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Ann Thayer

Ann Thayer

Ann cares. She listens. She fights. She will work hard to represent you.
  • Domestic Violence, Criminal Law, Juvenile Law ...
  • Virginia
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Biography

Attorney Ann Thayer practices primarily in the areas of DUI, criminal, and traffic defense. She also handles protective orders for both sides and expungements. She has a passion for defense of both juveniles and adults that find themselves in trouble. Ms. Thayer attended Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia where she obtained a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice in 2000. Attending Widener School of Law in Harrisburg, PA, Ms. Thayer worked with the Prince William County Attorney’s Office and The Air Force Judge Advocate General (JAG) in Warner Robins, GA as an intern before obtaining her Juris Doctorate in 2004.

Ms. Thayer founded her own law firm The Law Office of Ann Thayer, PLLC on February 1, 2020. Ms. Thayer is a member of the Virginia State Bar and the Criminal Law Section of the Virginia State Bar, Fairfax County Bar Association and the Criminal Section in Fairfax, Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the National College of DUI Defense. She is also a founding member of DUIDLA (Driving Under the Influence Defense Lawyers Association). She serves as co-chair on the Fairfax JDR Court Committee, and is a member of the Fairfax GDC and Circuit Court Committees as well as member of the Circuit Court Technology Subcommittee and Access to Justice Committee.

She handles cases in the Counties of Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun, and Prince William as well as the Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas and Manassas Park. She also handles Town of Vienna, Herndon, and Dumfries cases.

Ann offers a free evaluation so she can get an understanding of your case, answer your questions, explain your options, and inform you how she can defend your case.

Education
Widener University Commonwealth Law School
J.D. (2004) | Law
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Roanoke College
B.A. (2000) | Criminal Justice
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Professional Experience
Principal
Law Office of Ann Thayer, PLLC
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Partner, Attorney
Taylor Law Company
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Attorney, Managing Attorney Fairfax Office
Price Benowitz LLP
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Associate
Law Office of T Kevin Wilson
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Assistant Public Defender
Fredericksburg Public Defender Office
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Summer Intern
AIR FORCE JAG, Warner RObins, GA
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Summer Intern
Prince William County Attorney
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Speaking Engagements
Faculty-Speaker, 2021 DUIDLA Fall Seminar, Chicago, IL
DUIDLA (DUI Defense Lawyer's Association)
Effective Virtual Advocacy Using Webex, Webinar, Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax Bar Association
Organized and was a speaker for this 3 hour CLE educating the attorneys in Fairfax on how to use webex and best practices for their webex hearings since courts are utilizing virtual hearings more and more.
Certifications
Evidentiary Breath Alcohol Technician
Industrial Training and Design
NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Test Training
Lapier and Associates
Awards
Best Lawyers 2022
Best Lawyers
President's Award
Fairfax Bar Association
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40
American Society of Legal Advocates
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40
American Society of Legal Advocates
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40
American Society of Legal Advocates
Mastering Scientfic Evidence DWI
TCDLA/NCDD
Completion of Summer Session
National College of DUI Defense
Certificate of Completion Summer Session
National College for DUI Defense
Mastering Scientific Evidence DWI
TCDLA/NCDD
Evidentiary Breath Alcohol Technician
Industrial Training and Design
Mastering Scientific Ecidence in DWI
NCDD/TCDLA
Completion of NHTSA/IACP DWI Seminar
La Pier and Associates
Completion of Trial Skills Bootcamp
Indigent Defense Commission
Professional Associations
Fairfax Bar Association
Member
Current
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DUIDLA (DUI Defense Lawyers Association)
Founding Member
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United States District Court Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted to Practice
- Current
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NACDL
Member
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Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
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National College of DUI Defense (NCDD)
Member
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Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Member
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Virginia Bar Association, Criminal Law Section
Member
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Virginia State Bar
Member
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NWAA (Northern VA Womens Attorney Association)
Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Virginia
Virginia State Bar
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    I am happy to talk to you over the phone or have you come in to my office. I leave that up to you and whatever will make you more comfortable.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Visa, MasterCard, or Discover
Practice Areas
    Domestic Violence
    Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
    Criminal Law
    Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
    Juvenile Law
    DUI & DWI
    Traffic Tickets
    Suspended License
Additional Practice Areas
  • Expungements
  • License Restoration/Restricted License
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. What should I do after my home security cams capture 4 dog pee intrusive in a day at my front yard?
A: You should contact the animal protection officers in fairfax and tell them what is going on and show them the proof you have

