Barry Zweig, Criminal Division Lead Attorney Of The Irving Law Firm
Barry Zweig, Criminal Division Lead Attorney Of The Irving Law Firm
A New Jersey native, Barry earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Vermont in 1989 and his Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1995. Shortly after graduation, he relocated to Virginia, where he has been a licensed attorney for 29 years.
Barry began his legal career as an Assistant Public Defender in Loudoun County, defending clients in a wide range of criminal cases. He then represented the Department of Social Services in the Prince William County Attorney’s Office, prosecuting child abuse and neglect cases. Transitioning to private practice, Barry handled a general law practice with a focus on complex criminal litigation, while also representing children as a Guardian ad Litem in family law matters. His criminal practice spanned serious violent offenses, including murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated malicious wounding.
In 2017, Barry joined the Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, later serving as Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney for Loudoun and Fairfax Counties. In Loudoun County, he was Acting Chief Deputy, supervising the Violent Crimes and Special Victims Units, and directed the Victim Witness Program. Barry prosecuted some of the most complex and violent criminal cases, with a particular focus on homicide.
Committed to community and professional development, Barry has served on the Prince William County Bar Association Board of Directors, including as President. He has been recognized as Court Appointed Attorney of the Year and Trial Attorney of the Year, and has taught at the Virginia State Bar Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course and Advanced Trial Advocacy at George Mason University School of Law. He is an active member of the Virginia State Bar, Prince William County Bar Association, Virginia Criminal Defense Attorneys Association, and Fairfax County Bar Association.
Outside of law, Barry is an avid hockey and lacrosse fan. He has coached youth ice hockey, lacrosse, and soccer, and continues to play both sports competitively in men’s leagues.
EDUCATION
Law School
University of San Diego School of Law – JD – 1995
College
University of Vermont – BA – 1989
Université de Nice – French language Certificate of Studies – 1992
BAR ADMISSION
Virginia
The Irving Law Firm - Arlington
2311 Wilson Blvd 3rd Floor
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 382-6699
https://www.TheIrvingLawFirm.com/locations/arlington-va/
