David J. Dischley

Attorney Dischley is a criminal defense attorney specializing in all forms of criminal cases throughout Virginia.  From traffic offenses to major felonies, Attorney Dischley has over 10 years experience of criminal law practice.  He represents individuals in both State and Federal Court throughout Virginia. Attorney Dischley is a 2006 graduate of the George Mason School of Law.  He was a member of the Trial Lawyer’s Association at George Mason School Of Law where he competed in Moot Court competitions amongst other schools.  Additionally, while attending school full-time, Dischley clerked with the Loudoun County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office.  In his third year of law school, practicing under the supervision of licensed attorneys, Attorney Dischley took the lead in over 100 bench trials and 10 jury trials.  Additionally, prior to graduation, Attorney Dischley sat 3rd chair in a prominent murder case alongside James Plowman, Commonwealth Attorney, and James Fisher, Deputy Commonwealth Attorney. After graduation, Attorney Dischley joined the Loudoun County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office as an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney, prosecuting an array of criminal cases from DWI / DUI offenses to Robbery.  He was the recipient of the 2006 Victim-Witness Award and had the opportunity to work “Cold” Homicide cases alongside Loudoun Sheriff’s Office Investigators.  Dischley also advised the Loudoun County Narcotics Unit. Attorney Dischley left the Loudoun County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office for a position with the intelligence community.  In this position, Dischley’s role was advising on crime and narcotics issues plaguing national security interests.  Attorney Dischley worked extensively on financial crimes and money laundering of narcotics entities along with addressing poppy cultivation in Afghanistan. Despite being recognized for his efforts in countering international financial crimes and narcotics smuggling, Attorney Dischley missed being in Court and joined the Fauquier County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office. In this role, Attorney Dischley continued building upon his experience by prosecuting all types of criminal cases in the General District, Juvenile and Domestic Relations, and Circuit Courts.  He was an advisor to the Blue Ridge Narcotics Task Force and was recognized for his exceptional trial work by the Sheriff of Fauquier County.