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Neal Knudsen is an experienced attorney at Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, P.C. Over the course of many years of practicing law, Neal has exhibited a skill for working within the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Neal demonstrates a deep knowledge of the DSS system, and is able to work on sensitive child dependency cases with skill and attention to important time constraints.. Neil’s experience includes trial practice before the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts and Circuit Courts, as well as appellate practice before the Virginia Court of Appeals. Beginning in 2002, Mr Knudsen participated in, and presented before, statewide conferences of the Best Practice Courts of Virginia since 2002. The Best Practice Courts of Virginia was established by the Court Improvement Program, Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia.

Jennifer Raimo practices criminal and family law in courtrooms across northern Virginia.  Her experience includes misdemeanors, felonies, probation revocations, expungements, child support issues, and child custody.  She has represented both juveniles and adults.  She is also the author of "An Introduction to the Felony Court System in Virginia."  Her book is available for free to any Virginia resident who calls or emails her to request a copy.. Ms. Raimo recognizes that her clients are often embarrassed and scared about what will happen to them in court and in the years to come if they are convicted.  She believes an educated client faces the least amount of anxiety and distress possible and strives to keep her clients as informed about their case and educated about the relevant law as possible.

I was born and raised in Bridgewater, New Jersey, and graduated from the University of Vermont in 1989.  I worked for Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Company in New York City for two years before moving to Nice, France, where I lived until 1992.  After deciding to attend law school, I lived in Budapest, Hungary for six months, working as an English teacher.  In 1995, I graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law.  I am a former Loudoun County Assistant Public Defender where I represented criminal defendants in felony and misdemeanor litigation for four and half years.  I worked as an Assistant County Attorney for Prince William County for a year and a half, representing Prince William County DSS in child abuse and neglect cases.  In 2002, I entered the private practice of law, where I remain today, focusing my practice on criminal defense and domestic relations law. I am a former President of the Prince William County Bar Association and am a member of the George Mason American Inns of Court and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.  In 2008 and 2011 I was named Trial Attorney of the Year by the Prince William County General District Court.  In 2014 I was named one of the "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" by the National Trial Lawyers Association. I am avid hockey and lacrosse fan and play both sports for teams in local men's leagues.

I am an experienced criminal defense attorney, member of the Virginia State Bar for 25 years, and a life-long Virginian.  I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and my law degree from the College of William and Mary Marshall Wythe School of Law.  After law school, I joined the Public Defender's Office in Fairfax County, where I was immersed in all facets of criminal defense and gained invaluable jury trial experience in all types of cases, from assault and battery to homicide and rape. I was the Deputy Public Defender until 2005 when I joined 3 former Public Defender colleagues at Lopez, Meleen and Sprano in Fairfax County. My practice has been based in Prince William County since 2017 when I joined Farrell and Croft, I have handled thousands of criminal cases in the courts of Northern Virginia, focusing on the counties of Prince William,  Fauquier and large part of my practice has always centered on juvenile law.  I represent children and teenagers charged with all types of offenses in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, including juveniles charged with violent crimes with potential certification to Circuit Court. I am a former member of the Board of Directors of NAMI (NAtional Alliance on Mental Illness) NoVa.  I have a special interest in mental illness and addiction. I bring a trauma-informed approach to helping my clients and their families navigate their experience with the criminal justice system.  I am proud to announce that in March 2025 I launched Morrison Brown PLC with my colleague and friend Matthew Morrison.  Together we have a combined 35 years of experience and we look forward to continuing to provide those charged with crimes in the courts of Northern Virginia with the best possible representation.

Experienced Juvenile attorney serving clients in Manassas and surrounding areas.

Experienced Juvenile attorney serving clients in Manassas and surrounding areas.

Experienced Juvenile attorney serving clients in Manassas and surrounding areas.

Experienced Juvenile attorney serving clients in Manassas and surrounding areas.

Experienced Juvenile attorney serving clients in Manassas and surrounding areas.