Attorney Profile

Born and raised in Fairfax, Jean Humbrecht is the founding attorney at Humbrecht Law, P.L.L.C. Focusing her practice exclusively on criminal and traffic defense, Ms. Humbrecht defends adults and juveniles charged with misdemeanors and felonies in Northern Virginia. She is a member of the Virginia State Bar and admitted to practice law in all of the Virginia state courts as well as the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

Ms. Humbrecht handles cases in the General District Courts, Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts, Circuit Courts, appeals from the General District to Circuit Courts, and Federal Court.

Ms. Humbrecht also is the Town Prosecutor for the Town of Occoquan in Prince William County, Virginia.

Ms. Humbrecht has been described by her peers as a “kind, thoughtful, and compassionate attorney,” a “thorough and zealous advocate,” “talented in the courtroom,” “committed, conscientious, and ethical” and “well-respected.”

Most attorneys stop their education after law school-but not Jean Humbrecht. While working on Capitol Hill full time, Ms. Humbrecht earned her Master’s in Litigation (LL.M.) at the prestigious George Washington University Law School. She graduated with Highest Honors. This additional degree improved her trial skills, making her a formidable opponent in the courtroom.

Ms. Humbrecht worked as Counsel for a Congressional Committee for 3 years before moving into private practice. While working on Capitol Hill, Jean Humbrecht was accepted into the James Madison Fellowship Program, the Heritage Congressional Fellowship, and the Foreign Policy Initiative’s Congressional Scholars Program.

Bar Admissions

Commonwealth of Virginia (2011)

Court Admissions

Commonwealth of Virginia
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia

Certifications

Capital Defense
Felony Court-Appointments
Misdemeanor Court-Appointments

Professional Experience

Town Prosecutor, Town of Occoquan
Humbrecht Law, P.L.L.C., Principal Attorney
U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Counsel (2011-2014)
Legal Services of South Central Michigan, Law Clerk (2009)
Washtenaw County Public Defender, Extern (2008-2009)

Education

The George Washington University Law School, Washington, DC, L.L.M. in Litigation (2014), Magna Cum Laude
Ave Maria School of Law, Naples, FL, Juris Doctorate (2010)
- Criminal Justice Society, President
- Professional Skills Moot Court Competition: Winner
- Appellate Advocacy Moot Court Competition: Winner, 2nd Place Oral Advocate
- Trial Advocacy Moot Court Competition, Winner
- Delta Theta Phi Honor Society
Le Moyne College, Syracuse, NY, B.A. Criminology and Crime and Justice Studies (2006), Magna Cum Laude
- Pre-Law Society, President
- Mock Trial Team, Founder and Leader
- French Club, Secretary
- Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society

Honors and Awards

2nd Best Attorney in Prince William County
- Readers Choice Award, Prince William Times
Nominated for Best Attorney in Prince William County (2024)
- Prince William Times
Nominated for Best Author in Prince William County (2023, 2024)
- Inside NoVA
Nominated for 2022 Excellence in Small Business Award (2022)
- Prince William Chamber of Commerce
Nominated for Best Attorney in Prince William County (2020-2024)
- InsideNOVA
Top Lawyers of Virginia, Virginia Rising Stars (2021)
- Richmond Magazine
Rising Star (2017-2022)
- Super Lawyers
Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Attorneys in Virginia (2015-2021)
- The National Trial Lawyers
10 Best Attorneys for Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service (2019)
- American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys in Virginia (2018)
- The National Trial Lawyers
Avvo “Superb” Rating of 10.0
Outstanding Service Award (2012)
- Virginia State Bar, Young Lawyer Conference

Bar Associations

Prince William County Bar Association
- Criminal Law Committee
Fairfax Bar Association
- Criminal Law Section
- Circuit Court Committee, Criminal Law Sub-Committee Member
- General District Court Committee
- Continuing Legal Education Committee
  - Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions CLE, organizer and moderator (April 20, 2016)
- Law Related Education Committee
- Pilot Mentorship Committee (2012)
- Annual Convention Planning Committee, Young Lawyer Section Liaison (2011-2012)
Virginia State Bar
- Standing Committee on Professionalism (2012-2015)
- Young Lawyer’s Conference
  - Community Law Week Committee, Chair (2012-2013)
  - Bench Bar Dinner Committee (2012)
  - Annual Meeting Programs Committee (2012)
Virginia Bar Association (2011-2013)
- Young Lawyer’s Division
  - Communications Committee (2012-2013)
  - Opening Statement, Associate Editor (2012)
  - Legal Food Frenzy Committee (2011-2012)

