Stephen Pfeiffer
757 554 0258
pfeiffer@wolriv.com
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Virginia
2007U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia
2007U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
2008U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia
2010
Regent University School of Law, Virginia Beach, Virginia
J.D. (Cum Laude) – 2007Carroll College, Waukesha, Wisconsin
B.A. (Summa Cum Laude) – 2004
Virginia
2007U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia
2007U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
2008U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia
2010
Regent University School of Law, Virginia Beach, Virginia
J.D. (Cum Laude) – 2007Carroll College, Waukesha, Wisconsin
B.A. (Summa Cum Laude) – 2004
Stephen P. Pfeiffer is known locally as the “Go-To-DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney.” Stephen has been published as a coauthor in the in the nationally recognized “Inside the Minds” series by Aspatore Books on The Legality of Search and Seizure in DUI Cases “A Practitioner’s Everyday Insight Into DWI/DUI Defense in Virginia”.
Stephen has an AV® Preeminent Rating – the highest rating available from Martindale-Hubbell, the leading independent attorney rating entity. An AV® Rating signifies that the lawyer has reached the heights of professional excellence. Stephen is consistently selected as “Clients’ Choice” on Avvo.com. Stephen has been consistently recognized by his clients and peers and has obtained the highest rating available in the areas of DUI Defense, Criminal Defense and Federal Criminal Defense work.
Stephen was selected as a member of the National College of DUI Defense Attorneys and has been recognized as one of the top 100 DUI attorneys in Virginia by the National Advocacy for DUI Defense. Stephen is consistently recognized as one of Virginia’s Legal Elite by Virginia Business Magazine as well as being selected as a “Rising Star” by Virginia Super Lawyers. Recently Stephen was selected as Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers for Virginia by the American Society of Legal Advocates. Additionally, Stephen is a founding member of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys. Stephen was recently selected as a “Top 10 Under 40” in the area of Criminal Law by the NACDA. Stephen was the American Bar Association’s 2007 National Champion in Legal Negotiations and serves as an adjunct professor at Regent University School of Law.
After fighting my DUI case for over a year now and having 2 different attorneys before Pfeiffer, it was taking a long term toll on me and my family mentally and financially. This very last time I had to go to court I read plenty of reviews on Stephen Pfeiffer before I decided to hire him. The way he tackles his DUI cases is compelling and his stern ways in the court room are amazing. This mans fight in the court room put in an end to the hardships I was going through and his reference use and pure knowledge of the judicial system left even the judge with nothing left to say except "dismissed". I wouldn't ever want anybody else representing me, not to mention he is extremely fare on his prices, loves his military and doesn't stop fighting till he gets the results that are deserved.
~ Billy, February 29 2016I am extremely blessed that Stephen Pfeiffer represented my son on very serious felony charges in late April 2016. I approached him based on the highest recommendation from a top highly respected local domestic lawyer friend who could not handle this criminal case. Mr. Pfeiffer immediately jumped on the problem and his superb actions, thoroughness and competence resulted in all charges being dropped within 24 hours. He is extremely professional, honest, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about his clients. In my opinion, he is not one of the best attorneys in the Virginia Beach/Norfolk area-- he is the best.
~ Barry, May 1, 2016I have been charged with a felony recently and hired Atty. Steve as my criminal defense lawyer. Atty. Steve is very honest and upfront. He never gave me false hopes but he worked hard on getting me the best results. He has always put me back on focus every time I get distracted with my emotions. He is very responsive and I have always felt that I have somebody on my side to protect me. With his knowledge and superior negotiation skills, my case was downgraded to a misdemeanor and sentenced with no jail time and very short probation. I will be forever grateful to Atty. Steve.
~ Anonymous, January 13, 2014Mr. Stephen Pfeiffer was highly recommended to me for a Reckless Driving citation in Virginia. Being from out of state, the penalties for reckless driving (a felony) can be a disaster personally and professionally. After speaking with Mr. Pfeiffer and his excellent legal assistant Raven, I knew I had the best criminal defense legal representation in the Virginia Beach area. Mr. Pfeiffer was honest , upfront and to the point of what was to be expected. This is the exact legal representation you desire. I gave him all the facts, he gave me direction and put my mind at ease. Court day arrived, Mr. Pfeiffer was able to reduce my citation from Reckless Driving to Improper Driving. he guaranteed me 89% and I received 100%...Thank you Mr. Pfeiffer!!! I am most appreciative.
~ Denise, November 17, 2016
A Practitioner’s Everyday Insight into DWI/DUI Defense in Virginia, Aspatore, Inside The Minds – The Legality of Search and Seizure in DUI Cases, 2013
Wiretapping: Risks for Clients and Private Practitioners, Docket Call: Newsletter of the Young Lawyers Conference, Virginia State Bar, Vol. 24 No. 4, Spring, 2008
Construction Fraud: Not Just a Civil Matter. Docket Call: Newsletter of the Young Lawyers Conference, Virginia State Bar, Vol. 25 No. 3, Winter, 2008
Southeastern Virginia Chapter, Community Associations Institute Publication
Morris v. City of Virginia Beach, 58 Va. App. 173 707 S.E.2d 479, 2011
Starling Education Services, “Ethical Consideration in Landlord/Tenant Law”, 2010
Seminars Unlimited, “Navigating the Service Members Relief Act”, 2009
“Tips on Legal Negotiations”, Regent University School of Law, 2008
“Legal Negotiations”, Regent University School of Law – Adjunct Professor
Advance Collections, 2010 CA Day
“Advanced Collections”, 2011 CA Day
“Legal Foundations”, SEV CAI’s Board Members Boot Camp
“Landlord’s Rights and Options When the Deal Goes Bad”, Starling Education Services
Martindale-Hubbell: AV Preeminent Rating
Top 40 under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers for Virginia by the American Society of Legal Advocates
Top 10 under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers Nationally by the NACDA
Top 100 DUI Attorneys in Virginia by the National Advocacy for DUI Defense
Founding Member of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys.
Listed as one of Virginia’s “Legal Elite” (Criminal Law), Virginia Business Magazine, 2017 - 2022
Selected as one of Coastal Virginia Magazine’s, “Top Lawyers”
Recognized as a "Super Lawyer" by SuperLawyers.com Peer Review, 2023 -2024
Listed by Super Lawyers as one of Virginia’s “Rising Stars” (Criminal/DUI Defense), 2012 - 2021
ABA National Negotiation Champion, 2007
Former 2nd District Representative, Board of Governors, Virginia State Bar Young Lawyer’s Conference
Former, All Conference Middle Linebacker for Carroll University Varsity Football Team
CBDX, Co-Founder and Past-President
CBDA, Board Member, 2010 – 2014
Community Association Institute
James Kent Inn of Court
Virginia Beach Bar Association, Circuit Court Liaison
Virginia State Bar
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
National College of DUI Attorneys
American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
National Advocacy for DUI Defense
American Society of Legal Advocates
