Atty. Karin Riley Porter
After graduating from Penn State and receiving her law degree, with honors, from George Mason University School of Law, Karin Riley Porter has had years of experience in the law in a wide range of cases, including DUIs and violent felonies. Before launching Karin Riley Porter Attorney at Law, Ms.
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Karin Riley Porter is a dui/dwi, criminal defense, and white collar attorney based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at Price Benowitz LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2002). Educated at George Mason University (J.D., 2002). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — DUI / DWI Defense, Washington (D.C.) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- After graduating from Penn State and receiving her law degree, with honors, from George Mason University School of Law, Karin Riley Porter has had years of experience in the law in a wide range of cases, including DUIs and violent felonies
- Before launching Karin Riley Porter Attorney at Law, Ms. Porter served as prosecutor, ultimately providing her with a different perspective of the legal system which she can use when building a defense
- Ms. Porter’s extensive knowledge and training in various parts of the law sets her apart from many other defense attorneys
- Karin Riley Porter has been recognized for her achievements as an attorney, being named by the National Association of Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- Additionally, she is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and is a member of the National College for DUI Defense
- Karin Riley Porter is a member of the State Bar of Virginia and is federally barred in the Eastern District of Virginia
- Ms. Porter is dedicated to providing a strong representation with a comprehensive focus to every case she defends
- She is prepared to closely examine every aspect of her clients’ cases and to give helpful advice on what steps a person should take in their case
- By doing so, Ms. Porter is able to provide the most robust defense possible in each case
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Why local counsel matters in Virginia
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 andnue, 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.
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