Rebecca Wade
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Alexandria, VA
500 Montgomery Street, Suite 575
Alexandria, VA 22314
Attorney Rebecca Wade is an associate at Wade, Grimes, Friedman, Sutter & Leischner, PLLC. Since joining the Alexandria law office in 2013, Ms. Wade has focused her practice on providing a variety of legal services to the residents of northern Virginia. Clients throughout the region regularly turn to her for assistance with matters related to:
• Criminal defense
• Civil litigation
• Family law
• Estate planning
Ms. Wade began her legal career in 2007 after earning her law degree from the University of Richmond School of Law and her admission to the Virginia State Bar. In 2013, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia also approved her to practice in its courtrooms.
Prior to joining her current firm, Ms. Wade served as an assistance public defender in Fauquier and Rappahannock counties. During her five years in the public sector, she represented countless defendants facing a wide range of charges. The courtroom experience she gained during this phase of her career is invaluable to her clients.
Over nearly 10 years of practice, Ms. Wade has earned a reputation as a dedicated and skilled legal professional. She has a "Superb" rating from Avvo, and her ability to speak fluent Spanish has made her one of the most sought-after bilingual attorneys in the area.
Ms. Wade is active not only in the courtroom but also in the legal community. She is a member of a number of legal organizations, including the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Alexandria Bar Association, the Fauquier County Bar Association and the Fairfax Bar Association.
- 50%Criminal Defense
- 50%Family Law
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Law, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Failure to Pay Child Support, Felony, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Parole, Sex Offenses, Theft, Traffic Violations, Criminal Domestic Violence, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Juvenile Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Marital Property, Same Sex Family Law
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2016 - 2021
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About Rebecca Wade
Admitted: 2007, Virginia
Professional Webpage: http://www.oldtownlawyers.com/Attorneys/Rebecca-J-Wade.shtml
Bar/Professional Activity
- Director, Alexandria Bar Association, 2015
- Alexandria Bar Association President , 2021
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, 2013
- Fairfax Bar Association
- Virginia Supreme Court, 2007
- Alexandria Bar Association
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Virginia, 2007
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Virginia, 2013
- Fauquier Bar Association
Educational Background
- Mount Vernon High School, 2000
- McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, B.A., Honors: With Honors, Major: Honours Economics, Minor: Hispanic Languages, 2004
Verdicts/Settlements
- Dawson v. Commonwealth, Court of Appeals Record No. 0220-11-4, 2011
- Commonwealth v. Jefferson, 60 Va. App. 749 (Court of Appeals of Virginia), 2012
- Quintanilla v. Commonwealth, Supreme Court Record No. 101298, 2010
- Melara v. Commonwealth, Supreme Court Record No. 120134, 2012
- Jarvis v. Commonwealth, Supreme Court Record No. 100999, 2010
- Nealey v. Commonwealth, Supreme Court Record No. 111305, 2012
Honors/Awards
- , Pro Bono Co-Counsel of the Year, LSNV, 2019
- , Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine, 2020
- , Top Lawyers by Northern Virginia Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine, 2020
- , Lawline’s Top 20 Women Faculty of 2016, Above The Law, 2016
- , Rising Star in Northern Virginia and Washington D.C., Super Lawyers, 2021
- , Rising Star in Northern Virginia and Washington D.C., Super Lawyers, 2020
- , Rising Star in Northern Virginia and Washington D.C., Super Lawyers, 2019
- , Rising Star in Northern Virginia and Washington D.C., Super Lawyers, 2017
- , Rising Star in Northern Virginia and Washington D.C., Super Lawyers , 2016
Last Updated: 12/30/2020