Christopher B Amolsch
Law Offices of Christopher B Amolsch • Alexandria, VA
Violent CrimeGeneral PracticePersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(703) 782-8061
Address
604 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314-2506, US
Professional
About
Christopher B. Amolsch is a highly esteemed criminal defense attorney based in Alexandria, Virginia, renowned for his dedicated and strategic representation in both state and federal criminal cases. With a robust track record in the field of violent crime, he has earned national recognition for his innovative approach and fierce advocacy on behalf of his clients. A magna cum laude graduate of George Mason University, Christopher further honed his legal expertise at Emory University School of Law, an institution consistently ranked among the top 25 law schools in the nation. His legal journey began in Tennessee, where he skillfully managed death penalty appeals in federal and state courts, before returning to the dynamic Washington, D.C. area to continue his impactful work. Christopher has successfully navigated numerous high-profile cases that have garnered attention from major national media outlets. His insights are frequently sought after, and he has appeared as a legal expert on prominent television platforms, including Larry King Live, Nancy Grace, Court TV, CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News. As a founder and former Vice President of the Innocence Project in Washington, D.C., Christopher has been at the forefront of advocating for wrongful conviction reform. He has testified before the Virginia General Assembly on the systemic issues leading to wrongful convictions and played a pivotal role in the development of Virginia's innocence protection legislation. Notably, he was the first attorney to file a claim of actual innocence under Virginia's new DNA statute and continues to champion the rights of clients seeking exoneration through the Writ of Actual Innocence and federal and state habeas petitions. In addition to his trial and appellate work, Christopher serves on the Board of Directors for the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and is an active member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. His commitment to advancing the rights of criminal defendants underscores his passion for justice and legal excellence in Virginia and beyond.
About Violent Crime Law
Violent crime defense attorneys represent individuals accused of crimes involving violence or threat of harm. They provide aggressive defense to protect clients' rights and freedom. Common matters include assault, battery, robbery, homicide.
Credentials
Education
1997 Emory University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1992 George Mason University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2015 AV Rated- Preminent, Martindale-Hubbell 2015 Bar Register, Martindale-Hubbell
Publications
N/A FTC:WATCH Editor in Chief
Associations
2008 - 2010 Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Board of Directors 2004 - 2005 Virginia State Bar Ethics Subcommitee Member 2001 - 2003 Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project Vice President
Speaking
2004 Causes of Wrongful Convictions The causes of wrongful convictions 2003 Causes of Wrongful Convictions The causes of wrongful convictions 2001 Virginia General Assembly Innocence Protection Act
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Updated: Jun 11, 2026