Jean Humbrecht
Criminal and Traffic Defense in Northern VirginiaJean Humbrecht is the founding attorney at Humbrecht Law, P.L.L.C. She is admitted to practice law in all courts in the Commonwealth of Virginia and in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Born and raised in Northern Virginia, Ms. Humbrecht handles primarily criminal and traffic cases throughout Northern Virginia. Prior to opening her own practice, Jean Humbrecht worked for a criminal defense firm in Fairfax, VA. Ms. Humbrecht received her Master's in Litigation at The George Washington University Law School, graduating Magna Cum Laude. This additional degree she received after her J.D.increased her trial skills and made her a formidable opponent in the courtroom. Jean Humbrecht is an active member of the Prince William County Bar.
- The George Washington University Law School
- LL.M. (2014) | Litigation
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- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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- Ave Maria School of Law
- J.D. (2010)
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- Activities: Mock Trial Criminal Justice Society Delta Theta Phi Honor Society State Bar of MIchigan, Executive Board, Student's Section
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- Principal Attorney
- Humbrecht Law, P.L.L.C.
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- Northern Virginia Criminal Defense and Family Law
- Counsel
- United States House of Representatives
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- House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- Law Clerk
- Legal Services of South Central Michigan
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- Represented clients in court in family law matters; prepared for trial by researching, writing motions, and participating in negotiations; conducted client intake and interviewing for organization.
- Extern
- Washtenaw County Public Defender
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- Represented clients in court in misdemeanor and felony cases.
- More Than A. Fine: The True Cost of Speeding in Virginia
- Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing
- Role of Indigent Defense Counsel Following Plea and Sentencing
- The Champion, Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Virginia Aggravated Malicious Wounding Charge
- Criminal Law Blog
- Local Business Spotlight: Work Smarter Digital, Local Business Spotlight Series: Starting a Successful Business, Northern Virginia
- Humbrecht Law, PLLC
- In our next local business spotlight in our series on how to start a successful business, we will be joined by Mary Sue Dahill of Work Smarter Digital. She will be talking to us about digital marketing tools new businesses need to grow their business.
- Local Business Spotlight: Peden Accounting Services, Local Business Spotlight Series: Starting A Successful Business, Northern Virginia
- Humbrecht Law, PLLC
- In our next local business spotlight in our series on how to start a successful business, we will be joined by Chris Peden of Peden Accounting Services. Chris will be talking to us about things that a small business could deduct that they may not know about when starting a business, as well as tax savings strategies that could help them as they start and grow their business.
- Local Business Spotlight: Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce, Local Business Spotlight Series: Starting a Successful Business, Northern Virginia
- Humbrecht Law, PLLC
- In our next local business spotlight in our series on how to start a successful business, we will be joined by Jennifer Rose from the Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Rose will be talking to us about how a chamber of commerce and community involvement is vital to the growth of a new business.
- Local Business Spotlight: The1ForHR, Local Business Spotlight Series: Starting a Successful Business, Manassas, VA
- Humbrecht Law, PLLC
- In our next local business spotlight in our series on how to start a successful business, we will be joined by Michelle Davis-Younger, owner of The1ForHR, LLC. Ms. Davis-Younger will be talking about how she helps business recruit, train, and focus on HR compliance. THE1FORHR, LLC is your one stop shop for RESUME WRITING, INTERVIEW AND CAREER COACHING and small business HR Consulting.
- Local Business Spotlight: District Bliss, Local Business Spotlight Series: Starting a Successful Business, Northern Virginia
- Humbrecht Law, PLLC
- In our next local business spotlight in our series on how to start a successful business, we will be joined by Sara Alepin, founder of District Bliss, to talk about the importance of not only networking, but networking in the right places. District Bliss is a community of creatives and business owners who want to expand their networks quickly, build their businesses with ease, and just find their people! We host socials that take the “work” out of networking.
- Virginia Indigent Defense Certification
- Virginia Indigent Defense Commission
- Top 40 Under 30 Criminal Defense Attorneys in Virginia, 2020
- The National Trial Lawyers
- The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is a professional organization comprised of America’s top young trial attorneys. Membership into The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is by invitation only, and is extended exclusively to those individuals who meet stringent qualifications and specialize in the legal practice of criminal defense or civil plaintiff.
- Rising Star 2020
- Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. This selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.
- 10 Best Attorneys for Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service, 2019
- American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
- The rating system helps clients throughout the United States make educated decisions when it comes to choosing their attorney. Membership is an exclusive honor and extended only to those select few who have reached the top of their profession while doing so with the client’s satisfaction being of the most paramount importance.
- Rising Star 2019
- Super Lawyers
- This peer designation is awarded only to a select number of accomplished attorneys in each state. The Rising Stars selection process takes into account peer recognition, professional achievement in legal practice, and other cogent factors.
- Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Attorneys in Virginia, 2019
- The National Trial Lawyers
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40 is a professional organization comprised of America’s top young trial attorneys. Membership into The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is by invitation only, and is extended exclusively to those individuals who meet stringent qualifications and specialize in the legal practice of criminal defense or civil plaintiff.
- DCFempreneur
- Founding Member
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- The Business Roundtable
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- Toastmaster's International
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- District Bliss
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- Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce
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- Prince William Chamber of Commerce
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- Haymarket Gainesville Business Association
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- Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Board of Directors
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- Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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- Prince William County Bar Association
- Criminal Law Committee, CLE Committee
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- Virginia State Bar # 81424
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- Activities: Standing Committee on Professionalism
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- Fairfax Bar Association
- Criminal Law Section Member
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- Activities: Circuit Court Committee, Continuing Legal Education Committee (2014-present) Law Related Education Committee (2014-present) General District Court Committee (2012-present) Pilot Mentorship Committee (2012) Annual Meeting Planning Committee, Young Lawyer's Section Liaison (2012)
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- Prince William County Bar Foundation
- Board of Directors
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- Fairfax Law Foundation
- Board of Directors
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- Activities: Golden Gavel Awards Committee, Chair 5K Run for Justice Committee, Chair
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- Young Professionals in Foreign Policy
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- Women's Congressional Staff Association
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- Alexandria Bar Association
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- William B. Bryant American Inn of Court
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- Virginia Bar Association
- Associate Editor of Young Lawyer Newsletter
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- Activities: Communications Committee (2012) Opening Statement, Associate Editor (2012)
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- American Bar Association
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- Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition
- Judge
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- Virginia
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- Federal Circuit
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- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- Juvenile Law
- English: Spoken, Written
Do I Need a Will?
If you missed our webinar yesterday discussing estate planning documents, you can watch it now! Attorney Michael Wakefield of Wakefield Law, PLLC provided so much useful information about why we should all have plans and documents in place-and what could happen if we don't!
What's Missing From Your Divorce Case File?
Join me and my guests Tracey Barrett and Graham Pruitt to learn about how Real Estate Collaboration Specialists in Divorce can be of assistance during the divorce process. Delegating document gathering often leaves house evidence gaps. As the project manager, a Real Estate Collaboration Specialist - Divorce (RCS-D) helps Homeowners, Lawyers, Financial Planners and Mediators - at no cost - gather house-related documents for more informed decision-making during Family Mediation.
Storytelling Through Cross-Examination
Join me and my guest Kenneth Hardin from the Harris County Public Defender's Office in Houston, Texas as we discuss storytelling through cross-examination. Storytelling is a technique often restricted to opening and closing statements but it can be used for much more! We will discuss building upon the basic cross techniques (leading questions, one fact per question, logical direction) through persuasive techniques (tone, speed of voice and movement) as we tell a client's story of innocence.
Protecting Your Intellectual Property
In this webinar, we will be joined by Shahara Wright, a business law attorney in Houston, Texas. Ms. Wright will be giving us an overview of intellectual property law, including law surrounding trademarks, patents, and copyrights, and why it is important to protect our intellectual property.
More Than A Fine: The True Cost of Speeding in Virginia
Think that speeding ticket is “just a fine”? Think again! This presentation will discuss many of the unknown consequences of speeding tickets in Virginia, as well as walk you through the court process-which is often confusing not always what people think it will be!
Developing Healthy Attorney Client Relations
Join me and my special guest Kenneth Hardin from the Harris County Public Defender's Office in Houston, Texas as we discuss creating and maintaining healthy client relations. Developing healthy client relationships is the center of the universe that exists between clients and public defenders (PDs). It is a crucial skillset to every decision we make in our cases. Here we explore common scenarios between lawyers and clients as we battle the negative stereotypes faced by court-appointed lawyers.
Understanding Contracts During the Shutdown
Understanding Contracts During Shutdown: The (Potential) Danger of How Thinking Outside the Box. In this live webinar, Jean Humbrecht will speak with Bradley McConnell, a business attorney who deals...
How Traffic and Criminal Convictions Affect Life Insurance
In this webinar, Criminal Defense Attorney Jean Humbrecht talks with Cortney Heykoop, Registered Representative with Clover Leaf Wealth Strategies, about the importance of life insurance and how criminal and traffic...
A Conversation with an Immigration Attorney
In this webinar, criminal defense attorney Jean Humbrecht interviews immigration attorney Amy Long about the consequences of criminal convictions in Virginia on immigration status,
Speeding Tickets in Virginia
In this video, Virginia criminal defense attorney Jean Humbrecht discusses the penalties for speeding in Virginia and when speeding can be charged as a crime in Virginia.
More Than A Fine: The True Cost of Speeding in Virginia
In this presentation to the Gainesville Haymarket Rotary Club, I talked about my new book, "More Than A Fine: The True Cost of Speeding in Virginia".