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Kimberly Stover is a seasoned trial attorney with over a decade of litigation experience. Having been a public defender at the Alexandria Office of the Public Defender from 2011-2022, she knows what it is like to represent people throughout all stages of the court process when the stakes are the highest. She is known among her colleagues and adversaries for her tireless advocacy, creative arguments and aggressive motions practice on behalf of her clients.. Kim has spent her career fighting on behalf of individuals who often feel overwhelmed, unheard and unfairly treated by the court system. She has represented hundreds of people charged with traffic offenses, juvenile offenses, domestic offenses, misdemeanor offenses, non-violent and violent felony offenses. She is also an experienced appellate lawyer, having argued before the Virginia Court of Appeals and the Virginia Supreme Court on several occasions.. In 2016, she attended the prestigious National Criminal Defense College (NCDC) Trial Practice Institute for its signature two-week trial skills training. She regularly attends defense attorney conferences throughout the United States to increase her knowledge of criminal law and to learn advanced advocacy strategies that improve outcomes for her clients. She also has presented at conferences on Virginia Circuit Court practice and procedure and she was faculty for the Virginia Indigent Defense Commission’s Boot Camp and advanced litigation training programs.

John Kiyonaga has spent the last 30 years successfully defending people accused of all major crimes to include capital murder, espionage and complex fraud. A graduate of Columbia Law School and fluent Spanish speaker, he is rated AV (Preeminent) by Martindale-Hubbell.. Mr. Kiyonaga has conducted over three dozen jury trials, argued numerous federal and state appeals, successfully petitioned the United States Supreme Court for hearing, and successfully challenged long after the fact, convictions in Virginia and the District of Columbia.. Prior to defending the criminally accused, he practiced with the Wall Street law firm of Brown & Wood and served as a military prosecutor.

Joe’s criminal defense portfolio includes defending some of the area’s most significant murder cases (including Commonwealth v. Charles Severance and Commonwealth v. Craig Patterson) as well as defending major federal drug conspiracy charges, federal white collar crimes, and DUI defense.   His work in criminal defense has been recognized by top regional publications The Washingtonian (Best Lawyers – December 2017, 2015, 2013 and 2011 issues)  and Northern Virginia Magazine (Best Lawyers – December 2016 and 2014 issues) as well as Virginia Super Lawyers.. Prior to establishing his private legal practice in 2008, Joe worked as an attorney at the Alexandria Office of the Public Defender (2004-2008), which has a number of alumni recognized among the Washington DC metro area’s top trial lawyers. During his time as a public defender, Joe diligently worked on behalf of his indigent clients and attended the respected Trial Practice Institute at the National Criminal Defense College in Macon, Georgia.. Joe received his juris docturate cum laude from The University of Michigan Law School in 2003.  He earned a Masters Degree in History from George Mason University in 1996 and a bachelor’s degree in Physics from Mary Washington College in 1992.. Joe is a fluent Spanish speaker.

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.

Jessica N. Carmichael defends clients in often high-stakes, and nationally-profiled criminal cases. She fearlessly handles all types of criminal matters.  Jessica knows what her clients have at risk, and tirelessly works to achieve a favorable result for each and every individual.. Jessica has argued before the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and practices in both state and federal court.  Prior to founding Carmichael Ellis & Brock, PLLC she represented clients at the Federal Public Defender's Office and at a private law firm in Alexandria, Virginia.. Jessica clerked for two Judges in Federal Court in Norfolk, Virginia where her husband, a Naval Officer, was stationed. She earned her Bachelors of Arts in communications from the University of Cincinnati, and her Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School. There, Jessica won several awards for oral advocacy, and participated in a clinic that allowed her to teach legal concepts such as freedom of speech to local middle school students.. Jessica spent a summer with the United States House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, and a subsequent summer working for the State Department in the political and economic section of the United States Embassy in Manama, Bahrain. She volunteers at local law schools judging mock trial and moot court competitions.  She is a member of the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers,  the Federal Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Alexandria Bar Association.. Jessica's experience encompasses a wide range of cases, including terrorism, money laundering, bribery, mortgage fraud, cyber crime, robbery, immigration fraud, unlawful reentry, assault, sex crimes, DUI, drug conspiracies, and traffic offenses.  She has represented federal law enforcement agents, military officers, business owners, cyber online activists, professional athletes, and many others in prominent criminal cases.  She was named one of Washingtonian Magazine's Top Lawyers, and lives in the area with her husband and two children.

