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“It is not hyperbole to say that Bradley R. Haywood has changed the entire legal landscape in Virginia. As the founder of Justice Forward Virginia, he revolutionized the criminal justice reform movement throughout the Commonwealth” — Virginia Lawyers Weekly. Brad Haywood has practiced criminal defense for over two decades, including 7 years as Chief Public Defender for Arlington County & the City of Falls Church, Virginia, 8 years as an Assistant Public Defender in Alexandria, and 6 years with Sheldon, Flood and Haywood, PLC. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Columbia Law School. In the course of his career, Brad has represented thousands of clients in over 300 trials, including more than 50 jury trials. Brad has served as an Adjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy at American University, Washington College of Law, and as a lecturer for groups including the Virginia Bar Association, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Virginia Indigent Defense Commission.. Brad is the 2021 recipient of the Arlington NAACP's Charles P. Monroe Civil Rights Award, a member of the 2022 class of Virginia Lawyers Weekly's Leaders in the Law, and in 2025 was honored by the Virginia General Assembly in House Resolution 893 "exemplary counsel to clients in both state and federal courts throughout the Commonwealth," "deep commitment to local community engagement," and "making a difference in countless lives.". Haywood Law LLC focuses primarily on state and federal criminal defense, encompassing criminal trials, criminal appeals, and post-conviction litigation, such as petitions for clemency, claims of actual innocence and writs of habeas corpus alleging ineffective assistance of counsel. Brad represents clients throughout the Commonwealth, but primarily Northern Virginia jurisdictions, including Arlington/Falls Church, Alexandria, Fairfax County, Fairfax City, Vienna, Prince William County, Manassas, Loudoun County, and Stafford. He also practices in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.. Case types include:

With nearly 10 years of experience in representing clients with their serious traffic and criminal cases, I have the experience and understanding to tackle your problem.

William (Bill) Turner is a criminal defense attorney who actually tries cases.  A former prosecutor for two Virginia jurisdictions, Mr. Turner has tried thousands of criminal cases to a verdict, including several high-profile jury trials.    Having successfully built and prosecuted countless criminal cases as an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, Mr. Turner offers clients an insider's view into how to respond to and defend against a government prosecution.. Mr. Turner believes that individuals facing criminal allegations need confident, talented, and experienced attorneys to develop a winning strategy and to argue their case persuasively.  He combines extensive knowledge of and experience in criminal law with proficiency at trial to achieve outstanding results for his clients.  Mr. Turner has taught classes on criminal law and procedure to several law enforcement agencies, and currently serves as a trial coach for George Mason University Law School's Trial Advocacy Program.. Mr. Turner has been awarded The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 designation for Virginia every year since entering private practice.  In 2019, Super Lawyers honored Mr. Turner with its Rising Star award.

We represent veterans nationally for their VA Disabilty Claims and Appeals.  I am a veteran myself, having served in the US Marine Corps for 11 years as an Officer and Aviator.  I also served in the Army Guard as an Officer and Aviator for 7 years.  I finally retired from the Army JAG Corps as an Officer and Attorney.. Having practiced law for the last 27 years, my staff and I know the VA Law and the Military, intimately.. I understand what you have been through and I look forward to working for you to maximize your VA Disability Benefits.. As a fellow Vet, I look forward to speaking with you.. Semper Fi,. Tom Kiely. The Veterans' Attorney

Thank you for considering my law firm for your legal needs. I am a law graduate of the University of Nairobi, Regent University, Harvard University and the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School. I became a member of the Virginia State Bar in 2003. I also hold admissions in the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, the United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. Military Courts-Martial.. Prior to my legal practice, I served for over a decade as a Sailor in the United States Navy. While stationed on the USS Saipan LHA-2, I served on two overseas deployments in the Adriatic Sea due to political turmoil in Albania in 1998 as well as during the 2000 federal elections in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. While on shore duty in Washington, DC, I serviced the military offices of the White House, The Pentagon, Defense Intelligence Agency and the Office of Naval Intelligence, among others, as a pay and travel clerk. I have extensive training and experience working on U.S. military benefits.. Following a honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy, I accepted a commission as a Judge Advocate in the U.S. Army Reserve JAG Corps. I subsequently completed military law training at the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General Legal Center and School in Charlottesville, VA as well as the Direct Commission Officer Course in Fort Benning, GA. In addition to my private law practice, I currently serve as an Administrative Law Attorney with the U.S. Army Trial Defense Services (TDS) in Fort Eustis, VA. I previously served as Soldiers’ Counsel for the National Capital Region Physical Evaluation Board in Crystal City, VA as well as a Defense Counsel with TDS in Alexandria, VA.. I focus my private law practice in immigration and nationality law, tax law and military law. As an immigrant myself, I am passionate about helping immigrants achieve their American Dream. I am also passionate about helping my fellow Sailors and Soldiers achieve their maximum benefits in accordance with federal and state law.. I was born and raised in Kenya and currently live in Northern Virginia with my wife and our daughter. When not working or spending time with my family, I spend time volunteering in my community and/or going for long runs.

