Please allow me to introduce myself and my services. A lifelong resident of Northern
Virginia and a practicing attorney for
more than 20 years, my name is Wayne Stover.
As a former Fairfax City and Arlington County assistant Commonwealth's attorney,
also known as a district attorney, I dealt with thousands of criminal and traffic
cases, with a concentration on driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended,
reckless driving, habitual offender, larcenies, assaults, drug cases, property offenses,
and other
serious transgressions. This experience gave me valuable insight into
the intricacies of the legal issues involved in successfully prosecuting and defending
citizens charged with violations of the law.
Since leaving the prosecutor's office, I have been in private practice as a defense
attorney. Equipped with the knowledge and skill gained as a Commonwealth's attorney,
I am able to recognize and understand the strengths and weaknesses of a case
from both sides of the courtroom. I can offer a defendant a broad, analytical, and even
perspective of their case. My dual experience as a prosecutor and defender brings
the added quality of anticipating the other side's strategy, giving me the opportunity
to be one step ahead of the opposing team.
My years of litigating cases have also taught me that most citizens, not knowing
the limitations of our legal system, are understandably anxious when faced with
a traffic or criminal charge. During my representation, I attempt to present to
a defendant all legal options and remedies available and to explain in layman's
terms the legal implications, if any, of the remedies.
My fees are fair and reasonable, my hours flexible, and I do not charge for an initial
telephone consultation.
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