In addition to my legal practice, I am a Professorial Lecturer in Law at the George Washington University Law School, where I teach contract drafting to upper-level students.. I am also a primary contributor and the Co-Editor of the Virginia Business Law Update - a blog that provides insight and commentary on news and legal developments affecting Virginia Businesses.

Ilona Grenadier began to specialize in family law in the early 1970's and is the founding partner of the firm. With decades of experience, she has worked along with the other members of the firm and associates to develop the firm's "team approach" in serving clients. Ilona has been listed in Best Lawyers in America since inception, in addition to the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers (AV Rated Martindale Hubbell) and in Washingtonian Magazine's Best Divorce Lawyers.

I routinely represent clients in state and federal courts in civil litigation and employment-related litigation and before the U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.  I also routinely counsels management and executives regarding employment issues including preparation of personnel policies and handbooks; compliance with Title VII, the ADA, FLSA and FMLA and preventing sexual and other forms of harassment. Mr. Cabana has successfully represented parties in litigation involving discrimination, harassment and retaliation; the Employment Retirement Income Security Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the American with Disabilities Act, the False Claims Act, defamation, invasion of privacy, intentional infliction of emotional distress, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, civil conspiracy and wrongful termination.. Mr. Cabana is admitted to practice before the state and federal courts of the District of Columbia, Maryland and the Commonwealth of Virginia, and he is a member of the American Bar Association, Fairfax Bar Association and The Society for Human Resource Management.. Prior to establishing his firm, Mr. Cabana was an attorney for several years with an AmLaw 100 firm.. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Cabana served as a judicial law clerk in the chambers of the honorable Eric G. Bruggink, United States Court of Federal Claims.

I represent clients in matters involving serious personal injury, wrongful death, and civil rights violations. My goal is to help my clients understand their legal options, and to provide needed counsel while aggressively pursuing justice on their behalf.

I represent clients in matters involving intellectual property and state or federal civil litigation.  My goal is to help you understand your legal rights and your best real-world options, and to provide you with needed counsel while aggressively representing your interests.. I have over 15 years of experience in all aspects of intellectual property counseling, prosecution, and litigation, including obtaining trademarks and patents for my clients, enforcing copyrights and trademarks against infringers, and drafting and negotiating representation, management, and other IP-related contracts.. I am an experienced state and federal litigator, successfully representing both plaintiffs and defendants in civil and criminal cases in Virginia.

I help individuals and businesses create and protect their intellectual property. I also work with international law firms to help their clients obtain intellectual property rights in the United States. We are a fixed-fee, value-oriented law firm whose strength is intellectual property law, in particular patents, including international patent applications, trademarks, and copyrights. My firm is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

I have lived in Alexandria, VA and practiced law for over 40 years. I  concentrate on estate planning, business and commercial law.  I have been fortunate to have a full life outside of my law practice:  I am married to Marcia Call and have four adult children.  For many years, I was active in politics and, during the 90's, served on the Alexandria City Council for three terms (9 years).  I have also served as Chair of the Board of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, The Campagna Center. Alexandria Democratic Party and Commonwealth Baptist Church, as well as President of the Del Ray Citizens Association. I enjoy studying history, vocabulary words and poetry.

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.)

I am interested in helping people get through a divorce, and related custody and financial issues, in the most positive manner possible, while helping the client preserve personal dignity and family relationships.   Most cases can be resolved with integrity and grace if the parties and the lawyers involved decide in advance that's how it should go. I encourage my clients to take control of the process from the beginning and create the best chance for a lasting and positive solution.. I have practiced in Alexandria since 1986, and live nearby in Mt. Vernon with my wife and our dog, Gracie.   I'm a little nuts about the Nats; and I'm still trying to bake an acceptable baguette.

