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Sarah Raymond graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University in 1999. She developed an interest in the law while she worked as a laboratory technician with Water & Waste Services in Genesee County, Michigan. Her work with DEQ and EPA regulations helped her to graduate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School with a concentration in Administrative Law in 2005. After Sarah relocated to Virginia, she began her legal career in 2007 as an Assistant Public Defender in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Over the years, Sarah has represented clients charged with everything from murder to littering. She is an experienced advocate protecting a client’s due process rights at all stages, whether it be at jury trial, suppression motion, plea negotiation, or appeal. Some of her appeals have even created case law. See Hunter v. Commonwealth, 6 Va. App. 50, 690 S.E.2d 792 (2010) and Moter v. Commonwealth, 61 Va. App. 471, 737 S.E.2d 538 (2013).. After 8 years of serving only the indigent that were charged with crimes, Sarah decided to move forward with her legal career in 2015 and open a general practice firm focusing on criminal defense and family law.

Sarah Patras is a lead senior associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C. She practices exclusively family law, representing clients in separation, divorce, custody, visitation and support cases, including a large number of contested cases. Ms. Patras works in the firm’s Fredericksburg-Stafford office, and represents clients in Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania and surrounding areas.. Born in Nebraska, Ms. Patras grew up in Iowa and earned double B.A. degrees from Iowa State University. She then relocated to Virginia, and graduated from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2016.. After law school, Ms. Patras clerked for one year for a Virginia Circuit Court judge, gaining valuable insight into the inner workings of the Virginia judicial system. She then joined Livesay & Myers, P.C. and relocated to the Fredericksburg area in 2017.. Ms. Patras is known for her commitment to her clients, and is a zealous advocate for their interests both inside and outside the courtroom. Her satisfied clients have written some truly exceptional and heartfelt reviews expressing their thanks for her work on their behalf (see Client Reviews below).. Ms. Patras was included in the 2024–2026 editions of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for her work in Family Law. She has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star every year since 2019. Ms. Patras currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from both Avvo and Justia.

Sandy is an experienced litigator whose practice is dedicated to standing up for the rights of clients who have been seriously injured through no fault of their own. She practices out of Allen & Allen's Fredericksburg office in the areas of personal injury litigation, including automobile and trucking accident litigation, product liability, and premises liability in both state and federal courts.  Prior to joining Allen & Allen, Sandy practiced law with a Richmond insurance defense firm where she gained valuable knowledge of how insurance companies and their attorneys evaluate claims and handle cases. She uses this understanding combined with her litigation experience to successfully advocate on behalf of her clients.. Sandy graduated magna cum laude from Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, Virginia and then obtained a graduate degree in social work from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond.  Her early employment included working with the homeless population in Fredericksburg and with neglected and abused children in Stafford County, Virginia.  After graduate school, she was employed as a juvenile probation officer at Richmond Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court and as a middle school counselor in Richmond Public Schools.  In 2001 Sandy received her law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law, first working as a commercial litigator at McGuireWoods, LLP and then practicing personal injury defense at Morris & Morris, P.C. in Richmond.. Sandy was listed as a "Rising Star" by Virginia Super Lawyers Magazine for three years. She is committed to advancing the profession of law and is a member of the Virginia Women's Attorney Association, the Richmond Bar Association, where she served on the continuing legal education committee, and the Fredericksburg Area Bar Association. She also served as the Chairperson of the Professional Liability Section of the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys and is a current member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice.

Philip Wilson “Wil” Van Winkle is an associate attorney for Allen & Allen in the Fredericksburg office specializing in car accident and personal injury cases. A fourth-generation Allen, Wil believes that personal injury is an area of the law where the lawyer can do a lot of good.. Wil received his B.A. in History and Political Science from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. There, he was a member of Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society, and made the Dean’s List from 2012 to 2014. Wil received his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he competed on the Extramural Moot Court Team and worked at the Legal Aid Justice Center.. Before joining Allen & Allen, Wil served as a law clerk at the National Association of Attorneys General in Washington, D.C. Wil has also worked as a writer and marketing intern, as well as a Summer Associate at Allen & Allen.. In his spare time, Wil enjoys traveling and backpacking, road and trail biking, and playing disc golf. Most recently, he completed a backpacking trip to Peru.

