Danny Murphy is an Officer at PennStuart, specializing in high-stakes litigation with a focus on white-collar criminal defense, government investigations, and military law. His distinguished background as a former Assistant United States Attorney and a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel sets him apart, providing clients with a rare combination of federal prosecution insight and deep military justice experience.
With over 80 cases tried in federal and military courts, Danny Murphy adopts a principled, strategic approach to legal counsel, particularly in time-sensitive and complex investigations. He is adept at navigating high-visibility cases and has been recognized as the #1 trial attorney in the United States Army. His practice is ideal for professionals, corporations, and military personnel facing serious criminal allegations, licensure disputes, or federal scrutiny.
Services Offered
- White-Collar Criminal Defense
- Government Investigations
- Professional Licensure Defense
- Medical & Dental Board Investigation Representation
- Board of Pharmacy Investigation Representation
- Board of Nursing / Board of Health Investigation Representation
- Federal Investigation Target Representation
- Federal & State (VA & TN) Criminal Defense
- Federal Grand Jury Representation
- Military Law
- Courts-Martial Defense
- Representation through CID and MPI Criminal Investigations
- Article 15 Proceedings / Review
- Administrative (AR 15-6) Investigations
- Separation Boards
- Inspector General (IG) Investigations
- General Officer Letters of Reprimand (GOMOR)
- Security Clearance Revocations
- Internal Corporate Investigations
- False Claims Act (FCA) Investigations / Defense
- Healthcare Fraud Defense
- Regulatory Compliance
- Sensitive Corporate Investigations
Danny Murphy is admitted to practice in Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina, as well as multiple U.S. District Courts and military courts worldwide. He serves as the Virginia & West Virginia State Director for Right On Crime and is actively involved in several professional associations, including the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Washington County Bar Association, where he currently serves as President.
