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We have represented clients across Virginia and beyond for many years. From starting a business, growing a business, and selling a business, to helping the owners, their families and others with planning and implementing the disposition of their estate, to guiding families through probate or the administration of an estate or trust, it has been and continues to be a pleasure to serve each of our clients.. How can we help you, your business and/or your family?

We are a family law firm serving Northern Virginia and Montgomery County, MD that strives to see their clients as financially, emotionally, and mentally whole as possible at the end of a case whether it be a contested divorce, child custody or visitation matter, the equitable distribution of assets, child or spousal support matters, or the negotiation and preparation of prenuptuial and marital agreements. Reese Law Office helps clients choose from a full array of personalized family law solutions to these matter, including advocacy, mediation, litigation and collaboration.. Catherine M. Reese is trained in the growing field of collaborative law and heads a team of family law attorneys in Fairfax, Virginia. She is also a certified mediator who will recommend mediation if that is the best choice, or serve as mediator in cases in which she is not counsel for a party. Litigation and vigorous advocacy are hallmarks of the firm, and are utlizied as needed.. Please contact us or call to schedule a consultation. Evening and weekend appointments are available under certain circumstances.

We also practice Personal Injury Law (Car Accidents) as well as Bankruptcy Law (Chapter 7 Debt Relief).. If you are involved in a car accident, we aggressively pursue the maximum recovery by trial if necessary to ensure you are compensated for your pain and suffering.. If you have accumulated debt and are unable to manage, we can help you get a fresh start by filing a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. You shouldn't have to continue suffering, let's wipe the slate clean and begin building.. If you were charged or arrested by the police for a traffic or criminal offense, it does not always mean a conviction for you. We protect the rights of the accused and will help to achieve the optimal resolution for your case.. Attorney Joseph J. Yoon formed this law firm to fulfill a specific purpose, to provide exceptional legal representation at an affordable fee. It can be scary and frightening when you are faced with a Traffic, DUI or Criminal charge. This is his job, his forte, he knows what to do and will fight hard to get you out of a mess. Joseph is not your typical attorney, he treats you as a friend, not just his client because he sincerely cares about the outcome of the case. Give him a call and find out what he maybe achieve for your case, you're certain to be pleased.

Upon admission to the Virginia Bar in 1998, Erik Jurgensen became an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney (state prosecutor) for Fairfax County in the office of the legendary prosecutor Robert F. Horan. In that position, he was responsible for criminal and traffic prosecutions in the General District Court, the Juvenile Court and the Circuit Court, ranging from the most basic of traffic cases to jury trials involving complicated criminal litigation.   In this role, he prosecuted dozens of DUI, Reckless Driving, Assault and Battery, and Drug Possession cases each and every day.  There is little that Mr. Jurgensen has not seen, thus enabling him to help his clients negotiate the confusing maze of criminal / traffic court prosecution.  He knows how prosecutors think and work. Erik Jurgensen is a native of Northern Virginia. He grew up in Fairfax County, Virginia, and graduated from the St. Stephen’s Episcopal School in Alexandria.  He was an NCAA athlete at UNC-Chapel Hill, earning a letter as a member of the varsity football team. He clerked on Capitol Hill in the office of Congressman Dan Lungren of California.  He attended the T. C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond. In the summer of 1995, he studied law at Emmanuel College at the University of Cambridge, England.. He joined Albo & Oblon in 2002 and became a partner in 2008. in 2018, Albo & Oblon became May Law. His practice concentrates on traffic and criminal defense in all Virginia courts and the U.S. District Court for Eastern District of Virginia.

