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 ahd 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.
