Stephen Douglas Hall ("Steve") is a partner at Bezilla & Hall, PLLC. He is an experienced trial attorney specializing in criminal defense in state and federal courts in Virginia. Steve is a skilled and tireless advocate, an empathetic counselor, and a tenacious litigator, with a proven track record of achieving outstanding results for his clients. He has represented clients accused of serious felonies, including offenses carrying a maximum sentence of life in prison. Additionally, he has represented individuals under investigation for crimes including rape, homicide, and firearms charges.Â
Prior to joining Bezilla & Hall, PLLC as a member, Steve served as an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney for Fairfax County. In that role, Steve prosecuted serious felonies, including murder, DUI manslaughter, traffic fatalities, drug distribution, computer solicitation, production of child pornography, distribution of child pornography, possession of child pornography, indecent liberties with a minor, malicious wounding, and gang-related crimes. Steve understands every facet of the trial process for serious criminal offenses and can analyze and identify potential issues in any criminal case. His prior experience as a major-crimes prosecutor gives him a unique insight that is very beneficial to his clients.
Steve is also well respected for his skillful handling of DUI cases in Fairfax County. As a prosecutor, Steve tried countless DUIs and was a member of the Fairfax County Blood DUI team (specializing in cases where the driver's blood was drawn and tested). Steve teaches DUI trial preparation to police officers at the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy. The Office of the Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney entrusted Steve with teaching new prosecutors how to prepare, triage, and try DUIs cases. Steve draws on his extensive experience and expertise in DUI cases to obtain the best possible outcomes for his clients who are charged with driving under the influence.
Education
J.D., Washington & Lee University School of Law, cum laude
B.A., Syracuse University - Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, magna cum laude
Bar Admissions
Virginia
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
