Ann Thayer

Ann cares. She listens. She fights. She will work hard to represent you.

Attorney Ann Thayer practices primarily in the areas of DUI, criminal, and traffic defense. She also handles protective orders for both sides and expungements. She has a passion for defense of both juveniles and adults that find themselves in trouble. Ms. Thayer attended Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice in 2000. Attending Widener School of Law in Harrisburg, PA, Ms. Thayer worked with the Prince William County Attorney’s Office and The Air Force Judge Advocate General (JAG) in Warner Robins, GA as an intern before obtaining her Juris Doctorate in 2004.

Ms. Thayer founded her own law firm The Law Office of Ann Thayer, PLLC on February 1, 2020. Ms. Thayer is a member of the Virginia State Bar and the Criminal Law Section of the Virginia State Bar, Fairfax County Bar Association and the Criminal Section in Fairfax, Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the National College of DUI Defense. She is also a founding member of DUIDLA (Driving Under the Influence Defense Lawyers Association). She serves as co-chair on the Fairfax JDR Court Committee, and is a member of the Fairfax GDC and Circuit Court Committees as well as member of the Circuit Court Technology Subcommittee and Access to Justice Committee.

She handles cases in the Counties of Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun, and Prince William as well as the Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas and Manassas Park. She also handles Town of Vienna, Herndon, and Dumfries cases.

Ann offers a free evaluation so she can get an understanding of your case, answer your questions, explain your options, and inform you how she can defend your case.

Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Juvenile Law
DUI & DWI
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Video Conferencing Google Meet Zoom WebEx
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    I am happy to talk to you over the phone or have you come in to my office. I leave that up to you and whatever will make you more comfortable.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Visa, MasterCard, or Discover
Virginia
Virginia State Bar
Since 2004
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Principal
Law Office of Ann Thayer, PLLC
2020 –

Current

Partner, Attorney
Taylor Law Company
2012 –

2020

Attorney, Managing Attorney Fairfax Office
Price Benowitz LLP
2010 –

2012

Associate
Law Office of T Kevin Wilson
2007 –

2010

Assistant Public Defender
Fredericksburg Public Defender Office
2005 –

2007

Summer Intern
AIR FORCE JAG, Warner RObins, GA
2003 –

2003

Summer Intern
Prince William County Attorney
2001 –

2002

Widener University Commonwealth Law School
J.D. (2004) | Law
2001


2004

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Roanoke College
B.A. (2000) | Criminal Justice
1996


2000

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Best Lawyers 2022
Best Lawyers
2022
President’s Award
Fairfax Bar Association
2021
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40
American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40
American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40
American Society of Legal Advocates
2013

Mastering Scientfic Evidence DWI
TCDLA/NCDD
2011
Completion of Summer Session
National College of DUI Defense
2010
Certificate of Completion Summer Session
National College for DUI Defense
2009
Mastering Scientific Evidence DWI
TCDLA/NCDD
2009
Evidentiary Breath Alcohol Technician
Industrial Training and Design
2008
Mastering Scientific Ecidence in DWI
NCDD/TCDLA
2008
Completion of NHTSA/IACP DWI Seminar
La Pier and Associates
2007
Completion of Trial Skills Bootcamp
Indigent Defense Commission
2006

Fairfax Bar Association

Member
Current
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DUIDLA (DUI Defense Lawyers Association)

Founding Member
2014 –
Current
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United States District Court Eastern District of Virginia

Admitted to Practice
2014 –
Current
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NACDL

Member
2012 –
Current
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Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member
2012 –
Current
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National College of DUI Defense (NCDD)

Member
2007 –
Current
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Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Member
2007 –
Current
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Virginia Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Member
2005 –
Current
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Virginia State Bar

Member
2004 –
Current
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NWAA (Northern VA Womens Attorney Association)

Member
2012 –
2018
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Websites & Blogs

Website
Website- Law Office of Ann Thayer, PLLC
Website
Podcast

Law Office of Ann Thayer, PLLC
4101 Chain Bridge Road
Suite 106
Fairfax, VA 22030
US
Telephone: (703) 783-9256
Cell: (717) 421-7948
Fax: (703) 884-8636
Monday: 8 AM – 6 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Thursday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Friday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: We have a 24/7 answering service so if there is an urgent matter you can be connected to us immediately. We also do phone and video meetings in the evenings and on the weekends outside regular business hours.