Noorishad Law, P.C.’s mission is to aggressively fight for your rights to achieve your goals and we are committed to the thorough preparation of your case. We have the knowledge and experience of how to gather the facts and make the arguments that win. No matter what type of case brings you to us, we understand that it can have huge impact on your life, so when you hire us, you will have a dedicated attorney who is intimately familiar with your individual legal needs. We understand that the litigation process can be an unsettling and stressful process so we strive to keep our clients informed at every step of the litigation process to reduce the anxiety that often accompanies litigation. We pride ourselves on thoroughly preparing each and every one of our cases, providing regular status updates to our clients and returning telephone calls promptly – regardless if it is “after-hours”, a weekend, or a holiday. Picture Kaveh Noorishad, Esq. Managing Attorney Mr. Kaveh Noorishad concentrates his practice in criminal and civil litigation and practices throughout all Virginia state courts as well as the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. He has defended a wide variety of criminal matters ranging from minor traffic offenses to serious felony charges. In addition to his criminal practice, Mr. Noorishad has also litigated several multi-million dollar civil actions involving personal injury, professional liability, construction litigation, mold litigation and toxic torts. Mr. Noorishad earned his Bachelor of Arts, with honors, in International Business from the American University in Washington, D.C. in 2001. He earned his Masters in Business Administration, summa cum laude, from the American University in Washington, D.C. in 2003. Mr. Noorishad then earned his Juris Doctor from the Georgetown University Law Center in 2006. While attending law school, Mr. Noorishad was a member of the Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics and published The Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Its Effect on In-House Legal Counsel, 18 Geo. J. Ethics 1041(2005). Mr. Noorishad has been awarded with several prestigious honors, including membership into the Top 100 National Trial Attorneys? and the Top 40 Under 40 – both for his work as a criminal trial attorney in Virginia. Mr. Noorishad has also been recognized by the American Institute of Criminal Attorneys as one of the 10 Best Criminal Attorneys in Virginia for Client Satisfaction. Mr. Noorishad has been further recognized by the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys as one of the 10 Best DUI Attorneys in Virginia for Client Satisfaction. Mr. Noorishad enjoys a 10.0 out of 10.0 and a Superb AVVO rating (the highest possible rating) in the areas of Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, and Speeding violations. Mr. Noorishad has defended clients whose cases have been publicized by news agencies including The Washington Post, NBC-4 News, ABC-7 News, WUSA-9 News, WTOP, WJLA, The Daily Mail (UK Publication), The Fairfax Times, The Fairfax City Patch, The Falls Church Times, The Falls Church Patch, The McLean Patch, The Reston Patch, The Falls Church News Press, The Loudoun Times, and LoudounNow. Mr. Noorishad is a member of the American Bar Association, the Virginia Bar Association, the Fairfax Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, the National Trial Attorneys Association, and the National College of DUI Defense. In his spare time, Mr. Noorishad enjoys watching football, playing basketball, and spending time with his wife and two children. Bar & Court Admissions Virginia, 2007 U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, 2010 California, 2009 U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, 2009 U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, 2009 U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, 2009 U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, 2009
