Kevin D. Mills

Dedicated. Experienced. Fearless.

Kevin D. Mills began his courtroom career shortly after joining the nationally acclaimed criminal defense firm Mark & Moffitt, PLLC in Alexandria, Virginia. Working as an associate to John Flowers Mark, Mills had the rare opportunity to be mentored by one of the most respected trial lawyers of his generation — the same attorney who had once represented Mills after he left high school at the age of sixteen. Mr. Mark became not only an inspiration, but a lifelong mentor and friend.

Within his first few years of practice, Mills gained extensive experience under Mark’s guidance, successfully defending inmates who challenged the Syva EMIT marijuana testing protocols used in state and federal correctional systems. These early cases — including Commonwealth of Virginia v. Pollard, Szili v. FCI Tallahassee, and United States Marine Corps v. Kevin Savignac — helped establish Mills’ early reputation for meticulous preparation and his ability to dismantle flawed scientific evidence.

Working as second chair to William Moffitt, Mills further honed his trial skills in major drug prosecutions, including Commonwealth of Virginia v. Misty Jones, where the defense was grounded on reasonable doubt, emphasizing inconsistencies in witness testimony and the government’s failure to meet its burden of proof.

In 1984, Mills again served as second chair to John Kenneth Zwerling in United States v. Alonzo Gaskins, a federal narcotics case in the Eastern District of Virginia. The defendant, who had been shot by federal agents, was falsely charged with possession of cocaine. The defense secured a not guilty verdict, marking an early defining moment in Mills’ career and affirming his belief in the power of fearless, client-centered advocacy.

In 1989, fueled by his dedication to the field and his desire to make a difference, Mills founded The Criminal Law Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia. With an exclusive focus on criminal defense, he quickly earned a reputation for exceptional skill in the courtroom. Over the decades, he has successfully secured acquittals for clients in numerous jury trials across West Virginia, Virginia, and beyond, proving his ability to navigate complex and high-stakes cases.

One of Mills’ most notable achievements came in a high-profile first-degree murder case in which his client was accused of shooting the deceased in the back. During the trial, Mills skillfully cross-examined renowned forensic expert Dr. Henry Lee, ultimately winning a not guilty verdict. That case became a benchmark for his practice — demonstrating both his trial mastery and his unwavering commitment to the presumption of innocence.

Today, more than forty years after his first appearance in a courtroom, Kevin D. Mills continues to defend the accused in state and federal courts nationwide, guided by the same principles that defined his early mentorship under John Mark: preparation, integrity, and the relentless pursuit of justice.