Scott A Surovell, experienced Consumer Protection, Criminal Defense attorney in Fairfax, VA with 7 reviews
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Scott A Surovell

4010 University Dr Ste 200 Drve, Fairfax, VA

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03 Jun, 2022
My case was a somewhat complex domestic situation, a misdemeanor charge that could have resulted in jail time. During my first consultation, Senator Surovell listened to my concerns, patiently answered all of my questions, and made suggestions that helped my case. In the intervening months between the charge and my trial, Scott promptly responded to any questions or concerns that came up. Being charged with any crime is scary, and you need a well-informed lawyer to navigate the murky, sometimes treacherous territory of our criminal justice system. I knew that Senator Surovell had a reputation as one of the best defense lawyers in Fairfax County. And he lived up to that reputation Thanks to his skillful handling of my case, the charges were dropped. I could not have asked for a better outcome, and I will be forever grateful for his help during a difficult time in my life. Novelist Raymond Chandler once said, “The law isn’t justice. It’s a very imperfect mechanism. If you press exactly the right buttons and are also lucky, justice may show up in the answer.” Hiring Senator Surovell was exactly the right button to press.
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27 May, 2021
I was charged with a DWI and Civil Refusal back in February and was terrified of the consequences a conviction would entail. Fortunately, a friend referred me to Scott Surovell who agreed to represent me and set a plan in action from our very first call. He helped me understand how the process would take place and our strategy for my defense. As my Court date approached, we continued once before finally going before the Arlington County General District Court. The State Prosecutor had not offered any plea deals so it was to go to trial. Scott was a masterful trial attorney. It was impressive to watch him work and gave me confidence we would come out with a positive ruling. After he dismantled the Prosecution, it was agreed that the Charge would be reduced to Reckless Driving and the Commonwealth would Motion to Nolle Prosequi the Refusal Charge. This was a HUGE relief. I cannot thank Scott enough for his work on my case and would recommend him to anyone seeking a Defense Attorney. 10/10, 5-Stars, 2 thumbs up, the best attorney I have ever interacted with.
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Matt

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11 Nov, 2019
By far the best lawyer I ever hired. Even though he is busy with his other duties he was always quick to answer my emails. He got my driving charge reduced by a ton. You want to get your charge reduce you need to hire this lawyer. He will go to bat for you.
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Excellent trial attorney who is effective at defending clients and getting charges reduced or dismissed
“Scott was a masterful trial attorney. It was impressive to watch him work and gave me confidence we would come out with a positive ruling.”
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Responsive and communicative with clients, keeping them informed throughout the process
“Even though he is busy with his other duties he was always quick to answer my emails.”
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Knowledgeable about the law and able to leverage precedents to build a strong defense
“He nailed my defense, citing numerous cases regarding the definition of 'public highway'.”
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Passionate and dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for his clients
“He's direct, honest, respectable and you should listen to him. Don't be afraid to ask him questions.”
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Willing to go the extra mile, including filing appeals, to fight for his clients
“Mr. Surovell immediately filed an appeal - allowing me to keep my driver's license up until the Circuit Court of Appeals trial date.”
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