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Charles Petran

Criminal Law, Traffic Tickets, Immigration Law
Virginia

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James D. Williams February 8, 2022

Rating: 10

He’s a great guy, and he always is puts in the time and hard work to make sure the job is done correctly. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

He works at the same office, and we sometimes share clients.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

He provides criminal defense representation and immigration representation, and I would provide family law services or other immigration services to the same clients

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
January 2021 to present

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Yes, he has experience working with criminal defense matters, and he has successfully reduced or removed charges for clients of our firm

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

He’s gained extensive exposure and experience as a public defender prior to joining our firm.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

He’s able to interpret and argue criminal statutes to properly defend his clients.

Communication Skills: Excellent

He can distill the law down effectively for clients, and he stays in contact with the courts and client often to avoid missing dates

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

He takes his work seriously and his reputation more so. He always does what’s right.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal defense

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Client Relations
Document Review
Drafting
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Trials

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Trent Powell January 31, 2022

Rating: 10

Charles is a top notch attorney that I would certainly recommend. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

We are current co-workers.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

We occasionally work for the same clients.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
January 2020 to current

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Charles is an effective and efficient attorney. He has displayed great professionalism.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Charles has displayed an excellent aptitude for the law.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Charles has displayed an excellent aptitude for the law.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Charles has always been able to communicate with clients and me clearly and concisely.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Charles has been extremely professional in all of our interactions.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal law; immigration law.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Client Relations
Litigation
Problem Solving

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Jacob N Tingen January 26, 2022

Rating: 10

Charles has a history of success with clients in difficult situations. You can trust him with your legal matter. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

We work at the same firm.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

We collaborate together on a variety of cases.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
We have worked together now for some time.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Charles exhibits professionalism and a common sense approach to the law and representing clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Charles shoots straight. He will advise you on your legal issue and make sure that you understand what's going to happen in your case as well as he does.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Charles easily understands the nuances of the cases he takes on, and has a practical way of approaching solving legal problems for his clients.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Charles communicates clearly with his clients. He makes sure they understand what's happening in their case.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Charles cares a great deal about representing clients in an ethical and moral manner.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
I recommend Charles for immigration, criminal defense, and some civil cases.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

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