Manassas, VA criminal defense attorney Steve Duckett talks about how he handles high-profile cases. He shares that over the course of his career, he has represented high-profile clients, including professional athletes, CEOs, White House staff, and Congressional personnel—individuals with significant reputations and much to protect. With such clients, maintaining privacy and minimizing media exposure is paramount. He achieves this by controlling communications, never speaking to the press, and ensuring the focus remains on the client and the facts of the case rather than on himself.

Even in cases where the client is not high-profile but the matter attracts public attention, he takes a careful, strategic approach. While some situations cannot be kept out of the news, he avoids amplifying media coverage unless there is a clear legal or strategic purpose, such as addressing jury pool exposure. His philosophy is consistent: the story should never be about him—it should be about the client, the facts, and the pursuit of justice. This approach allows him to manage even the most high-profile cases discreetly and effectively.