About

Taite Westendorf is a committed crook defense attorney in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with a sturdy tune document of success in high-stakes cases. Taite Westendorf is a pro crook protection lawyer who has spent his whole legal profession focused on protecting people facing crook fees. Before co-founding Westendorf & Khalaf, Taite served as a supervising attorney in the most important Public Defender's workplace in Virginia Beach. Throughout his profession, Taite has taken on a wide variety of tough, excessive-stakes instances, earning a reputation for his tenacity and dedication to his customers. In a country in which most effective a fraction of criminal cases go to trial, Taite sticks out for his willingness to combat for his customers in the courtroom. He has efficiently taken over one hundred felony cases to trial, securing not guilty verdicts in cases involving fees consisting of murder, rape, robbery, abduction, and more. Taite's good sized trial revel in and achievement in handling severe charges have prepared him with the talents and strategic perception needed to navigate even the most complicated legal challenges. In addition to his trial work, Taite has a wealth of enjoy dealing with appeals and has argued before each the Court of Appeals of Virginia and the Supreme Court of Virginia. During his time within the Public Defender's Office, Taite additionally played a key function in mentoring and education aspiring lawyers, lots of whom have gone directly to successful careers in criminal law. At Westendorf & Khalaf, Taite and his team are devoted to imparting tremendous illustration in high-stakes crook instances. Taite understands that each case is specific and tactics every client's scenario with a meticulous interest to element. He believes that thorough education and a strategic technique are key to attaining the nice viable outcome for his customers. A proud graduate of the University of Virginia and the University of Richmond School of Law, Taite resides in Virginia Beach with his wife and 4 youngsters, where he continues to serve the community with integrity and willpower.

Legal Issues

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

Certificates

Certified Criminal Lawyer for Indigent Defendants
Virginia Indigent Defense Commission

Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
Virginia Jurdictions
Virginia
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Experience
  • Partner
    Westendorf & Khalaf, PLLC
    2017
  • Senior Assistant Public Defender
    Virginia Beach Public Defender s Office
    2006
Education
University of Richmond School of Law Education School Logo
University of Richmond School of Law
J.D. (2005) | Law Degree
Graduation year: 2003">
University of Virginia Education School Logo
University of Virginia
B.A. (2002) | B.A. Psychology and Sociology
Graduation year: 1998">
Associations
Virginia Beach Bar Association Professional Association
Virginia Beach Bar Association
has membership
2017 - Current">
Virginia State Bar
                        
                                                     # 72375 Professional Association
Virginia State Bar  # 72375
has membership
2005 - Current">
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Professional Association
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
has membership
2012 - 2017">
Costs
  • Free Consultancy Service
  • Payment With Credit Card
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