team-member

Paul Mickelsen

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Licensed for 16 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

Spanish

About

Paul has been practicing law since 2005. His areas of focus are in criminal and traffic defense and civil litigation (domestic relations, personal injury). In his criminal practice, he has experience handling serious felony charges (involving the potential of life imprisonment) and also has ample experience in traffic and criminal misdemeanors, having litigated over 2,500 cases.  He has a peer review rating of “AV” from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer rating an attorney can obtain. Paul has also handled appeals before the Virginia Court of Appeals and Virginia Supreme Court. Beyond the law, Paul enjoys performing in a local band and recording music. Paul and his wife Sarah live in Alexandria with their three daughters.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Personal Injury

Family

DUI and DWI

Speeding and traffic ticket

Language

Spanish

Contact

Tate, Bywater, Fuller, Mickelsen & Tull, Plc2740 Chain Bridge Rd.Vienna, VA, 22181

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
May 30, 2021

paul is absolutely the best. i could not be any happier with the results in my dui case. not only did he get it dismissed completely but he did so well that even the cop got caught in lies on the stand. i’m very thankful to have had him on my case as well as the wonderful staff that also had a helping hand in this, Nader Hasan & Belinda Fino. i highly recommend their practice!!

anonymous
March 4, 2021

I cannot say enough about Paul. His representation was excellent, his billing rate was fair, and his legal advice was ethical. He also has a top-notch, responsive support staff that fully prepared him to be the smartest person in the room. Do not hesitate to retain him!

Kristin
May 15, 2019

I was issued a ticket that would give me 6 points on my driving record and cost me $250. Paul negotiated with the prosecutor and I received 0 points and a fine for $100. He is a fantastic attorney.

anonymous
March 22, 2019

From big cases to minor traffic citations, Paul does it all. I retained Paul earlier this year to handle a legal matter. Paul resolved the case expeditiously, better than I had hoped for. Respected by opposing counsel, he negotiated a highly favorable resolution. When we appeared in court, it was clear the judge knew and trusted Paul as an honest, ethical, and excellent practitioner. That trust and credibility is something that few attorneys can match.

Matt
November 6, 2018

Paul was a consummate professional. He listened to my story, devised a set of strategies for my case, and was ultimately successful in getting the charges against me dismissed. I really valued his experience and common sense. As an attorney myself, I thought about representing myself, but I'm glad I didn't. I know that it was Paul's know-how that resulted in the favorable outcome in my case.

anonymous
September 13, 2018

Excellent, professional service with results! Paul obtained no prosecution dismissals on 2 misdemeanor charges and a felony theft charge. Patient and responsive through the whole process. Very satisfied.

anonymous
August 9, 2016

I thank Paul Mickelsen for taking my case. He is very knowledgeable and professional. I would recommend him to everyone.

anonymous
July 13, 2016

I want to thank you a million ways, did not know how to tell you it. I would recommend you to anyone. Representative. Put me in a good situation from a really bad one. Very good professional attorney.

Kerry Harding
November 14, 2015

I went to Paul because he came highly recommended. He proved early on that he new the legal nuances and of marital separation and divorce. He was compassionate, thorough, infinitely patient and demonstrated time and time again that he was my advocate to ensure that I understood not only the terminology but the process itself and that my interests and rights were adequately protected. He was kind, responsive and fair and always knew just the right time to inject humor into our conversations to make me feel less stressed. I couldn't recommend him any higher in any way than I am here.

Ryan O'Leary
July 9, 2015

Paul Mickelsen was my attorney for a DUI charge in DC. The office was timely, courteous, and responsive, as was Mr. Mickelsen. Mr. Mickelsen's representation was impeccable. I cannot understate his outstanding professionalism, foresight, legal finesse, and ability to orate. I am happy to have been found not guilty. But had it been another case that resulted in any other verdict, I can honestly say that it would have been the best possible outcome regardless, because I would have been represented by one of the best attorneys I have ever encountered practicing law. Highly Recommend.

anonymous
May 30, 2021

paul is absolutely the best. i could not be any happier with the results in my dui case. not only did he get it dismissed completely but he did so well that even the cop got caught in lies on the stand. i’m very thankful to have had him on my case as well as the wonderful staff that also had a helping hand in this, Nader Hasan & Belinda Fino. i highly recommend their practice!!

anonymous
March 4, 2021

I cannot say enough about Paul. His representation was excellent, his billing rate was fair, and his legal advice was ethical. He also has a top-notch, responsive support staff that fully prepared him to be the smartest person in the room. Do not hesitate to retain him!

