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When I founded our firm in 1986, it was my goal to create a litigation practice that provides personalized service to individuals, families and small businesses in distress. For nearly three decades, I have remained true to this goal. I have developed a culture of genuine concern and commitment to our clients, the legal community of Northern Virginia and the greater Northern Virginia community.. From July 1, 2012-June 30, 2013, I served as President of the Fairfax Bar Association (FBA). During this time, I initiated a task force that successfully funded badly needed judgeship positions. I also completed the formation of a mentorship program for new attorneys. I served as chair of the FBA Judicial Funding Task Force until 2019, as well as the FBA representative to the Fairfax County Domestic Violence Prevention, Policy and Coordinating Council, until 2018. I was selected as one of 30 attorneys named as “Leaders in the Law-Class of 2013” by the Virginia Lawyers Weekly for outstanding contributions to the justice system in Virginia. I have also been named as one of 38 attorneys inducted into the Virginia Law Fellows, Class of 2014. This is an honor “conferred on Virginia lawyers of integrity and character who are outstanding in their profession and in their communities.” The Fellows represent the top 1 percent of lawyers and retired judges in the Commonwealth.. In addition to my practice, I've been an active member with several community organizations.. Fairfax County Environmental Quality Advisory Council. Chairman 1989 – 1991. Vice Chairman 1988 – 1989. Member 1987 – 1992Virginia Israel Advisory Board 2008 - presentNational Lawyers Council, Member 1998 – 2008Congregation Beth. EmethTrustee 2019 - presentChair, Long Term Planning Committee 2016 – 2018Board of Directors, Member 2016 – 2018Trustee 1998 – 2000President 1988 – 1990Board of Directors, Member 1985 – 1992. B’nai B’rith Youth Organization NOVA Adult Board 1992 – 2002. Chairman, BBYO Northern Virginia Council Adult Board 1999 – 2002. Georgetown University, Alumni Admissions Program 1989 – 2004

Experienced Northern Virginia family law attorney Kristina Cruz Skidmore represents family and domestic law clients in FAIRFAX, PRINCE WILLIAM, ARLINGTON, and LOUDOUN Counties and the CITY OF ALEXANDRIA in both Circuit Courts and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts. Kristina ensures the best outcome for her clients by combining her legal experience with her client’s individual, personal objectives while keeping her clients informed, as active participants throughout the process. What results is a client-attorney relationship based on mutual trust, an effective legal strategy that efficiently pursues the client’s needs and wishes, and a shared stake in reaching a positive outcome. Kristina prides herself on the high number of referrals she receives from current and past clients as a reflection of her approach and strategy when handling her clients' sensitive matters.. From helping clients to understand, navigate and reconcile issues involving fault-based divorces, child custody, child support, property division, dividing businesses or property transfers to being a zealous and dogged advocate in high-conflict cases, Kristina takes a transparent, conciliatory approach to marital and family dispute resolutions. While out-of-court resolution is always her preferred outcome and initial goal for any client, Kristina advocates with poise, passion and legal acumen in the courtroom when settlement is not possible. She assists Spanish-speaking clients in custody and visitation matters and is a contributing author to the Virginia Divorce and Custody Law blog.. From 2015-2017, Kristina has been selected for inclusion as a Virginia and Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers Rising Star in Family Law. She was also recognized by Virginia Business magazine among its 2015 Legal Elite, a compilation of notable attorneys throughout the state who are under 40. Kristina was named to the 2014 Lawyers of Color’s Second Annual Hot List, which recognizes early- to mid-career minority attorneys working as in-house counsel, government attorneys, and law firm associates and partners. In her free time Kristina provides pro bono legal advice to indigent clients.  She lives in Falls Church with her husband and dog and is active in her church and her neighborhood citizen association.

Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in Reston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in Reston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in Reston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in Reston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in Reston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in Reston and surrounding areas.

Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in Reston and surrounding areas.