Nicole O’Neal is a partner at Butler Moss O'Neal, P.L.C. She practices exclusively family law, representing clients in family law matters, including a significant number of complex and contested cases.  Nicole is a New England native, but after enlisting in the United States Navy in 2008, she was stationed in Gulfport, Mississippi and transferred to Hampton Roads, Virginia. She completed two combat tours to Afghanistan, as well as an additional deployment to Japan focusing on humanitarian relief after the tsunami in 2011.. She became interested in family law when she was promoted to a non-commissioned officer and her junior troops began approaching her with their family problems such as divorce, child custody and visitation, and the division of marital property (including military retired pay) upon divorce. She familiarized herself with Virginia family law, as well as the federal laws governing military divorce cases. She found the material challenging yet rewarding—which led her to pursue a career as a family law seven years of active duty service, she attended the University of Richmond School of Law, where she received her Juris Doctor, graduating with the Family Law Certificate “with Distinction.”. Nicole’s practice is focused solely on domestic relations: she is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody, and support cases. Nicole is known for her commitment to her clients, and is an aggressive and zealous advocate for their interests both inside and outside the courtroom. She represents clients in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford and surrounding areas.

Nathanael Buczek is an accomplished attorney dedicated to criminal defense and family law in Northern Virginia. While pursuing his law degree, he honed his legal skills as a Prosecutor for both the City of Toledo, Ohio, and Stafford County, VA. Upon graduation, Mr. Buczek established himself in private practice, taking on diverse cases that range from divorce and custody/support issues to trusts and estate matters. He has effectively represented clients facing a broad spectrum of criminal charges, including DUI, traffic offenses, assault and battery, felony drug offenses, and unlawful wounding. With a reputation for hard work and passionate advocacy, Mr. Buczek is dedicated to ensuring the protection of your legal rights in all aspects of criminal and family law.

My practice focus is personal injury with an emphasis in traumatic brain injury.  I'm a graduate of Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyer College in Dubois WY and have trained in brain dissection and neuroanatomy.

Mr. Carter is an experienced AV® rated lawyer practicing in the field of intellectual property law, including all aspects of patent law, such as patent licensing, patent litigation, patent preparation, patent prosecution, patent portfolio management and all related counseling. Although having a technical background primarily in the electrical, electronic and computer-related arts, Mr. Carter’s extensive legal and business experience and diverse technical interests make him particularly well-suited to assist clients with licensing and litigating patents in any field of technology, including biotechnology and pharmacology.

Matt began his legal career as a legal services specialist in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1998, then as an attorney in Fredericksburg in 2007. He is the founding partner of Select Law Partners, PLLC, a full service family and estate law firm serving clients in Virginia and North Carolina. In addition to providing assistance to clients, Matt serves as managing partner of the firm.. Matt received his B.S. from Campbell University and his J.D. from the University of Richmond School of Law. He grew up in Dumfries, Virginia and spent all of his childhood in the Dumfries/Woodbridge area. During his tour with the Marines, Matt worked with the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and Quantico, Virginia.. Matt’s primary focus is on family law (divorce, military divorce, custody, support, property division). The lawyers in his firm also focus their practice areas on estate planning, criminal and traffic defense, and general civil and business matters.. Matt is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Virginia, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Virginia, the U.S. District Court of the Western District of Virginia and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Eastern District of Virginia.. Matt is also an active member of the Virginia State Bar, the American Bar Association, the Virginia Bar Association, the Fredericksburg Area Bar Association, the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. He is also a member of the Virginia State Bar Sections on Family Law, Military Law, and Trusts and Estates.. Locally, Matt is active with Friends of the Rappahannock and the Fredericksburg Area Chamber of Commerce.. Military awards and commendations:Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, November, 1, 2002;Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, August 8, 2001;Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, November 16, 2004;National Defense Service Medal (Bronze Star in Lieu of Second Award), February 18, 2003;Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with “M” device), February 18, 2003.

Margaret Byers 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. Byers works in the firm’s Fredericksburg-Stafford office, and represents clients in Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania and surrounding areas.. Ms. Byers graduated from William & Mary Law School in 2023. During law school, she worked at two different law firms in Williamsburg and the City of Richmond Attorney’s Office. Ms. Byers also served as an Ombudsman and as a Staff Member for the Journal of Race, Gender and Social Justice.. Prior to law school, Ms. Byers earned her undergraduate degree from Christopher Newport University, graduating magna cum laude and finishing on the Dean’s List in 8 of 8 semesters.. Ms. Byers currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from Justia.

Lindsay Connolly is a lead senior associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. She is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody and support cases. Ms. Connolly works in the firm’s Fredericksburg office, and represents clients in Stafford, Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg and surrounding areas.. Originally from Milford, Massachusetts, Ms. Connolly graduated magna cum laude from Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island. She then earned her law degree from David A. Clarke Law School in Washington, D.C., graduating summa cum laude and the top female in her class.. Ms. Connolly was included in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for her work in Family Law. She currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from Justia.. Ms. Connolly is a qualified and experienced guardian ad litem in Virginia.. Lindsay Connolly resides in Fredericksburg.

