The criminal lawyers of Livesay & Myers, P.C. are:

	Ghislaine Storr Burks Partner Ghislaine Storr Burks is the lead criminal defense attorney at Livesay & Myers. She is experienced in handling every type of criminal matter in Virginia, with a special focus on sex crimes and other serious felonies. Ms. Burks has earned a reputation as one of the most formidable trial attorneys in the firm for her skills in the courtroom.	email 540-370-4140 703-361-7735
		Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Serious Felonies, Traffic, Sex Crimes

	Robert A. May Associate Robert May is a criminal defense attorney working in our Manassas and Fairfax offices. He is experienced in defending clients against every type of criminal charge in Virginia, with a special emphasis on violent crimes, drug crimes and other serious felonies. A former Marine who is no stranger to the courtroom, Mr. May is an aggressive, disciplined and skilled trial attorney.	email 703-361-7735
		Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes, Drug Offenses, Traffic, Serious Felonies

	Benjamin N. Griffitts Associate Ben Griffitts is a criminal lawyer working in our Manassas office. A versatile and talented attorney, Mr. Griffitts is dedicated to zealous representation of each and every client.	email 703-361-7735
		Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Traffic

Recent results:

2-17-12. Lead defense lawyer Ghislaine Storr Burks represented a man facing up to 100 years in prison on sex crimes charges at a sentencing hearing in Stafford County, as detailed by a Free Lance-Star article. After previously pleading guilty to 11 charges, Ms. Burks' client was ordered to serve 10 years in prison.

1-13-12. The Supreme Court of Virginia issued a published opinion in the appeal by attorney Ghislaine Storr Burks of a case involving a North Carolina bail bondsman convicted of Attempted Abduction and Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony in Virginia. Note: less than two percent of cases filed with the Virginia Supreme Court result in the petition for appeal being granted.

12-22-11. Attorney Ghislaine Storr Burks represented a former substitute teacher on sex crimes charges in a high-profile case in King George County, as detailed by a Free Lance-Star article. Facing up to fourteen years and five months in prison per sentencing guidelines on charges of indecent liberties, carnal knowledge, non-forcible sodomy and electronic solicitation, Ms. Burks' client was ordered to serve five years* pursuant to a plea agreement. *[The Free Lance-Star article incorrectly states the active sentence as seven years.]

12-13-11. Attorney Ghislaine Storr Burks represented a former volunteer firefighter on sex crimes charges in a high-profile case in Spotsylvania County, as detailed by a Free Lance-Star article. Facing up to fifteen years in prison on charges of carnal knowledge and electronic solicitation of sex with a minor, Ms. Burks' client was ordered to serve four years pursuant to a plea agreement.

9-10-11. Acquittal on Attempted Murder Charge. Criminal defense lawyer Robert May defended a man charged with striking a deputy's police cruiser on Interstate 95 in Stafford County, as detailed by a Free Lance-Star article. While the man was convicted of several lesser offenses, Mr. May won a jury acquittal on the most serious charge, attempted murder. The jury also found Mr. May's client not guilty of assault and battery on a police officer.

10-9-10. Acquittal on Sexual Assault Charges. Lead criminal defense lawyer Ghislaine Storr Burks won an acquittal in a two-day sexual assault trial in Stafford County of a man accused of sexually assaulting his former live-in girlfriend's daughter. After Ms. Burks mounted an aggressive defense which called into serious question the credibility of the government's case, the jury found the defendant not guilty of four charges, including aggravated sexual battery and indecent liberties. The Judge dismissed a fifth charge prior to it reaching the jury.

4-14-10. The Virginia Court of Appeals has granted the petition of Livesay & Myers criminal defense attorney Ghislaine Storr Burks for review of two important legal issues, in the case of a North Carolina bail bondsman convicted of Attempted Abduction and Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony in Virginia. The Court ruling in this high profile case could set legal precedent for decades to come regarding the authority of an out-of-state bail bondsman operating in Virginia.