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Attorney Profile

David K. Chen

Partner

David K. Chen

David K. Chen

Partner

Direct Contact

Direct: (703) 786-8340 ext. 103

Email: d.chen@americanlawyersgroup.com

Education

  • George Mason University School of Law - Juris Doctor (J.D.)
  • University of Virginia - Bachelor of Arts in Criminology

Bar Admissions

  • Virginia State Bar
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia

Certifications

  • Certified Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) Administrator
  • Advanced Breath Testing Instrument Training

Awards

  • Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers - National Trial Lawyers
  • "Rising Star" selection by Super Lawyers (2020-2024)
  • Avvo 10.0 Rated

Biography

David K. Chen is a Partner at American Lawyers Group, leading the Criminal Defense and DUI Defense department. Prior to joining the firm, David served as an assistant commonwealth attorney, giving him invaluable, first-hand knowledge of how prosecutors build cases. He has defended hundreds of clients facing felony and misdemeanor charges in Northern Virginia, securing numerous dismissals, suppressions of evidence, and trial acquittals.

David specializes in challenging complex forensic evidence, particularly in DUI defense cases. He has completed certification in breathalyzer device testing and field sobriety testing science, allowing him to identify police errors that other defense attorneys might miss. David is passionate about protecting the constitutional rights of the accused and ensures every client gets a rigorous, customized defense.

Publications

  • "Challenging Breathalyzer Machine Calibration Standards," Virginia Criminal Defense Journal
  • "Constitutional Rights and Search Warrants in Drug Cases," Defense Review

Speaking Engagements

  • Speaker: "Analyzing Breath Testing Device Errors in Court," VACDL Seminar
  • Presenter: "Cross-Examining Arresting Officers in DUI Cases," Virginia Bar Association

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