Top best Family Lawyers Near me in ZIP 22182

Yahne Miorini is the founder and principal of Miorini Law PLLC. She focuses her practice on domestic and international estate planning, probate, trust administration and related tax matters, elder law (guardianship, conservatorship, special needs, and long-term care) and Veterans' Benefits. Her practice emphasizes the human element and seeks to foster long term family stability and efficient governance as well as providing wealth preservation and tax planning.. She continues to be in demand to speak before legal, accounting, and business groups. She is involved with local professional organizations. She is past President of VAELA, the Virginia Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). Ms. Miorini has served as the chair of the Elder Law Estate Section of the Fairfax Bar Association, past co-chair of the Wills, Trusts, and Estates Section of the Fairfax Bar Association and was named Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year in 2006 by the Fairfax Bar Association. She was the past treasurer of the McLean Estate Planning Council. Additionally, she is the President of the Comité Tricolor (non-profit organization dedicated to helping French Citizens in the Washington, DC metropolitan area). Ms. Miorini received an award from the French Government for her public services (Chevalier de l'Ordre national du mérite).. Ms. Miorini is licensed in D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and New York. She has over 20 years of experience. She received a French J.D. from University of La Sorbonne, Paris, France, and an LL.M. in International and Comparative Law from George Washington University Law School.. In her spare time, she organizes dinners for a French Association (Washington Accueil Association), travels, and enjoys being with her husband, two children and cat.

Since 1975, Leon S. Demsky has been providing expert legal advice and advocacy in Northern Virginia. His practice includes criminal, domestic, bankruptcy and personal injury. Mr. Demsky is an experienced litigator, and has handled hundreds of civil and criminal jury trial cases in his career as well as thousands of appearances in various General District Courts. Mr. Demsky’s approach to legal representation is honest assessments of cases, and the highest level of care and attention to detail. He understands that his clients are often dealing with stressful, potentially life-altering legal consequences. His clients can expect him to understand the uniqueness of their situation and work with them to navigate the most trying times of their lives.. Over the course of his extensive career, Mr. Demsky has had the pleasure of working with his closest friends and colleagues, and by retaining Mr. Demsky, clients have access to the knowledge and expertise of his associates’ experience in various fields of law. Mr. Demsky received his B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1972 and his J. D. from University of Richmond School of Law in 1975. He has held membership in the American Bar Association, Virginia Bar Association, Arlington Bar Association, Fairfax Bar Association, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, and National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. For the past 41 years , Mr. Demsky has worked extensively throughout the area, with a focus on Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William and Loudoun counties, as well as the City of Alexandria. His practice has taken him to over 20 different jurisdictions in the Commonwealth and he has numerous trials and hearings throughout the State. He has a good working relationship the Courts and the Prosecution in Northern Virginia and his results usually leave his clients more than satisfied.

My goal is to provide superior legal services to clients who need help with a family law matter and estate planning.  My promise is to always listen to your concerns and work with you to find the best way to achieve your goals.  My personal guarantee is to give you candid advice about your situation and answers to the questions that are keeping you up at night.  My clients benefit from my team's thorough, practical, and compassionate approach to their legal questions and problems.  They love the peace of mind we bring them during the legal process.. When I'm not at work, you can find me watching my kids' gymnastics competitions, running a local 5K (coming in pretty close to the end at this point but running nonetheless!), volunteering with my family at local food shelters, or reading a new spy or mystery novel.

Ms. Keisler handles divorce and custody matters in all Northern Virginia courts and is also know for her work representing parties in international custody and Hague Convention international child abduction cases. Ms. Keisler has a graduate degree in psychology and worked with children and families before going to law school.  Her background serves her well as she  brings patience, compassion, diligence and strong legal skills to all family law matters she handles.

Mr. Mendes is an experienced trial attorney and civil litigator. His practice focuses on family law, mental health law, elder law, and estate litigation. His cases range from contested divorces and child custody matters to representing family members seeking to gain guardianship over an aging parent who can no longer care for themselves to litigating complex estate disputes. He prides himself on standing alongside his clients to solve their most challenging personal problems and navigate unforeseen circumstances. He views his role as multifaceted—he is a fierce advocate for his client’s legal goals, a trusted counselor and confidant, and an experienced strategist steering them on the best path forward for themselves, their children, and their family as a whole. Mr. Mendes, a former member of the District of Columbia’s Probate Fiduciary Panel, routinely represents family members, professional fiduciaries, and other lawyers in litigation arising from estate administrations, guardianships and conservatorships, and estate–related real estate matters.

