Atty. Benjamin Griffitts
Benjamin Griffitts is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice. Benjamin, who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 2026.
Criminal Defense: General Practice Attorney · Serving Fairfax, VA · 22+ Years Experience
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About Benjamin Griffitts at a Glance
Benjamin Griffitts is a criminal defense attorney based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at Robinson Law PLLC. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in Virginia, Prince William County Bar Association and Virginia, Virginia State Bar (2004). Educated at George Mason University (J.D., 2004). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — DUI / DWI Defense (2026). Serves clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Benjamin Griffitts
- Benjamin Griffitts is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Benjamin, who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Benjamin Griffitts's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin Griffitts handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fairfax.
Criminal Defense in Fairfax
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Fairfax
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fairfax are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Fairfax Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fairfax-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Fairfax Choose Benjamin Griffitts
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Benjamin Griffitts's practice in the field of criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Benjamin Griffitts brings 22+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Virginia, Prince William County Bar Association and Virginia, Virginia State Bar, Benjamin Griffitts can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Criminal Defense Practice
Concentrating on criminal defense means Benjamin Griffitts's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Fairfax
A Fairfax-based practice means Benjamin Griffitts attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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