Brandon Sloane

Brandon Sloane is a former prosecutor with over a decade of prosecution experience, and now proudly serving clients charged with criminal offenses throughout the Northern Virginia area including Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Prince William, Loudoun, Fauquier, Stafford, and wherever else you may find yourself.

Charges handled include traffic offenses such as speeding and reckless driving by speed, DWI/DUI, and any other misdemeanor and felony offenses such as petit larceny, assault & battery, drug possession, drug distribution, firearms offenses, malicious wounding, robbery and murder.

As a former prosecutor who has experience handling the most serious cases including several successful murder jury trials, Brandon brings unique insight to your case, from preparing for the types of trials he successfully prosecuted to developing the types of mitigation that would be persuasive to a prosecutor, just like he used to be.

Beyond simply knowing the law, he understands the stress and anxiety that comes with being involved in the criminal legal system and is committed to not simply handling your case, but listening and giving your case the individual attention it and you deserve. Take advantage of the free consultation and you will quickly see why he has been trusted for years in courts throughout the Commonwealth and to see how he can bring over a decade of experience to help you address your issue.

University of Virginia School of Law

J.D. (2011)

2008 - 2011

Georgetown University

B.A. (2006) | English & Psychology

2002 - 2006

Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney

Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office

2021 - 2022

Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney

Arlington County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office

2020 - 2021

Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney

Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office

2014 - 2019

Assistant District Attorney

Nassau County District Attorney's Office

2011 - 2014

District of Columbia Bar  # 1025095

Member

2015 - Current

Virginia State Bar  # 87026

Member

2014 - Current

New York Bar  # 4992103

Member

2012 - Current

District of Columbia

District of Columbia Bar

ID Number: 1025095

Since 2015

New York

New York State Office of Court Administration

ID Number: 4992103

Since 2012

Virginia

Virginia State Bar

ID Number: 87026

Since 2014

4th Circuit

Since 2022

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Q. How do I drop a simple assault charge? Magistrate issued the warrant. Offender and I came to an agreement. In Virginia.

April 4, 2022

A: It’s actually a common misconception that people can “drop charges” in Virginia. Once the case has been initiated, it is up to the prosecutor how to proceed.

So, if you receive a subpoena to appear in court, it IS a court order that you can’t just disregard because you “don’t want to go forward.” You can still be held in contempt for not appearing.

Best thing is to communicate with whoever subpoenas you to let them know your input. Other options are to tell them you’ve reached what’s known as an accord and satisfaction. It’s allowed under 19.2-151 and most prosecutors will dismiss the charges at that point.

The key is to communicate with the prosecutors office involved so that you make sure your input is known, and that your unwillingness to proceed doesn’t end up hurting you with a contempt issued or a bench warrant for failing to appear. ... Read More