About

Carly Jehlen Hart is a dedicated lawyer in Fairfax, Virginia, with a focus on criminal and traffic defense, domestic law, and domestic abuse/violence cases. Learn more about her background and experience below. Carly Jehlen Hart is a seasoned lawyer who specializes in criminal and traffic defense, domestic law, and domestic abuse/violence cases. With a career spanning over a decade, Ms. Jehlen Hart has been practicing law since 2010 and became a Partner at her firm in 2019. She is passionate about helping her clients navigate through challenging legal situations and advocating for their rights both in court and in their personal lives. Ms. Jehlen Hart's educational background includes two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Literature and Interdisciplinary Social Science from the University of South Florida, a Master of Arts degree from Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, and a law degree from George Mason University School of Law. During her time in law school, Carly gained valuable experience as a clerk at the Santa Barbara Public Defender’s Office, laying the foundation for her career in criminal defense. Carly is licensed to practice in all courts in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. She is actively involved in various professional associations and serves as a pro bono attorney for organizations such as the Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project, Military Pro Bono Project, and Legal Services of Northern Virginia. Throughout her career, Ms. Jehlen Hart has received numerous accolades for her legal expertise and ethical standards. She has consistently been awarded Martindale-Hubbell’s highest AV rating since 2014, recognized as a Top 10 Under 40 by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and named a “Rising Star” by Virginia Super Lawyers every year since 2014. Carly Jehlen Hart is a dedicated advocate for her clients and a respected member of the legal community in Fairfax, Virginia.

Legal Issues

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

DUI & DWI

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights

Certificates

Certificate of Training in DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
National Highway Traffic and Safety Control & the International Association of Chiefs of Police

Languages

• English: Spoken, Written

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Vice Chair, Criminal Bar Section
  Fairfax Bar Association
  2018
• has membership
  Loudoun County Bar Association
  2012
• Screening Committee has membership
  Mid Atlantic Innocence Project
  2011
• Co-Chair of General District Court Committee
  Fairfax Bar Association
  2014

Education

Associations

Costs

• Free Consultancy Service
• Payment With Credit Card

Location