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Attorney Robert “Bob” McClain has dedicated most of his 18 year career in law to public service and the criminal justice system. After graduating from Georgetown University Law Center in 2004, he began his legal career as a prosecutor in the Fairfax Commonwealth Attorney’s Office. In 2011 he was promoted to Deputy Commonwealth Attorney and served in that position until 2020 when he moved to the Prince William Commonwealth Attorney’s Office as Senior Assistant in the Homicide/ Violent Crimes section of that office.. Bob brings with him over 15 years of experience litigating in the criminal justice systems of Northern Virginia. Throughout that time, he has tried every manner of criminal case, from murder, rape, and robbery to driving under the influence, reckless driving, and driving on a suspended license.. Bob’s unique skill set allows him to analyze your case through the eyes of a prosecutor while zealously advocating for you and striving to achieve the best outcome possible in your case.

Attorney Melanie Caldwell Wright is an associate attorney with the Simms Firm. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Criminology, Law and Society from George Mason University. She earned her J.D. from Liberty University, School of Law.. During Attorney Wright's academic tenure, she gained extensive experience at the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office in both Newport News and Hampton, Virginia. In addition, she actively litigated cases at the Public Defender’s Office in Lynchburg, Virginia. As a member of Liberty University’s Trial Team, she earned the prestigious Virginia Trail Advocacy Award, which recognizes excellence in litigation skill and technique.. Attorney Wright has also worked with the National African American Drug Policy (NAADPC) as an outreach coordinator where she focused on national drug prevention by briefing and educating Washington D.C.’s youth on drug prevention and affects. The NAADPC gave Attorney Caldwell great insight on the legal issues faced by our clients.. Attorney Wright currently specializes in Federal and State Criminal Defense cases with an emphasis on White Collar Criminal defense matters. Attorney Wright is a relentless and aggressive advocate for the firm’s clients.

Attorney Madison Whitehead was born and raised in Manassas, Virginia. She attended George Mason University, and graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Criminology and a concentration in Law and Society. During her undergraduate career, Madison focused on the flaws in the justice system and spent time interning in a Victim’s Witness Advocacy Program and the Commonwealth Attorney’s office both located in Culpeper, Virginia. During her time at the Commonwealth Attorney’s office she initiated independent research regarding casework and developed critical analysis of case law. Moreover, while interning with the Victim’s Witness Advocacy Program she developed a passion for helping individuals through the court process. Her experiences in both offices led her to ultimately follow her passions to law school. Madison pursued her law degree at Liberty University School of Law. While attending law school, Madison competed on the Mediation Team and won the Regional competition and placed in the semi-finals at the National competition. In addition, she competed on the school’s Mock Trial team. During her time in law school she also interned with the Fairfax County Public Defender’s office in Fairfax, Virginia. While there, she worked almost exclusively in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court where she developed her love of criminal defense and her passion for helping those in need. Madison relocated to Northern Virginia where she continues her career in exclusively Criminal Defense with S&R Law Firm. Madison believes fully that every person has the right to zealous representation and above all else Constitutional rights should be protected.

Attorney Alene Sprano has been a criminal defense attorney for almost 32years. She started her career as a public defender and has represented defendants charged with capital murder. She specialzes in defending juveniles facing school disciplinary hearings and those charged with misdemeanors and felonies as well as adults charged with sex crimes against minors. Alene has focused exclusively on criminal defense from the beginning of her legal career. After graduating from law school in 1992, she hit the ground running as a trial attorney with the Office of The Public Defender in York, PA. As a new public defender, the courtroom experiences were immediate. She quickly rose through the ranks of the office, and by the end of six years, Alene was responsible for training and supervising other lawyers, as The Deputy Public Defender.. In 1998, Alene moved to Virginia and accepted a position with the Fairfax Office of The Public Defender. As a Senior Assistant, she was again made responsible for training and supervising other lawyers in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court division. As always, Alene took on the toughest cases herself, representing juveniles and adults charged with the most serious crimes of child sex abuse, violent felonies like robbery, carjacking, rape, malicious wounding, and murder; and juvenile defendants certified for trial as adults.. After almost a decade of experience as a public defender, Alene entered private practice in 2001, as a Senior Associate with the Law Office of Patrick Anderson. During this time, her practice expanded to include traffic offenses and low level misdemeanors, in addition to maintaining the most serious cases, including many high profile cases.. After spending a few years away from the courtroom to care for her two youngest children, Alene rejoined the active practice of law as a founding partner of the Sprano Law Firm. She began focusing on the representation of elementary, middle school and high school students facing School Disciplinary Hearings and Expulsion Proceedings in Fairfax, Prince William, and Arlington Counties. While the dedication, zeal and commitment of the young public defender remain, they are now tempered by the wisdom that can only be gained by handling thousands of criminal cases and school proceedings over the years. This combination of ability and experience makes Alene Sprano an excellent choice for anyone looking for top notch legal representation in the criminal and the school disciplinary hearing areas.

Assistant Public Defender in Fairfax County, representing indigent clients charged with misdemeanors. Significant experience representing adults and juveniles on felony and misdemeanor charges in Virginia courts. Knowledgable, compassionate, and zealous advocate for my clients.

As a Partenr at Abrenio Law, I'm a Northern Virginia Trial Attorney practicing Criminal Defense and Personal Injury. On the Personal Injury side, I handle all types of injury cases including orthopedic issues, traumatic brain injuries, and wrongful death. On the Criminal Defense side, I handle primarily complex criminal charges to include DUI, domestic violence, and other serious charges. My passion is fighting for the "underdog."

