Top Best Family Lawyers

After practicing law in several other firms, in 2014, Kate Van Hooser and her law partners founded the predecessor firm to Van Hooser & Aguirre, P.C. in order to focus on individual solutions for their clients legal issues with a dedicated team approach.  Kate and her law partner Christina Aguirre continue to provide client focused legal advice across the Northern Virginia region including the City of Alexandria, Prince William County, Fairfax County, Stafford, Fredericksburg, and Spotsylania.. Since beginning her practice, Kate Van Hooser has made a name for herself as a zealous advocate for her clients, whether they are in the midst of a highly contested divorce or is a child who is the subject of a removal action by the Department of Social Services.  Ms. Van Hooser concentrates her practice on Family and Divorce Law, including all aspects of child custody, visitation, support, and property distribution, and  Elder Law, including Estate Planning, Guardianships/Conservatorships, and Medicare/Medicaid Planning.  She routinely appears before the courts in Prince William, Fairfax, Alexandria, Stafford, Fredericksburg, King George, and Spotsylvania Counties.  Ms. Van Hooser is a certified Guardian Ad Litem for both children and incompetent adults.. Ms. Van Hooser Graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology.  She received her Juris Doctor with a Certificate in Health Law from St. Louis University School of Law in Missouri.  While at SLU, Ms. Van Hooser served on the Moot Court Advisory Board and as a teaching assistant.  She served as Justice of the John J. Sullivan Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity.. As a divorce and family law attorney Ms. Van Hooser has successfully represented clients with multi-million dollar business and property interests, as well as those with international custody and visitation issues.  Ms. Van Hooser is a skilled negotiator and an experienced litigator in the courtroom, who handles each divorce or family law case with compassion and dedication.. Ms. Van Hooser ‘s practice also involves preparing wills and estates and representing clients who are dealing with the complications of a serious health issue, or a child who is handicapped, to ensure they receive comprehensive planning.  As an advocate for the elderly, Ms. Van Hooser works with her clients and their families to understand the legal implications of a diagnosis like dementia, and to ensure they have the appropriate legal planning in place to protect their interests.

Litigation has traditionally been the only option to resolve legal matters. Challa Law was formed with the vision that mediation is a more effective tool for conflict resolution.. Ms. Challa has a unique background in counseling, law and mediation. This combination of empathy, legal training, and practical people skills has enabled her to be an effective communicator, facilitator and advocate.. She graduated with a B.A in Psychology and a minor in Women’s Studies and worked as a counselor in an outpatient treatment center for 5 years. In this position she counseled adults and juveniles facing behavioral, educational, legal, and substance abuse issues. She also conducted individual, family and group therapy. Although this experience provided a compassionate outlet for helping others, Ms. Challa desired a more active role in advocating for those in need and pursued legal studies.. During law school, Ms. Challa was recognized for distinguished oral advocacy in the first year, as well as an award for exceptional job performance in working for the school law library. She worked in the Family Law Unit of Legal Aid. In this position she worked closely with clients dealing with divorce, custody, and visitation issues. After graduation, she worked as a contract attorney for 3 years for a large corporate law firm.. After moving to the Hampton Roads area, Ms. Challa obtained certification from the Supreme Court of Virginia as a mediator and has been mediating cases for over 10 years. These included highly emotional and complex cases such as landlord-tenant, contract disputes, corporate issues, protective orders, and neighborhood disputes. From her extensive experience in court, Ms. Challa began to understand the power of mediation and its potential for change. This power was most evident in the area of Family Law due to the intensity of the emotions involved, and the likelihood of lasting negative impact on children.. When Ms. Challa is not helping clients resolve their legal issues, she can be found giving back to students and the community. Ms. Challa enjoys teaching and has taught legal courses as adjunct faculty at a local college. She has been given an award for superior teaching and professionalism.. Challa Law is committed to giving back to the community. She often participates by volunteering and fundraising to help children and families in the Hampton Roads area.. Currently a member of the Virginia Mediation Network, Virginia State Bar, Chesapeake Bar Association, Virginia Beach Bar Association, and the Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association.. She is currently certified in the following areas:. Supreme Court Certified Mediatior,Supreme Court Certified Peer Mediator,  Supreme Court Certified Guardian Ad Litem, Virginia Indigent Defense Commission, Certified Arbitrator for the Better Business Bureau

Yolanda is a Virginia Beach native and graduate of Landstown High School. Yolanda went on to graduate from The University of Virginia with a B.A. in Foreign Affairs and Sociology with a minor in African American Studies. She obtained her law degree from the Syracuse University College of Law. During law school, Yolanda was a Senator for the Student Bar Association, chair for the Diversity Committee, executive board member for the Black Law Students Association, Editor for the Journal of International Law & Commerce, a member of the Moot Court Honor Society, and a member of the school's National Trial Team.. After law school, Yolanda began her career serving the Norfolk community as a Public Defender on their Juvenile & Domestic Relations Team. As a Public Defender, Yolanda was honored by the Norfolk Public Library and African American Community Creative Series as a AACCS Class of 2021 Distinguished Award Honoree for her public service as a youth and social justice advocate.. Yolanda is very active in her community as a life-long member of First Baptist Church of Lambert's Point in Norfolk, VA, and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Yolanda also enjoys mentoring middle and high school students helping them navigate their lives to pursue their passions.