Kristin devotes her practice entirely to litigation, and has extensive experience in both criminal and civil court. She is trained as a mediator, qualified as a Guardian ad Litem for children, and speaks fluent Russian (as well as some Czech, Ukrainian, and Spanish). Kristin graduated with a degree in philosophy from the prestigious University of Chicago, studied Eurasian Affairs at the George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs, and received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Richmond's T.C. Williams School of Law. During law school, she had the distinction of being selected for a judicial placement with the Honorable Judge Melvin Hughes in Richmond Circuit Court and of earning a staff position on the Richmond Law Review. Kristin's interests include studying the psychology of addiction and advocating for the welfare of children and animals. She is known as an effective, passionate, and zealous advocate for her clients.

Junior Ndlovu has a passion for helping clients when they are most in need. After taking on a pro bono case to help a disadvantaged family, he decided to become a plaintiff’s trial attorney in personal injury. He establishes trust with his clients, building stronger relationships.. Advocacy competitions have given Junior an edge when it comes to the courtroom. He brings to the table a strong confidence that comes from debating law and winning oral advocacy competitions. He primarily works out of the Fredericksburg office.. In his free time, Junior loves to play chess, take long walks, and listen to audiobooks. He grew up in Zimbabwe and came to the U.S. to attend college and law school. In law school, Junior met his wife, Natey. Her experience coming to the U.S. as a refugee from the Congo has inspired Junior to help build stronger support systems within immigrant communities. Junior and Natey enjoy traveling and entertaining friends.

Joseph M. Kirchgessner, a Fredericksburg area native, joined the team at Woehrle Dahlberg Jones Yao PLLC in the Spring of 2015.. After graduating from Courtland High School in 2005, Mr. Kirchgessner went on to attend Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA.  He graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in History.  Following a sixth summer of coaching a local swim team, he then worked for a small law firm in Fredericksburg, VA that focused on workers’ compensation cases for about two years before attending law school.. Mr. Kirchgessner attended St. Louis University School of Law and graduated in the Spring of 2014 with a concentration in Labor and Employment Studies.. His legal studies concluded with a full-time, semester-long externship in Washington, D.C. working at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).  While there, Mr. Kirchgessner filled many roles, but mostly wrote appellate decisions for the Office of Federal Operations, a section of the EEOC that exclusively handles claims of employment discrimination in the federal sector.. Upon passing the Virginia bar, Mr. Kirchgessner immediately began working at a boutique employment law firm in Washington, D.C. that advised and represented federal and District of Columbia employees throughout the EEO process and other employment matters.. After about eight months in D.C., Mr. Kirchgessner returned to his roots in Fredericksburg, VA to join the Woehrle Dahlberg Jones Yao team as an advocate for his clients in a variety of matters.  His practice areas cover, among other things, Domestic Relations, Employment, Personal Injury, Disability, Business, and Wills, Trusts, and Estates.

I strive to help families resolve their disputes in the easiest and most cost-effective manner possible.

I have practiced criminal defense law for over 28 years and pride myself on my aggressive defense of clients.

I have devoted my career to the practice of criminal law.  From my early days in law school, when I clerked at one of the most prestigious criminal defense law firms in Richmond, to the present day.  When I graduated law school I accepted a position with that same firm — the first offer extended to a law clerk in over fourteen years.  I learned a great deal from those lawyers and enjoyed success in matters ranging from traffic infractions to serious felonies such as aggravated malicious wounding and attempted murder.  I got around, too, representing clients in the courts of over thirty Virginia jurisdictions, as well as in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.. Feeling the call to public service, I took a job as prosecutor for the City of Fredericksburg in 2006. During my time with the City I prosecuted nearly every imaginable type of case and I routinely advised and trained the police officers with whom I worked.  I also served as a special prosecutor in Hanover, Spotsylvania, and Stafford Counties in certain matters.  In February 2009, I completed a course of in-depth training in the prosecution of online crimes against children.  I was only one of eighty or so prosecutors selected nationwide for that course of study.. I am admitted to practice in the state courts of Virginia and in the United States District Courts of the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia, as well as the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. I am a member of the Fredericksburg Area Bar Association, and serve on the Judicial Selection Committee and the By-Laws Committee.  I also serve as Chair of the Sixth District Committee of the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board.. I represent defendants in criminal trials and appeals throughout Virginia.. Email me at  or call me at to discuss your case.

I have been practicing Criminal Defense since 2004.  My firm and I are dedicated to the defense of anyone who has been charged with a crime, be it a relatively minor traffic offense to serious felonies.  It is my deep pleasure to help people and to protect thier rights in and out of the courtroom.  Though I have been in many courtrooms in central and northern Virginia, primarily I practice in Spotsylvania County, Stafford County, King George County, and the City of Fredericksburg.. When not in the courtroom, my intersts include, spending time with my family, reading, rooting for my favorite sports teams, and playing with our two dogs.

