Megan’s law practice focuses on the areas of criminal defense and plaintiff personal injury, continuing a tradition of excellence her father John, began in 1974.
Megan represents clients in a wide range of criminal cases defending those charged with manslaughter, robbery, burglary, assault, drugs, guns, gangs, evading, domestic violence, child endangerment, DUIs, hit and run, and prostitution. Megan is in the criminal court almost everyday and can be found in multiple counties including, Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, and Solano. She has worked at Virga Law Firm alongside her father for over 25 years. She has been an attorney for more than 20 years fighting for justice for her clients. Megan’s Grandfather, Uncle, and Cousin have all been distinguished judges on the Sacramento County Superior Court Bench.
In addition to her criminal defense practice, Megan is passionate ensuring clients receive the best financial recovery for their personal injuries suffered during a car accident or dog bite.
Megan graduated from Cal State University, Long Beach and Lincoln Law School. She is a member of the California DUI Lawyers Association, Sacramento County Bar Association, Women Lawyers of Sacramento, and the Capitol City Trial Lawyers Association. In her free time Megan and her husband Sam enjoy working out, riding bikes, walking their German Shepard Rocco, spending time with Family and eating at her family’s restaurants, Jack’s Urban Eats, Paesano’s, Pronto, and Uncle Vito’s.
Education
Education
Lincoln Law SchoolCalifornia State University, Long Beach
Bar Admission
California State Bar, 2003United States District Court, Eastern District of California
Honors and Awards
- 2017 Top Lawyer, Sacramento Magazine
Memberships
- Capitol City Trial Lawyers Association, Member
- Sacramento Bar Association, Member
- Women Lawyers of Sacramento