Virginia Vile Tehrani is a skilled and passionate trial attorney who has tried hundreds of cases and represented thousands of clients over 14 years. She started her legal practice in Virginia, both as a prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney. She has tried civil plaintiff’s injury cases, and criminal cases including murder, drug, rape, assault, DUI/DWI, and traffic cases.

A top litigator, in 2019, Virginia received the preeminent honors of being selected as one of the “Top 40 under 40” attorneys in Maryland for criminal defense and a “Super Lawyer Rising Star” for personal injury law in D.C. The Super Lawyer honor is given to outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

Virginia is licensed to practice law in Maryland, Virginia, D.C., and the United States District Court in Maryland. She is a member of the Virginia State Bar Association, the Maryland State Bar Association, the D.C. Bar, and the Maryland Federal Bar.

Virginia excelled in her legal education, graduating summa cum laude from Middle Tennessee State University with a B.A. in political science. She attended the College of William & Mary School of Law, graduating in 2005. She also obtained an L.L.M. (Masters of Law) in Litigation and Dispute Resolution from the George Washington University School of Law. She graduated with this specialized degree with Highest Honors, achieving a 4.2 GPA.

Virginia is married with two sons. Virginia’s hobbies include baking, reading, and creating art.

BAR & COURT ADMISSIONS



Maryland
U.S. District Court of Maryland
District of Columbia
Virginia


EDUCATION

George Washington University School of Law, District of Columbia; L.L.M. in Litigation and Dispute Resolution
College of William & Mary School of Law, Williamsburg, Virginia; J.D.
Middle Tennessee State University; Majors: Political Science and French
HONORS AND AWARDS

Top 40 under 40, Maryland Criminal Defense, 2019
Super Lawyers Rising Star, D.C. Personal Injury, 2019
The Virginia Trial Lawyers’ Association Award, 2005, through the William & Mary College of Law for the graduating student best exemplifying the attributes of an effective trial lawyer
The Lawrence W. I’Anson Award, 2005, from the William & Mary College of Law, for a law school graduate who has shown evidence of great promise through scholarship, character, and leadership
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Maryland State Bar
Virginia Bar Association
D.C. Bar Association
United States Federal Bar of Maryland
Areas of Practice
Criminal Law
Personal Injury
Automobile Accidents
Workers’ Compensation
Premises Liability
Dog Bites