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

As a native of Alexandria, Virginia I have always had a passion for helping people. If you ask any one of my friends, it come as no surprise that I am a lawyer, as I have always been one to combat injustice on behalf of myself or others.. Today, I use my passion for people, helpful nature and tenacity to fight for my clients throughout the district and federal courts of Northern Virignia.  I understand that anyone charged with a crime is under enormus stress and anxiety about the potential impact this could have on their life.  I appreciate those pressures and it is for that reason I take my role as your lawyer with the upmost care and respect.  With me as your counsel,  I will take on that burden and allow you to focus on other things and rest assured your case is in good hands.. Feel free to contact me via phone or e-mail with any questions or concerns! I am here for you :-) Look foward to meeting you!

Arthur Pickett is a graduate of the Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law. Mr Pickett graduated with outstanding honors ranked 3rd in his graduating class. He now specializes in criminal defense and civil litigation including personal injury. Mr. Pickett served as a Law Clerk to one of the premier military defense firms in the country where he helped secure multiple large scale settlements for members of America's armed forces. His experience includes cases in both state and federal jurisdictions.

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.

Andrew Stewart is an experienced criminal defense attorney who represents clients charged with state and federal crimes in Northern Virginia. He works diligently to get the best result for his clients through trial or negotiation. In order to provide the highest quality of service to his clients, Mr. Stewart limits the number of new cases that he accepts.

An experienced trial attorney, I have received Martindale Hubbell's highest rating of “AV Preeminent” in the areas of Family Law, Criminal Defense and Litigation, have been named as a Top Laywer by Washingtonian Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine, and as a Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney by The National Trial Lawers and the Virginia by the American Society of Legal Advocates. I have tried cases throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, focusing primarily in Northern Virginia. My experience as a prosecutor has allowed me to build a successful trial practice, focusing on divorce, child support, child custody, and visitation matters. I am a recognized authority on law enforcement issues in Virginia, having represented law enforcement in over twenty police shooting cases since 2002. I also serve as General Counsel to the Fraternal Order of Police Fairfax Lodge 77 and as President of the Fairfax Fraternal Order of Police Associates Lodge 77.In addition, I lecture at Continuing Legal Education Courses and have taught at the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy. I am an active member of Autism Speaks, a national advocacy group, where I sit on the Sponsorship Committee and serve as Chairman of the National Capital Area Autism Speaks 5K.

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.

Adam Kronfeld focuses his practice in the areas of civil litigation, with emphasis on family law, personal injury, legal malpractice, and breach of contract matters. Mr. Kronfeld has been practicing law since 2005 and joined the Firm in December 2019. Mr. Kronfeld is a confident and devoted advocate for his clients, who takes a proactive, but reasoned, approach that is tailored to each particular client’s needs. Mr. Kronfeld emphasizes a cost/benefit evaluation at all stages of legal disputes and incorporates the same in providing guidance to reach the most effective resolution of issues in litigation.. Adam graduated from Bucknell University with B.A.s in political science and economics, and obtained his law degree from the George Mason University School. He has been practicing family law and civil litigation his entire legal career. Before joining the Firm, Adam was a named partner at a multi-practice civil litigation firm in Fairfax.. Mr. Kronfeld is licensed to practice in all courts in the Commonwealth of Virginia, including the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia. Among other professional associations and memberships, Mr. Kronfeld is a member of the Virginia Bar Association, Fairfax County Bar Association, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, and several specialized sections of each. He has lectured at multiple seminars for other attorneys and professionals on topics in areas of family law, personal injury, evidence, and others. Mr. Kronfeld has been named by Super Lawyers as a Virginia “Rising Star” in the practice area of Family Law every year since 2015.. Adam was born in and raised in Virginia, having grown up in Warren County and attended John Handley High School in Winchester. Since attending law school in Arlington, he has lived in Arlington, Falls Church, and Fairfax County, where he and his wife have now settled in Burke.. In his spare time, Adam enjoys spending time outside with his three dogs, listening to a questionable number of podcasts, and building up his record collection.

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.

A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Peter Greenspun graduated from LaSalle College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1975 and obtained his Juris Doctor from George Mason University School of Law in 1978.. Widely considered by his peers as an expert litigator, Peter has advocated for the rights of his clients in criminal and civil matters ranging from the simplest to the most complex. With over 30 years of experience trying countless cases, Peter has obtained exceptional results in local, state, and federal trial and appellate courts.. Since 1997 Peter has repeatedly been recognized by the Washingtonian Magazine as being among the best lawyers in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area. In December 2017, Greenspun Shapiro PC was named "The Face of Criminal Defense Law" by Washingtonian Magazine. Peter has also been listed in the Best Lawyers in America since 1999 for white-collar and non-white-collar criminal defense, and has been listed by Virginia Business as a member of “The Legal Elite.” In recognition of his commitment to high ethical and professional standards, Peter has been awarded the prestigious AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and has received Martindale-Hubbell’s Client Distinction Award.. Peter has tried numerous high-profile, unusual and complex cases throughout his career. He is also a regular speaker and lecturer on trial technique and strategy at Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars throughout Virginia, and is a past President of the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Fairfax Bar Association and the Fairfax Bar Foundation. It is rumored that Peter can be seen walking near his Fairfax law firm with his office dog, a Portuguese Water Dog named Rockie.

A dedicated, aggressive lawyer with a proven track record.

30+ years of Criminal Defense and prosecution in Virginia.. Certified Guardian Ad Litem