Top Family Lawyers Near Me in Alexandria Area

Tawnya went into private practice after public service as an Assistant Attorney General for the District of Columbia. She practices primarily in the areas of domestic relations, criminal defense and wills and estates, but also is a litigator in other civil areas, including landlord tenant disputes. During law school, Tawnya clerked for the Department of Justice in Wilmington, Delaware. Along with years of courtroom experience, Tawnya coordinated a successful mediation program for 8+ years and continues to offer mediation and other alternative dispute resolution solutions.. Tawnya is admitted to practice in Virginia, the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.. Tawnya is a 2004 graduate of Widener Law School. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1995 with dual B.S. in Political Science and Sociology and received a M.S. in Criminology from West Chester University in 1998. Tawnya is an adjunct professor at Catholic University.

Sharon Moss is an attorney at Akman & Associates, LLC. practicing family law, estate planning, and misdomeaner criminal defense.  She is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody and support cases.  In her estate planning practice, Ms. Moss drafts wills, trusts, advance medical directives, living wills, and powers of attorney.. A native Virginian, Ms. Moss is a military spouse, and has lived in many states over the last 16 years.  She graduated cum laude in the top 20% of her class from the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii. During law school she was a student member of the James S. Burns Aloha Chapter of the American Inn of Court, and received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Legal Practice I.. An attorney since 2012, Ms. Moss has practiced family law and estate matters in Virginia and the District of Columbia.  Prior to law school, Ms. Moss had a career in event planning and coordination. She has planned events both nationally and internationally to include fairs, festivals, medical conventions, and training programs for FEMA’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces.

My affable nature helps me find a common ground with my clients even when they are facing difficult times. Understanding the circumstances that bring a client to a family attorney may be stressful, I remain committed to being well versed in the law and walking each client through the challenging process until the best possible solution is reached.

Ms. Moomau is a principal partner with the Family First Law Group. Previously, Ms. Moomau was a partner at Rich Rosenthal Brincefield Manitta Dzubin & Kroeger, PLLC. Ms. Moomau represents clients in the General District Courts, Circuit Courts and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts in the Northern Virginia area.. Ms. Moomau has extensive experience in litigation, family law, estate planning, estate administration and small busines matter.  Her litigation experience in in general busines matters, guardianship and conservatorship matters, and family. Ms. Moomau represents family law clients for child custody, visitation and support issues; spousal support; equitable distribution of assets and liabilities; and the negotiation and preparation of marital agreements and property settlement agreements, abuse and neglect proceedings, adoptions and general civil litigation. Ms. Moomau also represents LGBTQ clients in all aspects of family law. Ms. Moomau handles military and Department of State divorces and custody issues, as well.. Ms. Moomau does estate planning including the drafting of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, medical directives, and other documents.  She advises clients on estate planning goals and needs.  She also assists clients in administering estates and advising on issues with administration of estates.. Ms. Moomau serves on various boards in Alexandria, including as serving as General Counsel for the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce.. Prior to attending law school, Katelin T. Moomau worked for the Maryland Independent College and University Association and Maryland General Assembly. In 2008, she graduated from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law and passed the Virginia Bar.

Jon is an experienced litigator licensed in Virginia and Washington, DC. Jon’s success as an attorney comes from his experience and his dedication to efficiently and cost-effectively achieve the best possible outcome for his clients. Jon works closely with his clients to help them make the best-informed decisions on matters that will affect them for the rest of their lives.. Although he has a versatile practice, Jon’s experience as a family lawyer and criminal defense attorney sets him apart from many other lawyers. He has gained a unique understanding of the intersection between criminal law and family law making him well suited to represent clients in particularly difficult cases involving allegations of violence or abuse.. Originally from Rhode Island, Jon earned his bachelor of arts in political science from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. After college, Jon served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps and later worked as a defense contractor at the United States Army installation at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Jon attended the Catholic University of America School of Law where he was an active member of the Society of Trial Advocates and Moot Court.. After law school, Jon joined the City of Alexandria Public Defender’s Office where he handled thousands of cases. He represented clients charged with all manner of criminal misdemeanors and felonies, with a special focus on domestic violence cases. Prior to forming Bourdon & Tortolero, Jon worked at a law firm in downtown Washington, DC. Jon served as the firm’s managing attorney and represented clients in family law, immigration and criminal and traffic matters. While in D.C., the majority of Jon’s practice focused on divorce and custody cases.

