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Ms. Steinnerd received her Juris Doctor from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. While attending law school, Ms. Steinnerd worked as a Law Clerk for the National Law Center for Children and Families, and as a Clerk for the Hon. Odessa Vincent in the D.C. Superior Court. Ms. Steinnerd also participated in the D.C. Law Students In Court program, where she represented criminal offenders in the D.C. Superior Court system as a third-year student attorney. Ms. Steinnerd was also a member of Catholic University’s National Moot Court Team in Constitutional Law.. After attending law school in Washington, D.C., Ms. Steinnerd joined a family law firm that specialized in LGBT family law. This firm’s practice was located in Maryland, and provided Ms. Steinnerd with meaningful experience in all three jurisdictions of the Washington Metropolitan area. Ms. Steinnerd is a native Texan, and received her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University.. Ms. Steinnerd is a member of the National LGBT Bar Association, Virginia State Bar, the Family Law Section of the Fairfax Bar Association, the Maryland State Bar Association, the District of Columbia Bar Association, the Montgomery County, Maryland Bar Association, the Prince George’s County, Maryland Bar Association, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, and the Virginia Women’s Attorney Association.

I am passionate about serving the individual needs of my clients. I ensure that there are open lines of communication and that I am available for my clients both on a day-to-day basis and whenever the unexpected arises.  I bring skilled, strong, and experienced advocacy to representation of my clients. My practice includes: Divorce, Child Custody and Support, Farm and Business Asset Division, Modifications, Adoptions and Guardianships, Civil Protection Orders, and Civil Litigation.. I currently serve as a Council Member to the Idaho State Bar Family Law Section. I actively participate in the Professionalism and Ethics Section of the Idaho State Bar and I volunteer for the Idaho Trial Lawyers street-law clinic. I am a member of both the Idaho and Wyoming state bar associations.

Penelope grew up in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Penelope graduated from the University of California – Hastings College of the Law, in 2000 and served as a Pro Se Law Clerk for Eastern District of California, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals for the United States Federal Court. Penelope has practiced law in Boise, Idaho since 2003.. Penelope is known for her advocacy, compassion and dedication to her clients’ interests and goals. She recognizes that legal issues involving family members is personal and can be emotionally charged and works to resolve the issues at hand outside of the courtroom when possible. In cases where resolution is not possible without the assistance of the court, Penelope advocates for her clients in contested family law, guardianship, conservatorship, probate and trust cases in Idaho.. Penelope is a member of the Idaho State Bar Trust, Taxation and Probate Section, the Family Law Section and the Ethics and Professionalism section. She is also a member of the Richard C. Fields Inns of Court and the Idaho Women Lawyers.. Outside of the office, Penelope can be found, hiking, river rafting, camping, reading and enjoying time with her family and friends.

A native Oregonian, I migrated to the great state of Idaho after attending Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, Virginia. I have spent time in both state and federal public defender offices and worked as a law clerk for the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) while in law school. I have spent all my career in private practice in the area of family law, specializing in divorce and custody issues. When not slaving away at the office, I enjoy spending time with my wife, son, and new puppy, exploring new places, and enjoying a good cup of coffee.

After a successful legal career in the corporate world of New York City, I decided to return to the practice of law in its purest and most rewarding form – where a lawyer establishes a close, one-on-one working relationship with a client who requires counseling or representation in litigation or other proceedings. On a legal landscape where too often establishing a meaningful connection with the client is lost among less important considerations, my practice is founded on the belief that the personal attention of an experienced, thoughtful and committed counselor is the key element necessary for success. I chose the beautiful Hudson Valley for my practice, where the pace of life is different, but the need for quality legal representation is just as critically important.. I am the founder and principal attorney of Lawrence S. Menkes P.C., with an office in Stone Ridge, New York, serving clients in Ulster County, as well as aurrounding areas. I am an experienced litigator and family law attorney who has been advising clients for more than 30 years. I have the knowledge and skill necessary to achieve a favorable resolution of your case and to provide the guidance and support you need to protect your rights.

We will provide you with aggressive representation that will protect your rights, serve your
best interests and represent you with the integrity and professionalism
you deserve. We have represented citizens
seeking justice through litigation in both civil and criminal cases.
Our criminal practice consists of representing persons in criminal
defense, including DWI/DUI cases, and, traffic violations. Our civil
practice strives to meet the varied legal needs of our clients,
providing attentive and experienced legal representation in areas of
family law and divorce, and a variety of personal injury claims.

