Darwyn L. Easley - Fairfax, VA
Attorney at Easley Law Firm
Criminal Law Lawyers in Fairfax, VA
10521 Judicial Drive Suite 205 Fairfax, VA 22030
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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24
Years
Experience
Fairfax Criminal Law Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Law
- DUI/DWI
- Traffic Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Darwyn is originally from the Northern Virginia area. He graduated from a local high school and immediately joined the military. After completion of military service and receiving an honorable discharge, he returned to the area and pursued higher education. Darwyn has always had a strong work ethic. He worked as a trucker driver and warehouseman by night while attending classes by day. He graduated college with honors and progressed to law school.
After law school, Darwyn was selected to work as a judicial law clerk. He worked one-on-one with judges performing a wide range of tasks, including legal research and drafting of memoranda and court opinions. He gained invaluable insight into the judicial process and how to be most persuasive and effective in court. After the clerkship, Darwyn worked as an Assistant Public Defender handling numerous cases covering all aspects of Criminal, DUI/DWI and Traffic Law. He honed his legal knowledge and abilities and gained a reputation as a skilled litigator and advocate. Thereafter, he was honored to work with a ranking member of the state legislature before accepting a partnership position with a respected area firm and eventually forming Easley Law Firm.
With more than two decades of experience, Darwyn has represented individuals in all Northern Virginia courts, state and federal, with great success. His style is his own-smooth and disarming, yet assertive. This, coupled with his legal knowledge and meticulous preparation, earns the respect of his peers, judges, and even his opponents. He certainly knows his way around a courtroom.
Over the years, Darwyn has taught continuing legal education courses to fellow attorneys and trained members of law enforcement. He has served in various capacities with court committees, bar associations and other organizations. Darwyn has been consistently recognized as a top attorney in his field.
Beyond the courtroom, Darwyn often gives back by volunteering in the community. He is a regular speaker at area high schools, court programs and civic events. He coaches and judges student trial teams that have earned selection to present at the state's highest court. With his unique background, Darwyn mentors and motivates the young and old from all walks of life. These opportunities to serve and give back are as important and rewarding to him as any of his professional accomplishments.
In his downtime, Darwyn is an avid reader and enjoys spending quality time with his wife and children.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Rated by Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star”.
- Selected to the Virginia State Bar Faculty.
- Rated by Northern Virginia Magazine as a “Top Lawyer”
Other Sources of Feedback About Darwyn L. Easley
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
- 2013 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Virginia Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law,
Washington,
District of Columbia, 2000
Juris Doctor
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Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law,
Washington,
District of Columbia, 2000
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Non Legal Education
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George Mason University,
Arlington,
VA, 1997
B.A.
Honors: With Distinction
Major: Sociology
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George Mason University,
Arlington,
VA, 1997
Past Positions
- Arlington County Circuit Court, Judicial Law Clerk
- Office of the Public Defender in Fairfax
Bar Admissions
- Virginia
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia
Other Affiliations
- Fairfax Bar Association
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
- Northern Virginia Black Attorneys Association
- George Mason American Inn of Court
Contact
10521 Judicial Drive
Suite 205
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703-229-0834
Fax: 703-842-6101
Email: Send a message
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