Thomas M. Cusick focuses his practice on complex family law negotiation and litigation. His pragmatic approach provides effective and efficient solutions for his clients. Tom believes in exploring all possibilities of resolving a matter outside of the courtroom. He is a strong proponent of negotiation and mediation. If litigation is unavoidable, Tom has significant first chair trial experience handling a variety of family law matters.. Tom’s practice encompasses all areas of family law including divorce, equitable distribution, child custody, child support, spousal support, support collection, negotiation and drafting of prenuptial, postnuptial, and divorce settlement agreements, business valuation, pension division, 401(k) and TSP distribution, and military retirement division. Tom is also experienced in resolving disputes between unmarried persons including paternity determinations and division of personal property.. Tom is a 2008 cum laude graduate from the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond. While in law school, Tom interned with the University of Richmond’s Children’s Disability Law Clinic, the Henrico County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, and with the Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society in Christiansburg, Virginia. Tom received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Virginia Tech in 2005.. Prior to entering private practice, Tom served as a law clerk for the 23rd Judicial Circuit of Virginia, working with the Circuit Court judges in Roanoke City, Roanoke County, and the City of Salem.. Mr. Cusick is admitted to practice law in all state trial and appellate courts in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Law Offices of John C. Bazaz, PLC is a general practice law firm with an emphasis on the Fair Credit Reporting Act. We help consumers and victims of identity theft remove inaccurate information from their credit reports and background check reports. Though this is an area of emphasis, it is not the limit of our focus. Our principal member, John C. Bazaz, has years of experience representing clients in civil litigation matters, personal injury matters, as well as corporate and business matters.. Mr. Bazaz has extensive experience handling matters in the Virginia state courts and federal courts throughout the country. In all his matters, Mr. Bazaz takes an outcome-oriented approach to alleviating his client’s concerns. This approach may result in a settlement, mediation, trial, or an appeal, contingent upon the circumstances of each individual case.. Prior to founding the Law Offices of John C. Bazaz, PLC, Mr. Bazaz worked at several law firms including: Surovell Markle Isaacs & Levy, PLC, Martin Arif Petrovich & Walsh, and was a member of the legal defense team for Lee Boyd Malvo (DC Sniper Case).. Mr. Bazaz is licensed to practice before all state courts in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Additionally, Mr. Bazaz is a member of the Virginia State Bar, Fairfax Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.. Mr. Bazaz received his undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech and his Juris Doctor degree from the Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America.. Currently, Mr. Bazaz resides in Fairfax, Virginia with his wife, two children, and English Bulldog.

The attorney and staff are bilingual in English and Spanish. Hablamos Español.. We have been practicing criminal law in Virginia’s State and Federal Courts since 1992. Over the years, we have defended clients who were facing serious misdemeanor and felony charges. We work hard to obtain the best possible results for each client. The most common offenses that we see arise from the following practice areas.

Susan M. Hicks has more than 30 years of trial experience, including numerous appellate court cases.  Her peers have recognized her by electing her a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and she has received Martindale-Hubbell’s top rating of AV. Susan has been recognized in The Washington Post Magazine as one of the Best Lawyers in America since 2008, and by Virginia Business magazine as one of the "Elite" family law attorneys since 2009.. Susan has served as a member of Bar Council (the governing body) of the Virginia State Bar.  She is past chair of the Board of Governors of the VSB Family Law Section and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Family Law Section. Additionally, she serves as a mediator with The McCammon Group.

Steven Goldman focuses his legal practices primarily in the areas of matrimonial and family law for the firm Curran Moher Weis in Fairfax, Virginia. Steven represents his clients through all phases of the divorce process including support and equitable distribution issues, child custody disputes and in the preparation of pre/post-nuptial agreements.

Steven Frei has devoted his entire professional life to the representation of injured individuals and their families. Over the past two decades, he has acquired significant trial experience in cases involving serious personal injury and death resulting from defective products, medical malpractice, adult assisted living, nursing home neglect, workplace injuries and serious trucking and automobile accidents. Steve's greatest satisfaction has come from helping provide compensation for clients and their families who have endured the physically, financially and emotionally devastating times that come with being seriously injured.

