Janina Reshay Crenshaw, Criminal Defense Attorney in Woodbridge, Virginia

Janina concentrates on criminal defense, divorce, family law, immigration, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Janina handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Criminal Defense

  View other Criminal Defense attorneys

• Divorce

  View other Divorce attorneys

• Family Law

  View other Family Law attorneys

• Immigration

  View other Immigration attorneys

• Personal Injury

  View other Personal Injury attorneys

Janina's primary office is at 13198 Centerpointe Way, Suite 101, Woodbridge, VA, 22193. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Janina usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Janina discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Janina for a criminal defense case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Janina walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Janina offer a free consultation?

  Janina charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Janina's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Janina's current terms during booking.

• How long do criminal defense cases in Virginia typically take?

  Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Janina gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Janina take my case if I'm outside Woodbridge?

  Janina is licensed in Virginia. Matters governed by Virginia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Janina will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Janina?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Janina will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Janina accepting new criminal defense clients right now?

  Janina's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.