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Christopher Malinowski is one of the founding partners at Malinowski Hubbard, PLLC. He has dedicated his legal career to helping clients with complicated family law cases. He has successfully represented numerous individuals with matters such child custody, spousal support, property division, and more. Because of his legal prowess and success, Attorney Malinowski is a certified Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), an honor only afforded to a few attorneys in the nation. He also earned the highest AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®. His peers selected him for inclusion in “The Best lawyers in America” list, as well as for the Super Lawyers® list. Learn how he can help you with your divorce.

Christopher Doyle is an associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. His practice covers every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody, visitation and support cases. He works in the firm’s Fairfax office, and represent clients in Fairfax County and all across Northern Virginia.. Born in South Korea but adopted by American parents at six months old, Mr. Doyle was raised in Toms River, New Jersey. He graduated cum laude from Ramapo College of New Jersey in 2009, earning a B.A. in Political Science & Public Policy.. Mr. Doyle’s plan going into college was to attend law school immediately afterward, but he instead found himself working in the field of education, first as a volunteer, then as a teacher and finally as a fundraiser. Five years after graduating college, Mr. Doyle returned to his goal of becoming an attorney, enrolling at the University of Richmond School of Law in 2014.. During law school, Mr. Doyle developed a passion for family law. This began during his 1L summer internship at the Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, where Mr. Doyle worked on a variety of family law cases, including no-fault divorces, protective orders, and child custody matters. Mr. Doyle’s interest in family law continued to grow as he participated in the law school’s Pro Bono No-Fault Divorce program, working with local attorneys to help low-income individuals obtain no-fault divorces.. After graduating from law school in 2017, Mr. Doyle completed a one-year judicial clerkship with the Chesterfield County Circuit Court. Family law cases made up a majority of the court’s docket, and through his clerkship Mr. Doyle gained valuable insight into the judicial decision-making process. Mr. Doyle then joined Livesay & Myers, P.C. in August 2018, to practice exclusively family law.. Mr. Doyle currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from Justia.. Christopher Doyle resides with his wife in Northern Virginia.

Christina Aguirre is a senior associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law.. Her practice covers every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody, visitation and support cases. Ms. Aguirre works in the firm’s Fairfax office, and represents clients in Fairfax, Prince William and across Northern Virginia.. Ms. Aguirre has focused her practice on family law litigation for over a decade, most recently as a Partner at Van Hooser & Aguirre, P.C. where she served clients throughout Northern Virginia.. Ms. Aguirre earned her B.A. from Northern Arizona University, graduating cum laude. She earned her J.D. and Family Law Certificate from Howard University School of Law, also graduating cum laude and in the top 5% of her class. While at Howard, Ms. Aguirre served as a Senior Staff Editor on the Howard Law Journal.. During law school, Ms. Aguirre worked as a Law Clerk for the Law Offices of Betty A. Thompson, LTD, a family law firm, and served as a Judicial Intern for The Honorable Judge Jeanette J. Clark of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. She also volunteered at the Pro Bono Divorce Clinic in D.C. and assisted in the Family Court Self-Help Center.. Ms. Aguirre currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from Justia.. Christina Aguirre resides in Alexandria.

Christian Campbell is an associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. His practice covers every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody, visitation and support cases. Mr. Campbell represents clients all across Northern Virginia.. Mr. Campbell earned his J.D. from American University – Washington College of Law in 2021, after graduating cum laude from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2015.. While attending law school, Mr. Campbell worked as a legal assistant at a law firm in Washington, DC. In that position, he supported attorneys in a wide range of fields, including antitrust, securities regulation, and white collar criminal defense.. After law school, Mr. Campbell worked as an Attorney Editor at Thomson Reuters, where he wrote and researched for Westlaw. Westlaw is the premiere online legal research service and database used by attorneys and legal professionals in over 60 countries.. In 2022, Mr. Campbell entered private practice as an associate attorney at a law firm in Falls Church, Virginia. In that position, Mr. Campbell practiced both family law and immigration law.. Mr. Campbell joined Livesay & Myers, P.C. in November 2022, to practice exclusively family law.. Mr. Campbell was included in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for his work in Family Law. He was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2025. Mr. Campbell currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from Justia.. Mr. Campbell resides in Northern Virginia.

