Testimonials

Mr. Murphy has been my attorney for over ten years. I still believe my friend’s advice to hire Mark Murphy to protect my custody rights as well as protect me from criminal charges was some of the best advice I’ve ever received.

Through countless hearings, motions and trials, we prevailed. Mr. Murphy turned my “no win” situation into my having legal and physical custody of all of my children, for now over twelve years. I’ve seen a lot of attorneys in court over the years and truly believe the best court room litigator is my attorney, Mark Murphy. Professional, skilled and experienced is just a start toward describing his representation.

When friends ask, “Who should I hire to represent me?” – I have one answer, Mark Murphy.

- Steve S.

When my family in Denmark learned of shocking and devastating false accusations against me of improper sexual conduct and my incarceration they contacted the Danish Consulate in New York. Mr. Murphy came highly recommended by the Danish Consulate in New York as being, “highly competent” in the area of criminal defense. This proved to be absolutely true. I am grateful for his uncanny ability to convey hope, inspiration and trust during a time of total despair. He got me out of jail when everyone else around me said it would not happen. And I never went back as all charges were dismissed at trial. Mr. Murphy is insightful, intuitive, proactive, detail oriented and incredibly knowledgeable of criminal law. I highly recommend him and his staff. They support his efforts with the same personable professionalism shown by Mr. Murphy.

- Susan C., MSW
Senior & Mental Health Therapist

When my young adult son was arrested in California for an Internet crime that happened in Virginia, my world, as I knew it, changed forever. I entered a world filled with fear and uncertainty about my son’s future. Not only did we need counsel in California but also in Virginia. The most valuable result of our dealings with our California attorney was his referral to Mark Murphy. From his sources in Virginia, he was told that Mr. Murphy was “one of the best” criminal attorneys in Virginia. During the many months ahead we came to realize that this was an understatement.

From our first phone contact to our initial meeting and during the various legal proceedings, I was impressed with Mr. Murphy’s professionalism, knowledge, sincerity and warmth. In the months ahead, I also saw his mastery of the law during proceedings and was in awe of his immense presence in the courtroom. He knew when to push and when to hold back…he had a strategy and it was magic to see it unfold.

At the first meeting Mr. Murphy gave us a very clear picture of what to expect. We were told what the Commonwealth’s sentence would be for each charge and he explained the process from arraignments to sentencing. He patiently answered our questions and addressed our concerns When we left Mr. Murphy’s office on that afternoon, my son and I knew we had met a man we could trust, who had passion for his profession, and would be aggressive in defending my son. During the following months, we found him to be a man of character, one who also possessed integrity, honesty and an ability for us to have complete confidence in him.

Mr. Murphy has a phenomenal office staff. They efficiently handled all the many faxes, emails and telephone calls that are inherent when distance separates a client from his attorney. From obtaining background information, arranging for an expert witness, working with my son’s treatment team in California, to getting a packet of reference together from California, they were able to help facilitate a winning strategy for my son’s defense. They also kept me informed about court dates and always had time to answer my questions. Their compassion, understanding and concern for me, made the whole process bearable. From three thousand miles away I knew they held me in their hearts and I consider them friends.

Mr. Murphy is a giant of a man not only in stature, but also in my deep respect for him. He believed in my son and was willing to fight on his behalf to obtain the best possible outcome, one, which was greater than I ever imagined as my son came home to me after a very short jail term. He is a gifted litigator possessing the experience and skills necessary to represent his client. I am now optimistic about my son’s future and thankful for the referral to the “best criminal attorney” in Virginia.

- Susan D.

My life turned upside down when for the first time in my life I was arrested and jailed while in the Stafford/Fredericksburg area. In jail, inmates told me that my charges could put me in jail for twenty years. Several of them told me I needed Mark Murphy. I admitted my wrong doing, but didn’t want to spend time in jail. I would have lost my home, job and family.

Mark Murphy did everything he could to help me and I can honestly tell you what I told him – he saved my life.

I got a second chance because of his belief in me as a person and the representation he provided me in court. He never gave up on me or my case. He did it all step-by-step , detail-to-detail, professionally and with a respect for everyone involved – including the unfortunate victim. Mark Murphy fought for me like you want someone to fight for you.

- V. C.