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Mr. Greene earned his J.D. Degree from the Catholic University of America in 1994. He then worked as a judicial clerk for the Honorable John A. Terry of the D.C. Court of Appeals for a one year term. Mr. Greene believed that in starting his own practice, he could be more effective in helping people deal with a variety of legal issues. Since then, he has focused his practice on litigation, representing numerous clients in State and Federal Courts in Virginia and the District of Columbia. The Greene Law Group PLLC has allowed Matt to fully realize his passion for helping people at all levels of litigation and protection.

Mr. Crowley was born and raised in Northern Virginia. Since 2003 he has been defending clients across Northern Virginia and throughout the Commonwealth against DUI/DWI, drug possession, larceny, fraud, sex offenses, gun charges, and many other serious misdemeanor and felony charges. Mr. Crowley has the experiece to put a plan in place today to begin fighting your charges and defending your rights. Free consultation on all matters available.

Mr. Clapp focuses his practice on criminal defense and traffic matters in Virginia state courts, DC, and federal court in Virginia as well as various immigration matters. He has worked with the Fairfax County Public Defender’s Office as an attorney intern and the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia as a law clerk. In his time as an attorney, he has handled cases of malicious wounding, aggravated sexual battery, grand larceny, firearms charges, assault on a police officer, possession of child pornography, DUI, reckless driving and operator license violations, among others.. Mr. Clapp has a LL.M. in Advocacy from the Washington College of Law, where he also received his J.D. During his tenure in those programs, he served on the Executive Board of the Labor and Employment Law Forum and the Board of Directors of the Lambda Law Society. Mr. Clapp also served as a student attorney in the General Practice Clinic at the school, helping underprivileged clients obtain needed representation while setting new legal precedent in the Maryland Court of Special Appeals. Additionally, with the encouragement and aid of the Dean of Students, he began a peer counseling program for students struggling with mental health and addiction issues, a program now used at a number of law schools across the nation. He received his B.A. cum laude from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. He is a twice-published legal scholar in the Rutgers Race & the Law Review and Dartmouth Law Journal. He was published on the intersection of criminal and immigration law as well as on the intersection of drug and financial crimes, respectively.. Mr. Clapp is licensed to practice in Virginia and the District of Columbia and speaks Spanish.. You may reach Mr Clapp in Virginia at and by email at

Morgan Painley is an Associate Attorney at Raheen Family Law, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. She is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody, visitation, and support cases. Ms. Painley represents clients in Fairfax, Manassas, Prince William County, Alexandria, Arlington, Leesburg, Loudoun County, and all across Northern Virginia.. Ms. Painley, originally from Central Virginia, attended Elon University School of Law, where she graduated in December of 2022. During Ms. Painley's tenure at Elon University School of Law, she was the Vice President of the Education Law Society and was a member of the Innocence Project.. After graduating from law school in 2022, Ms. Painley attained her Virginia Bar license in October of 2023.

Mirham Yacoub graduated from the University of Delaware in 2010 with honors, with a dual degree in both criminal justice and biology, with a minor in political science. She later attended Hofstra Universtiy School of Law on a merit scholarship and graduated in 2013. Mirham has worked at the Brooklyn Office of the District Attorney in the domestic violence division, clerked for the Honorable Judge Voustinas in the criminal part of the Nassau County District Court. She has also defended indigent clients in various civil disputes at Nassau/Suffolk Law Services, as well as indigent youth in criminal proceedings with the Juvenile Justice Clinic at Hofstra University.. Mirham has defended clients in speeding/traffic matters, criminal matters, and various family law cases all over northern Virginia. She is very well acquainted with most jurisdictions, including but not limited to, Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Prince William, Stafford and Loudoun counties.. Today, Mirham continues to defend clients all over northern Virginia as an associate attorney at S&R Law Firm in Fairfax, Virginia. Having worked for a prosecutor's office, clerked for a judge, and found her passion in defense work, Mirham has an extremely well-rounded approach to every case and will diligently defend your rights.

Michael Poe is a lead senior associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. Mr. Poe works in the firm’s Fairfax office, and represent clients in Fairfax County and all across Northern Virginia. Mr. Poe earned his J.D. from William & Mary Law School in 2011, after earning his B.A. from Miami University in 2006. After law school, Mr. Poe clerked for the Circuit Court in Montgomery County, Maryland before serving as a Policy Fellow for an institute in Washington, D.C. He entered private practice for a law firm in Alexandria, Virginia in 2012. Mr. Poe practiced family law at that firm until joining Livesay & Myers, P.C. in 2024. During his time in practice, Mr. Poe has litigated every type of family law case in the courts of Northern Virginia, including high value equitable distribution cases and military divorce cases. Mr. Poe has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star each year since 2016. He currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from both Avvo and Justia. Michael Poe resides with his wife and son in Alexandria, Virginia.

