![]() | VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL Defense Lawyers |
OUR MISSION:
VACDL rallies the community of Virginia criminal defense attorneys to support and empower one another as we fight for our clients in a system stacked against them
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PUBLIC DEFENDER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Federal Defender's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia:
~ Appellate Attorney in Alexandria
~ Assistant Federal Public Defender in Richmond
~ Assistant Federal Public Defender in Norfolk
Private Practice Employment Opportunities:
Job Overview:
Solo practitioner is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join a thriving criminal defense trial practice. As an Associate Attorney, he or she will be representing clients charged with a wide range of criminal offenses, including felonies and misdemeanors, and in addition to representing retained, private clients, must also be willing to serve as court-appointed counsel in cases of indigent defendants.
Experience:
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required.
Admission to the Virginia State Bar is mandatory; active licensing is preferred.
Must be certified, or willing to become certified, to serve as court-appointed counsel for indigent defendants through the Virginia Indigent Defense Commission (VIDC).
Proven experience in criminal cases and prior jury trial experience is a plus.
Demonstrated proficiency in legal research tools.
Strong writing skills with the ability to produce clear and persuasive legal documents.
interested candidates should contact: anthony@anthonymartinlegal.com
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VACDL is the ONLY statewide bar association exclusively dedicated to supporting criminal defense practitioners. With our top-notch CLE seminars, robust List Serv, helpful quarterly newsletter The Virginia Champion, Member's Only Document Library, and other great resources, VACDL membership is a necessary part of your practice in the Commonwealth. We offer membership levels for law students, new practitioners, Public Defenders, experienced private practitioners, emeritus and retired members, and Life Members. Come join our community today!