Brian M. Latuga specializes in Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation across State and Federal courts. As a seasoned trial attorney, his career is marked by relentless advocacy in the courtroom to safeguard the liberty, rights, and family unity of those under serious allegations by the government or individuals. Mr. Latuga's practice spans a comprehensive range of charges, including misdemeanors, felonies, white-collar crimes, sex offenses, drug trafficking, and violent crimes. His prowess is recognized across Federal, General District, Juvenile, Domestic Relations, and Circuit Courts in the Commonwealth, attesting to his reputation and expertise.
Mr. Latuga's legal acumen is rooted in real-world experience, beginning with his tenure as a Police Officer in 2005. Serving in the Virginia Beach Police Department, he amassed a deep operational knowledge through hundreds of criminal arrests, DUI investigations, and in-depth probes into gun, drug, sex, and violent crimes.
Further enriching his legal repertoire, Mr. Latuga served as a Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Virginia Beach, where he honed his litigation skills across a vast array of criminal cases. He has tried and won several Shaken Baby/ Abusive Head Trauma cases and knows the experts to call. His academic excellence is reflected in his Summa Cum Laude graduation from Law School.
Mr. Latuga is known for embracing complex and difficult cases, including those involving vulnerable populations and challenging medical evidence. His approach is guided by the principle that an accusation does not equate to guilt, especially in cases that stir societal disdain. With a deep commitment to federal representation, he has successfully defended against a wide range of federal crimes, including those involving drugs, RICO, VICAR, firearms, enticement, human trafficking, child pornography, wire fraud, and other federal criminal offenses, demonstrating a profound ability to achieve meaningful outcomes.
- Regent University School of Law
- J.D. (2013) | Law
- Honors: summa cum laude
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- James Madison University
- B.S. (2004) | Chemistry
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- Real Estate Agent
- Hamilton's Realty
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- Senior Assistant Commonwealth Attorney
- Virginia Beach Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney
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- Police Officer
- Virginia Beach Police Department
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- EMT- Intermediate, Deputy Chief
- Harrisonburg Rescue Squad
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- Harrisonburg Police Department
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- EMT- Intermediate (Medic)
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- Hotel Safety, Security and Liability, Virginia Beach Hotel Association Annual Meeting
- DUI Bootcamp, Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association - CLE
- Legal Aspects of DUI-Related License Revocations, Mid-Atlantic DUI Conference
- The Successful DUI- First Observation to Prosecution, Regent University Police In-Service Training
- Social Media, Electronic Communications & Info Storage, DUI Panel Discussion
- PADI Divemaster Certification
- NSS-CDS Cave Diver Certification
- 10.0 Superb Rating
- Avvo
- Client Reviewed 5.0/5.0 (128 reviews)
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Virginia Beach
- Three Best Rated
- Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia
- Coastal Virginia Magazine
- 2017-2022
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
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- Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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- Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association
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- Virginia Beach Bar Association
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- Virginia State Bar # 86300
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- Virginia
- Virginia State Bar
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- 4th Circuit
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- U.S. District Court Eastern & Western Districts of Virginia
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- Free Consultation
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Contingent Fees
On personal Injury and select civil lawsuits only
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Juvenile Law
- White Collar Crime
- Cannabis & Marijuana Law
- Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
- Animal & Dog Law
- English: Spoken, Written
- Q. How do you get rid of a court appointed attorney and hire your own if you're feeling you're being misrepresented
- A: Just talk with the lawyer that you want to hire, and if it’s at a point in the case that they can help then that lawyer will kick out the court appointed attorney and substitute-in.
- Q. Does a dollar value have to be added to a Warrant in Detinue, if I do not want money?
- A: You’d want to file an action in Detinue, not a warrant in debt. The detinue action is for return of personal property.
- Q. what will happen as a first time offender after stealing $175 worth of items (mainly hygiene products)?
- A: Go to the court clerks office, request the assistance of the public defender or court appointed counsel, complete the paperwork, and if you qualify you’ll be assigned counsel to help you. You need to actively get yourself an attorney, nobody from the court or elsewhere is going to reach out to you. It is not likely helpful to speak with the alleged victim/ Walmart. That won’t help you. Get a local lawyer.
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