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Commonwealth of Virginia v. Brendan Banfield
Date: 02-03-2026
Case Number:
Judge: Not Available
Court: District Court, Fairfield County, Virginia
Plaintiff's Attorney: Fairfield County, Virginia, Commonwealth Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Alexandria, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with two counts of aggravated murder, one count of using a firearm in commission of a felony and one count of child endangerment.
Brendan Banfield, age 40, was accused of killing his wife and Joseph Ryan, the man with whom she was having an affair.
Juliana Peres Magalhães, Banfields au pair, with whom he was having an affair, who pleaded to manslaughter, testified against him.
Brendan Banfield, age 40, was accused of killing his wife and Joseph Ryan, the man with whom she was having an affair.
Juliana Peres Magalhães, Banfields au pair, with whom he was having an affair, who pleaded to manslaughter, testified against him.
Outcome:
Guilty
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Commonwealth of Virginia v. Brendan Banfield?
The outcome was: Guilty
Which court heard Commonwealth of Virginia v. Brendan Banfield?
This case was heard in District Court, Fairfield County, Virginia, VA. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in Commonwealth of Virginia v. Brendan Banfield?
Plaintiff's attorney: Fairfield County, Virginia, Commonwealth Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Alexandria Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was Commonwealth of Virginia v. Brendan Banfield decided?
This case was decided on February 3, 2026.