Before becoming a lawyer, Ms. Wilson was a Legal Assistant for 20 years at several Northern Virginia family law firms. After devoting years to working behind the scenes, she was inspired to pursue law school in 2014, as a part-time student. While attending the University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law, she served as a student attorney, in the General Practice clinic. She assisted in the appeal of a complex foster care adoption; drafted custodial powers of attorney for immigrant families facing deportation; and spearheaded a project dealing with the controversial topic of supervised injection facilities in other countries. Ms. Wilson also served as student counsel for the Government Accountability Project (now known as the Whistleblower Protection Clinic), where she assisted clients pursuing claims against their employers. Ms. Wilson was also an Associate Editor of her school’s law review.. Ms. Wilson volunteered for AARP's Legal Council for the Elderly, and she currently volunteers her services for Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center’s Uncontested Divorce program.

Divorce and other family law matters involve the most important and sensitive aspects of clients’ lives. I bring my extensive social work and family law experience to bear, to educate you about the law and how it applies to your particular circumstances. Then I work with you to evaluate and determine the best strategies for accomplishing your goals and furthering your priorities.. I love my job.  I enjoy the intellectual challenge of the law.  I find it incredibly satisfying to help people during difficult times in their lives.

Martha graduated from George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School in December 2001, and has been licensed with the Virginia State Bar since 2002. For nearly two decades she has been practicing in the Fredericksburg Area. She has been both a prosecutor and defense attorney and that experience has helped her fine-tune her trial skills. Her favorite place is in the courtroom. She takes great pride in not just being an excellent trial attorney, but also in providing her clients with the information & support they need to face their legal hurdles with confidence.. Martha’s areas of practice include:. When she isn’t in the courtroom, Martha enjoys spending time with her husband and children doing anything outdoors.

Kim Luckey exclusively practices civil litigation focusing on family law and tortious claims such as defamation, malicious prosecution, and interference in business relations. Mrs. Luckey has deep experience negotiatng complex contracts and has succesfully litigated hundreds of matters related to family law and has succefully pursued and defended numerous defamation and malicious prosecution claims.. Kim is recognized for her analytical style, attention to detail, and her calm but stern demeanor. The litigation process often involves intense emotional disputes and Kim provides competent, effective representation while at the same time striving to limit the emotional toll on her clients. Kim listens to her clients' goals and works with them to develop a personalized strategic action plan tailored to meet those goals.. Kim previously worked at The Daugherty Law Firm for 12 years before establishing her own practice Daugherty Luckey, PLLC with her law partner Michael Daugherty.. Kim graduated cum laude from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2010. In law school, Ms. Luckey was selected as a member of the Moot Court Honor Board where she refined her oral advocacy. While a member of the Honor Board, Kim represented her law school in various oral advocacy competitions, earning a National Award for “Best Oral Advocate” from the Cincinnati School of Law’s August A. Rendigs, Jr. National Products Liability Moot Court Competition. Prior to entering law school, Kim graduated from Longwood University in 2008 with a B.S. in Political Science, concentrating in pre-law, and a minor in English.. Kim is a wife and mother of three – twins, William and Nellie and little sister, Scottie. Kim’s hobbies include gardening, long distance running, and winter sports

I am an attorney practicing law in the Central Virginia area for the past ten years.  The four most important things in my life are my family, my job, golf and the Duke Blue Devils.  I have always strived to be a good lawyer and each and every day I continue to work toward gaining more knowledge and perfecting my craft.

Mary G. McLaurin earned her law degree from the University of Richmond School of Law, where she graduated cum laude. Mary focused her studies in law school in the area of family law, where she participated in the Jeanette Lipman Family Law Clinic, and received a Certificate of Concentration in Family Law. After graduation, she served as clerk to the Honorable Stephen R. McCullough of the Virginia Court of Appeals. Following her clerkship, Mary returned to her passion for family law, joining the respected family law firm, DeFazio Bal, P.C.. With an impressive background, she has established herself in the field of divorce law at DeFazio Bal. She is known not only for her ability to resolve cases, but for her tenacity in fighting for her clients.. Mary enjoys spending her free time giving back to those in the community. She has participated in the Chesterfield Bar’s Wills for Heroes program, and is an active member of the Richmond Junior League.. Mary is also a proud Tar Heel, hailing from Raleigh, North Carolina and having received her B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. But she is delighted to now call Richmond home.

I am an experienced litigator practicing in the areas of family law, probate and estates, personal injury, general civil litigation, and criminal defense (misdemeanor). I am also a seasoned transactional and regulatory attorney. I look forward to assisting you.

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