Ed Nuttall

A distinguished partner at Carroll & Nuttall, P.C., located in Fairfax, Virginia, Ed Nuttall has a diverse practice focusing on family law, criminal defense, personal injury and traffic law. He serves clients across Virginia and the District of Columbia. Throughout his esteemed career, he has garnered a reputation as a highly skilled trial attorney in both civil and criminal matters. 

His background as a former prosecutor has equipped Mr. Nuttall with invaluable experience, having tried numerous misdemeanor, felony and traffic cases. With a particular concentration on cases involving police use of force in Virginia, he is widely recognized for his proficiency in navigating complex legal issues.

Drawing on his extensive trial experience, Mr. Nuttall handles a wide range of civil and criminal cases throughout Virginia and Washington, D.C. His criminal practice encompasses matters ranging from misdemeanors and traffic offenses to serious felonies, including sex crimes, financial crimes and violent offenses. Additionally, he is a seasoned civil litigator, focusing on personal injury cases and family law matters such as divorce, child support, custody and visitation.

Mr. Nuttall's commitment to excellence has earned him Martindale-Hubbell's highest peer-review rating of AV Preeminent*. He has been distinguished as one of the Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys in Virginia by The National Trial Lawyers and recognized as a Top Criminal Defense Attorney and Personal Injury Attorney by Northern Virginia Magazine and Washingtonian magazine.

Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Nuttall is deeply involved in advocacy work. He is an active member of Autism Speaks, a national advocacy group, where he serves on the Board of Directors and holds leadership positions in various committees. Additionally, Mr. Nuttall has served as president of the Virginia Autism Project and as chairman of the Autism Speaks Potomac 5K.

Mr. Nuttall obtained his Juris Doctor from The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law in 1996, following his undergraduate studies at The Catholic University of America, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1990. He is admitted to practice law in Virginia and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit. 

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.