Atty. Bret Lee
Bret Lee is the founder of Bret Lee Legal Solutions. Bret ensures that his clients receive the advice they need and protects their rights throughout their case.
Assault And Battery & More Attorney · Serving Fairfax, VA · 15+ Years Experience
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About Bret Lee at a Glance
Bret Lee is a Principal based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at Bret Lee Legal Solutions P.L.L.C.. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, juvenile, and theft. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2011), District of Columbia (2015), and United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington (2015). Educated at George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 2011) and College of William and Mary (B.A., 2006). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Bret Lee
- Bret Lee is the founder of Bret Lee Legal Solutions
- Bret ensures that his clients receive the advice they need and protects their rights throughout their case
- Bret represents clients in a wide variety of felony and misdemeanor cases, ranging from traffic matters such as reckless driving and DUIs to major felony charges such as possession of drugs, conspiracies, assault, fraud, and sexual battery
- He practices throughout Northern Virginia, including Fairfax County, Prince William, Herndon, Vienna, Fairfax City, Alexandria, Arlington, Loudoun and the U.S
- District Court – Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria
- Bret is an active member of the bar of Virginia and of the District of Columbia
- Bret’s work has also involved extensive appellate brief writing and a vigorous motions practice, including motions to suppress evidence, motions for bond, motions for discovery, and other motions for relief in federal and state prosecutions
- Before going into private practice, Bret worked as a law clerk for the Honorable Chief Judge Watkins in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
- Bret is a 2011 magna cum laude graduate of the George Mason University School of Law where he was the managing editor of the George Mason Law Review and served on the Moot Court Board
- His undergraduate degree is from the College of William and Mary
- He lives in Vienna, Virginia, and is a longtime resident of the Commonwealth
- As a member of the National College of DUI Defense and the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Bret has the expertise to design the best possible defense for your case
- AWARDS Client’s Choice 2017 Client’s Choice 2018 Client’s Choice 2019 10 Best American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys 2018 Top 40 under 40 National Trial Lawyers Association 2017 LEGAL ASSOCIATIONS National College of DUI Defense National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers DUI Defense Lawyers Association Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Bar of the Eastern District of Virginia Virginia State Bar Fairfax County Bar Association
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Bret Lee's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bret Lee handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fairfax.
DUI / DWI Defense in Fairfax
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Drug Crimes in Fairfax
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Criminal Defense in Fairfax
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Juvenile Law in Fairfax
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Theft & Property Crimes in Fairfax
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Jurisdictional Context
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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Fairfax Choose Bret Lee
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 Bret Lee's practice in the field of dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, juvenile, and theft.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Bret Lee brings 15+ 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, District of Columbia, and United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, Bret Lee can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, drug crimes, and criminal defense, Bret Lee can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Fairfax
A Fairfax-based practice means Bret Lee 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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