Gretchen Taylor Pousson Appointed to Lead Scrofano Law PC's Virginia Criminal Defense Practice

The appointment of Gretchen Taylor Pousson as head of Scrofano Law PC's Virginia Criminal Defense Practice represents a strategic expansion of the firm's capabilities in Virginia's legal landscape. Based in Fairfax, Virginia (see Google Maps), Pousson brings a rare dual perspective to criminal defense work, having served both as a prosecutor and defense attorney throughout her three-decade career. This background provides her with unique insights into prosecution strategies and priorities, enabling more effective defense representation for clients facing criminal charges in state and federal courts across Northern Virginia.

Pousson's career trajectory demonstrates the value of comprehensive courtroom experience. She began as an Assistant Public Defender in Roanoke, Virginia, trying her first murder case just six months after passing the bar. Her subsequent five years as a prosecutor in Newport News gave her critical understanding of the prosecution's approach to cases. This combination of perspectives has shaped her philosophy about criminal justice, as she explained to Super Lawyers Magazine, stating that sometimes justice means allowing for redemption opportunities. Her seven years as an Assistant Federal Public Defender in the Eastern District of Virginia further solidified her reputation for handling serious federal cases with ethical determination.

The implications of this leadership appointment extend beyond Scrofano Law PC's organizational structure. Pousson's extensive experience includes representing clients charged with criminal offenses while also handling expungements, firearm rights restoration, and protective order defense matters. Her recognition as a Super Lawyer and AVVO Top Attorney reflects her courtroom excellence and dedication to clients. 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.

Joseph A. Scrofano, founder and principal attorney of the firm, emphasized that Pousson embodies the firm's values of relentless advocacy, compassion, and belief in redemption. Her leadership strengthens the firm's commitment to defending the rights of the accused with skill and integrity throughout Virginia. Pousson's background includes establishing her own practice, Taylor Law Company, which she incorporated in 2011 before joining Scrofano Law PC in August 2023 to establish and oversee the Fairfax office. Her national presentations on criminal law and trial advocacy topics further demonstrate her standing within the legal community and the broader implications for criminal defense practice standards in the region.