Leesburg & Loudoun, VA

If you have been charged with DUI or DWI in Loudoun County, VA, you have likely read information on DUI penalties in Virginia, examined skilled DUI lawyers in Leesburg, and compiled a list of questions about your DUI for your attorney. The ideal next step is for you to contact the best Loudoun DUI lawyers to discuss your specific DUI case and the best possible strategies for your defense. Our Loudoun DUI attorneys are standing by, ready to discuss your case for free.

Loudoun County is one of Virginia’s largest counties. Some of the most well-known neighborhoods and towns within Loudoun County, VA, are Leesburg, Stone Ridge, South Riding, Brambleton, Aldie, Dulles and Sterling. If you were charged with DUI in Leesburg or any other town within Loudoun County, your case will be heard at the Loudoun County Courthouse. An experienced DUI lawyer near Leesburg or a surrounding town will have the knowledge to explain your DUI charge, the consequences of a DUI conviction in Virginia, and which approach may be best suited for your specific DUI or DWI in Loudoun.

The Loudoun County Courthouse is located at 18 E. Market Street Leesburg, Virginia 20176. The phone number for the clerk’s office is (702) 777-0312, and the hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. DUI cases in Loudoun County, Virginia, are heard at 8:00 am, 8:30 am, 10:00 am, 1:00 pm and 1:30 pm. You will need to discuss with your attorney which docket your DUI case is on. You may also locate this information by visiting Virginia’s Online Judicial System and looking up your case information.

The Commonwealth of Virginia provides an online “case system,” which may be helpful to both attorneys and their clients. You may use this site to look up individual court information, such as phone numbers, addresses, and policies, as well as information on your specific case.* Please note that if your case is being handled in the Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court, you will not be able to access your case information online.

You may check the status of your case at Virginia's Judicial System Website at any time. Locate the tab on the left-hand side of the home page, and then click the following:

• Online Services
• Case Status and Information
• General District Court (you will be asked to enter the reCAPTCHA)
• Under the “Court” tab, select Fairfax County or Fairfax City
• Under Traffic/Criminal, click Name Search

The ability to check your case status online may be helpful for a number of

• You forgot your court date or time
• You want to check in advance which courtroom you’ll be in (some are not posted until the morning of the scheduled hearing)
• You want to check your previous charges
• You want to confirm that your attorney is on record
• You want to know the name of your arresting officer
• You want to know your case number

*If you do not see your case posted, do not be alarmed. Some cases are not posted online until a week or even a day before the court date. If your case is in the Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court, you will not have access to your case information online.

Typically, defendants who have been charged with DWI in Loudoun County, Virginia, are offered a breath test at the police station following their arrest. If they cannot submit to the breath test or if the machine is not functioning properly, the officer will offer them a chance for a blood draw at the nearest hospital. It is the officer’s decision as to whether a breath or blood test will be offered. The result of the breath test is immediate, whereas the results of the blood test tend to take several weeks.

After your DWI charge in Leesburg, you likely submitted to a breath test at the police station. Or, you submitted to a blood test at the nearest hospital, in which case your BAC is determined at a later date. This is something your Loudoun DUI lawyer will discuss with you in further detail. If the result of the breath test was between a .08% and .14%, you were charged with a standard DWI in Virginia. However, if your BAC (blood alcohol concentration) was between a .15% and .20%, your BAC is known as “elevated,” and you will face harsher DUI penalties, such as an additional five days in jail. Moreover, if your BAC was a .21% or higher, you face even greater penalties.

Many people assume that those who have been charged with underage drinking and driving receive penalties that are much less harsh than those who are 21 or older. The Commonwealth of Virginia has a strict zero-tolerance policy for anyone charged with DUI or DWI, no matter his or her age. If you are under the age of 21 and have been charged with DUI or DWI in Loudoun County, Virginia, Robinson Law can help you defend against the charges.

If you’ve been arrested for a DWI or DUI, the Loudon criminal defense attorneys at Robinson Law have your back. We have more than 50 years of combined experience representing clients in all types of cases. Our lawyers handle every case as though it was our own, whether we are arguing to keep evidence out of trial, negotiating with the government, or litigating your case in front of a jury. With Robinson Law on your defense team, you can rest assured that your case, and your future, are in good hands. To discuss your case with one of our respected Loudon criminal defense and DUI attorneys, give us a call to schedule a free consultation at (703) 844-3746.