Dennis M. Mersberger - Arlington, VA
Attorney at Mersberger Criminal Defense, PLLC
Criminal Law Lawyers in Arlington, VA
1550 Wilson Blvd Suite 700 Arlington, VA 22209
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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23
Years
Experience
Arlington Criminal Law Lawyer
Updated: 04/21/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Law
- Assault and Battery
- Burglary
- Criminal Appeals
- Criminal Conspiracy
- Criminal Defense
- Criminal Forfeiture
- Criminal Fraud
- Criminal Investigation
- Criminal Prosecution
- Drivers License Suspension
- Driving While Intoxicated
- Drug Possession and Distribution Charges
- DUI/DWI; Expungements
- Eluding
- Expungements
- Federal Criminal Law
- Felonies
- Forgery
- Grand Larceny
- Hit and Run
- Homicide
- Kidnapping
- Manslaughter
- Misdemeanors
- Money Laundering
- Murder
- Petit Larceny
- Probation Violations
- Protective Orders
- Post-Conviction Remedies
- Search and Seizure
- Shoplifting
- Stalking
- Strangulation
- Theft
- Traffic Violations
- Weapons Charges
- Wire Fraud
- Wiretapping
- Extortion
- Abduction
Attorney Information
Overview
Dennis M. Mersberger founded Mersberger Criminal Defense, PLLC with a special interest in providing top notch criminal defense representation. He hails from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, but has made Alexandria, Virginia his home and his office is located in Arlington, Virginia. Mr. Mersberger focuses his work almost exclusively on criminal trials in the state and federal courts. Mr. Mersberger has developed a reputation as a zealous criminal defense attorney, defending both adult and juvenile criminal and traffic matters.
For more than 20 years, Mr. Mersberger has handled cases throughout the Northern Virginia jurisdictions that include the City of Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Falls Church, Fauquier, Loudoun County, the City of Manassas, Prince William County and Stafford as well as the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in the Alexandria and Richmond Divisions of Virginia.
With a vision towards building a complete criminal and traffic defense practice, Mr. Mersberger has also appeared as appellate counsel in the Virginia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Virginia. Mr. Mersberger is a member of the Criminal Law section of the Virginia State Bar, Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (VACDL), and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL).
Active in his legal community, Mr. Mersberger served for many years as Committee Chair to the Alexandria Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service and he currently serves as the Policy Board Chair for the Alexandria Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP).
Mr. Mersberger earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania and earned his J.D. from George Mason University School of Law. Mr. Mersberger is admitted to the Virginia State Bar, as well as to the bars of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and the United States Supreme Court.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Arlington Magazine's Top Attorney List, Criminal Defense, 2025
- Super Lawyers Selectee, Virginia, 2019 - Present
- Martindale-Hubbell, Gold Client Champion, 2025
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent, Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence, 2025
Other Sources of Feedback About Dennis M. Mersberger
Included on the 2026 Virginia Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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George Mason University School of Law,
Arlington,
Virginia, 2001
J.D.
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George Mason University School of Law,
Arlington,
Virginia, 2001
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Non Legal Education
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Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, 1996
B.A.
Major: English Literature - University of Nottingham Trent, Nottingham, England
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Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, 1996
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founder
Bar Admissions
- Virginia
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia
- Supreme Court of the United States of America
Other Affiliations
- Virginia State Bar, Criminal Law Section, Member
- Alexandria Bar Association, Member, July 1, 2009 - Present (Committee Chair)
- Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (VACDL), Member
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), Member
- Alexandria Alcohol Safety Action Program, Former Policy Board Chair
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Dennis M. Mersberger
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2024Dennis Mersberger is an exceptional attorney who embodies qualities of genuineness and patience. Throughout my case, he consistently displayed a sincere dedication to understanding my situation and addressing my concerns with patience and empathy. His commitment to going above and beyond was evident from the start. Dennis diligently researched and strategized, leaving no stone unturned in fighting for my case. His persistence in advocating for my rights was remarkable, ensuring that every angle was explored and every option pursued!
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Contact
1550 Wilson Blvd
Suite 700
Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: 703-570-5959
Email: Send a message
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5: 00 p.m.
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