S. Alexander Miller is an accomplished attorney with extensive experience in the fields of bankruptcy and immigration law. He earned his law degree from George Mason University School of Law in 2009, after completing his undergraduate studies at Elon University in North Carolina, where he was a distinguished member of the Psi Chi, Alpha Kapa Delta, and Pi Gamma Mu Honor Societies.. With a focus on family-based immigration, removal defense, and non-immigrant employment visas, S. Alexander Miller has helped numerous clients navigate the complexities of the US immigration system. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Virginia, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, and the Eastern District of Virginia Bankruptcy Court.. As a member of the Virginia Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association, S. Alexander Miller stays up-to-date with the latest developments in immigration law and is committed to providing his clients with the highest quality legal services. In addition, he is a Notary Public in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and his extensive legal knowledge and expertise have helped many clients achieve their immigration goals.. At Millerlawdc, PLLC, the firm provides full-service immigration law services, helping clients with any immigration matter, no matter how complex. With a focus on personalized attention and legal excellence, S. Alexander Miller and his team strive to provide compassionate, comprehensive legal representation to individuals, families, and businesses throughout Virginia and beyond.

Rex focuses his practice primarily in the criminal and family arenas. He firmly believes client-centered representation. As such, the client’s needs are the primary driver of the course of litigation. Once the client’s needs and wishes are established, Rex Flynn will zealously work (with integrity) to obtain the desired result, often with innovative solutions.. A graduate of George Mason University’s School of Law, Mr. Flynn served multiple terms in student government, the Black Law Students Association (regional and local), the American Bar Association (the 11th Circuit Lt. Governor of Diversity), the Honor Committee and as an editor for the Journal of Law, Economics and Policy. Rex is also a proud alum of his beloved Hampton University, where he studied psychology, and was involved in the Concert Choir. As an attorney, Rex is a member of several bar associations where he practices, and has served on the Board of Directors for the Arlington County Bar Association.. Rex also gives back to the community in service organizations as well. He serves as the President-Elect of the Arlington County Bar Association, and also serves as Secretary and Judicial Selection Chair for the Northern Virginia Black Attorney’s Association (NOVABAA) as well as the Chief Legal Officer of Change Makers United. Additionally, Rex was recently selected as SuperLawyer 2019 Rising Star. In his spare time, Rex enjoys cheering for his beloved NY Knicks, his hometown Redskins, and playing with his dog Bam Bam. If you or someone you care about has been accused of a crime or is in need of legal assistance, contact the Flynn Law Firm. We are an African American law firm with 10 years of experience. You deserve to be represented by an attorney that you trust and that will fight for you to the very end. Give us a call today for a free consultation.

Prosecutor, Judge or Jury, I understand how to effectively advocate and get results.  Keeping clients engaged is integral to a successful defense.  No substitutes.  One Lawyer.  Direct.

Philip R. Yabut, Esq., is licensed to practice law in Virginia and the District of Columbia.  He earned a B.A. (1995) from The George Washington University in Washington, DC, and his J.D. (2000) from George Mason University School of Law in Arlington, Virginia, where he competed in moot court and client counseling competitions.  He has worked at Legal Services of Northern Virginia in Alexandria, where he assisted in representation in family law cases.  He is currently involved as a volunteer with the Family Law Self-Help Center at the DC Superior Court and the Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center, and is a member of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association-DC.

My practice involves employment and corporate law litigation and advice and counsel throughout Virginia, Maryland, and D.C., with a particular focus upon employment law and business issues. I have litigated in courts throughout the country and have advised companies and executives in a variety of industries.  I have extensive experience concerning wage and hour, wage payment, and non-competition agreement issues.. I have a stellar academic background, graduating from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 1999 with honors and at the top of my undergraduate class.  More than that, I have achieved excellent results for my clients and am committed to their success.

Ms. Newton served as the Chief Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney, the second highest ranking prosecutor in the county, focusing on the prosecution of homicide, violent sex offenses, and other high-profile cases.