Stephen D. Hall is an experienced trial attorney specializing in criminal defense in state and federal courts in Virginia. Steve is a skilled and tireless advocate, an empathetic counselor, and a tenacious litigator, with a proven track record of achieving outstanding results for his clients.. Former Major Crimes Prosecutor in Fairfax County, Virginia. Prior to joining King, Campbell, Poretz & Mitchell, Steve served as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for Fairfax County. In that role, Steve prosecuted serious felonies including murder, DUI manslaughter, traffic fatalities, drug distribution, internet crimes against children, malicious wounding, and gang-related crimes. Steve understands every facet of the trial process for serious criminal offenses and can analyze and identify potential issues in any criminal case. His prior experience as a major-crimes prosecutor gives him a unique insight that is very beneficial to his clients.. Experienced DUI Attorney and Instructor. Steve is well respected for his skillful handling of DUI cases in Fairfax County. As a prosecutor, Steve tried countless DUIs and was a member of the Fairfax County Blood DUI team (specializing in cases where the driver’s blood was drawn and tested). Steve also taught DUI trial preparation to police officers at the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy. The Office of the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney also entrusted Steve with teaching new Fairfax prosecutors how to prepare, triage, and try DUIs cases. Steve draws on his extensive experience and expertise in DUI cases to obtain the best possible outcomes for his clients who are charged with driving under the influence.. Innovative Litigator and Effective Communicator. Steve began his legal career as a law clerk with the Alexandria Circuit Court. In Alexandria, he briefed the judges on hundreds of complex civil and criminal cases. Through this experience, he gained a wealth of knowledge about civil and criminal law and procedure. He also helped pro se litigants and attorneys resolve issues with court filings including uncontested divorce documents, show cause orders, name changes, and concealed carry permits. This required him to explain complex provisions of the Virginia Code to diverse members of the community.

Stephanie has been a practicing attorney for over 22 years, and she firmly believes that everyone needs an estate plan. She is a member of the bars in Virginia and Washington, D.C., and is also a seasoned litigator with experience in complex commercial contract litigation, government contracts, and construction law, as well as negotiating and drafting commercial contracts. She is Of Counsel for Jennifer Porter Law, PLLC, focusing her practice on estate planning.. Stephanie originally hails from Louisiana but grew up living around the world with her military family. After college at the University of Miami and the University of Nebraska at Omaha, she met her husband, a proud Navy man, before moving across the country to Virginia. She attended George Washington University School of Law, where she was the Executive Notes Editor of the International Law Review. After more than a decade of practice as a litigator, Stephanie co-founded Blue Star Families, an influential nonprofit supporting military families.. Stephanie now lives in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia with her husband and three boys, expanding Jennifer Porter Law's practice across the Commonwealth. She strongly believes in giving back to the community and is an active volunteer, having served as the president of the board of directors for her children’s swim club, PTA secretary, high school band booster club treasurer and secretary, and contracts chair for the Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach.. In her spare time, Stephanie also serves as a stroke and turn official for USA Swimming, the Virginia High School League, the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association, and the Virginia Beach Swim League. On the weekend, you can find Steph and her family on the pool deck at swim meets or cheering on Virginia Tech at football games. (But she still roots for the Canes when Miami and Virginia Tech face off!). Associations & Court Admissions:. Commonwealth of Virginia BarDistrict of Columbia BarCourt of Appeals for the 4th CircuitCourt of Appeals for the Federal CircuitCourt of Appeals for the District of Columbia CircuitCourt of Federal ClaimsEastern District of VirginiaDistrict Court for the District of Columbia

Stephanie Duran is a Northern Virginia native admitted to practice in all Virginia state courts as well as the Eastern District of Virginia. She attended the University of Toronto for her undergraduate degree, and attended both the University of Windsor and the University of Detroit-Mercy for law school, earning a law degree in the United States and Canada. Although she has broad range of experience handling various matters, she focuses her practice on family law and divorce.

Soo Kang Keithley, Esq. of Keithley Law, PLLC in Fairfax has decades of legal experience focused on family law. Through her experience in this area of law, she is better equipped to assist people going through complicated divorces, which often involve having to decide what to do with shared or marital real property. Soo’s educational career began on a high note when she graduated magna cum laude from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in psychology. She would continue her education at George Mason University, completing her law degree there only a few short years later.Notably, Soo Kang Keithley, Esq. volunteers much of her spare time to providing education to people in relationships with partners who have a Cluster “B” disorder. People with this disorder tend to be unpredictable, narcissistic, and eager to cause conflict. Due to this background, she is sought out by locals who need grounded, experienced legal representation during a messy divorce with a narcissist.. Her meetup group, Divorcing or Leaving a Narcissist-Psychopath-Sociopath, is led by herself and other legal professionals who have specialized experience in dealing with the complexities inherent in most divorces and separations with psychopathologically disordered individuals. Contact the firm to recieve more of her parents are first-generation Korean immigrants, who encouraged her to chase her own dreams of becoming an attorney for people in need of compassionate and effective legal guidance. She is an active parishioner with a local Catholic church.

