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I am a Virginia trial lawyer who provides a diverse range of legal services, including criminal jury trials, in several counties, including Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun, Prince William, Spotsylvania, Culpeper, and Fredericksburg. Please refer to the AVVO Q&A section to read some of my 15,500 legal answers.. The main reason I became a lawyer was that I didn’t see much diversity in the legal profession, and I thought the lawyers I hired for my life events, did not understand the context or cultural background. Though I tried to find other lawyers, my searches were futile.. I am an immigrant from India who became a US citizen a long time ago. My father, grandfathers, and great grandfathers were farmers owning huge parcels of farmland in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu, and accordingly, I studied Agriculture all through PhD and became an Assistant Professor at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, India. Later I pursued computer programming in the United States - MS in Information Systems and worked in Siebel CRM at Accenture and SAP FICO at the Customs and Border Protection. Later, I switched to Federal Govt employee status and worked as an Inspector at the Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the Dept of Homeland Security (DHS) in Washington, D.C. My team did audits of the detention centers in Texas. As a DHS OIG inspector, I was also trained in criminal investigations by NCIS' FLETA at Glynco, Georgia.. My first entry in the United States was as a graduate research fellow with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in Washington, D.C. DEI is a gift and IFPRI is a non-profit institute gifting diverse opportunities to the international PhD students (like me) around the World. I started my career as an Agricultural Economist (India), as a teaching Professor (TNAU), a graduate research fellow (IFPRI) and a DAAD fellow (JLU, PhD) in Germany. Later after publishing a book and marriage, a new married last name and a career in computer coding, and a beautiful daughter, I pursued law school. That means I bring multi-continental, multi-area, and multicultural lawyering to the practice of law.. I received a Rosa Parks Scholarship and studied law at the only public and affordable law school in Washington, D.C., the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law. My team won the ABA Client Counseling Competition Championship in Region 3. My team also won the second place at the Nelson Mandela Int'l Negotiations Competition. Some small law schools like mine produce great defenders and change agents.. I encourage people to donate to UDC David A. Clarke School of Law which shapes many African American students, immigrant women and men into fierce defenders and champions. Please check out the free legal clinics offered by UDC law. Contact the Rising for Justice Criminal Defense Clinic in Washington DC.

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Cassandra Chin is a Partner with Nichols Zauzig and joined the firm in 2001, the first job of her career. Since then, she has become a leader in Virginia family law, earning both the respect of her peers and the gratitude of clients.. Cassandra has built her career on going beyond 100% for every client. As a result, her busy practice is based on referrals – from former clients, other attorneys, judges, even opposing parties. Many people also find and request her after reading the dozens of detailed reviews that her clients share online.. While devoted to her practice, Cassandra is also committed to developing the family law profession. Early on, she got involved with local and state bar associations. Ultimately, she became the youngest person to serve on the Board of Governors for the Virginia State Bar Family Law Section, later becoming Chair. On a national level, she was one of the youngest fellows when she was accepted into the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), after meeting their stringent membership criteria. She is now a 2nd Vice President serving on the organization’s National Executive Committee, as well as Immediate Past President of the AAML Virginia Chapter. For the Prince William County Bar Association, Cassandra served as Co-Chair of the Family Law Committee from 2007 - 2023. Her service to the family law community earned her the Virginia State Bar Family Law Service Award in 2023.. Cassandra knew as early as 10 years old that she wanted to become a lawyer. In fact, she made a pact with her cousin to open and run a law firm together. Even though he is not part of the same firm, her cousin is also a practicing attorney.. Cassandra majored in business at James Madison University and contemplated going into corporate law, but “family law found me,” she says. It was while clerking for Judge Richard Potter that she was drawn to divorce and child custody cases. What was the attraction? “When it comes to cases involving kids, you can really help the family get through a tough time in a way that leaves everyone with respect for one other,” she says.. Family law also appealed to her business background, given the considerable financial aspects involved when dividing marital assets.“I’m very practical and tell clients my true opinion. We look at things from a cost/benefit approach. It’s important they have realistic expectations.”But first and foremost, Ms. Chin helps her clients understand the divorce process in plain English that they can understand. “I recognize divorce is a strange and new experience for most people and really do try to guide my clients through it with that in mind.”. Accepting nothing less than the best from herself and those who work with her is what drives Cassandra to excel. “If I’m going to do something, it’s going to be done to the best of my ability…plus. I have certain expectations for my work product, and I have to meet my own expectations.”

After graduating with honors from George Mason University with a B.A. in Government and International Politics in 2004, Mr. Taylor earned his J.D. from George Mason University School of Law in 2007.. During law school, Mr. Taylor represented his class to the Student Bar Association, while also working in an administrative capacity for the law school. During his last two years of law school, he worked in the the office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Alexandria, prosecuting a variety of traffic and criminal matters.. Upon graduation, Mr. Taylor worked with a number of small criminal defense and family law firms in Manassas, Virginia. In 2010, he opened his own practice in Manassas, Virginia.. Since that time, Mr. Taylor has focused his practice on family law, and represented clients in courts throughout Virginia, including the Virginia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Virginia. His experience provides him with valuable insight that he now provides to his clients at Nichols Zauzig.. As Mr. Taylor’s client, you will find that, while he is sensitive to the long-term affects of family law issues, he provides passionate representation for his clients in the court room or through settlement negotiation. He makes all possible efforts to favorably resolve your case through a collaborative approach that ensures open and transparent client communication, but remains dedicated to trial advocacy when necessary.. Mr. Taylor has served as an instructor at the Prince William County Criminal Justice Academy, served as a volunteer judge for the Upper-Class Moot Court Competition at the George Mason University School of Law, is a member of the Prince William County Bar Association, and currently serves as the Brentsville District Director for the Prince William County Industrial Development Authority.. Outside of work, Mr. Taylor enjoys spending time with his family, volunteering for community service projects, and visiting the area’s local historical attractions.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Lake Ridge and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Lake Ridge and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Lake Ridge and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Lake Ridge and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Lake Ridge and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Lake Ridge and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Lake Ridge and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Lake Ridge and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Lake Ridge and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Lake Ridge and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Lake Ridge and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Lake Ridge and surrounding areas.