About Susan F. Fremit

Born in Britain, Susan F. Fremit emigrated to Canada when she was a young child. As a teenager, she completed her secondary school education while traveling between England, Portugal and Spain.

With a Canadian Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with a major in French and a minor in Spanish from the University of Calgary, Susan then obtained a Canadian Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the University of Calgary in 1989. Susan also received her American Master of Laws (LL.M) with a focus in litigation from the George Washington University School of Law in 2003 and then became an American citizen in 2006.

Originally established in 1991, the Law Firm of Susan F. Fremit represented clients charged with Canadian Criminal Code, Young Offenders Act (repealed by the Youth Criminal Justice Act in 2002), Ontario Highway Traffic Act and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act offenses in Windsor and Essex County, in Ontario, Canada. Over the course of a decade, Susan represented over 1,000 clients in a variety of criminal, DUI, and traffic charges. With a large majority of cases going to trial, Susan obtained significant experience in winning cases through trial preparation and research, developing arguments, acquiring expert witnesses, and discrediting Crown arguments as well as police and witness testimony. Most notably, in 1998, Susan F. Fremit represented a 37-year old male, diagnosed with schizophrenia and charged with second degree murder. After admitting on recordings with 9-1-1 operators and the police that he strangled his ex-wife to death, Susan knew her client's only chance to avoid an indeterminate mental health sentence would take a combination of experience, aggressive representation and significant knowledge of the law. Dedicating months of research to mount the strongest defense possible for her client, Susan took this case to trial and successfully convinced the jury to find her client guilty of the lesser offence of manslaughter and her client was sentenced to five (5) years in a federal penitentiary.

In 2008, the Law Firm of Susan F. Fremit, P.C. was established in Arlington, Virginia to provide a decade of Canadian legal expertise and trial experience to clients charged with criminal, DUI and traffic offenses in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, and Falls Church, Virginia. The following year, Susan received her admittance to the United States District Court Eastern District of Virginia (4th Circuit Court). In 2012, the Law Firm of Susan F. Fremit, P.C. relocated from Arlington to Spotsylvania, Virginia.

Presently, Susan continues to be authorized to practice law in three distinct jurisdictions: the state of Virginia; the United States District Court Eastern District of Virginia (4th Circuit Court); and Ontario, Canada.

 

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Traffic Violations
Posted by Sue B
July 15, 2022
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Susan is the most thorough, meticulously organized and down to Earth attorneys I have ever met. She came in with facts that I had not even thought to bring in my case. You can't believe how easy the whole thing became when she took over. And, don't get in her way. She will explain everything to you and even hold your hand, if you need it, but let her do her job. She is the best!

 
Contracts
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March 18, 2022
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Mrs Fremit is knowledgeable, detail oriented, and accomplished all tasks a week prior to filing dates. She explained the legal particulars of my case to me clearly. We then set out a strategy based on the facts and my goals for the conclusion of the case. Following this strategy I was able to get the desired outcome. I hope to not need her services in the future but she would be my first call if the need arises. Thank you Mrs Fremit.

 
Drug Crimes
Posted by anonymous
September 18, 2020
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Due to a conflict of interest I could not be represented by a public defender. I was assigned Susan Fremit by the court, I did not retain her myself. She worked for little to no money(knowing what the courts pay). I was incarcerated until I made it through sentencing. While I was still incarcerated, Susan was willing to correspond to my girlfriend to update her and came to see me multiple times to get information for my case. She also came once to see me specifically to tell me about my family member's wellbeing and what might happen to them during the court process(which was not her job) Along with due process which was 5 separate court dates to be sentenced; there were two extra court dates regarding my release from probation. She arranged a more than favorable sentence for my crime with the prosecutor. Because of Susan I literally have a 2nd chance at a life without a felony conviction. In summary, Susan went above and beyond even though I didn't retain her personally.

 
Traffic Violations
Posted by anonymous
August 15, 2020
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We interviewed 5 attorneys, searching for one that felt 'right'. Susan Fremit understood our issues - she was available to discuss everything - and provided ideas to help us. For others looking, our daughter was ticketed for passing a school bus - which is a misdemeanor in the State of Virginia. Susan Fremit discussed things with me - and then with my daughter, to make sure we both felt comfortable with how she could help. My daughter did not see the flashing lights of the bus on the opposite side of the road and while another attorney suggested she plead to a lesser charge, Susan Fremit was willing to listen to her side of the story. I was in a panic but she calmed my nerves. Susan Fremit was not the cheapest - but we felt comfortable knowing she was the best. My daughter had been so afraid that she had stopped driving. On the day of the trial, Susan Fremit talked with the officer and the decision was made to dismiss the charge. It ended in the best possible outcome. YAY!!

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
November 13, 2013
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simply a life saver. there was possible jail time with my offense not only she made sure i didn't go to jail she also got both cases dismissed. great lawyer shes not stringing you along for your money she actually works with you to get you to a good place. if you are a foreigner and need a lawyer she is the one

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
October 19, 2012
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Mrs. Fremit was very professional and dissuaded all my concerns regarding a reckless driving charge and a speeding charge. She knows the officers and the prosecutors and knows what strategies will work.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
July 02, 2012
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Susan's experience and knowledge of her field was immediately evident when working with her, but she also made sure to take the time to explain in non-legal jargon the case, what I should expect, and her recommendations. The outcome was better than I expected, and I believe Susan's skill and relationships are the reason for it.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
January 02, 2012
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Susan was wonderful. From our initial consultation, I felt as if I could trust her to look out for my best interest. She was competent and knowledgable of the Fairfax county system and actors. In the end I was quite pleased with the outcome of my case, and while I do not wish to have to face the Fairfax County court system again, I would want Susan on my side.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
January 29, 2011
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Ms.Fremit provided excellent service. She is very personable. My case was very serious and could have threatened the 25 years tenure I have in my job. She is very thorough, expects a lot and gives twice as much in return! You will not be disappointed. I highly recommend her, she will not let you down.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
August 03, 2010
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Ms. Fremit architected a comprehensive plan to build the best case in our defense. On the day of court, she secured the best possible legal outcome. Her skills, knowledge and relationships were indispensable.

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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law 1
    • Weapons Charges
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    • Drug Charges

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    Fixed hourly rates
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    Firm Name
    The Law Firm of Susan F. Fremit, P.C.
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  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1991, Ontario
    2004, Virginia
    2009, United States District Court Eastern District of Virginia (4th Circuit Court)
    Memberships
    Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2016-2017

    Member, Fredericksburg Area Bar Association 2014-present

    Member, Arlington Bar Association 2008-2019

    Member, Fairfax County Bar Association 2008-2016

    Member, Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2008–present

    Member, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association 2008-2013

    Member, Virginia Bar Association 2004-present

    Member, Law Society of Ontario, Canada 1991-present

    Treasurer, Essex County Bar Association, Canada 1999-2001

    Member, Essex County Bar Association, Canada 1991-2001.

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Calgary
    Class of 1989
    LL.B.

    George Washington University School of Law
    Class of 2003
    LL.M.
    Litigation
    Other Education
    University of Calgary
    B.A.
    French

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