Joanna M. Foard has dedicated her practice solely to the area of family law. Joanna is sensitive to the emotional and financial strains associated with legal issues, and prides herself on being compassionate and reliable in order to achieve the best result possible for her clients.. Joanna finds great satisfaction in her work, and is a dedicated family law practitioner. Joanna is highly experienced in all aspects of family law, either uncontested or contested, from case initiation, through the discovery process, and to trial.

I have been practicing law since the 90s and exclusively family law since 2005.  I have life experience as well as legal experience to provide you with upmost sincere and trusted service.

I believe in direct communication and cooperation between the lawyer and client. A lawyer can’t be helpful if he or she talks at you or around you. So I'll ask lots of questions, I'll really listen to your answers, I’ll give you straight answers to your questions, and, together, we will craft an approach that gives us the best chance at achieving your goals. At every step in the process, we’ll watch for opportunities to settle issues. Bear in mind, however, that well prepared litigation is sometimes needed to create the environment for settlement.. Ms. McQuade is experienced, knowledgeable, respected and has practiced exclusively in the family law field for almost 30 years.. She has been chosen for inclusion in ‘Best Lawyers in America” every year since 2009, in SuperLawyers Magazine every year since 2008, in Washingtonian Magazine’s “Top Divorce Lawyers” since 2004, and in Martindale-Hubbell’s “Preeminent Lawyers” since 1997 (through Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review rating system, she has consistently been given top scores in both ethics and competence in her area of practice.)

Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Mobile College in May 1980. Graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law in May 1983.. Admitted to Alabama Bar in September 1983 and the the Louisiana Bar in October 1984.. Graduated from Louisiana State University in 2013 with a Masters degree in social work. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am experienced and authorized to perform child custody evaluations for courts throughout the state of Louisiana and have done so for courts in central Louisiana.

Former Army JAG with significant experience in courts-martials, administrative separation boards, officer elimination boards, Article 15s, GOMORs, FLIPLs, OER & NCOER appeals, QMP appeals, and Article 138 complaints.

Following completion of law school, attorney Fred Arquilla served in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office as an Assistant State’s Attorney, representing the State of Illinois in pretrial proceedings in felony cases before the Chief Judge of the Cook County Criminal Court. Thereafter, Mr. Arquilla served on active duty in the United States Army as a Judge Advocate officer for 26 years, rising to the rank of colonel. During his military career, Mr. Arquilla served in a variety of important positions in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, including five years as a military trial judge in Europe and in the United States, as a judge on the U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals, as a Staff Judge Advocate in South Korea, as chief of the Army Legal Assistance Program, and chief of the Army Government Appellate Division.. Following his military service, Mr. Arquilla entered the private practice of law serving the legal needs of clients in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. The Law Office of Arquilla & Associates, PLC, later renamed Arquilla & Poe, PLC, has been in continuous operation since 1997. Since then, Mr. Arquilla has helped thousands of clients with a variety of legal problems including divorce and related family law matters, trusts and estates, military law issues and personal injury cases. Clients dealing with the unique aspects of military benefits and processes have found Mr. Arquilla's military experience especially valuable.. Since 1991, Mr. Arquilla has contributed his knowledge and expertise to organizations supporting military-related law practice. He served in various capacities with the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Legal Assistance for Military Personnel (LAMP), first as the Army military liaison to the Committee, later as a voting member of the Committee, and most recently as a liaison from the Commonwealth of Virginia to the Committee. Mr. Arquilla also is a member of the Military Law Section of the Virginia State Bar, and served as the Chair of this Section from 2001-2003. He also presently serves as counsel to Army Emergency Relief.