Legal Associations and Activities

Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (2017-2023)
- Board of Directors (2019-2021)
Prince William County Bar Foundation
- Board of Directors (2018-2019)
Fairfax Law Foundation
- Board of Directors (2013-2015)
- Golden Gavel Committee, Chair (2012-2014)
- 5K Run for Justice Committee, Chair (2012-2013)
Chocolate Lover’s Festival Mock Trial, Volunteer (2012-2016)
Fairfax County Court Tour Guide
William B. Bryant American Inn of Court (2012-2013)
Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, Judge (2012)

Professional Associations and Activities

Catholic Business Network (2023-present)
- Board Member (2023)
  - Venue Chair
Business Lunch Connections (2023)
Nokesville Business Association (2022-present)
Toastmaster’s International (2020-present)
- FBI Toastmasters (2024-present)
- All In The Family Toastmasters (2024)
- Tyson’s Regional Toastmasters (2024)
- Traveling Tastemasters Advanced Toastmasters (2023-present)
- Speak Up! Manassas Toastmasters (2020-present)
District Bliss (2020-2021)
- Rising Star Member
The Business Roundtable (2020-2021)
DCFempreneur (2020-2021)
- Founding Member
Prince William Chamber of Commerce (2019-present)
Haymarket Gainesville Business Association (2019-present)
Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce (2019-2022)
Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (2012-2015)

Publications

Should I Write a Book? A Conversation with an Author (June 2021)
- District Bliss Blog
More Than A Fine: The True Cost of Speeding in Virginia (August 2020)
- Amazon, Kindle Direct Publishing
Role of Indigent Defense Counsel Following Plea and Sentencing (February 2020)
- The Champion, Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Handguns in Secured Vehicle Compartments are NOT Concealed Weapons (January 2018)
- The Champion, Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Keeping Up with the Jones Opinion (2012)
- Opening Statement, Virginia Bar Association Young Lawyer’s Division Newsletter
Facing Facts About Social Networking and Privacy (2012)
- Fairfax Bar Association Newsletter

Board Memberships

Bull Run Chapter of the Virginia Commission on ASAP (Alcohol Safety Action Program) (2022-present)
Catholic Business Network Board of Directors (2022-2023)

Speaking Engagements

CLE Presentations
- Ethical Duties to Client Post-Conviction (December 2019)
  - Fairfax Bar Association Criminal Law Section
- Mitigation Preparation (October 2019)
  - Conquering the Mountains: New Paths to Win Your Case
    - Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Annual Meeting and Fall CLE
- Ethical Questions Surrounding Attorney–Client Matching Services (2017)
  - Fairfax Bar Association Criminal Law Section
- Immigration Consequences of Criminal Dispositions in Virginia: Ethical and Legal Considerations (2017)
  - Prince William County Bar Association and CAIR Coalition
- Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions (2016)
  - Fairfax Bar Association and CAIR Coalition

Book Tour
- More Than A Fine: The True Cost of Speeding in Virginia
  - Nokesville Business Association (October 2023)
  - Mid Day Meet-Up with the Mayor (August 2023)
  - Kiwanis of Manassas Battlefield (December 2021)
  - Bull Run Rotary Club (August 2021)
  - Taboo Talk
    - Taboo Topic: More Than A Fine: The True Cost of Speeding in Virginia (April 2021)
  - Gainesville Haymarket Rotary Club (March 2021)
  - Gainesville Haymarket Rotary Club (January 2021)
  - Goals + Grit
    - Goals + Grot Facebook Live Interview (January 2021)
  - Book Chat and Meet the Author
    - DCFempreneur (August 2020)
  - Get Your Book Written! A Panel Discussion
    - Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce (August 2020)
  - Centreville Rotary Club (June 2020)
  - Fairfax City Rotary Club (May 2020)
  - Manassas City Rotary Club (May 2020)
  - Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce (April 2020)

Webinar Series
- Writing a Book: A Panel Discussion (April 2021)
- International Networking Week (February 2021)
- Starting a Successful Business Series
  - You Are A Media Company (January 2021)
  - The Importance of Website Design (January 2021)
- Preparing for the Future Series
  - Ready or Not? Preparing for the Unexpected (September 2020)
  - Do I Need A Will? (September 2020)
  - Basics of Life Insurance (September 2020)
- What’s Missing From Your Divorce Case File? (August 2020)
- Storytelling Through Cross-Examination (August 2020)
- Developing Healthy Attorney-Client Relations (July 2020)
- Making and Keeping the RIGHT Relationships (July 2020)
- Protecting Your Intellectual Property (July 2020)
- Effective Video Strategies for Business (June 2020)
- New Practices and Expectations in Real Estate (June 2020)
- Take the EEK Out of Public Speaking (May 2020)
- Understanding Contracts During the Shutdown (May 2020)
- How Traffic and Criminal Convictions Can Affect Life Insurance (May 2020)
- Criminal Convictions and Immigration Status: A Conversation with an Immigration Attorney (April 2020)