Ms. Kelley is an Associate with Nichols Zauzig Sandler and concentrates on family law. She joined the firm after working as a law clerk to the Honorable Craig D. Johnston in Prince William County Circuit Court. Prior to that time, she was a paralegal for a large international law firm, in the Washington, D.C. office.. Ms. Kelley received her law degree from the Columbus School of Law at Catholic University. During law school, Ms. Kelley gained extensive experience in family law as a student attorney with the Columbus Community Legal Services Families and Law Clinic, providing free, high-quality legal services to needy families who live in the District of Columbia metropolitan area and would otherwise go unrepresented.. Ms. Kelley served as a judicial intern to the Honorable Jennifer Anderson in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. She also worked as a legal clerk to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform in the United States House of Representatives.. During law school, Ms. Kelley served as an Associate Editor of the Catholic Law Review and as a member of the Student Bar Association’s Professional Conduct Council.

Melannie Dino is a Lead Family Law attorney at Steven Krieger Law, PLLC., practicing exclusively family law. An attorney since 2001, Ms. Dino has litigated every type of family law case in the courts of Northern Virginia, including contested divorce, custody, support, and high value equitable distribution cases. Ms. Dino works remotely from her home in Ashburn, and represents clients in Ashburn, Leesburg, Loudoun County, Manassas, Prince William Count, Fairfax County and all across Northern Virginia.. Originally from Erie, Pennsylvania, Ms. Dino earned her Bachelor of Science in Communications in 1996 from nearby Clarion University of Pennsylvania. She proceeded to earn her J.D. from Widener University Law School in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in 1999.. Ms. Dino then returned to Erie to work in the law practice of her father, a prominent bankruptcy lawyer in Erie for decades. It was there that Ms. Dino got her first taste of family law, working in the thriving family law practice of her father’s partner. The practice area seemed a natural fit for Ms. Dino–as the third of five children, she says, she was the “peacemaker and mediator in the family.”. Although she could easily have followed in her father’s footsteps as a hometown attorney in Erie, Ms. Dino and her law school beau, moved to Northern Virginia, wed, and launched law careers together–with Ms. Dino going to work at XM Satellite Radio (in D.C.).. Ms. Dino worked for three years at XM Satellite Radio as a Coordinator for National Site Acquisition, before leaving that job in 2004 to pursue her passion for family law. She joined a family law firm in Vienna, Virginia, and has practiced family law in Northern Virginia ever since.. Ms. Dino’s commitment to her clients, work ethic, and extensive knowledge of family law combine to serve his clients extremely well. In 2019, Ms. Dino received the prestigious AV Preeminent rating (the highest possible rating) for ethical standards and legal ability from Martindale-Hubbell. In 2014 she was named one of the Ten Leaders Under Age 45 in Matrimonial & Divorce Law in Northern Virginia. Ms. Dino currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from Justia.. Melannie Dino resides in Loudoun County with her husband and two children.

If you are looking for an attorney who will listen, who will provide sound advice, fierce advocacy and be available when you need counsel -- have confidence.  You have found your attorney.. I have the wisdom and experience that you're looking for to ensure your interests are protected.  And the skills to get the job done.

I view the role of an attorney as a problem solver. When I represent a client, I want to get them the best result I can under the circumstances of their case while working to minimize any potential difficulty or loss that could accompany an adverse finding. I work closely with each client to prepare a tailored presentation of their case to each decision-maker to increase the chances of a favorable outcome.. Kara Lee and I joined forces and started our own firm because we share the same core principles when representing clients. We believe that combining our experience in family law and criminal defense litigation creates a synergy that helps us efficiently and compassionately represent our clients to get them the outcomes they deserve. Kara and I work closely together to add value to each client’s case by sharing different perspectives on issues that arise during litigation. We work hard to resolve current issues and plan for future ones so that our clients’ interests are well-served and well-protected.. Few firms in Northern Virginia handle both criminal defense and family law litigation issues in-house. At Lee Lopez Law Kara and I provide a one-stop legal solution for criminal and traffic defense and family law litigation needs. If you are ready for a new type of attorney-client relationship, contact Lee Lopez Law PLLC today to find out the difference a great team can make.

I am an attorney who litigates cases.

I am a recent Georgetown Law graduate with a passion for health law. I am self-motivated and team-oriented, with a strong set of values and principles. I will be considering various potential health care law opportunities following my current fellowship, which concludes in September of 2017.

I am a former Administrative Patent Judge with experience in over 120 inter partes review proceedings. I assist clients with matters before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, serve as expert legal consultant on PTAB proceedings, and counsel clients on all patent matters.. I host , which provides patent prosecution tools for patent agents and attorneys.. Admitted in DC, Massachusetts, various federal courts, and before the U.S. Patent Trademark Office.