Michael L. Avery, Sr. has followed a distinguished military career with an equally impressive record of results as a personal injury lawyer for almost 20 years. He is thorough in preparation of your case, persuasive before judges and juries, and fearless in his dealings with insurance companies who resist doing what’s right.. He works tirelessly to win the financial compensation you deserve when facing medical bills, lost wages, expensive vehicle repairs, and excruciating pain and suffering.

Michael Kevin Murphy is a former U.S. Army officer who served with distinction in the Vietnam War having been awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge, Parachutist Wings, Vietnam Ranger Badge, Bronze Star Medal, eight Air Medals; his military units received the Valorous Unit Award , and Vietnam Gallantry Cross. And for over twenty-six years has served the divorce and family law needs of our nation's military and other government professionals and their spouses with his unique background and experience. Although his main office is in Fairfax VA, Mr. Murphy often associates with attorneys throughout the United States and is available to consult with other attorneys lawyers who need his experience in dealing with the family law needs of military professionals and civilians.

Michael Joshi has been practicing law in the Northern Virginia area for 30 years, working primarily in the fields of civil and criminal litigation. A partner in the law firm, he enjoys an AV rating among his peers as an uncompromising, results-oriented trial attorney. Michael Joshi has also served the Circuit Court of Fairfax County, Virginia, both as a neutral case evaluator and as a court conciliator. Michael Joshi is well known throughout the legal community for his ability to handle complex litigation and fights hard to obtain the best results possible on behalf of his clients and is often asked to lecture to his peers on litigation.. Married with two adult children, Michael Joshi is active in the church, plays guitar, and is an avid golfer.

Melinda provides holistic multi-generational income and wealth transfer tax planning advice and estate and trust services to individuals, families, and business owners. She also advises fiduciaries and beneficiaries on probate and estate and trust administration, and serves as a technical expert on estate and trust litigation matters.. Melinda has over 25 years of experience in the estates and trusts area, and brings a unique and diverse perspective from her work in private law practice, Big Four accounting firms, and private banking/trust services. With her focus on advising clients in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, asset protection, business succession and pre-sale planning and charitable giving, Melinda pursues her passion for helping clients and their families successfully navigate the process to protect and preserve their wealth.. McCandlish Lillard, P.C. has been providing creative legal advice and advocacy to meet the legal needs of businesses and individuals for more than a century. The firm provides legal services in the following practice areas: Business, Elder Law/Special Needs, Family Law / Domestic Relations, Health Care, Information Technology, Litigation, Real Estate, Taxation, and Wills, Trusts and Estates.

Matthew Kensky was born in VA and grew up in Chesterfield County, VA.  He graduated cum laude with a Bachelors in Political Science from JMU in Harrisonburg, VA, and in 1996 to northern VA to attend law school.   Matthew earned his Juris Doctorate from George Mason School of Law in Arlington.  He has lived in northern VA for 24+ years.

Matt Perushek has practiced personal injury law his entire career. He exclusively represents plaintiffs, those who were injured because of the negligence of others. He has represented clients in wrongful death, medical malpractice, brain injury, products liability, and serious automobile collision cases. Matt has tried cases in courts throughout Virginia, including Fairfax, Arlington, Prince William, Loudoun, Henrico, and Fredericksburg. Matt also has experience representing clients in federal court cases, including cases filed under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).. Matt has authored briefs filed with the Supreme Court of Virginia, and he has argued before the Court on a number of occasions. Additionally, Matt is a member of the Amicus Curiae Committee of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. The committee serves as the voice for injured people when the Court is faced with a legal issue that may impact their rights and well-being.. Since joining the firm, Matt has been involved in numerous successful trials and settlements. He has been recognized as a Rising Star by SuperLawyers since 2015 and as a Top 40 Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers Association. He is a past president of the Young Lawyers Section of the Fairfax Bar Association, and he is active in the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and Virginia State Bar.. Matt is originally from Northern Minnesota. While he lived in Minnesota, he was a member of the U.S. Junior National Curling Team, winning a World Junior Championship and competing at the U.S. Olympic Trials for the 2010 Olympics. Matt moved to Virginia to attend law school. Before joining the firm, he clerked for the Honorable Michael F. Devine of the Fairfax County Circuit Court.

