Five Decades Of Legal Excellence

Caroline M. Butler

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Practice Areas:

Criminal Defense 100%

Client Reviews:

“Caroline Butler represented (and won!) my case and I am so grateful to have found her. She was recommended to me through a friend who had a similar positive experience and trial outcome. Her attention to detail and acumen in the courtroom was very impressive. I will forever sing her praises! Thank you again!”

“I cannot recommend Caroline Butler highly enough. She represented me in a challenging legal case where I faced potential jail time, and her support was invaluable. Mrs. Butler listened to my concerns, advocated fiercely on my behalf, and ensured that all aspects of my case were handled fairly. Her staff is equally impressive, consistently returning my emails and calls in a timely manner, which made the entire process much smoother. Thanks to her dedication and expertise, I now have a brighter future for myself and my children. If you’re in need of the GREATEST legal representation, look no further than Caroline Butler. She truly deserves all her accolades for her outstanding work.”

“If you want an attorney that will fight for you like you paid her a barrel of money , but all you have is hopes and dreams at this point. Ask for Caroline Butler. If you don’t understand the situation, you’re in, no worries she will figure it out. All the peace and blessings to you Ms. Butler. From me and my 6 children , we can’t thank you enough for being there for us.”

Biography

Caroline Butler is a relentless criminal defense attorney who fights for people facing the full force of the criminal legal system. She represents individuals charged with serious felony offenses—including robbery, drug distribution, and sex crimes—and is known for her strategic, aggressive defense both in and out of the courtroom.

Caroline understands firsthand that the criminal system is not always fair. Too often, it punishes poverty, overlooks context, and fails to deliver justice for those it targets most harshly. She fights to ensure her clients’ rights are respected and their voices heard.

At Coates, Battle, & Tyree, Caroline handles high-stakes criminal cases as well as civil matters like protective orders and contract disputes. Previously, she served as an Assistant Public Defender in Fredericksburg, where she defended hundreds of clients—many facing life-altering charges—with compassion, skill, and unwavering resolve.

Caroline earned her law degree from American University Washington College of Law, where she focused on criminal law and international human rights. Her legal experience spans continents, including work in Ghana and Senegal. While abroad, she collaborated with grassroots organizations to promote access to justice, expose systemic inequities, and advocate for the rights of underserved communities—experience that continues to inform her work in U.S. courtrooms today.

Clients come to Caroline when they feel like the system is stacked against them—and they stay because they know she will fight for them at every step.

Education

American University, Washington College of Law, Washington, District of Columbia
- J.D.
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
- B.A.
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Honors: Dean's List
- Major: International Studies