Sometimes people do stupid things, but it doesn't mean they are bad people. I firmly believe that people are generally good but sometimes make very poor choices, but that doesn't mean they should be given the maximum for a particular crime. I believe that everyone deserves the best defense, and I provide that to my clients. I am compassionate and patient and enjoy providing the best representation in any particular defense.

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Since being admitted to the Virginia State Bar, Molly Garrett's practice has focused solely on estate planning and administration, domestic relations, and family law matters. Ms. Garrett represents clients in the Circuit Courts and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts in the Northern Virginia area.. On the estate planning side, Ms. Garrett has extensive experience in estate planning, including preparation of trusts, wills, powers of attorneys, special needs trusts and the like as well as more complex estate planning for high asset families including Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRAT), Residence Trusts, Charitable Remainder UniTrusts (CRUT) and Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLAT). She also has assisted families in handling guardianship and conservatorship matters.. Ms. Garrett is a graduate of George Mason University and received her Juris Doctor from Pace University School of Law, in White Plains, New York. She is admitted to practice law in Virginia and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.. Ms. Garrett is an active member of the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (VAELA),the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), the Fairfax County Bar Association, the Alexandria Bar Association and the Virginia Women's Attorneys Association (where she is the past President of the Northern Virginia Chapter 2016-2017 and previously served as Secretary and Judicial Chair for many years). She previously served as the Chair of the Family Law Section of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.. She is a Top Lawyer according to the Washingtonian Magazine and Nothern Virginia Magazine.. In 2016, Ms. Garrett was inducted as member of Ten Leaders - Matrimonial and Divorce Law, Age 45 & Under. Ms. Garrett has also been included in the Top 50 Women Virginia Super Lawyers List and has been designated as a Top Rated Attorney in Super Lawyers® every year since 2014.. Ms. Garrett has authored many articles including those which have been published in the Virginia Family Law Quarterly published by the Family Law Section of Virginia State Bar, Virginia Lawyers Weekly and Fairfax Woman Magazine.. Ms. Garrett has organized, prepared and hosted Continuing Legal Education classes for many organizations including the Fairfax Bar Association and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.. Ms. Garrett is a member of the Old Dominion Boat Club in the City of Alexandria, Virginia.

Since 2000, Roberta Henault has focused her practice on all areas of Virginia domestic relations and family law. She is experienced in equitable distribution of assets and liabilities, child custody and visitation, abuse and neglect cases, child and spousal support, protective orders, negotiation and preparation of marital agreements and premarital agreements, division of retirement assets, and adoption.. Ms. Henault has represented numerous military members, and their spouses, and therefore has a unique knowledge of issues affecting these individuals, including division of retired pay, survivor benefits, and medical, commissary and exchange privileges. While she believes that a negotiated settlement in family law cases is preferable, she has extensive litigation experience and has impressive experience and sensitivity in assisting individuals navigate what is most often an emotionally difficult time. Ms. Henault has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a rising star in 2007 and been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers®lists since 2013.. Ms. Henault received her Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from Suffolk University Law School and graduated magna cum laude from Stonehill College in North Easton, Massachusetts. She was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1999, the Virginia Bar in 2000, and the Bar of the District of Columbia in 2001.. Ms. Henault is a member of the Virginia State Bar and Fairfax Bar Association Family Law Sections, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, and the Virginia Women's Attorney Association.

Shirley Chim is an attorney with a solid foundation of professional experience in the areas of Family Law matters.  Shirley has worked with families and individuals in Northern Virginia to help them understand the processes and complexities that are often presented in divorce, child custody, support, equitable distribution, adoption, and protective orders.  Shirley is also a skilled negotiator and believes in empowering her clients in settlement and mediation, where appropriate. Shirley is flexible and creative in her approach to law and works side by side with her clients in some of the toughest times of their lives. Shirley believes there is no case too big or too small and invests in her cases accordingly. Whether it is a highly contested divorce case, or a simple traffic infraction Shirley will advocate for her client’s best interest and desired outcomes with all available resources and a professional and practical approach. Shirley represents clients in divorce, child custody, visitation, child support, spousal support/alimony and equitable distribution matters in local courts including Loudoun,  Alexandria, Fairfax, Fauquier County, Stafford County and Prince William County.. Shirley resides in Loudoun County Virginia with her Husband, three kids and two black lab rescues. In her leisure time, Shirley enjoys traveling abroad and has traveled to over 10 countries, and 4 continents.