They can go talk to them about stopping the behavior or charge them under the county code
Q. i got a court date for driving with expired DL in herndon, VA.
A: You should contact clerk to continue your case until after a date you go to dmv to fix license OR when you go to court take proof of date your dmv appt is set for and ask judge to continue case until after that date.
Q. Can I go to jail if I have to go to court for domestic abuse?
A: If you have a pending criminal case you need to consult a criminal attorney who handles these and get a private consult. You should not be discussing specific facts of a pending criminal case on a public site like this.

Yes....in Virginia you could get jail time but there are also deferred findings to avoid conviction or possible defenses to win your case. Each case is different. Call and talk to a criminal attorney to get more info.
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Websites & Blogs
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Website- Law Office of Ann Thayer, PLLC
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Podcast
Videos
New Virginia Laws after 7/1/2020 that can affect your right to own or possess firearms in Virginia Virginia has new laws coming July 1, 2020 that impact your 2nd amendment right to bear arms

New Virginia Laws after 7/1/2020 that can affect your right to own or possess firearms in Virginia

Your pets and the summer heat in Virginia Are you keeping an eye on your pets in this Virginia summer heat?

Your pets and the summer heat in Virginia

Mental Health Awareness Mental Health Awareness is Important For Us All

Mental Health Awareness

Why I became a juvenile defense attorney Why I started defending juveniles and still have a passion fighting for juveniles

Why I became a juvenile defense attorney

Why I became a criminal defense attorney Why I started my career as a criminal defense attorney

Why I became a criminal defense attorney

New criminal laws after July 1, 2020 in Virginia New Criminal Laws in Virginia Coming July 1, 2020

New criminal laws after July 1, 2020 in Virginia

New traffic laws after July 1, 2020 in Virginia Virginia has traffic law changes coming July 1, 2020

New traffic laws after July 1, 2020 in Virginia

Expungement Laws in Virginia Expungement of criminal records in Virginia

Expungement Laws in Virginia

Victim Rights in Virginia Victim rights in Virginia

Victim Rights in Virginia

DUI/DWI/DUID Defense in Virginia DUI, DWI, or DUID charge in Northern Virginia?

DUI/DWI/DUID Defense in Virginia

Juvenile Defense in Virginia Juvenile criminal defense in Virginia

Juvenile Defense in Virginia

Domestic Violence in Virginia Domestic violence in Virginia

Domestic Violence in Virginia

Yes, Virginia you can go to jail and lose your license for  speeding ify ou are charged with reckless driving. Yes, Virginia you can get jail time for speeding

Yes, Virginia you can go to jail and lose your license for speeding ify ou are charged with reckless driving.

Find out how you can possess marijuana legally in Virginia with a medical waiver. Medical waiver for marijuana in Virginia

Find out how you can possess marijuana legally in Virginia with a medical waiver.

Marijuana in Virginia was decriminalized on July 1, 2020 but find out what that really means because it does not mean marijuana is now legal in this state. Virginia is decriminalizing marijuana 7/1/2020 BUT that doesn't mean it is legal in Virginia

Marijuana in Virginia was decriminalized on July 1, 2020 but find out what that really means because it does not mean marijuana is now legal in this state.

Contact & Map
Law Office of Ann Thayer, PLLC
4101 Chain Bridge Road
Suite 106
Fairfax, VA 22030
Telephone: (703) 783-9256
Cell: (717) 421-7948
Fax: (703) 884-8636
Monday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 6 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: We have a 24/7 answering service so if there is an urgent matter you can be connected to us immediately. We also do phone and video meetings in the evenings and on the weekends outside regular business hours.