Ted Asbury practices State and Federal criminal defense throughout Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia. He is a former U.S. Marine and Sheriff’s Detective.

Ted brings a unique blend of discipline, investigative skill, and legal acumen to his practice. As a former Sheriff’s Detective, he possesses a deep understanding of the justice system from multiple perspectives. This invaluable experience now serves his clients as he provides formidable State and Federal criminal defense throughout Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia.

Ted is a seasoned trial attorney dedicated to representing private clients across a range of complex legal issues. His practice extends beyond criminal defense to include employment law, personal injury, and civil litigation. Whether in state or federal court, he is a steadfast advocate, committed to navigating the legal landscape and achieving justice for every individual he represents.

Ted has represented clients in both state and federal courts who have been charged with traffic violations, misdemeanors, and felony crimes. These clients have consistently relied on his extensive prior law enforcement experience to develop effective legal strategies and work toward mitigating the charges they face. Ted’s unique approach combines a thorough understanding of criminal procedures with a commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for his clients.

Prior Law Enforcement Experience

As a law enforcement officer, Ted gained extensive experience serving as a Patrol Officer, a Traffic Investigations Officer, and a DWI Investigations Officer. In addition to uniform police work, Ted served as a Detective in the Criminal Investigations Division and Internal Affairs.

As a Criminal Investigations Detective, Ted was responsible for investigating felony crimes. This role required him to conduct thorough investigations, which included executing search warrants, issuing subpoenas, and employing various investigative techniques. As a Detective in Internal Affairs, Ted investigated police misconduct and assessed Standard Operating Procedures.

During his assignment with the Traffic-DWI units, Ted specialized in traffic enforcement and DUI investigations, handling cases that included vehicular homicides, misdemeanor, and felony DWI offenses. He executed several hundred search warrants on vehicles and individuals and obtained and served numerous subpoenas during these investigations. Ted’s extensive experience also involved providing courtroom testimony for these cases. Beyond his investigative and courtroom roles, he was an instructor in traffic and DWI investigations.

Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Investigator

After retiring from law enforcement, Ted served as a Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Investigator, conducting investigations on behalf of appointed criminal defense attorneys in complex federal criminal cases. These cases involved some of the most intricate and high-profile offenses, including National Security violations, VICAR, RICO, white-collar crimes, and other serious Federal felony charges. Investigating on behalf of criminal defendants required a distinct and advanced skill set, differing significantly from the techniques used when investigating for prosecutors. Ted developed expertise in analyzing redacted reports, a challenging process that demands keen attention to detail and a deep understanding of the related crimes and the organizational structures behind them. He designed flow charts, formulated investigative strategies, and drafted comprehensive reports to support the defense’s case.

Practice Areas

• Criminal Defense

Education

• University of New Mexico School of Law, Albuquerque, New Mexico 

  • J.D.

• University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico

  • Bachelor Business Administration: Accounting

  • Bachelor Business Administration: Finance

Bar Admissions

• Virginia State Bar

• United States Federal Court, Eastern District of Virginia

• District of Columbia Bar

• Maryland State Bar

• State Bar of New Mexico

• United States District Court, New Mexico

• United States Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals