Debra Desmore Corcoran

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Debra Desmore Corcoran: Attorney with Law Office of Debra D. Corcoran
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
  • Avvo Top Contributor
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Biography

Ms. Corcoran is one of the few attorneys in the United States who holds both an advanced law degree (an LLM) in Litigation in addition to being certified by the State of Virginia to be Lead Counsel in Capital Murder cases.  She has handled cases ranging from mass tort litigation (representing well over a 100+ at a time) to difficult and technical sexual crimes (i.e., child pornography).  Ms. Corcoran exclusively handles clients criminally charged with serious crimes.  She is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the American Academy of Forensic Science, representing clients in both Federal and State Courts.  She is also is willing to assist lawyers in other states and jurisdictions.

Areas of Practice (30)

  • Criminal Defense
  • Title IX Defense
  • Armed Robbery
  • Arson
  • Assault & Battery
  • Attempted Murder
  • Criminal Defense
  • Burglary
  • Sex Crime
  • Carjacking
  • Federal Crime
  • Drug Crimes
  • Violent Crime
  • Extortion
  • Domestic Violence
  • Felony Charges
  • Child Abuse
  • Forgery
  • Sex Crime
  • Fraud
  • Hate Crimes
  • Hit & Run
  • Kidnapping
  • Murder
  • Manslaughter
  • Fugitive and Indictment Legal Assistance
  • Sex Crimes
  • SORNA Civil Commitment Cases
  • Theft Crimes
  • Pain Management or Addiction Treatment Doctor Defense

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Northwestern State University, B.A., Political Science, 1986
Law School Attended:
The George Washington School of Law, LL.M., Litigation, 2004; University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law, J.D., 1989
Year of First Admission:
1990
Admission:
1990, Virginia; U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit; 2022, Pennsylvania
Memberships:
Virginia State Bar; Virginia Trial Lawyers Association; Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Member, Sections on: Criminal Law, Litigation, Personal Injury, Legal Technology); The Richmond Criminal Bar Association; American Civil Liberties Union.
Military:
U.S. Army, 1976-1978
Languages:
English
Certifications:
Certification in Cannabis Regulatory Law
ISLN:
912260905
Minority Owned:
Yes

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
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Credit Cards Accepted
Other
Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (15 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.5/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/10/19 in Criminal Law

    She is a FANTASTICALLY talented and brilliant lawyer, who is able to represent her clients within the bounds of the law while obtaining exceptional results. If I ever needed a lawyer in her area of practice, she is the one whom I would call. I regu... Read more

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/11/19 in Criminal Law

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 10/23/14 in Criminal Law

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  • 2.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/28/10 in Bankruptcy Litigation

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  • 1.2/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/28/10 in Litigation

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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (8 reviews)

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Client Champion

Debra is a kickbutt lawyer 5 stars isnt enough for her . she is a dedicated fighter for her clients when most lawyers work day is done she keeps going . she is very organized super smart a fighter a...

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