Sheldon is ranked in the top 5% of all lawyers in appeals and criminal defense by Super Lawyers.  He is the author of the only treatise on habeas corpus and post-conviction remedies in Virginia: “Virginia Law and Practice: Post-Conviction Remedies in Virginia,” VaCLE  2020, and is co-author of “Trial of Capital Murder Cases in Virginia,” VaCLE 2019.. A 30 minute initial consultation is $250.. 2017 – Richmond Times-Dispatch: Sheldon’s successful federal habeas overturning 70-year juvenile sentence a “huge win”. 2016 - Richmond Times-Dispatch reports on Sheldon working to exonerate an innocent man. 2015 - Roanoke Times discusses Sheldon's exposure of parole board "shenanigans.". 2014 - Virginia Lawyer's Weekly notes Sheldon's criminal defense experience around the country. 2013 - Sheldon speaks to CBS News about defending high profile murder cases. 2012 - Sheldon works to exonerate an innocent man and expose government misconduct

Sean Patrick Roche is a business litigation attorney and a partner in the firm. His practice is devoted to complex civil litigation with expertise in matters generally revolving around a variety of forms of contract disputes, often including high stakes “bet-the-company” litigation. For example, Mr. Roche regularly handles contract litigation involving construction, real estate, trust and estates, labor and employment, commercial landlord-tenant, telecommunication, intellectual property, and various other forms of complex business disputes. Ultimately, Mr. Roche is a trial attorney though his expertise is in conflict resolution, whether by prevailing in court or negotiating the best possible resolution out of court. Mr. Roche is licensed to practice law in Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. He regularly handles litigation in the state and federal courts throughout all three jurisdictions and he is often specially admitted to appear on behalf of clients in various courts and arbitration proceedings throughout the United States and Canada for specific matters as necessary.. Mr. Roche was born and raised in the Washington, D.C. area, where he continues to reside with his wife and two sons. He obtained two Bachelor of Arts degrees from Georgetown University, a Juris Doctorate from the University of Richmond School of Law (where he served on the Law Review as Allen Chair Editor), and a Master of Laws (“LL.M.”) in Litigation and Dispute Resolution from The George Washington University Law School. Mr. Roche is also a graduate of the College of Trial Advocacy.. Mr. Roche has been named among Virginia Business magazine’s “Legal Elite”, the Washington Post Magazine’s “Outstanding Young Lawyers,” and he has been elected as a “Super Lawyer” in Virginia, Maryland, and D.C. In his first year of eligibility, he achieved an AV-rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest available rating from the premier attorney rating database. Inclusion on these various lists means Mr. Roche is among those lawyers recognized by his peers as one of the best in the D.C. metropolitan region.

Scott Parker is a managing partner at William Parker Law PLLC, practicing exclusively family law. His practice covers every type of family law matter in Northern Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody, visitation and support cases. Mr. Parker represents clients in Fairfax County and all across Northern Virginia.. Originally from North Carolina, Mr. Parker graduated from North Carolina State University in 2005. He then earned his law degree from Suffolk University School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts in 2009, and relocated to Northern Virginia.. Mr. Parker practiced law in Fairfax as a solo practitioner from 2009–2015. His practice consisted of litigation–criminal defense at first, then focusing on family law beginning in 2012. Mr. Parker accumulated a great deal of courtroom experience in this six-year period. His first trial was actually a two week murder trial in Fairfax County.. Mr. Parker then moved on to work as corporate counsel for companies in North Carolina and Arizona from 2016–2018, before returning to Northern Virginia to practice family law in 2019. Since then he has practiced exclusively family law.. Mr. Parker currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from Justia.. Scott Parker resides with his wife and three children in Fairfax, Virginia.

Schedule a complimentary phone consultation online.. Alvi advises individuals and families on the design and preparation of estate plans, wealth transfer taxes (estate, gift, generation-skipping), the administration of trusts and estates after a death, guardianships and conservatorships of adults, the out-of-court resolution of disputed matters, the modification and termination of irrevocable trusts, the transition of family businesses, the formation and operation of LLCs and other business entities, and other matters.