Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has represented clients in Virginia matters since 1997 — in General District, Juvenile and Domestic Relations, and Circuit Courts, and in the federal district courts sitting in Virginia.
Twelve practice areas reviewed through a single intake, so a matter is assessed across practice lines rather than in isolation.
Our Attorneys
Every matter is reviewed by an attorney of the firm. Five attorneys practice with the firm, including two former prosecutors and a former Virginia State Trooper. Individual attorneys are admitted in specific jurisdictions; not all attorneys are licensed in all states.
Owner and Founder · Former Prosecutor
Former prosecutor. Founded the firm in 1997. Testified in support of Virginia House Bill 635 (2019) before the Virginia House Courts of Justice Committee.
Criminal Defense & Family LawLicensed in VA · MD · DC · NJ · NY
Of Counsel · Former Virginia State Trooper
Fifteen years on the road before the courtroom. JD, University of Richmond (2003).
DUI, Criminal Law & Traffic LawLicensed in VA
Of Counsel · Former Prosecutor
Former Maryland Assistant State's Attorney. With the firm since 2010. JD, Rutgers School of Law (2004).
Criminal Law, DUI Defense & Traffic LawLicensed in VA · MD
Of Counsel
Thirty-plus years of practice since 1994. Fourteen-year CPS contract in Alexandria. JD, The Catholic University of America (1994).
Criminal Law & CPS DefenseLicensed in VA · DC
Of Counsel
J.D./M.A., University of Florida. Ph.D., UC Santa Barbara (2017). Twenty-one-plus years of practice since 2005.
Family Law, Employment Law & Business LitigationLicensed in VA · FL
Jurisdictions of Admission
Twelve Practice Areas
A criminal charge can carry immigration consequences. A divorce can turn on how a business was formed a decade earlier. The practice is organized around that overlap.
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Contested and uncontested divorce, equitable distribution, spousal support, custody and visitation, child support and modification, protective orders, prenuptial and separation agreements, and adoption under Title 20 of the Code of Virginia.
Divorce · Child Custody · Alimony · Military Divorce · Adoption
02
Representation in the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia: bank and wire fraud, access device fraud, aggravated identity theft, conspiracy, tax offenses, and antitrust allegations.
Federal Defense · Bank Fraud · Wire Fraud · Identity Theft · Conspiracy
03
Felony and misdemeanor charges under Title 18.2 — assault and battery, malicious wounding, larceny, burglary, drug and weapons offenses, arson, probation violations, bond and preliminary hearings, appeals, and expungement.
Criminal Defense · Assault · Drug Possession · Burglary · Expungement
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Motor vehicle collisions, commercial truck and 18-wheeler crashes, motorcycle and pedestrian incidents, premises liability, construction accidents, dog bites, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death. Virginia applies contributory negligence.
Car Accident · 18-Wheeler · Wrongful Death · Catastrophic Injury
05
Family-based petitions and adjustment of status, fiancé visas, consular processing, naturalization, employment-based petitions, asylum, cancellation of removal, and deportation defense including the Arlington Immigration Court.
Immigration · Deportation Defense · Adjustment of Status · Asylum
06
Entity formation and selection, LLC operating agreements, partnership and shareholder agreements, business purchases and sales, succession and dissolution, commercial leasing, franchise matters, and regulatory compliance.
Business Formation · LLC · Operating Agreements · Succession
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Reckless driving in Virginia is a Class 1 misdemeanor, not an infraction. Defense of reckless driving, speeding, DUI and DWI under § 18.2-266, breath test refusal, suspended license, habitual offender, hit and run, and CDL matters.
DWI · Reckless Driving · CDL Defense · Suspended License
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Allegations including sexual assault, aggravated sexual battery, forcible sodomy, criminal solicitation, offenses involving minors, and online allegations — with registration consequences that begin at the investigative stage.
Sex Crime Defense · Sexual Assault · Registry Petitions
09
Wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, charitable trusts, durable powers of attorney, advance medical directives, estate administration, probate before the Circuit Court, conservatorship and guardianship, and fiduciary litigation.
Estate Planning · Trusts · Probate · Conservatorship
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Drafting, review, negotiation, and litigation of commercial and personal agreements: business and construction contracts, distribution and supply agreements, non-competition provisions, and breach of contract claims and defenses.
Breach of Contract · Contract Disputes · Negotiation
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Civil disputes in Virginia General District and Circuit Courts, including debt collection and judgment enforcement, consumer protection matters, defamation claims, insurance coverage disputes, and commercial litigation.
Civil Litigation · Defamation · Debt Collection · Insurance
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Representation of businesses in shareholder and partner disputes, business torts, trade secret and non-compete enforcement, UCC matters, and class action defense.
Shareholder Disputes · Trade Secrets · Business Torts · UCC
Coverage
The firm accepts matters throughout the Commonwealth. Virginia court structure matters to how a case unfolds — General District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic charges, and smaller civil claims, with an appeal of right to Circuit Court for a new trial. Circuit Court is the court of record for felonies, divorce, probate, and larger civil claims.
Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun, Prince William, City of Alexandria
Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover
Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Newport News, Hampton
Shenandoah, Rockingham, Frederick
Charlottesville, Albemarle, Roanoke, Lynchburg
Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia
Preparation
Consultations are more productive when the following are assembled in advance.
A summons, warrant, indictment, complaint, notice to appear, or civil filing — whatever put the matter in motion.
Incident, service, arrest, and any date printed on a court document. Some Virginia deadlines cannot be recovered once missed.
Contracts, court orders, police reports, correspondence, medical records, immigration receipt notices.
Every person involved and their relationship to the matter, including any attorney already engaged by another party.
A clear statement of the objective, so counsel can assess whether it is achievable under Virginia law.
Answers
No. Consultations are scheduled and fee-based. To request a consultation, call (888) 437-7747.
The firm accepts matters throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, including Northern Virginia, the Richmond metropolitan area, Hampton Roads, the Shenandoah Valley, and Central and Western Virginia.
Not functionally. Virginia's operative statute, Code of Virginia § 18.2-266, prohibits driving while intoxicated, and the terms are used interchangeably in practice.
Reckless driving is a Class 1 misdemeanor under Virginia law, not a traffic infraction. A conviction creates a criminal record, adds demerit points to the driving record, and carries potential jail exposure and license consequences.
Virginia generally requires a one-year separation. Where the parties have no minor children and have signed a separation agreement, the period is six months. The requirement is set by Code of Virginia § 20-91.
Virginia divides marital property according to statutory factors rather than by an automatic equal split. The court considers contributions of each party, the duration of the marriage, the circumstances that led to the dissolution, and other factors set by statute. It is not the same as community property.
Virginia's expungement statute is available in defined circumstances — principally acquittal, nolle prosequi, dismissal, or absolute pardon. Convictions generally cannot be expunged under that statute. Virginia has separately enacted a record sealing framework; whether and how it applies to a given record depends on the record and on the framework's implementation status.
It can. Certain Virginia dispositions carry immigration consequences independent of the sentence imposed, and some consequences attach to a plea rather than to a conviction. Anyone who is not a United States citizen should raise immigration status with counsel before a plea is entered.
Virginia is one of a small number of jurisdictions applying contributory negligence. A plaintiff found to bear even slight responsibility for the incident may be barred from recovery entirely. This raises the importance of early evidence preservation.
Yes. The firm appears in the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia.
