Taite has spent 20 years defending people in serious criminal cases. He was a public defender in Virginia Beach for 11 years (2006-2017). That meant handling 100+ active felony cases at a time, and learning fast what works and what doesn't when someone's freedom is actually on the line. He's secured not guilty verdicts after jury trials in murder, rape, armed robbery, malicious wounding, and sexual battery cases. Don't take our word for it: read the actual trial transcripts. He also regularly handles appeals in Virginia's highest courts.

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Every verdict we mention on this website, we can back up with the actual trial transcript. Because talk is cheap in criminal defense. Results are what matter. Now in private practice, Taite keeps a much smaller caseload so every case gets the attention it deserves. He still appears in Virginia Beach courts almost daily. Taite grew up in Virginia Beach, went to First Colonial, graduated from UVA and University of Richmond Law School. He lives here with his wife and four kids.