Maryam has lived in the Northern Virginia area for over eighteen years. After graduating from high school in Iran she immigrated to the United States. She graduated form George Mason University with a degree in Psychology, and obtained her Juris Doctor from University of Maryland King Carey School of law.. Ms. Borjian has over five years of experience working in the legal field specializing in family law, criminal and immigration law. During her last year of law school, she completed a one-year externship program working as a Student Attorney at Office of The Public Defender in Leesburg, Virginia. Ms. Borjian has been active in various pro bono programs including Catholic Charities Hogar Immigrant Services. She is currently focusing her practice in the area of family law, criminal law, immigration and personal injury.

Mariah Brackman (née Mariah Latimer) is an 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. Brackman works in the firm’s Fairfax office, and represents clients in Fairfax County and all across Northern Virginia.. Originally from Arizona, Ms. Brackman graduated cum laude from the University of Arizona, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Honors College, before earning her law degree from George Mason University Law School.. Ms. Brackman was included in the 2024–2026 editions of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for her work in Family Law. She was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2025. Ms. Brackman currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from Justia.

MAHDAVI BACON HALFHILL & YOUNG, PLLC is an AV Rated law firm located in Fairfax,  Virginia. The Firm provides Sophisticated Legal Advice and Services to many of the World's most Dynamic and Global Organizations in the areas of Litigation, Business Law, Corporate, International, Tax, Real Estate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Foreign Investment in the United States, Venture Capital, Finance, Torts and a Full Range of other Legal Services.

Kristi C. Kelly is a consumer protection attorney with a genuine commitment to representing the most vulnerable – and often overlooked – consumers in federal and state courts in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Ms. Kelly is widely acknowledged as a leading expert in consumer law. In 2014, Virginia Lawyers Weekly recognized her as a “Leader in the Law,” an annual award given to attorneys that set the standard in their field, and one of the most prestigious honors a Virginia lawyer can receive. She is described by her peers as someone “who takes – and wins – the cases others won’t touch.”. Kristi specializes in assisting consumers with credit reporting and employment background check mistakes, mortgage servicing errors and abusive debt collection practices. She has successfully litigated hundreds of individual and class action cases against banks, brokers, auto dealers, online lenders, debt collectors, credit card companies, credit bureaus and foreclosure rescue scammers, receiving a $686,000 verdict in her first jury trial, in addition to her attorney fees from a foreclosure rescue scammer in 2010.. Kristi is a regular speaker on credit reporting and mortgage servicing issues for the National Consumer Law Center, National Association of Consumer Advocates, the Virginia Continuing Legal Education program, and various legal aid organizations throughout the country. She frequently volunteers her time to speak to various nonprofit and community organizations to train and educate individual and community stakeholders on their rights as consumers, and has been a presenter at various trainings on the statewide and local level focusing on foreclosure prevention, consumer rights for domestic violence survivors, landlord tenant law, predatory loans, dealing with debt collectors and understanding credit reports. Kristi also regularly volunteers her time to assist consumers and members of the active duty military and veterans in need who are referred from legal aid and other nonprofit organizations.. For over a decade, Kristi has worked with Virginia’s General Assembly to fight predatory loans, and has also testified before the General Assembly regarding various mortgage related and foreclosure reform bills. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Legal Aid Justice Center and National Association of Consumer Advocates. She is also on the Partner’s Council of the National Consumer Law Center.. Kristi was previously a shareholder at Surovell Isaacs Petersen & Levy and a housing and consumer law attorney for Legal Services of Northern Virginia. While at Legal Services, she co-founded the Foreclosure Legal Assistance Program to provide legal advice and housing counseling to prevent foreclosures. In that capacity, she supervised and trained a network of attorneys and staff throughout northern Virginia.. Upon graduating from the University of Richmond T.C. Williams School of Law, Kristi received the Nina R. Kestin award for her extraordinary contributions to the school, community and profession of law. She received her undergraduate degree cum laude from Dickinson College, where she was a four-year varsity soccer player.. Kristi lives in Oakton, Virginia with her husband, Matt and three sons, Joey, Charlie and Tommy.

Kiana Noorishad is a passionate attorney focusing on criminal defense and traffic law in Fairfax, Virginia. Renowned for her fierce legal advocacy, she approaches each case with empathy and a strong commitment to her clients. Kiana's assertive courtroom presence, combined with her compassionate consultations, makes her a trusted choice for those seeking representation at Metropolitan Law PLLC.. She completed her undergraduate studies at George Washington University and obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law. Kiana's legal journey includes a judicial internship with the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland and clerkships at prominent law firms. After serving as an associate at Noorishad Law, PC, she established Metropolitan Law PLLC, focusing on criminal and traffic cases. Kiana is a certified Court Appointed Attorney and actively participates in professional organizations, including the Virginia State Bar and the American Bar Association, demonstrating her dedication to staying informed and advocating for justice.

Katie Anderson is an 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. Anderson works in the firm’s Fairfax office, and represents clients in Fairfax County and all across Northern Virginia.. Ms. Anderson graduated magna cum laude from American University Washington College of Law in 2022. While attending law school, she practiced law as a student-attorney in the Gender Justice Clinical Program for which she received the Edward J. Walker Endowed Clinical Scholarship. The award is given to student-attorneys who have demonstrated a passion for and competence in representing clients.. Prior to law school, Ms. Anderson earned her B.A. from Virginia Tech in 2018.. Ms. Anderson currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from Justia.. Ms. Anderson resides in Northern Virginia.

Karin Porter brings her talents as a Virginia Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney to Price Benowitz.  Ms. Porter will fight for you.  Please call for a free consultation.

Justin Daniel was selected by the senior partners of Whitestone, Brent, Young & Merril, P.C. to join the firm in 2008.  In four years he has become the firm’s most senior level associate.  He focuses his practice on criminal and traffic matters; family law, including divorce, custody, visitation, and support; and general civil litigation including personal injury, and defamation.  Mr. Daniel has represented clients in a variety of jurisdictions around the Commonwealth of Virginia, from Northern Virginia to the Richmond, and Norfolk areas.  He has tried cases at the state level in the General District Court, Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, Circuit Court; and at the Federal level in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.  Mr. Daniel was an award-winning trial advocate at the Catholic University Columbus School of Law, where he still serves as an Adjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy.Mr. Daniel takes a thorough, well-reasoned approach to the law.  He believes many times victory can be achieved simply by leaving no stone unturned and by crafting an argument that effectively conveys the merits of the client’s position in the best possible light.. Admitted to practice law in:•    Virginia (2008)•    District of Columbia (2012). Education:•    University of Iowa, B.A. in Political Science (2005)•    Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America, J.D. (2008). Teaching Positions:•    Adjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy – Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America. Professional memberships:•    Virginia State Bar•    Virginia Bar Association•    District of Columbia Bar Association•    Virginia Trial Lawyers Association•    Northern Virginia Young Lawyers Association•    Fairfax County Bar Association•    American Bar Association•    American Association of Justice. Areas of practice:•    Criminal law•    Traffic violations•    Divorce•    Custody, Visitation & Child & Spousal Support•    Personal injury•    Defamation claims•    Contracts disputes•    General civil litigation

Julia is a member of the Family Law sections of the Fairfax County Bar, the Virginia State Bar, and the Virginia Women’s Attorney Association. Julia currently helps head up the Family Law Section of the Fairfax Bar Association and is a volunteer with the Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center. In addition to her volunteer work, Julia has lectured at numerous seminars on issues of property valuation and division, bankruptcy and divorce, custody evaluations, and health insurance issues in divorce.. Julia graduated from George Mason University School of Law in 2002. During her time at George Mason University School of Law, Julia served as the President of the American Trial Lawyers’ Association Student Chapter and was the Vice-President of the Trial Advocacy Team.. Following law school, Julia spent her first two and one-half years as a lawyer working as a plaintiff's attorney before deciding to focus full time in the area of family law.

Joseph T. Patton focuses his practice almost exclusively on family law matters, including contested and uncontested divorce, separation and property settlement agreements, child custody, visitation and support, spousal support, protective orders, and premarital agreements. Mr. Patton litigates cases regularly in courts throughout Northern Virginia, while seeking alternative dispute resolution for his clients as a preferred outcome whenever possible.