Evan focuses his practice on securing zoning and land use approvals for developers and landowners in jurisdictions throughout Northern Virginia, including Arlington County, Fairfax County, the city of Fairfax, and the city of Falls Church, among others. Such approvals include re-zonings, special exceptions, special use permits, and Administrative Regulation 4.1 Site Plans. Evan advises clients on state and federal legislation and regulations that affect real estate development. He also assists clients with essential changes to local jurisdictions’ comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances. Evan’s clients include mixed-use project developers, large corporations, commercial property owners, small business owners, nonprofit organizations, and churches.. Prior to joining the firm, Evan was a partner in the Virginia office of a national law firm. Before that, he spent nearly a decade at a Northern Virginia land use and development firm. He is an experienced litigator who has worked with the Environment & Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, serving as lead counsel on 25 civil cases in federal court.. Evan earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin and his law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. Evan has been recognized by Chambers USA as an Up and Coming, Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use for Northern Virginia.

David Deane has over 18 years of experience handling criminal and traffic cases.  As a young prosecutor in Fairfax County, David handled hundreds, if not, thousands of criminal cases.  Those cases ranged from low level traffic citations to high level felonies.  Those three years gave David a lifetime of trial experience.  David has been handling cases from the defense side for more than 15 years and focuses his practice on DWI and high level traffic cases (reckless driving, driving on suspended licenses, etc) as well as, criminal cases such as drug possession, theft, assault and many others.  David is aggressive and will fight to get you the result that you deserve.

Claudia Zucker has been the owner and operator of the Law Office of Claudia Zucker, located in Arlington, Virginia, since 1992. Her practice focuses primarily on the family related issues of divorce, custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, military divorce and pensions, modification of existing orders, and immigration related divorce issues.  Claudia represents both men and women in a wide variety of complex divorce issues.  She handles complex division of asset cases, military divorce, highly contested custody issues, and divorces involving immigration complications.  Prior to focusing on domestic law issues in 1998, Claudia focused primarily on immigration issues and was an immigration practitioner for over 17 years, she has a deep understanding of the implications of divorce as it relates to immigration concerns.  Claudia also has experience in handling cases involving jurisdictional disputes between different states and different countries, as well as international custody disputes.  She is knowledgeable on issues related to The Hague Convention and international child abduction.  Claudia has handled cases for clients of almost every nationality. Her international clients have given her opportunity to gain an understanding of cultural related issues that may affect the issues involved in your case.  She also has gained a working knowledge of other countries’ laws that may help you in a jurisdictional dispute.

Brianna Salerno is a lead senior associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. Ms. Salerno works in the firm’s office in Arlington, and represents clients in Arlington, Alexandria and all across Northern Virginia.. An attorney since 2010, Ms. Salerno has litigated every type of family law case in the courts of Northern Virginia, including divorce, custody, support and high value equitable distribution cases. She also is one of the firm’s leading authorities on the division of federal or military retirement benefits in divorce.. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Ms. Salerno graduated magna cum laude from The George Washington University before graduating in the top third of her class at George Mason University School of Law.. Ms. Salerno was included in the 2022 and 2024 editions of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for her work in Family Law. She has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star every year since 2019. Ms. Salerno currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from both Avvo and Justia.. Brianna Salerno resides in Alexandria.

Attorney Ryan Quinn is a highly experienced personal injury lawyer in Arlington, VA and founder of the Law Office of Ryan Quinn, PLLC. Attorney Quinn has successfully handled thousands of personal injury and wrongful death cases for clients throughout Virginia and Washington, D.C. He has secured more than $25 million in settlements and jury verdicts for his clients. At the firm, Attorney Quinn assists clients with all types of complex and difficult cases, including those involving motor vehicle accidents, defective products, medical malpractice, slip and fall accidents, and more.

Attorney Louis Kleiman completed his Master of Law Degree in criminal law, at Duke University Law School before moving to the Washington metro area in 1972.  After making a spectaculer start to his career in Durham, North Carolina with a notorious trial that gained extensive media coverage where he successfully represented one of the biggest drug dealers in the state.  Mr. Kleiman used this success to build an exceptional legal career and track record in winning cases for his clients.  Known as the "peoples lawyer" Mr. Kleiman works tirelessly to ensure that the rights of each client he takes on are protected through fair and impartial legal representation.

As Senior Associate at Law Offices of Joseph M. Perez, PC, Rachael goes the extra mile for her clients and represents clients facing serious criminal charges. She has a sharp legal mind honed from her experience representing clients in a variety of criminal cases.. Specialties:. Please contact Rachael at. Disclaimer: Favorable results in the past do not guarantee favorable results in the future. Each case is different.