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My attorney was Phoenix Ayotte. I elected to hire her as my attorney after having interviewed five candidates. Phoenix is very knowledgeable, thorough, and diligent. I felt that she also genuinely cared for me as a client, a trait that differentiated her from others. I am very pleased with my decision to work with her and the results.

I am extremely pleased with the care and diligence that Mr. Ellis displayed in handling my sensitive situation. He went above and beyond what I was expecting and left me glad I chose him as my representation.👍

I am very impressed with Jessica Carmichael's preparation, poise and tenacity in the courtroom. Highly recommended!

Hire Jessica NOW..........I faced two very serious misdemeanor charges stemming from a toxic romantic relationship that threatened to upend my future. Jessica got the prosecutor and judge to drop BOTH charges despite long odds and a mercurial, hostile plaintiff. Jessica literally saved me and my family, allowing me to close an awful chapter and granting me a new lease on life. I'm a discerning critic and customer on all matters and was not going to settle for anything less than the best when it came to my criminal defense, a position i never imagined i would find myself in. So i thoroughly researched Northern Virginia criminal lawyers and ultimately chose Jessica based on her stellar reputation and a face-to-face consultation. I picked Jessica over other outstanding NOVA lawyers because I believed she had the perfect combination of intellect, experience, passion, and ethics. I felt strongly that Jessica would work relentlessly to defend me. Jessica did not disappoint. When we met before my court appearance, she was even more prepared than I anticipated, and my expectations were already high. Not only did she have plans for several different contingencies, but she had done so much research on legal precedents that i think she probably knew more about the charges and laws they were predicated upon than the prosecutor and judge (and legislators who wrote the laws) combined. But preparation and research are one thing. Execution on the field of battle requires a totally different skill set. Once again, Jessica did not disappoint. She is a born leader who handled multiple battle fronts---the police detective, the prosecutor, the volatile plaintiff, the judge---with a poise and resolve indicative of a seasoned commander. She was Spartan King Leonidas at the Battle of Thermopylae: cool-under-fire, undaunted by setbacks, brilliant. Another characteristic that really sets Jessica apart from other attorneys is her emotional intelligence. i consulted A LOT of great lawyers before choosing a defense attorney, because my future literally hung in the balance. Many of them were clearly competent but did not know how to connect with clients emotionally, a pretty essential requirement for a defense attorney given the anxiety that legal charges generate and sustain in defendants. Jessica consistently said the right thing to me, with the right delivery, at the right moment. When a client needs reassurance, she provides that. When a client needs tough love, she delivers that too. She intuitively senses when a given approach is needed and she efficiently chooses from her toolkit like Steven Spielberg chooses camera lenses and angles for great cinematic effect. Except this is real, not fiction. This is your life with real consequences, not Hollywood.....Jessica understands that and brings relentless dedication to getting you through the adversity in better shape than when you first confronted it. Whatever Jessica might give up in to lawyers who have decades of courtroom experience, she makes up for and then some with sheer talent, brilliant instincts, and tireless hard work. I honestly felt at times that she had eyes in the back of her head and was doing multiple tasks at once, and with lethal effect. Jessica is extraordinarily charming but equally tough. When her natural charm and compelling logic don't carry the day, you may see a flash of ferocity in her that is as impressive as it is measured and controlled. Jessica is the whole package, truly. Before i break into a sonnet about her, i will conclude with this: My day in court was EXTREMELY stressful and i really couldn't imagine leaving that day in anything other than a downcast mood. As i played it out in my head beforehand, even the best case scenario of having the charges dropped would leave the bitter residue that there were charges to begin with. But Jessica somehow made the experience cathartic, triumphant, and encouraging. I hope to God i never have to go through that again, but if ever do, Jessica Carmichael is the first person I'm going to call.

Jessica Carmichael is an amazing attorney. Her representation was completely professional in every way. She was thorough in reviewing all aspects of my case, clear in presenting all of my options, and worked tirelessly to secure the best possible outcome in my case. Which she did flawlessly. While I hope I never need her services again, if I ever do, she will literally be the first call I make.

Outstanding Legal Powerhouse – Mrs. Phoenix Ayotte Harris, and Mr. William Wirt Brock, IV Integrity, Professionalism, Tenacity The professional strength of Mrs. Phoenix Harris and Mr. William Brock’s legal expertise was proven with their superb persistence in my criminal case. This legal team is very knowledgeable with just the right amount of determination to find justice for their client. They know how to move around the court room by filing the proper motions, open arguments are on point, their analysis of witness testimony and strategic cross-examination is mind-blowing and their closing arguments provides the jury with the tools of law they need to come back with a not guilty verdict. Mrs. Harris and Mr. Brock’s courtroom strategy is highly proficient and well respected amongst their peers and clients. I have retained Mrs. Phoenix Harris to represent me in the past and she has always proven a not guilty verdict. I would choose this legal team anytime I need legal counsel and I would recommend Mrs. Phoenix Harris and Mr. William Brock to anyone that needs outstanding representation from the Harris, Carmichael & Ellis, PLLC Attorneys at Law. Respectfully, Her Client M.F.

Ms. Carmichael is the best legal representation you could find! She cares deeply about each client, and takes the time to make sure you understand everything related to your case. Whether I just had a question, needed reassurance, or simply wanted to check in, Ms. Carmichael always had time for me. I will definitely use Ms Carmichael again if needed, and refer anyone who may need similar services!

Very professional and knowledgeable. They are dedicated to their craft and their clients.

My experience with Harris, Carmichael & Ellis has been so positive. Attorney Carmichael is extremely competent, knowledgeable in her field and serious about results. I was very worried about my court case, but Attorney Carmichael was calm and collected. She explained all of my options clearly and realistically. I felt at all times that I understood what was happening and what would happen during the court proceedings: she was always thinking one step ahead. I would absolutely trust the attorneys at Harris, Carmichael & Ellis with my legal needs in the future, and I enthusiastically recommend them to friends.