Christal Benton Stone is a Family Law Attorney at Reese Law, P.C. located in Fairfax, Virginia. She is licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia. She concentrates her practice in the area of contested Family Law Litigation, representing clients in matters involving Contested and Uncontested Divorce, Equitable Districution and Property Division, Child Custody and Visitation, Paternity, Protective Orders, and Child and Spousal Support. With her background and training in Psychology, Christal is an effective mediator and listener, choosing to practice by emphasizing effective dispute resolution and collaboration when possible. She has extensive expirience in reaching resolutions in complicated Child Custody matters and by choosing to be an empathetic advocate, she is understanding, responsive, and remains aware of the emotional and financial strain of litigation.. Christal is a Virginia native and resident of Fairfax County. With the exception of moving to Philadelphia for graduate school and training in Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, she has lived in the Commonwealth for most of her life. Prior to passing bar exams in Virginia and the District of Columbia, Christal worked in a Virginia law firm that practiced exclusively in family law, as well as volunteered in non-profit organizations representing victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and those in need of emergency and final protective orders.. Although an aggressive trial lawyer, Christal is primarily known by her clients and colleagues as a dependable ally, always relatable and confident when needed most. This, coupled with her experience and training allows her to provide strength and understanding in some of the most trying situations in the lives of her clients.

Carl Chandler is an attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. His practice covers every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody, visitation, and support cases. Mr. Chandler works in the firm’s Fairfax office, and represents clients in Fairfax County and all across Northern Virginia. Mr. Chandler graduated from George Mason University School of Law in 2022. While attending law school, he served as a Student Legal Advisor in the Mason Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic, providing legal services to military servicemembers, veterans, and their families across a wide range of civil matters. Mr. Chandler also wrote an article that was published in the National Security Law Journal. Mr. Chandler represented George Mason University at the Giles S. Rich Memorial Moot Court Competition, where he competed at the regional level. Finally, Mr. Chandler interned at the Enforcement Division of the United States Office of the Comptroller of the Currency while in law school. Prior to law school, Mr. Chandler earned his B.S. from the United States Air Force Academy in 2012. He served as an officer in the United States Air Force for seven years with postings in Germany, Boston, and San Antonio. While on active duty, Mr. Chandler earned his M.A. from Boston College. Mr. Chandler currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from Justia. Carl Chandler lives in Burke with his wife and their Australian Shepherd, Theo.

Camellia Safi is a family and divorce attorney with over a decade of experience serving clients across Northern Virginia in Loudoun County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Arlington County, Clarke County, Frederick County and City of Alexandria.

Cambridge Baker is a Senior Attorney at AMG Law, PLC, practicing exclusively family law. Her practice covers every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody, visitation and support cases. She further has experience with high net worth and high conflict divorces, both in the context of litigation and negotiation.  Ms. Baker represent clients in Fairfax County. Loudoun County, Prince William County, Alexandria, and all across Northern Virginia.. Originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Ms. Baker graduated from Elon University in North Carolina, where she was a Presidential Scholar.. After college, Ms. Baker worked as a Private Wealth Management Administrative Assistant at Advantage xPO onsite at Goldman, Sachs & Co. in Boston, Massachusetts. She then transitioned to a position as a Wealth Management Professional in the Private Wealth Management division at Goldman, Sachs & Co. in Washington, D.C. In that role, Ms. Baker worked closely with clients, their attorneys and accountants to provide targeted, personalized and high-level financial services to high net worth individuals and their families.. Ms. Baker left Goldman, Sachs & Co. to study law at the University of Richmond School of Law. After earning her J.D. and passing the Virginia Bar Exam in 2018.  Her experience practicing family law in the Northern Virginia areas include working as an Associate Attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C. from August 2018 to October 2020, and at Roop, Xanttopoulos, Babounakis & Klam PLLC from October 2020 to June 2023.  Ms. Baker joined AMG Law, PLC in June of 2023.. Ms. Baker currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from Justia and has been nominated as a Super Lawyers Rising Stars Honoree in 2023 and 2024.. Cambridge Baker resides with her husband, two children, and two golden retrievers in Loudoun County, Virginia.

