Dedicated Virginia Criminal Defense Lawyers
We opened the Fairfax law firm of Kissiah & Schaefer, PLLC, because of a shared goal of providing a voice for clients accused of crimes. We were working together in the Fairfax County public defender's office, and noticed that we worked well together and we share a common dedication to providing a voice in the courtroom for those accused of crimes.
Karin Kissiah:
Karin Kissiah received her Bachelor of Arts degree from New York University and her Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School. Karin's career has been dedicated to providing top quality legal services to underrepresented communities. While in law school, Karin held internships at the New York Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Division, Prisoners' Rights Project and the Capital Defender Unit in addition to her volunteer work at the Gay Men's Health Crisis and received fellowships from Sparer Public Interest Law Fellowship and the Brooklyn Law Students For Public Interest. Upon graduation from law school, Karin worked with Virginia's death sentenced inmates at the Virginia Capital Representation Resource Center in Charlottesville, Virginia.
With a focus on criminal law, Karin has handled countless cases at the Public Defender's Office in Fairfax County. Karin is a skilled litigator with extensive experience in the full range of criminal charges ranging from traffic infractions to the most serious of felonies including abduction, rape, robbery and murder. Working tirelessly to ensure quality representation in the Fairfax community, Karin has considerable experience in judge and jury trials and at the appellate level. Karin is second chair qualified for death penalty cases, and she has exceptional experience and knowledge regarding mental health defense issues.
"It has always been important to me to provide quality legal services for those who might not be able to get this type of criminal defense. I want to level the playing field." Attorney Karin Kissiah
Brienne Schaefer:
Brienne began working in criminal defense while still in law school. Brienne found immediate success in the courtroom defending clients from criminal charges. Since earning her law degree, Brienne has been working in the public defender's office, while also gaining experience winning cases on appeal, including appellate victories in the categories of sex crimes and weapons charges that have had an important impact on the law.
"During law school I started working with a criminal defense practitioner and enjoyed the work. I love being able to provide a voice for people in the complicated criminal justice system." Attorney Brienne Schaefer
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