A charge of DUI or DWI can result in serious ramifications to not only your driving privileges, but also your insurance premiums. Depending on your driving history, a conviction for a DUI or DWI can mean also fines, active jail time, a suspension in your privilege to drive in Virginia, among other issues. You need a skilled lawyer on your side to fight to get your charges reduced or dismissed altogether. At Noorishad Law, P.C., our primary goal is to win your case, not simply plea bargain when potential arguments exist that could dismiss the charges against you. While results will vary depending on the facts of your particular case, it is important to find a DUI/DWI defense attorney who will aggressively fight for your interests. If you have been charged with DUI or DWI, it would be wise to contact us. Based on your driving history and the severity of your charge, you can face severe penalties upon conviction. The penalties for a first DUI/DWI, and subsequent offenses, are as follows: Penalties for a DWI/DUI conviction in Virginia Blood Alcohol Level (BAC) = .08 – .14 Blood Alcohol Level (BAC) = .15 – .20 Blood Alcohol Level (BAC) = .21 or more DUI First Offense Class 1 Misdemeanor Up to 12 months in jail & $2,500 fine; $250 Minimum Fine; No Mandatory Minimum Jail Class 1 Misdemeanor Up to 12 months in jail & $2,500 fine; $250 Minimum Fine; 5 day Mandatory Minimum Jail Class 1 Misdemeanor Up to 12 months in jail & $2,500 fine; $250 Minimum Fine; 10 day Mandatory Minimum Jail DUI Second Offense within 5 years Class 1 Misdemeanor Up to 12 months in jail and/or $2,500 fine; $500 Minimum Fine; 20 day Mandatory Minimum Jail Class 1 Misdemeanor Up to 12 months in jail & $2,500 fine; $500 Minimum Fine; 30 day Mandatory Minimum Jail Class 1 Misdemeanor Up to 12 months in jail & $2,500 fine; $500 Minimum Fine; 40 day Mandatory Minimum Jail DUI Second Offense within 10 years Class 1 Misdemeanor Up to 12 months in jail & $2,500 fine; $500 Minimum Fine; 10 day Mandatory Minimum Jail Class 1 Misdemeanor Up to 12 months in jail & $2,500 fine; $500 Minimum Fine; 20 day Mandatory Minimum Jail Class 1 Misdemeanor Up to 12 months in jail & $2,500 fine; $500 Minimum Fine; 30 day Mandatory Minimum Jail DUI Third Offense within 5 years Class 6 Felony Up to 5 years in jail & $2,500 fine; $1,000 Minimum Fine; 180 days Mandatory Minimum Jail Class 6 Felony Up to 5 years in jail & $2,500 fine; $1,000 Minimum Fine; 190 days Mandatory Minimum Jail Class 6 Felony Up to 5 years in jail & $2,500 fine; $1,000 Minimum Fine; 200 days Mandatory Minimum Jail DUI Third Offense within 10 years Class 6 Felony Up to 5 years in jail & $2,500 fine; $1,000 Minimum Fine; 90 days Mandatory Minimum Jail Class 6 Felony Up to 5 years in jail & $2,500 fine; $1,000 Minimum Fine; 100 days Mandatory Minimum Jail Class 6 Felony Up to 5 years in jail & $2,500 fine; $1,000 Minimum Fine; 110 days Mandatory Minimum Jail DUI Fourth Offense within 10 years Class 6 Felony Up to 5 years in jail & $2,500 fine; $1,000 Minimum Fine; 1 year Mandatory Minimum Jail Class 6 Felony Up to 5 years in jail & $2,500 fine; $1,000 Minimum Fine; 1 year Mandatory Minimum Jail Class 6 Felony Up to 5 years in jail & $2,500 fine; $1,000 Minimum Fine; 1 year Mandatory Minimum Jail READY FOR A FREE CONSULTATION? CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US. What if I Refused to take the Breath Test? Typically, a DUI/DWI requires that you take a breath test after you are arrested. If you refuse to take the breath test, you generally do not need to be concerned with the enhanced penalties associated with elevated blood alcohol content (BAC). If you are found guilty of the underlying DUI/DWI offense, you will typically be in the 0.08 to 0.14 range for penalties. In addition, you may be found guilty of “refusal to take a breathalyzer” which will subject you to a minimum of a 12 month loss of your privilege to drive. However, there are several elements the Commonwealth must prove before a judge or jury can find you guilty of refusing to take the breathalyzer which you should discuss with your attorney prior to going to court. What can Noorishad Law, P.C. do for me? We will fight to limit your exposure to these above-referenced penalties. You can count on our firm to not simply enter into a plea deal with the prosecutor when there are viable defenses to your case which can result in an acquittal and the dismissal of your charges. We will challenge the factual and legal issues related to your case by demanding that the arresting officer answer the following questions: Why were you stopped and was there a valid reason for the stop? Was there “reasonable, articulable suspicion of criminal activity” for the initial stop? Did you perform field sobriety tests, and if so, did the officer correctly administer a field sobriety tests? Did the field sobriety test results clearly indicate intoxication? Did you have any medical issues that would have given a false clue for any of the field sobriety tests? Was there sufficient “probable cause” for the officer to arrest you? Was the breath test machine cleaned and properly stored between uses? Was the officer properly trained on the breath test machine’s usage? Were the breath test results contaminated by any outside factors? Was the breath test machine properly calibrated before its use?