Brian M. Latuga
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Brian M. Latuga specializes in Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation across State and Federal courts. As a seasoned trial attorney, his career is marked by relentless advocacy in the courtroom to safeguard the liberty, rights, and family unity of those under serious allegations by the government or individuals. Mr. Latuga's practice spans a comprehensive range of charges, including misdemeanors, felonies, white-collar crimes, sex offenses, drug trafficking, and violent crimes. His prowess is recognized across Federal, General District, Juvenile, Domestic Relations, and Circuit Courts in the Commonwealth, attesting to his reputation and expertise.
Mr. Latuga's legal acumen is rooted in real-world experience, beginning with his tenure as a Police Officer in 2005. Serving in the Virginia Beach Police Department, he amassed a deep operational knowledge through hundreds of criminal arrests, DUI investigations, and in-depth probes into gun, drug, sex, and violent crimes.
Further enriching his legal repertoire, Mr. Latuga served as a Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Virginia Beach, where he honed his litigation skills across a vast array of criminal cases. He has tried and won several Shaken Baby/ Abusive Head Trauma cases and knows the experts to call. His academic excellence is reflected in his Summa Cum Laude graduation from Law School.
Mr. Latuga is known for embracing complex and difficult cases, including those involving vulnerable populations and challenging medical evidence. His approach is guided by the principle that an accusation does not equate to guilt, especially in cases that stir societal disdain. With a deep commitment to federal representation, he has successfully defended against a wide range of federal crimes, including those involving drugs, RICO, VICAR, firearms, enticement, human trafficking, child pornography, wire fraud, and other federal criminal offenses, demonstrating a profound ability to achieve meaningful outcomes.
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Juvenile Law
- White Collar Crime
- Cannabis & Marijuana Law
- Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
- Animal & Dog Law
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
On personal Injury and select civil lawsuits only
- Virginia
- Virginia State Bar
- 4th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Eastern & Western Districts of Virginia
- English: Spoken, Written
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- Wolcott Rivers Gates
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- Senior Assistant Commonwealth Attorney
- Virginia Beach Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney
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- Virginia Beach Police Department
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- Regent University School of Law
- J.D. (2013) | Law
- Honors: summa cum laude
- James Madison University
- B.S. (2004) | Chemistry
- 10.0 Superb Rating
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- Client Reviewed 5.0/5.0 (128 reviews)
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Virginia Beach
- Three Best Rated
- Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia
- Coastal Virginia Magazine
- 2017-2022
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
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- Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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- Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association
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- Virginia Beach Bar Association
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- Virginia State Bar  # 86300
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- Legal Aspects of DUI-Related License Revocations, Mid-Atlantic DUI Conference
- The Successful DUI- First Observation to Prosecution, Regent University Police In-Service Training
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- NSS-CDS Cave Diver Certification
- Q. Are the police suppose to show you the evidence that they are charging you with?
- A: You will get some disclosure of the evidence through the criminal court process- typically called Discovery. Your attorney will file motions to handle your case and the allegations. It can take weeks or months for information to get to you through that process.
- Q. Under current law, if a loved one is convicted of second degree murder, do they qualify for earned time credits?
- A: They should qualify for the 85%/86% credit unless it’s a very old offense where parole applies.
- Q. Can someone use a voice recording as evidence in Va without the other person knowing they are being recorded
- A: I’m criminal cases, generally yes. In other types of cases- divorce- generally, no.