Kristin
May 15, 2019

I was issued a ticket that would give me 6 points on my driving record and cost me $250. Paul negotiated with the prosecutor and I received 0 points and a fine for $100. He is a fantastic attorney.

anonymous
March 22, 2019

From big cases to minor traffic citations, Paul does it all. I retained Paul earlier this year to handle a legal matter. Paul resolved the case expeditiously, better than I had hoped for. Respected by opposing counsel, he negotiated a highly favorable resolution. When we appeared in court, it was clear the judge knew and trusted Paul as an honest, ethical, and excellent practitioner. That trust and credibility is something that few attorneys can match.

Matt
November 6, 2018

Paul was a consummate professional. He listened to my story, devised a set of strategies for my case, and was ultimately successful in getting the charges against me dismissed. I really valued his experience and common sense. As an attorney myself, I thought about representing myself, but I'm glad I didn't. I know that it was Paul's know-how that resulted in the favorable outcome in my case.

anonymous
September 13, 2018

Excellent, professional service with results! Paul obtained no prosecution dismissals on 2 misdemeanor charges and a felony theft charge. Patient and responsive through the whole process. Very satisfied.

anonymous
August 9, 2016

I thank Paul Mickelsen for taking my case. He is very knowledgeable and professional. I would recommend him to everyone.

anonymous
July 13, 2016

I want to thank you a million ways, did not know how to tell you it. I would recommend you to anyone. Representative. Put me in a good situation from a really bad one. Very good professional attorney.

Kerry Harding
November 14, 2015

I went to Paul because he came highly recommended. He proved early on that he new the legal nuances and of marital separation and divorce. He was compassionate, thorough, infinitely patient and demonstrated time and time again that he was my advocate to ensure that I understood not only the terminology but the process itself and that my interests and rights were adequately protected. He was kind, responsive and fair and always knew just the right time to inject humor into our conversations to make me feel less stressed. I couldn't recommend him any higher in any way than I am here.

Ryan O'Leary
July 9, 2015

Paul Mickelsen was my attorney for a DUI charge in DC. The office was timely, courteous, and responsive, as was Mr. Mickelsen. Mr. Mickelsen's representation was impeccable. I cannot understate his outstanding professionalism, foresight, legal finesse, and ability to orate. I am happy to have been found not guilty. But had it been another case that resulted in any other verdict, I can honestly say that it would have been the best possible outcome regardless, because I would have been represented by one of the best attorneys I have ever encountered practicing law. Highly Recommend.

anonymous
May 30, 2021

paul is absolutely the best. i could not be any happier with the results in my dui case. not only did he get it dismissed completely but he did so well that even the cop got caught in lies on the stand. i’m very thankful to have had him on my case as well as the wonderful staff that also had a helping hand in this, Nader Hasan & Belinda Fino. i highly recommend their practice!!

anonymous
March 4, 2021

I cannot say enough about Paul. His representation was excellent, his billing rate was fair, and his legal advice was ethical. He also has a top-notch, responsive support staff that fully prepared him to be the smartest person in the room. Do not hesitate to retain him!

Kristin
May 15, 2019

I was issued a ticket that would give me 6 points on my driving record and cost me $250. Paul negotiated with the prosecutor and I received 0 points and a fine for $100. He is a fantastic attorney.

anonymous
March 22, 2019

From big cases to minor traffic citations, Paul does it all. I retained Paul earlier this year to handle a legal matter. Paul resolved the case expeditiously, better than I had hoped for. Respected by opposing counsel, he negotiated a highly favorable resolution. When we appeared in court, it was clear the judge knew and trusted Paul as an honest, ethical, and excellent practitioner. That trust and credibility is something that few attorneys can match.

Matt
November 6, 2018

Paul was a consummate professional. He listened to my story, devised a set of strategies for my case, and was ultimately successful in getting the charges against me dismissed. I really valued his experience and common sense. As an attorney myself, I thought about representing myself, but I'm glad I didn't. I know that it was Paul's know-how that resulted in the favorable outcome in my case.

anonymous
September 13, 2018

Excellent, professional service with results! Paul obtained no prosecution dismissals on 2 misdemeanor charges and a felony theft charge. Patient and responsive through the whole process. Very satisfied.

anonymous
August 9, 2016

I thank Paul Mickelsen for taking my case. He is very knowledgeable and professional. I would recommend him to everyone.

anonymous
July 13, 2016

I want to thank you a million ways, did not know how to tell you it. I would recommend you to anyone. Representative. Put me in a good situation from a really bad one. Very good professional attorney.