I am a criminal defense attorney that believes there is always an argument to be made. Myself and my firm are constantly seeking new, innovative arguments based on the bedrock of years of experience before the court.  Once the issues in the case are determined, a team of professionals will look at the issues to find all possible arguments and tactics.

Hello:. My name is David Danieli and I have been practicing family law in the Fredericksburg area for 9 years.  Upon graduating from the Catholic University School of Law in 2004, I accepted a job with Getty & Associates, in Locust Grove.  Here I worked as an associate focusing on real estate and family law.  Recently, in January of 2014, I accepted a position with Rinehart, Butler, Hodge, Moss & Bryant.  With my new firm, I am solely focused on family law and divorce law.. I grew up in Woodbridge, Virginia and graduated from Mary Washington College in 1998.  I am currently a board member with Rappahannock Legal Services and a trustee of my church.  It is my hope to help you navigate the difficult world of custody, visitation, divorce, child and spousal support.  Thank you, David Danieli.

Hampden Sydney College, B.A. (Political Science) 2002. Cumberland School of Law of Sanford University, Juris Doctor, 2005, Cum Laude. American Journal of Trial Advocacy- Articles EditorMembership: Virginia State Bar, Fredericksburg Bar Association. Employment History:. Law Clerk-Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, LLP- 2004-2005. Associate- Scott, Van Lear & Payne, LLP- 2005-2006. Associate- Rinehart, Butler, Hodge & Moss, PLC- 2006-2008. Partner- Rinehart, Butler, Hodge, Moss & Bryant, PLC- 2008-2021. Partner- Butler Hodge Moss, PLC – 2021-present. Practice Areas: Domestic Relations, Divorce, Custody, Visitation, Child Support, Spousal Support, Family Law, Criminal Defense

Emily Smith, a personal injury attorney practicing out of Allen & Allen’s Fredericksburg office, focuses on cases involving car, truck, or motorcycle crashes. Unafraid to work tirelessly on behalf of her clients, Emily has the reputation for distilling issues down to the most vital information. Being in the courtroom is why she wanted to become a lawyer, and she strives to fight for a fair outcome for her clients.. Prior to joining Allen & Allen, Emily was the first law clerk for Stafford County, Virginia, where she clerked for three judges. The experience gave her insight into the judicial process from both sides of the bench. Prior or her clerkship, Emily worked as a legal intern for the Richmond Public Defender Office, and later for the Chesterfield Commonwealth’s Attorney Office.. Emily received her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Auburn University, graduating cum laude. She received her Juris Doctor from the University of Richmond T.C. Williams School of Law, graduating cum laude. There, she earned the CALI Excellence for the Future Award twice. The award is given to the highest scoring law student in each class.. Emily is originally from Auburn, Alabama and enjoys outdoor activities, cooking, and playing golf.

Emily has been practicing criminal and traffic defense and family law in the Fredericksburg region since 2004. After growing up in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Emily attended University of Virginia, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She then attended George Mason University School of Law.. Emily focuses on matters of criminal and traffic defense, as well as family law, including divorce and child issues such as custody and visitation. She endeavors to work as hard as possible and advocating for each client. Emily is also very dedicated to working as a Guardian ad litem, and was named Guardian ad litem of the Year by the Rappahannock Area Court Appointed Special Advocates in 2007.. When not working, Emily enjoys taking trips to near and far places, and being a beach girl at heart, spending as much time at a beach as possible. In the winter Emily enjoys skiing, which is the only time she enjoys being around snow.

Ellie Pittman 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. Pittman works in the firm’s Fredericksburg-Stafford office, and represents clients in Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania and surrounding areas.. Ms. Pittman graduated cum laude from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2021, after graduating cum laude from the University of Delaware in 2018.

Danielle joined Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen in 2015. She practices out of Allen & Allen's Fredericksburg office, and she focuses on personal injury cases, including accidents involving cars, trucks or motorcycles. Danielle has a rich theater background, and she brings this confidence and poise to her role as an advocate for her clients. She has also been a victim of a motor vehicle accident herself. This experience provides her with a high level of empathy for her clients, and a passion to bring about a successful outcome for them, including the compensation they deserve.. A native of New Jersey, Danielle grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina. She attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Dramatic Art, with distinction. Danielle received her Juris Doctor from the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond. Prior to graduation, she was admitted into the Order of the Barristers.. When she isn’t defending the rights of her clients, Danielle serves as a coach for students in the University of Richmond Mock Trial Program.  In this role, she teaches undergraduate students trial skills, and leads them as they compete across the nation against various other schools.