Former Prosecutor Gretchen Taylor Pousson Leads Scrofano Law's Virginia Criminal Defense Expansion

Scrofano Law PC has appointed Gretchen Taylor Pousson to lead its Virginia Criminal Defense Practice, bringing more than three decades of trial experience and the rare perspective of having worked both as a prosecutor and defense attorney. Based in Fairfax, Virginia, Attorney Pousson represents clients in state and federal courts throughout Northern Virginia, providing what the firm describes as powerful, compassionate advocacy for individuals facing criminal charges.

Pousson's career trajectory offers a comprehensive view of the criminal justice system. She began as an Assistant Public Defender in Roanoke, Virginia, where she tried her first murder case just six months after passing the bar examination. This early exposure to high-stakes litigation was followed by five years serving as a prosecutor in Newport News, giving her critical insight into prosecution strategies and priorities that now informs her defense work.

Reflecting on her experience working both sides of the courtroom in an interview with Super Lawyers Magazine, Pousson stated, "Sometimes justice means you let someone go or you give them a chance for redemption." This philosophy has guided her approach throughout her career, particularly during her seven-year tenure as an Assistant Federal Public Defender in the Eastern District of Virginia, where she handled some of the region's most serious federal cases.

After establishing her own practice, Taylor Law Company, in 2008 and incorporating it in 2011, Pousson joined Scrofano Law PC in August 2023 to establish and oversee the firm's Fairfax office. Her appointment represents a strategic expansion of the firm's reach throughout Virginia, strengthening its presence in the competitive Northern Virginia legal market.

Joseph A. Scrofano, founder and principal attorney of the firm, emphasized the significance of Pousson's leadership, stating, "Gretchen embodies everything we value at Scrofano Law—relentless advocacy, compassion, and a deep belief in redemption. Her leadership in Virginia strengthens our firm's commitment to defending the rights of the accused with skill and integrity."

Beyond her courtroom work, Pousson has presented on criminal law and trial advocacy topics before national defense organizations and maintains recognition as both a Super Lawyer and AVVO Top Attorney. As a Founding Member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association, her case experience spans from DUI and theft to serious felony and homicide charges, including unique animal defense matters where she successfully exonerated dogs wrongfully labeled as dangerous.

Former clients have described Pousson as "honorable, ethical, and kind," with one noting she "drastically altered the course of my life simply by doing her job." Her practice extends beyond criminal defense to include expungements, firearm rights restoration, and protective order defense, providing comprehensive legal support for clients navigating complex legal challenges. The firm's Virginia operations can be accessed through their website at https://vacrimlawyers.com.