I am a former Senior Trial Attorney  (GS 15) at the Narcotics Section, Criminal Division, US Department of Justice, and retired Army JAG officer (Lieutenant Colonel).  In addition to graduating from Law School at the University of Virginia with a Juris Doctor degree, I have an LL.M. in criminal law from George Washington University.  I have over 47 years of experience litigating criminal cases as both a prosecutor and a defense counsel.  I once won three consecutive murder cases in the Alexandria federal court. I have been in private practice defending individuals since 1986. I lived in Japan and Hawaii for 3 years each, and have visited over 40 foreign countries, so I can easily relate to a wide variety of people.. For detailed information about my experience, please visit my website.

I am a consumer bankruptcy attorney located in Alexandria, VA and I serve the needs of those in Alexandria, Virginia and the surrounding area. I am a one man operation which means that I will personally handle your case from start to finish. I focus exclusively on bankruptcy work. My goal is to get you a fresh start with minimal stress. I strive to make this burdensome process as easy as possible for my clients. For instance, I never make my clients fill out a 30 page bankruptcy questionnaire. That is what the free initial consultation if for.. For more information about my law firm and general questions, please visit my bankruptcy blog at

I am a Co-Managing Partner and patent attorney at Alexandria-based IP law firm Nath, Goldberg & Meyer, who helps my clients acquire patents and trademarks quickly and successfully in the US and around the world to protect products and build company value. I was inspired to become a patent attorney to help inventors and companies protect their technologies and bring new innovative products to market, thereby continuing to help people live in the future.. If you are looking to protect your products and innovations and build company value, let's chat. Whether or not we decide to do business together, I am confident that our discussion will be full of insights and actionable steps that can help you.

Hickman Law Office’s team of personal injury lawyers in Alexandria, VA are leaders in their field and are committed to the success of your case. Our goal is to provide you the best legal representation possible. The staff at Hickman Law Office is highly trained in cases regarding personal injury, criminal, traffic and immigration, and will guide you through the process from start to finish, so you can rest assured that our personal injury attorneys will treat your case with the utmost care and attention. We take pride in our dedication to our clients and our high referral rate attests to that. You only get one shot at choosing the best legal guidance for your case; let Hickman Law Office of Alexandria, VA be your team of trusted advisors!

Gretchyn Meinken is a partner at Wade Grimes Friedman Meinken & Leischner. She grew up in a U.S. Army family, living in Germany for the majority of her childhood. She moved to the Washington, D.C. Metro area after completing a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Alabama in 2000. Ms. Meinken now calls Alexandria, Virginia home after residing here since 2001 (her longest stint in any one place).. Ms. Meinken focuses her practice on estate planning and administration, as well as general corporate law and taxation. She represents individuals, estates, trusts, partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations.. Ms. Meinken advises clients on the following types of matters:

Gerald Schwartz is a Virginia personal injury and wrongful death lawyer with his main office in Alexandria and client meeting locations in Woodbridge, Manassas and Fredericksburg.

Formerly in private practice, currently a trademark examining attorney for the USPTO.

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.

Farheena received her bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. She received her J.D. from The George Washington University Law School. At the Law Office of Samuel C. Moore, Farheena is focused on the criminal defense practice group. Within that, she represents clients in matters ranging from murder, sexual assault, and violent weapons offenses. She has successfully litigated both felony and misdemeanor charges in various counties and cities across Northern Virginia such as Alexandria, Fairfax, Arlington, Prince William, and Spotsylvania. Farheena has also successfully litigated assault cases and driving offenses in the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA).

Ed is an experienced criminal defense attorney who practices in local and state courts in Washington, DC and Virginia and in federal courts in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, as well as nationwide where needed.

Christopher Jacob grew up right down the road in Richmond Virginia. He attended the University of Virginia where he worked for the student newspaper. After graduating from college, Chris received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Richmond. Before coming to the NovaLegalGroup he served as the Law Clerk for the Hanover Country Circuit Court where he worked on Criminal and Personal Injury cases. In his spare time Christopher coach’s youth lacrosse and enjoys watching University of Virginia athletics.