Jonathan Shapiro graduated from Northwestern University in 1971 and from American University, Washington College of Law in 1974. He has been litigating cases ever since, with a three-year break to serve as a Clinical Instructor at the Criminal Justice Clinic, and as Director of the Institutionalized Persons Clinic at Washington College of Law. In 2001, he was honored by his law school with the Peter Cicchino Alumni Award for “Outstanding Advocacy in the Public Interest Within the United States,” as a distinguished criminal defense attorney.. Jon has handled countless criminal cases in the state and federal courts, including conspiracies and white-collar crimes, and has extensive appellate experience. He has also litigated a number of civil rights cases involving jails, prisons and institutions for the mentally disabled. Along with his partner Peter Greenspun, he handled the defense of John Muhammad, the accused “Beltway Sniper.” Jon also handled the defense of Jim Nicholson, a CIA Station Chief, and of Brian Regan, an NSA employee, both charged with espionage.. Jon has been listed for years in the Best Lawyers in America for White-Collar and Non-White-Collar Criminal Defense. He is frequently listed in Washingtonian Magazine’s Top Lawyers, most recently in 2011 for the best criminal defenders in the Washington DC area. Also, he is always included in The Washington Post Magazine’s yearly listing of The Washington DC Area’s Best Lawyers. Jon was the long-time chair of the Criminal Law Committee of the Alexandria Bar Association and is a frequent speaker at Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars. He was selected as a Faculty Member for the Virginia State Bar Professionalism course. Jon handles complex criminal law cases at the trial and appellate levels in the state and federal courts. In 2009, Jon became an adjunct professor at Washington and Lee University College of Law.

Jonathan R. Oates is a seasoned criminal defense attorney in Virginia and Maryland. Jon has the experience, ability and knowledge to guide clients through the criminal court process in any situation.  He is in court every day and has successfully advocated on behalf of thousands of clients.. Virginia and Maryland criminal defense attorney Jonathan R. Oates is an effective and experienced criminal litigator.  He has fought for clients in hundreds of trials at all levels of the courts throughout Virginia and Maryland.  He also has significant jury trial experience, having successfully defended clients in front of juries for marijuana and DUI charges, to significant felony charges including abduction, violent felony assaults and first degree murder.. Through his personal injury practice in Virginia and Maryland, Jon also has extensive experience fighting for those who are injured because of the negligence of others.  Throughout his practice, he has been an experienced advocate to take on insurance companies to ensure that his clients are compensated fairly for the injuries they receive.  Jon has successfully represented his clients in prosecuting personal injury cases in front of both juries and judges.. Jon understands that behind every case is a client whose life and family may be affected by the outcome of a criminal matter.  The most important part of any successful representation is developing complete understanding of not just the facts and aspects of each case, but the background and circumstances of the people he represents.. Jon has been recognized for his abilities and dedication by Super Lawyers Magazine, being named as a Rising Star, Top 40 Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers, and Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers.. Prior to joining Krum, Gergely & Oates, LLC, Jon worked at the firm of Jezic & Moyse, LLC, where he handled criminal, traffic and personal injury cases.  Following law school, Jon clerked for the chief criminal judge, the Honorable Paul A. Hackner, in the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court.. Jon also served in the United States Senate as a legislative staff member for United States Senator Ken Salazar.  As a staff member, Jon focused on multiple issue areas before the Senate, including criminal justice, civil rights, and immigration.  During law school, Jon also served as a law clerk to John G. Gill, Jr. and Gill Sippel & Gallagher, a law firm in Rockville, Maryland.  During his clerkship with Mr. Gill, Jon worked on cases involving serious personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death in state and federal courts across Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.. Virginia and Maryland criminal lawyer Jonathan Oates earned his law degree from the Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law.  During law school, Jon was an active member of the Society of Trial Advocates and Moot Court.  A Colorado native, Jon graduated from Colorado State University, earning a double-major in Economics and Political Science.

Jonathan A. Simms is the managing partner of The Simms Firm, PLC, with a distinguished background in criminal law. He began his legal journey as a prosecutor in Philadelphia, where he tackled complex cases involving narcotics, firearms, and sexual assaults, quickly earning a reputation for his thorough preparation and professionalism. His experience in the Major Trials unit laid a strong foundation for his legal acumen. Following his time in Philadelphia, Attorney Simms was recruited by the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, where he focused on felony litigation. Transitioning to criminal defense, he has become known for his fierce cross-examination skills and ability to connect with juries. His practice includes defending clients in significant narcotics and white-collar crime cases, with media coverage from outlets like the Wall Street Journal. Recognized as a “rising star” by SuperLawyers Magazine and a “Top 100” trial attorney by the National Trial Lawyers Association, Attorney Simms has also been honored as a “Top Attorney” in criminal defense by Northern Virginia Magazine.