Local Business Spotlight Series
- Pink Thread Financial (June 2024)
- Floss King (May 2024)
- The Prince William County Social Collective (May 2024)
- Manassas City Police Department (April 2024)
- Peak Roofing (February 2024)
- Lakeside Tree and Landscape (February 2024)
- Because of Why (January 2024)
- Hylton Performing Arts Center (November 2023)
- The Cloud Team with Exit Realty (October 2023)
- The Art Factory (September 2023)
- Manassas City Police Department (August 2023)
- American Drengr Krav Maga (August 2023)
- Toastmasters International (August 2023)
- Manassas City Council (July 2023)
- Leadership Prince William (June 2023)
- All Assured Solutions (June 2023)
- Manassas Bee Festival (June 2023)
- Catholic Business Network (May 2023)
- I Book Travel for U (May 2023)
- Kiwanis of Manassas Battlefield (January 2023)
- Making Money Make Sense (January 2023)
- Stafford County Theatre Group Fundraising Event (December 2022)
- Mr. Handyman of Northern Virginia (December 2022)
- Nokesville Business Association (November 2022)
- All Assured Solutions (October 2022)
- Bridgete Newman with Samson Properties (June 2022)
- House of Mercy (April 2022)
- Mayor on the Move (April 2022)
- American Drengr Krav Maga (March 2022)
- Taboo Talks and Thoughts (March 2022)
- Redesign Your Life Coaching (February 2022)
- Prince William Professionals (February 2022)
- Puffenbarger Insurance (January 2022)
- Healthy Life Simplified (January 2022)
- Disc Golf in Northern Virginia (August 2021)
- Fairfax City Rotary Club (August 2021)
- Leave It To ME! (July 2021)
- Loudoun Insurance Group
- Comfort Keepers of Manassas (June 2021)
- Darren Marquardt of the Marquardt Team (June 2021)
- Flight Fillow (May 2021)
- Photos From the Harty (May 2021)
- Sprout Creative (April 2021)
- Mark Sweeney Advisors (April 2021)
- HAVe Strategy Coaching (March 2021)
- Scout and Cellar Clean Crafted Wine (March 2021)
- The PRBARInc. (February 2021)
- Starting a Successful Business Series
  - Work Smarter Digital (January 2021)
  - Peden Accounting Services (January 2021)
  - Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce (January 2021)
  - The1ForHR (January 2021)
  - District Bliss (December 2020)
  - Oh Snap? Social (December 2020)
  - Northern Virginia Business Law (December 2020)
- Writing Your First Book Series
  - Red Clay Creative (November 2020)
  - Vision Idea Design (November 2020)
- National Women’s Small Business Month Series
  - JHocutt Group (October 2020)
  - Becky’s Pixie Kitchen (October 2020)
  - DCFempreneur (October 2020)
  - Laughing with Gingers (October 2020)
- Coach Powell Training and Development (September 2020)
- Preparing for the Future Series
  - DHill Financial (September 2020)
- Sirkin Law Firm (August 2020)
- Lost Dog Cafe (July 2020)
- Entrepreneurial Journey and Pivoting (July 2020)
- Exsurgo Strong and Fit (July 2020)
- Updates from the Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce (June 2020)
- Online Digital Marketing to Position Your Business (June 2020)
- Premier Martial Arts (June 2020)
- Carrabba’s Centreville (June 2020)
- Updates from the Prince William Chamber of Commerce (May 2020)
- Flushing It Out with Samantha Spittle (May 2020)
- Small Business Grit Summit Preview (May 2020)
- Uptown Alley Manassas (May 2020)

Spotlight Presentation Series
- Disc Golf in Northern Virginia (August 2021)
- Ben Baldwin for Delegate (February 2021)
- Sarah4VA (February 2021)

Member Spotlight Presentations
- Inside the Business Mind
  - The Business Roundtable (October 2020)
- Member Spotlight
  - DCFempreneur (July 2020)
Interviews
- Town Talk, The Royal Examiner (2024)
Traffic Convictions and Your Employment
- TrueMover (2024)
- The Junkluggers of Winchester/Martinsburg (2024)
- It’s Haul Good
- Mr. Handyman of Northern Virginia
Juvenile Court: The Nuts and Bolts of Traffic and Criminal Charges
- Connected Communities (2024)
Networking in the New Normal (August 2021)
Growing Pains of Entrepreneurship (May 2021)
- 1 Million Cups Prince William County
Pivoting, Social Media, and Networking in a Changing World (April 2021)
- Startup Accountability Group
Resilient Mindset Roundtable (May 2020)
- Small Business Grit Summit
What A Criminal Defense Attorney Can Do For You (April 2020)
- Prince William Chamber of Commerce Networking Group
Pivoting, Communication and Opportunity in a Crisis (April 2020)
- Prince William Professional Networkers
Finding the Right Assistant and Clients (November 2019)
- 1 Million Cups Prince William County
Unknown Consequences of Criminal and Traffic Convictions in Virginia (October 2019)
- The Business Alliance Networking Group
How Traffic Tickets Can Impact Your Job (October 2019)
- Mr. Handyman of Northern Virginia-Arlington to Haymarket
Criminal Law and Juvenile Crimes (2016)
- Devonshire Program, Fairfax Bar Foundation