Being a Domestic Attorney in a full service firm gives me the resources to fight for my clients.  Divorce, support and custody disputes create the most stressful time in one's life.  I zealously represent my clients with compassion, working out creative solutions whenever possible and litigating for the outcome my clients are looking for if necessary.  I utilize my strong negotiation skills to settle 90% of my cases with the other attorney or through mediation and negotiations, but for the 10% that require a full trial, I have years of successful litigation experience to go the extra mile for my clients because everything we do in domestic law matters in your life -- from protecting your assets, your children or your livelihood.

As a native of Northern Virginia, I focus my practice on results-driven representation in family law matters, including contested divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, and equitable distribution. I regularly handle high-net-worth cases and have represented business owners, executives, media figures, and public officials in Virginia, Maryland, and D.C. In one year alone, my firm oversaw over $500 million in marital assets through negotiation and litigation. I’ve been qualified as an expert in Virginia family law in a foreign jurisdiction and recognized by Forbes, Washingtonian, Northern Virginia Magazine, Super Lawyers, and others. My goal is to provide strategic, effective advocacy with discretion and integrity.. Areas of Practice: Contested Divorce, High Asset/Complex Divorce, Spousal Support, Child Support, Child Visitation and Custody, Equitable Distribution, and Prenuptial Agreement Review

Ann is a Partner at Kelly Byrnes Danker & Luu, PLLC.  Since entering private practice in August of 2006, Ann N. Luu has focused exclusively on family, and she has appeared in all of the circuit court and juvenile and domestic relations district courts in northern Virginia.  During her career, Ann has represented a variety of clients and handled a wide variety of legal issues, from complex equitable distribution matters, to challenging custody disputes, to protective orders and appeals to the Court of Appeals.  Ann has also successfully negotiated many settlements.. Before entering private practice, Ann completed a two-year clerkship with the Honorable Richard B. Potter, then Chief Judge, of the Prince William County Circuit Court.  During her clerkship, Ann also assisted the Prince William County Bar Association in completely revising its “Domestic Relations Practice Guidelines” a publication designed to assist attorneys in navigating the court system.. Ann received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from George Mason University in May 2000, having made the Dean’s List several times. She earned her law degree cum laude from Roger Williams University School of Law in May 2004, graduating in the top fifteen percent of her class. Ann was selected to participate in the school’s Honors Program after her first year, and was also awarded the Roger Williams University Presidential Scholarship, Dean’s Achievement Award, and Ester Clark Foundation Scholarship, all of which were scholarships awarded based solely on academic achievement.. While in law school, Ann participated in an externship program serving as Law Clerk to the Honorable Ernest C. Torres, Chief Judge, of the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island. She was also a student attorney in the school’s Community Justice and Legal Assistance Clinic, which provides free legal representation to the underprivileged and low-income families.. Ann was born in Saigon, Vietnam, and speaks fluent Vietnamese. After her family emigrated from Vietnam in the mid-70s, she was raised in California, Texas, Virginia and Rhode Island.. Ann is a member of the Virginia State Bar; the Fairfax County Bar Association; and the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Virginia, of which she serves as a Board Member.

Allison Mazzei is an associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. An attorney since 2017, Ms. Mazzei handles every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody and support cases. Ms. Mazzei works in the firm’s Fairfax office, and represents clients in Fairfax, Alexandria, Arlington and all across Northern Virginia.. Ms. Mazzei’s interest in family law began in law school, when she had internships with a DC and Maryland family law judge. After earning her law degree, Ms. Mazzei clerked for a family law judge in Washington, DC in 2018. She then spent several years working in elder law and estate administration before converting to the full-time practice of family law in 2021.. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Ms. Mazzei earned her B.A. degree from Ohio University in 2010, and then a M.A. degree from the same university in 2012. Ms. Mazzei then relocated to Northern Virginia and earned her J.D. from American University Washington College of Law in 2017.. Ms. Mazzei currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from Justia.. Ms. Mazzei resides with her husband in Fairfax County.