David is both Board Certified as a Family Law Specialist and has a Masters in Admiralty Law.  He was honored to be selected to Louisiana Super Lawyers 2010,  2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. These qualifications combined with his experience allow him to provide the finest representation for families, offshore workers and injured persons. He worked for families and injured offshore workers for years at large and mid-sized law firms. His experience allows him to provide quality representation careful attention to detail with customer attention. He has handled hundreds of divorces, custody cases, military retirement divisions, property divisions, spousal support case and child support cases. He has also handled hundreds of offshore accidents (Admiralty Law) including Jones Act, Unseaworthiness, Death on High Seas Act and Maintenance and Cure claims. He has helped clients recover millions of dollars in claims for admiralty, injuries and contractual disputes. He is known as a tough litigator who also looks for cost effective ways to resolve cases through dispute resolution. He has taught other attorneys at continuing legal education seminars on the topics of the Jones Act and Admiralty Law. Martindale-Hubbell recognized David Hesser with a “BV” Peer Review Rating, an indication of an exemplary reputation and well-established practice. . . high professional standing.” He is a member of the Southeast Admiralty Law Institute and has been listed in Best’s Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys. In 2013 the National Business Institute selected him to write and present regarding the topic of “Ethical Considerations for the Plaintiff’s Attorney” at their seminar “Handling Divorce Cases from Start to Finish.

David Hagan is an associate at Wade, Grimes, Friedman, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC, practicing both family law and criminal defense. As a family law attorney, Mr. Hagan handles all aspects of domestic relations cases, such as divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, equitable distribution, settlement agreements, property rights, post-divorce disputes, and close relative and step-parent adoptions. He handles misdemeanor criminal defense, including traffic and DUI cases, and assists the partners with felony cases.. Prior to joining Wade, Grimes, Friedman, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC, Mr. Hagan was a paralegal for a small family law firm for several years. There, he helped conduct legal research on mostly family law-related topics, prepared pleadings and assisted in trial preparation, litigated a post-divorce dispute, met with clients regarding their cases and more. Mr. Hagan received his J.D. from George Mason University School of Law. During his time there, he served as a student advisor in the George Mason Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic, where he provided pro bono legal assistance to veterans and their families on issues such as civil contract disputes, veterans discharge upgrades, adoptions, consumer warranty concerns, and other matters.

Caring and Experienced Trial Lawyer in Alexandria Dedicated To Helping Louisiana Clients Resolve Their Legal Problems.. We care about the people who come to our firm for legal help — whether you are facing a criminal charge, negotiating a parenting plan, adopting your step-child, injured in a car accident because of a negligent driver or challenging a denied Social Security Disability claim. We strive to resolve your legal issues quickly — no matter how complex or routine. We guide you through every step of the legal process until your case is resolved. We take our responsibility seriously, realizing that the outcome of your case can affect the rest of your life and the lives of your family.. We take the time to listen to you, tailoring our services to meet your specific needs and challenges. Communication is our goal as we make sure you understand all the legal issues, risks and consequences involved in your case. We want to equip you to make the best-informed decisions from start to finish.

Born in Alexandria, VA, Benton S. Duffett III joined the firm in 1988. Benton is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers and practices in the areas of Family Law including; Support, Custody, Visitation, Alimony, Name Changes and Marital Agreements.

Anusce Sanai was born and raised in Lucca, Italy. She moved to the United States in 2001, where she completed both her undergraduate studies and her law degree.  Attorney Sanai worked in both the civil and criminal areas of the law for over 4 years, gaining valuable experience in a variety of matters including criminal law, family law and immigration law. She has helped clients in a variety of matters, acquiring efficient strategy to achieve the best results for the client. In addition, Attorney Sanai successful clerkship provided her with invaluable understanding of courtroom practices and procedures. During her academic career she was also Associate Editor and Symposium Coordinator of the New England Journal of International and Comparative Law, which allowed her to be involved in current issues that affect both national and global legal issues.     Attorney Sanai’s diverse background, Italian upbringing and world travels have allowed her to master a few languages. She also had the opportunity to learn from different cultures and to appreciate a variety of traditions and customs. This experience transcends in her interaction with the client, creating level of comfort needed for a worry-free interaction.  Attorney Sanai speaks also Italian and Farsi.

An experienced attorney with diverse legal knowledge and established litigation and appellate skills representing individuals, businesses, corporations and local governments in civil litigation, family law, creditor remedies, personal injury, and appeals.  Familiarity with State and Federal District Court, Minnesota Court of Appeals, Eight Circuit Court of Appeals, Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, and Office of Administrative Hearings and Appeals.   Extensive community service and dedication to improving the Alexandria Area Community.