Trainings

Legal
- Ballistics Trauma: Understanding Gunshot Wounds (2024)
- Acceptable Medical Practice for Blood Draws (2024)
- Demystifying Digital Evidence (2023)
- Strangulation: Evaluating Strangulation Evidence from a Medical Perspective (2023)
- Reviewing Medical Records: What Really Happened? (2023)
- Search and Seizure in the Digital Realm (2023)
- Litigating Destruction of Loss of Evidence in Virginia (2023)
- Cell Phone Forensics: Applications in Discovery (2023)
- Cross-Examination: Methods, Techniques, and Strategies (2023)
- Basics of Overcoming Driving Privilege Suspensions (2022)
- The Role of Defense Counsel in Specialty Courts and Dockets (2022)
- Considerations for Representing Non-Neurotypical Defendants: An Introduction to §19.2-271.6 (2022)
- Understanding the Immigration Consequences of Criminal Dispositions in Virginia: Ethical and Legal Considerations (2022)
- Head Trauma: Comprehension, and Intoxication (2022)
- The Perfect Jury: Equal Parts Skill, Preparation, and (Plenty of) Luck (2022)
- Criminal Law update (2022)
- Frequently Encountered Criminal Law Ethics Hypotheticals (2022)
- Bodily Injury (2022)
- Experts 101: The Who, What and How of Medical Experts (2022)
- THC/Cannabis: Recognizing Impairment (2022)
- Introduction to Virginia DWI Defense (2022)
- Medical Records Revealed (2021)
- Domestic Violence Awareness for the General Practitioner (2021)
- Suppression Roadblocks, K-9 Delays, PBTs and Calibrations (2021)
- 28th Annual Capital Defense Workshop (2020)
- Ethical Problems with Discovery & Plea Agreements in Criminal Cases (2020)
- Reading Medical Records (2020)
- Legislative Updates to Criminal Defense Practice (2020)
- Criminal Law Update (2020)
- Firearms (2020)
- Juvenile Legislative & Case Law Update (2020)
- Understanding Waiver & Prudential Doctrines (2020)
- Cell Phone Location & Tracking Forensics (2020)
- Mental Health 101: Sanity at the Time of the Offense (2020)
- Evaluating Strangulation Evidence from a Medical Perspective (2020)
- Blunt Force Trauma: What Every Attorney Needs to Know (2020)
- Perfecting and Preserving Criminal Appeals (2020)
- Mental Health 101: Competency to Stand Trial (2020)
- DUI/DUID Training for Virginia Criminal Attorneys/Judges (2019)
- Conquering the Mountains: New Paths to Win Your Case (2019)Virginia Department of Forensic Science DNA Training for Attorneys and Judges (2019)
- Leroy R. Hassell, Sr. Indigent Criminal Defense Seminar: Advanced Skills (2014-2020)
Professional Development
- Toastmasters Leadership Institute, District 29 Toastmasters (June 2024)
- From Speaker to Trainer, District 29 Toastmasters (May 2024)
- Toastmasters Leadership Institute, District 29 Toastmasters (August 2023)
- Transform Your Business Using G-Suite
- How to Build a Media Kit That Converts
- Better Networking Messages: Communication Strategies for Success
- Grow an Engaged Podcast Following Through Social Media
- How to Start and Grow Your Podcast on a Bootstrap Budget
- Make Networking Worth Your Time
- Livestreaming Made Easy
- 3 Secrets to Writing Your Website Copy to Sell
- How to Align Your Values with Your Money During a Crisis
- Increase Your Online Visibility with These Easy, Actionable Steps
- A Call to Courage
- Be Part of the Solution: How to Make Your Business Accessible and Inclusive for Everyone
- Phone Videos Without Fear
- Style Your Personal Brand: Dress to Represent Your Brand
- Heal Your Relationship with Money
- Growing and Sustaining a Creative Business
- Video Strategies for Small Business Owners
- Building Wealth from the Inside Out
- Writing with Zen
- Be Red Carpet Confident on Your Video Calls
- Are You Entrepreneur Curious?