Criminal Defense
Facing Criminal Charges? Get a lawyer who knows what he's doing.
A tough, experienced fighter with hundreds of successful criminal defense cases across Virginia and a military background. Currently focused on Stafford, Spotsylvania, the City of Fredericksburg, and King George County — direct, disciplined representation from the first call through trial.
The first call matters. Make it now.
Reach out today for a confidential consultation, in person or by video, at a time and place that works for you.
Practice areas
Focused, experienced defense across the charges we see most often in Stafford, Fredericksburg, and the surrounding counties.
DUI / DWI
First-offense and repeat DUI/DWI charges, license issues, and administrative hearings.
Drug Offenses
Possession, distribution, and paraphernalia charges at the misdemeanor and felony level.
Assault & Domestic Violence
Assault and battery, domestic assault, and related protective order matters.
Theft & Larceny
Petit and grand larceny, shoplifting, and property crime charges.
Traffic & Reckless Driving
Reckless driving, driving on a suspended license, and serious traffic offenses.
Felony & Misdemeanor Defense
General criminal defense across Virginia's General District and Circuit Courts.
Protective Order Defense
Defending against emergency, preliminary, and permanent protective orders.
Expungement & Record Relief
Evaluating eligibility for expungement or sealing of qualifying records under Virginia law.
Bond & Bail Hearings
Prompt representation at bond hearings to seek release while a case proceeds.
Meet whenever you need to — in person or by video.
Personal meetings are available whenever you need one. Rather than a fixed office where you have to show up during business hours, we simply arrange a time and a convenient location that works for you — in person or by video call — so you get direct access to your attorney without added stress.
Why experience matters
Criminal cases move fast, and the decisions made in the first days after an arrest can shape everything that follows. With 33 years of legal experience, hundreds of successful criminal defense cases across Virginia, and a career built on military justice discipline, we know how to build a defense strategy and put it to work for you in the courts we currently serve.
Confidential Consultation
In person or by video, at a time that works for you.
Case Evaluation
A clear-eyed review of the charges, the evidence, and your options.
Defense Strategy
A plan built around the specific facts of your case — not a template.
Court Representation
Direct representation at every hearing, from bond to trial.
If you or a loved one has just been arrested
- Say that you want an attorney, and say nothing further about the case.
- Do not discuss the case over recorded jail phone lines.
- Call us as soon as possible so we can begin protecting your rights.
Currently serving these Virginia courts
Attorney Eric Stone has tried criminal cases from Virginia Beach to Hanover and Henrico to Northern Virginia. The criminal defense practice is currently focused on the General District, Juvenile & Domestic Relations, and Circuit Courts of:
Common questions
I or a family member was just arrested. What should I do first?
Do I have to come to an office for a consultation?
What courts and counties do you appear in?
Can you guarantee my case will be dismissed or reduced?
Eric Stone is a retired Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, and former Judge Advocate who served as a judge on the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals (2005-2007) and earned the Meritorious Service Medal. A graduate of Duke University and George Mason University School of Law, he is admitted to the Virginia, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania bars, as well as the bar of the U.S. Supreme Court. That same judicial and military discipline carries over into how he approaches criminal defense today.