Alisa understands that the divorce is one of the most difficult experiences clients will face. She is committed to providing her clients with compassionate and zealous legal representation, and has a passion for helping clients navigate issues related to divorce, property division, support, custody and visitation matters, and post-divorce modification issues.. As a parent herself, helping clients create smooth transitions and make empowered decisions for their families, is a role that she takes very seriously. She always seeks to find a resolution that has the least financial and emotional impact on her clients, and aims to give them a realistic and fair assessment of each case and the options available to move the case forward towards settlement.. Alisa has been a practicing attorney since 2007. She started her legal career as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Marcus D. Williams (Ret.) of the Fairfax County Circuit Court, 19th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. During her clerkship, she had the opportunity to frequently observe trials and motions and assist her judge in determining the best legal ruling for litigants. She went on to become a government enforcement attorney for the United States Department of Transportation, and then an associate at Norton Rose Fulbright, LLP, one of the top five largest national law firms and top 20 highest grossing global law firms. Alisa left Norton Rose Fullbright to exclusively practice domestic relations law at another law firm in Fairfax, Virginia before joining NOVA Legal Professionals in 2020.. Alisa is a Virginia native and graduate of James Madison University, and received her Juris Doctor from Catholic University, Columbus School of Law. She lives with her children and dog in Northern Virginia. In her free time, she enjoys trying new recipes and traveling.

Afsana Chowdhury is a Fairfax divorce lawyer and founder of Chowdhury Divorce Law Group. Over her 11-year career, she has handled all types of family law disputes, including divorce, child support, child custody, separation agreements, and spousal support. She also has a special interest in the issues that arise in military and federal employee divorces. Ms. Chowdhury represents spouses on both sides of these types of divorce cases.Ms. Chowdhury has earned recognition and awards for her legal practice. Avvo awarded her its Clients’ Choice Award four times, and she has a perfect 10.0 Superb rating.. Ms. Chowdhury earned her undergraduate degree, magna cum laude, from Virginia Tech University. She attended the University of Richmond School of Law, where she was on the Moot Court Board and an associate editor for the University of Richmond Law Review.After graduating from law school, Ms. Chowdhury was admitted to the Virginia State Bar. Ms. Chowdhury is licensed to practice in all Virginia state courts. She is also licensed to appear before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.. Ms. Chowdhury has tailored her law firm to provide efficient, effective, and professional family law services to its clients. Her firm has earned high praise from its clients, with a perfect five-star review average on Facebook and over 50 five-star reviews on Google.

Abby McNelis is an associate attorney at Meyer & Bowden, PLLC., practicing exclusively family law. Her practice covers every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody, visitation and support cases. Ms. McNelis represents clients in Spotsylvania County, Stafford County, Fairfax County and all across Northern Virginia.. Originally from Richmond, Virginia, Ms. McNelis graduated from The Pennsylvania State University before graduating from Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University.. After graduating from law school in 2018, Ms. McNelis completed a one-year judicial clerkship with the Fairfax County Circuit Court. Family law cases made up a majority of the court’s docket, and through her clerkship Ms. McNelis gained valuable insight into the judicial decision-making process.. Ms. McNelis currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from Justia.. Abby McNelis resides in Northern Virginia.

Abbe L. Reis has focused her entire legal career on the area of family law.  She has been involved in all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody and visitation issues, relocation, equitable distribution of property, child and spousal support, prenuptial agreements, post separation agreements, and domestic violence matters.   Ms. Reis' approach is to confront the challenges her clients face with compassion and honesty, always trying to minimize both the financial and emotional costs her clients are facing.. Ms. Reis practices in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts and the Circuit Courts of Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Prince William County, Arlington County, Falls Church City and Alexandria City.. Ms. Reis is an active member of the Virginia State Bar (Family Law Section); the Fairfax Bar Association (Family Law Section, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Committee, Circuit Court Committee and Domestic Relations Subcommitee, Pro Bono Subcommittee); and the Virginia Women's Attorney Association.  She has been appointed as a Conciliator for the 19th Judicial Circuit.. Ms. Reis earned her law degree from George Mason University School of Law, where she was an active member of the George Mason American Inn of Court.  During her final year of law school, Ms. Reis practiced in family law under the Virginia Supreme Court’s third year practice rule. Upon graduation, Ms. Reis was the recipient of the Family Law Book Award, conferred by the Family Law Section of the Virginia State Bar and  the Virginia Chapter of the AmericanAcademy of Matrimonial Lawyers to the graduating student showing the most promise in family law.  Prior to opening The Law Office of Abbe L. Reis, Ms. Reis was an associate attorney at The Havrilak Law Firm and Reese Law Office, and was a law clerk for the family law firms of Craig and Hirsch (currently Hirsch & Elhenberger), William B. Reichhardt and Associates, and Colten, Cummins, Watson and Vincent.. Ms. Reis is fluent in Spanish and has lived and/or worked in Spain, Mexico and throughout Central America.