These summaries were prepared by McGuireWoods LLP lawyer Thomas E. Spahn. They are based on the letter opinions issued by the Virginia State Bar. Any editorial comments reflect Mr. Spahn's current personal views, and not the opinions of the Virginia State Bar, McGuireWoods or its clients.

LEO Num	Topics	Summary
1046	2-Adversity to Former Clients 24-Representation of or Adversity to Witnesses 48-Criminal Defense Lawyers 51-Government Attorneys	The chief complaining witness in a criminal matter is represented by the former firm of the Commonwealth's Attorney. The Commonwealth's Attorney may continue to prosecute the defendant if the Commonwealth's Attorney was not involved in representing the witness and had not acquired any confidential information from the witness.

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