Attorney JD Garrett is the president and founder of Garrett Law Group, PLC. JD understands the ins and outs of Virginia law.
DUI convictions can lead to serious penalties including jail time.
No matter how dire your situation may appear to be, Attorney Garrett is confident that he can leverage his experience to your benefit.

Work Experience:

President
Garrett Law Group, PLC
2012 - Present
President
James D. Garrett & Associates, PC
2007 - 2012
Managing Partner
Barnes & Garrett, PC
2005 - 2007

Education:

University of Nevada Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
University of Nevada Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law
Juvenile Justice Clinic
2005
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2002

Associations:

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
2012 - Present
Criminal Trial Lawyers Association of America
Member
2007 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Member
2006 - Present
American Bar Association
Member
2006 - Present
Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association
Member
2006 - Present
Chesapeake Bar Association
Member
2006 - Present
Virginia Bar Association
Member
2005 - Present
Virginia Beach Bar Association
Member
2005 - Present

Languages Spoken
English

Honors and Awards:

Top Contributor Badge
AVVO
2013
Client's Choice Award
AVVO
2013
Recognized For Juvenile Justice Advocacy
Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic
2005
Cum Laude Graduate
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
2002
Army Commendation Medal
U.S. Army
1994
Army Commendation Medal
U.S. Army
1992

Publications:

Garrett Law Group, PLC Blog
Should I Allow Police To Search My Vehicle If I’ve Done Nothing Wrong?
2013
Garrett Law Group, PLC Blog
Confusion Regarding The Public Safety Exception To Miranda In The Boston Marathon Bombing Case
2013
Ezinearticles.com
Don't Talk To Police Or Your Name Might Be Mud
2012
Garrett Law Group, PLC Blog
How Does A Domestic Violence Charge Affect My Military Career?
2012
Virginia Beach Criminal Law - Legal Notes & News
Should I Talk To Police If I'm Not Under Arrest?
2012
Virginian Pilot
Man acquitted of rape; still faces other charges
2009

Speaking Engagements:

Caribbean CLE
Juvenile Defense
2011
Caribbean CLE
Pre-Arrest Statements to Police
2010
Caribbean CLE
Defending Sex Crimes
2009
Caribbean CLE
Franks Hearings
2008
Caribbean CLE
Insanity Defense in Criminal Cases
2007
Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic
Juvenile Dispositions in Clark County
2006
Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic
Jurisdiction for Family Law Issues
2006
Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic
Defining Child Custody Issues
2005
Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic
Domestic Violence In Family Law
2005
Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic
Juvenile Justice
2004