Kerry Harding
November 14, 2015

I went to Paul because he came highly recommended. He proved early on that he new the legal nuances and of marital separation and divorce. He was compassionate, thorough, infinitely patient and demonstrated time and time again that he was my advocate to ensure that I understood not only the terminology but the process itself and that my interests and rights were adequately protected. He was kind, responsive and fair and always knew just the right time to inject humor into our conversations to make me feel less stressed. I couldn't recommend him any higher in any way than I am here.

Ryan O'Leary
July 9, 2015

Paul Mickelsen was my attorney for a DUI charge in DC. The office was timely, courteous, and responsive, as was Mr. Mickelsen. Mr. Mickelsen's representation was impeccable. I cannot understate his outstanding professionalism, foresight, legal finesse, and ability to orate. I am happy to have been found not guilty. But had it been another case that resulted in any other verdict, I can honestly say that it would have been the best possible outcome regardless, because I would have been represented by one of the best attorneys I have ever encountered practicing law. Highly Recommend.

anonymous
May 30, 2021

paul is absolutely the best. i could not be any happier with the results in my dui case. not only did he get it dismissed completely but he did so well that even the cop got caught in lies on the stand. i’m very thankful to have had him on my case as well as the wonderful staff that also had a helping hand in this, Nader Hasan & Belinda Fino. i highly recommend their practice!!

anonymous
March 4, 2021

I cannot say enough about Paul. His representation was excellent, his billing rate was fair, and his legal advice was ethical. He also has a top-notch, responsive support staff that fully prepared him to be the smartest person in the room. Do not hesitate to retain him!

Kristin
May 15, 2019

I was issued a ticket that would give me 6 points on my driving record and cost me $250. Paul negotiated with the prosecutor and I received 0 points and a fine for $100. He is a fantastic attorney.

anonymous
March 22, 2019

From big cases to minor traffic citations, Paul does it all. I retained Paul earlier this year to handle a legal matter. Paul resolved the case expeditiously, better than I had hoped for. Respected by opposing counsel, he negotiated a highly favorable resolution. When we appeared in court, it was clear the judge knew and trusted Paul as an honest, ethical, and excellent practitioner. That trust and credibility is something that few attorneys can match.

Matt
November 6, 2018

Paul was a consummate professional. He listened to my story, devised a set of strategies for my case, and was ultimately successful in getting the charges against me dismissed. I really valued his experience and common sense. As an attorney myself, I thought about representing myself, but I'm glad I didn't. I know that it was Paul's know-how that resulted in the favorable outcome in my case.

anonymous
September 13, 2018

Excellent, professional service with results! Paul obtained no prosecution dismissals on 2 misdemeanor charges and a felony theft charge. Patient and responsive through the whole process. Very satisfied.

anonymous
August 9, 2016

I thank Paul Mickelsen for taking my case. He is very knowledgeable and professional. I would recommend him to everyone.

anonymous
July 13, 2016

I want to thank you a million ways, did not know how to tell you it. I would recommend you to anyone. Representative. Put me in a good situation from a really bad one. Very good professional attorney.

Kerry Harding
November 14, 2015

I went to Paul because he came highly recommended. He proved early on that he new the legal nuances and of marital separation and divorce. He was compassionate, thorough, infinitely patient and demonstrated time and time again that he was my advocate to ensure that I understood not only the terminology but the process itself and that my interests and rights were adequately protected. He was kind, responsive and fair and always knew just the right time to inject humor into our conversations to make me feel less stressed. I couldn't recommend him any higher in any way than I am here.

Ryan O'Leary
July 9, 2015

Paul Mickelsen was my attorney for a DUI charge in DC. The office was timely, courteous, and responsive, as was Mr. Mickelsen. Mr. Mickelsen's representation was impeccable. I cannot understate his outstanding professionalism, foresight, legal finesse, and ability to orate. I am happy to have been found not guilty. But had it been another case that resulted in any other verdict, I can honestly say that it would have been the best possible outcome regardless, because I would have been represented by one of the best attorneys I have ever encountered practicing law. Highly Recommend.