Fairfax Criminal Defense Attorney
Johnson/Citronberg has extensive experience handling complex criminal cases in Fairfax County, Virginia.
From our primary office in Alexandria, our skilled criminal Fairfax defense lawyers routinely handle serious criminal cases in Fairfax, including internet sex crimes, rape allegations, fraud allegations, drug offenses, and other serious matters.
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Testimonials from Our Clients
Maybel G.
Jess is known for his meticulous and strategic work style. At his firm, there is a culture of excellence and client focused dedication that is unmatched. He is very thorough during the entire legal process and always finds a way to solve client problems.
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Lyle Cartwright
Jess Johnson is the perfect attorney to overcome serious legal charges! He is very approachable & will use his expertise to give you the best criminal legal defense possible and I know this from personal experience. When you’re going through the scariest period in your life, you need the best lawyer on your side. I give him my highest recommendation!
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About Fairfax Legal Criminal Defense and its Court System
Fairfax County is Virginia’s most populous county, totaling more than 1.1 million people. It is home to many federal employees as well as important government agencies and government defense contractors. If you are facing child pornography charges in Fairfax, it is crucial to consult with an experienced child pornography lawyer who can guide you through the legal process and work to protect your rights and future.
The Fairfax courthouse is located at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030. It is no surprise that Fairfax’s Circuit Court (the 19th Judicial Circuit) is the largest and busiest circuit in Virginia. Fairfax’s Circuit Court is comprised of 15 full-time judges and handles felony criminal cases.
Felony cases are prosecuted by the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney (OCA), and the current Commonwealth’s Attorney is Steve Descano, who was sworn into office in January 2020.
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Fairfax Criminal Defense Case Results
Pilot Found Not Guilty in Major Federal Drug Conspiracy Case
Our client was a pilot and retired military officer. He was accused of knowingly transporting a large quantity of cocaine from southern Texas to Atlanta. If convicted, he likely would have died in prison. We were able to show a jury that our client had no knowledge of the drugs on board his aircraft. The jury returned a not guilty verdict in less than an hour of deliberating.
Federal Judge in Eastern District of Virginia Gives Lowest Possible Sentence to Autistic Client
Our client, a federal employee, was convicted of federal child pornography charges. Based on his autism diagnosis, we convinced a federal judge to give the lowest sentence possible.
Time-Served Sentence in Major Federal Drug Conspiracy Case in Atlanta
Our client was facing life in prison after being charged in a wide-sweeping drug conspiracy case in the Northern District of Georgia. We were able to show that our client was abused by her husband and forced to ingest drugs, which led her becoming addicted. The judge determined that her culpability was the least of the many who were charged and granted our request for a sentence of ‘time-served’ which means no additional jail time. Our client was able to go home to her children the same day that she was sentenced.
Dismissal of Child Pornography Charges in Richmond, Virginia for Autistic Client
Our client, a working professional, was charged with distribution of child pornography after law enforcement raided his home. We helped our autistic client and convinced the court to defer all charges for dismissal due to his disability.
Criminal Cases in Fairfax, VA
Law enforcement in Fairfax County is notorious for conducting undercover internet sex sting operations in which officers pretend to be children. Individuals caught up in these cases are often charged with soliciting sex from minors.
Under Virginia law, internet sex crimes are generally treated as felonies and the consequences can be severe. These cases require a criminal defense lawyer with extensive experience in handling sex crimes cases.
Get Legal Defense for your Criminal Cases
Our Fairfax internet sex crimes lawyers have years of experience in successfully handling internet sex crimes cases as well as many other types of criminal cases in Fairfax County.
If you or someone you know has been charged with a serious crime in Fairfax County, Virginia, contact Johnson/Citronberg today. The initial consultation is always free of charge.
Meet Our Attorneys
Jess Johnson
Jess B. Johnson is a Partner & Founder at Johnson/Citronberg, PLLC with more than 15 years of experience in criminal defense and civil litigation. He represents clients in federal courts across the country and is licensed in Georgia, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Jess has handled complex investigations, trials, and appeals for elected officials, business leaders, whistleblowers, and individuals. He has secured dismissals, acquittals, favorable sentences, and major whistleblower awards. A University of Georgia graduate, Jess was selected as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine every year since 2012.
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Cary Jacob Citronberg
Cary Jacob Citronberg is the Partner and Founder of Johnson/Citronberg, PLLC in Alexandria, Virginia, where he focuses on federal and state criminal defense matters. Licensed in Virginia since 2011, he brings more than 14 years of courtroom experience along with a strong record of advocacy. Cary received his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 2010 after earning his B.A. from Northwestern University in 2006. His work has been repeatedly recognized by Super Lawyers, with selections as a Rising Star from 2016 through 2021 and to the Super Lawyers list from 2022 through 2025.
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