Criminal Defense Attorney - Northern Virginia Right Path Law Group is hiring a courtroom-ready Criminal Defense Attorney to take the lead on serious cases that change lives. We’re a top-rated, client-centered firm known for results, empathy, and a strong team culture. What You’ll Do: • Handle felony, misdemeanor, and complex cases • Represent clients in state courts (and federal court if licensed) • Build strategy, draft motions, and own the courtroom Who You Are: • Licensed in Virginia • 3+ years of criminal trial experience (jury and felony preferred) • Former prosecutors welcome • Spanish fluency or federal court admission is a plus What You’ll Get: • Competitive salary (based on experience) • 100% employer-paid health insurance (employee) • 3 weeks PTO + 401(k) with matching • Real autonomy, mentorship, and growth Join a firm where your work matters, your team has your back, and your career can thrive. Apply now – and take the right path. Responsibilities: • Lead Client Strategy: Meet with clients—whether in our office or at detention centers—to understand their situation, assess legal options, and craft winning case strategies. • Own Your Caseload: Manage a diverse docket of misdemeanor and felony cases from intake through resolution, ensuring every client receives exceptional representation. • Command the Courtroom: Appear confidently at hearings and trials across Northern Virginia, advocating persuasively on behalf of clients before judges and juries. • Deliver Excellence in Advocacy: Prepare, file, and argue motions, memoranda, and other key legal documents, ensuring every filing strengthens the defense and advances client goals. Qualifications: • Licensed to Practice Law in Virginia. • A minimum of 3 years of experience in criminal defense is preferred, which should include handling felony cases and conducting jury trials. Compensation: $115,000+ annually

• Lead Client Strategy: Meet with clients—whether in our office or at detention centers—to understand their situation, assess legal options, and craft winning case strategies. • Own Your Caseload: Manage a diverse docket of misdemeanor and felony cases from intake through resolution, ensuring every client receives exceptional representation. • Command the Courtroom: Appear confidently at hearings and trials across Northern Virginia, advocating persuasively on behalf of clients before judges and juries. • Deliver Excellence in Advocacy: Prepare, file, and argue motions, memoranda, and other key legal documents, ensuring every filing strengthens the defense and advances client goals.