Jennifer Kim joined ROOP XANTTOPOULOS BABOUNAKIS PLLC in late 2013. She has experience working in all areas of family law, including cases involving divorce, child custody and support, spousal support, and equitable distribution.. Jennifer received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Virginia and her Juris Doctor from the Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law at University Park. While attending law school, Jennifer served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Ivan D. Davis in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. During the school year, she clerked in the Office of Chief Counsel at the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of State where she worked on matters involving the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs and the Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations. During her third year, Jennifer served as Vice President of the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association at Penn State. Jennifer has also volunteered with the Youth Court of D.C. facilitating alternative sentencing for first-time juvenile offenders in the District of Columbia.. Jennifer understands that divorce can be a complex and demanding process for the parties and their families and knows that doing what is best for the client requires active listening and honest feedback. She ultimately looks forward to helping clients turn a destructive process into a constructive one.. Jennifer was born in Alexandria, Virginia, and is a native of Northern Virginia.

I joined Roop Xanttopoulos Babounakis, PLLC, in the Fall 2016. Since 2012, I have focused my experience in all areas of family law, including cases involving divorce, child custody and support, spousal support, domestic violence and equitable distribution.. I received my Bachelors of Science, summa cum laude, in Psychology at George Mason University in 2011 and my Juris Doctor from George Mason School of Law in 2014. While in law school, I was a member of the Civil Rights Law Journal, George Mason Inns of Court and Virginia Bar Associate Pro Bono Society. In addition, I completed two externship programs with retired Fairfax County Judges Klein and Judge Alden. As part of the program, I interned at the Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office and Whitestone Young PC, where I focused in both criminal law, domestic violence cases and other family law litigation.. I use my strong oral advocacy skills and understanding of family law to best advocate for my clients in the courtroom. I also find it rewarding to work on solutions with my clients to settle their contentious and high conflict litigation. I was raised and currently reside in Northern Virginia.

I have been in the private practice of law for more than 35 years, primarily working in the field of domestic relations or family law.   As an active litigator in all of Northern Virginia, I am well acquainted with the Northern Virginia courts, their individual procedures,polcies, and their local rules.  I also am a certified mediator, and bring my learned experience to mediation session to allow parties to reach a thoughtful out of court resolution.

Fairly active attorney in Northern Virginia and the Shenadoah Valley.

As of April 1, 2021, I have assumed Senior Counsel status with Offit Kurman.  In this limited capacity, I am providing advice and counsel to a limited number of existing clients. I am no longer litigating cases in court or accepting new clients.  If you have a family law matter, I can refer you to one of my colleagues who are highly qualified to handle any domestic relations matter including divorce, custody & visitation, support and property issues.

A Virginia native, Maryam graduated from George Mason University with a Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice. She then obtained her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from George Mason University School of Law, where she was active in the Moot Court Board and Trial Advocacy Association.  She also served on the board of the Pro Bono Society as director of its Legal Intake Program, which earned her the Outstanding Community Servant Award for her service in 2011. She taught legal writing and analysis and served as a student mentor. Maryam also worked as a judicial intern in the Chambers of the Honorable Rossie D. Alston in the Court of Appeals of Virginia, where she gained insight into the appeals process of domestic relations cases.  She also interned at Legal Services of Northern Virginia, where she worked in the Family Law department, serving low-income clients.  Later, she successfully litigated cases as a student attorney in a Fairfax family law firm.. Upon graduation from law school, Maryam served as a Law CLerk to the Honorable Craig D. Johnston in the Prince William County Circuit Court. Working closely with the judge, she had broad exposure to an array of family law issues in hundreds of cases, researched a vast array of domestic relations motions and prepared and edited letter opinions in family law cases.  This provided her with unique insight into the judicial decision-making process that is invaluable to any attorney.  Maryam then proceeded to practice family law in one of the largest Fairfax family law firms. There, she participated in the negotiation, mediation and litigation of various domestic relations cases including uncontested divorce, custody, support, modification, relocation, enforcement and property division. Maryam also has experience working with victims of domestic violence and representing them in protective order and other hearings.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fairfax and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fairfax and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fairfax and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fairfax and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fairfax and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fairfax and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fairfax and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fairfax and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fairfax and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fairfax and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fairfax and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fairfax and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fairfax and surrounding areas.