Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Defense Partner in Norfolk, VA
Protogyrou Law is a premier legal defense firm with over 100 years of collective experience representing clients in complex legal matters. Our team of trial attorneys specializes in criminal defense, insurance defense, and immigration law, serving clients across Virginia including high-profile individuals such as judges, law enforcement officials, and government representatives. We combine extensive courtroom experience with strategic legal approaches to protect clients' rights and achieve favorable outcomes.Recognized by Super Lawyers and Virginia Business Legal Elite, our firm maintains strong relationships with judges and prosecutors while offering personalized representation tailored to each case's unique circumstances.
Services
Criminal Defense
DUI Defense
Federal Crimes
Immigration Law
Insurance Defense
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of combined legal experience in state and federal courts
- Our team represents high-profile clients including judges and law enforcement officials
- We maintain strong relationships with Virginia judges and prosecutors
- Our attorneys have argued cases before the U.S. Supreme Court
- We provide personalized defense strategies tailored to each client's needs
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
- Virginia Business Legal Elite
What people say
Hell of a job
Great guys, know their stuff
Best lawyer hands down
Highly recommended defense attorney
Wonderful person
Services
Criminal Defense
Protogyrou Law provides aggressive criminal defense representation for clients facing charges ranging from traffic violations to federal crimes. Our attorneys handle DUI, drug offenses, white-collar crimes, and violent crimes with a focus on protecting clients' rights and freedom. With extensive courtroom experience and a track record of dismissing charges and reducing sentences, we develop personalized defense strategies tailored to each case's unique circumstances.
Insurance Defense
The firm represents self-insured corporations and national insurance companies in a wide range of matters including automobile accidents, premises liability, and product liability cases. Our attorneys combine strategic thinking with detailed legal analysis to protect insurers' interests while maintaining open communication with clients throughout Virginia. We have set legal precedents in Virginia Supreme Court cases and provide comprehensive defense solutions for insurance-related litigation.
Immigration Law
Protogyrou Law offers comprehensive immigration services including naturalization, deportation defense, asylum applications, and work permit assistance. Our immigration specialists guide clients through complex U.S. immigration laws and represent them before immigration courts and federal appellate courts. We provide free case assessments and develop customized solutions for individuals and families seeking legal status in the United States.
Federal Crimes
The firm handles complex federal criminal cases including RICO violations, mortgage fraud, and organized crime prosecutions. Our attorneys have experience representing clients in federal courts across Virginia and have argued cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. We focus on developing aggressive defense strategies to challenge federal charges while protecting clients' constitutional rights throughout the legal process.
DUI Defense
Protogyrou Law provides specialized defense for DUI charges in Norfolk and throughout Virginia. Our attorneys challenge evidence, cross-examine witnesses, and develop strategies to reduce or dismiss charges. With deep knowledge of local court procedures and relationships with prosecutors, we work to protect clients' driving privileges and minimize the long-term consequences of DUI allegations.
People
Andrew Protogyrou
Founding Partner
Recognized attorney with decades of courtroom experience handling high-profile criminal cases. Leads the firm's trial team and has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court. Specializes in complex criminal defense and insurance litigation.
Stricker Sanford
Attorney
Experienced litigator focusing on criminal defense and insurance matters. Provides strategic legal representation with emphasis on client communication and case preparation. Handles cases across Virginia's state and federal courts.
John Vazquez
Attorney
Specializes in immigration law and criminal defense. Represents clients in deportation proceedings and handles complex visa applications. Provides bilingual legal services to Spanish-speaking clients throughout Virginia.
Jackson Morgan
Attorney
Focuses on insurance defense and personal injury litigation. Represents major insurance companies in complex claims involving premises liability and automobile accidents. Maintains active trial practice across Virginia.
Tony Protogyrou
Attorney
Handles criminal defense cases and insurance litigation matters. Works closely with senior partners on high-profile cases while maintaining his own caseload of state and federal court proceedings.
Questions
What areas of law does Protogyrou Law specialize in?
We specialize in criminal defense, insurance defense, and immigration law, representing clients in state and federal courts across Virginia.
What experience does the firm have with criminal cases?
Our attorneys have over 100 years of combined experience handling thousands of criminal cases, including high-profile matters in state and federal courts.
Do you represent clients outside Norfolk?
Yes, we serve clients throughout Virginia including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News, Hampton, and Portsmouth.
What sets Protogyrou Law apart from other firms?
We combine extensive courtroom experience, recognition by legal peers, and personalized representation for each client's unique case needs.
Can you handle both criminal and immigration matters?
Yes, our firm provides comprehensive representation in criminal defense, insurance litigation, and all aspects of immigration law.
