A Veteran-Owned Law Firm Protecting Your Rights In And Out Of Court
Biography
Founding partner Anthony Williams has extensive experience handling high-stakes cases. As a lawyer for the United States Marine Corps, he provided dedicated legal services across the country and around the globe. He has been a military judge, a criminal defense attorney, and senior appellate defense attorney. His service as a judge advocate gave him a broad background in both military and civilian law.
With over 20 years of legal experience, he has successfully handled complex civil and criminal matters in state and federal courts. He now practices in the areas of family law, divorce, child custody and support, criminal defense, courts-martial and appeals, and civil litigation including personal injury.
A native of Chicago, Anthony enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1980. He then studied Criminal Justice at the University of Illinois and interned at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office. He graduated from DePaul University College of Law. Anthony returned to the Marine Corps after law school, gained extensive experience defending Marines, then retired after serving his country for 20 years.
As a retired Marine, Anthony offers the honor, courage, and commitment of a true professional. He knows how to handle high-pressure situations, and how to effectively protect your interests.
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Child Custody and Support
- Criminal Defense
- Courts-Martial and Appeals
- Civil Litigation
- Personal Injury
Bar Admissions
- Virginia, 2007
- California, 1995
- Illinois, 1991
- U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois, 1991
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1991
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois, 1991
- U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1995
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 1995
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1995
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California, 1995
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia, 2008
- U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia, 2008
- U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, 2007
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1996
Education
- DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois
- J.D. - 1991
- University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois
- B.A. - 1988
- Major: Criminal Justice
Past Positions
- The Law Office of Anthony C. Williams PLLC, Owner, 2007 to 2011
- U.S. Marine Corps, Marine, 1980 to 2007
Current Positions
- Managing Partner
Professional Associations
- VSB, Military Law Section, Member, Board of Governors, 2010
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, 2008
- Fredericksburg Area Bar Association, 2008 to Present