s Criminal Justice System as a whole.  Therefore, James spends much of his free time pushing for change in many of our archaic laws.

In particular, he takes issues with many laws that affect countless Virginia citizens daily:

Given this, James devotes time serving as Pro Bono counsel in particularly compelling cases.  He also supports local organizations striving to make a tangible, positive impact on our local community.  


Do you have a case that you think warrants Pro Bono help?

To be clear, Abrenio Law has limited resources. And James gets many call requesting Pro Bono services. Therefore, we are only able to accept a handful of cases on a Pro Bono basis and are unable to help in vast majority of inquiries we receive.

If you have a case that you believe presents particularly compelling circumstances, and there is a substantial financial need, feel free to reach out.

To increase your likelihood that James can help, we recommend you be referred through local counsel. And send an email to James directly at james@abreniolaw.com. Your subject like should read “Seeking PRO BONO Assistance from Abrenio Law.

If we are unable to help, we want to apologize in advance. We are a small firm trying to help as many people as possible.


Are you hoping James will speak at an event for you?

Oftentimes, James will speak to organizations, classes, and other groups about various areas of law including the need for Criminal Justice Reform, “Know your Rights,” seminars, and other informational sessions. If you’d like James to speak to your group, send us an email at james@abreniolaw.com.

Given our limited resources, James cannot accept every request. But he’ll do his best.

If you want to learn more about James Abrenio, click here.