La Fratta Law

    Criminal Defense

    · Charlottesville, VA

    Published in partnership with La Fratta Law

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    4.9 ★ (130 reviews)
    Verified Mar 30, 2026

    About La Fratta Law

    La Fratta Law is a criminal defense firm led by Michael La Fratta, who brings over a decade of experience winning tough cases across Virginia. With offices in Charlottesville and Richmond, the firm specializes in DUI defense, expungements, traffic violations, and protective orders, offering free confidential consultations and a proactive courtroom approach to client representation.

    Best for: DUI defendants, individuals seeking expungements, drivers facing traffic violations and reckless driving charges, people needing protective orders

    Service area: Central Virginia including Charlottesville, Richmond, and 80+ counties across Virginia

    What Makes La Fratta Law Different

    Over a Decade of Trial Experience: Michael La Fratta is experienced in handling tough criminal cases and is known for taking a proactive courtroom approach rather than passive defense strategies.

    Dual Office Locations: With offices in both Charlottesville and Richmond, the firm serves clients across Central Virginia and beyond with convenient access to representation.

    Free Confidential Consultation: La Fratta Law offers a free evaluation to discuss your case and explore your legal options without financial obligation upfront.

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    What Customers Love

    La Fratta Law was incredible to work with. What should have been a straightforward insurance claim unfortunately turned into something much more complicated — and I never expected I’d need legal help. Even though Michael primarily practices as a defense attorney, he stepped in and handled my situation immediately and effectively. Within 24 hours of getting involved, my claim was turned over in my favor and I received exactly what I deserved. His confidence, professionalism, and knowledge made an incredibly frustrating situation feel manageable. I’m beyond grateful for his help and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend La Fratta Law to anyone who needs strong, results-driven representation

    tracey houchens, Google Review

    Dr. Michael LaFratta and his team are incredible! They managed to bring a huge relief to my life when prepared me from the very beginning until the court date and the results were fantastic. Very professional, Dr Michael conducted my case with great care and confidence. I can’t thank LaFratta Law Firm enough for the support they provided. I’ll recommend his services without any hesitation.

    Alberto Enderle, Google Review

    I had an outstanding experience with LaFratta Law, and I cannot recommend them enough. From the moment I reached out to the team especially Michael and Marie, treated my case with professionalism, honesty, and genuine care. I was facing a speeding charge in Orange County, and as someone new to Virginia and just starting my career, I was extremely worried about the impact on my driving record and insurance. Michael handled everything with confidence and clear expertise, keeping me informed and guiding me through every step. Thanks to his hard work and knowledge of the local courts, my case was completely dismissed, an outcome I could only have hoped for. The communication from the firm was excellent, the client portal made everything easy and organized, and I always felt supported and respected throughout the process. If you’re looking for an attorney who is skilled, responsive, and truly committed to helping you, LaFratta Law is the best choice. I’m incredibly grateful for their help and highly recommend them to anyone needing traffic or criminal defense representation.

    Baji Reddy Chinnapa Reddy, Google Review

    LaFratta Law was incredibly professional, efficient, responsive and helpful to me during a stressful legal situation. He represented me in court and achieved the best possible outcome. His communication, guidance and support throughout the process made all the difference and I truly felt that he had my best interest in mind every step of the way. I’m very grateful for his work and would absolutely recommend him to anyone who needs a lawyer they can trust!

    Kelsey Wray, Google Review

    Attorney La Fratta was excellent from start to finish. His team was professional, responsive, and made me feel at ease. He handled my case thoroughly and guided me through the entire process. The outcome was favorable, and I walked away feeling completely relieved and ready to move forward. I highly recommend him to anyone needing representation.

    Lester Mason, Google Review

    Contact & Location

    Book online: Book Online Now

    Phone: (434) 448-3149

    Address: 114 Old Preston Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902 (Get directions)

    Website: lafrattalaw.com/?utm_source=GBP&utm_medium=GBP&utm_campaign=GBP_Charlottesville?utm_source=GBP&utm_medium=GBP&utm_campaign=GBP_Charlottesville

    Last updated March 30, 2026 · Reviews verified Mar 30, 2026

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