Michael is AV Rated, Preeminent, by Martindale-Hubbell, having been peer rated for the highest level of professional excellence.  Michael earned his Juris Doctor with honors from the American University, Washington College of Law, where he served as an Articles Editor on the Editorial Board of the THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY LAW REVIEW.  Attorney Troy was a Dean’s Fellow for Associate Dean and Professor Jamin Raskin. He earned his LL.M. in Securities and Financial Regulation from the Georgetown University Law Center.  After law school, Michael clerked for Judge John H. Bayly at D.C. Superior Court.  Judge Bayly was hearing criminal and family matters at the time.  Mike has practiced law in the District of Columbia and Maryland for more than twenty-five years.

Judith del Cuadro-Zimmerman has built a reputation as skilled family law attorney known as an effective litigator and strategic negotiator. Devoting her entire legal career to the practice of family law and probate, Judith has extensive experience in a broad range of family law matters. Before founding del Cuadro-Zimmerman, PLLC, Judith spent years working for family law firms in D.C. and Maryland where she handled custody, divorce, probate, and estate planning matters.. Skilled Negotiator. Judith actively seeks creative solutions for her clients’ needs. She is keenly aware of the emotional toll on families resulting from combative court proceedings and recognizes that the expense of litigation can be prohibitive for many clients. Judith believes in a comprehensive approach to representation that begins with understanding a client’s circumstances and goals and finding the best avenue for achieving results. Judith employs skillful negotiation as her primary tool when representing clients in premarital negotiations and settlement agreements in divorce and custody cases.. Trial Lawyer. If you need an experienced litigator on your side, Judith has the knowledge and expertise to handle your case. Judith is frequently required to litigate as a member of the D.C. Superior Court Child Abuse and Neglect panel. As a panel member, she represents parents and guardians when Child Protective Services have removed a child from his or her home or when a child is at risk of removal. In the past Judith has served as a Guardian ad Litem, where she represents children who are in foster care, residing in unstable homes, or during fraught custody battles.. Judith also represents parents in complex custody cases, individuals engaged in lengthy divorce litigation, and foster or biological parents in contested adoptions. When litigation is necessary, Judith is a fierce and tireless advocate for her clients.. Knowledgeable and Precise. Judith’s goal is to provide clients with valuable and trusted advice. Whether Judith is drafting a will, probating an estate, or negotiating a settlement agreement, she strives to ensure that clients fully understand their options. She understands that clients are often faced with situations in which there is no “good” course of action. Judith empowers clients by giving them the information they need to make informed decisions.. An Attorney Who Cares. Judith is deeply invested in promoting diversity and the administration of justice in the legal profession. She is a member of AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly’s Reduced Fee Panel where she drafts wills, powers of attorney and healthcare directives at reduced rates. She is also a member of the D.C. Superior Court Probate Fiduciary Panel where she acts as a guardian for adults in need of intervention.. Judith works to empower and advance women lawyers as a member of the Women’s Bar Association. She also serves on the D.C. Superior Court Sub-committee for Child Abuse and Neglect, which is dedicated to resolving administrative and procedural barriers to justice in child abuse and neglect cases and is a member of the National Association of Counsel for Children.. Education and Background. Judith was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She received a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts where she also minored in Dance.. Judith received her Juris Doctorate from American University in Washington, D.C. In law school, Judith served on the board of the Lambda Law Association organizing educational programs and outreach around LGBTQ legal issues. While in law school, she was recognized for her outstanding advocacy for people in poverty by being awarded an Equal Justice America Fellowship and a Bingham McCutchen Legal Fellowship for her work at the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights.. Judith is an avid adventurer who loves to travel. In 2010, she drove 13,000 miles from London to Mongolia in an ambulance as a competitor in Mongol Rally—an adventure rally that raises money for your charity of choice. She has also lived briefly in Florence, Italy and Barcelona, Spain. Judith, her husband, Chris, and Wolly currently live at the Wharf in D.C. where she spends her free time practicing Ashtanga yoga and going for long walks with her family.. Admitted to Practice. ·      District of Columbia. ·      Maryland. ·      New York. Association Memberships. ·      Women’s Bar Association. o   Co-chair of Solo and Small Firm Forum. ·      D.C. Family Court Trial Lawyers’ Association. ·      D.C. Bar Association Family Law Section. ·      D.C. Bar Association Wills, Trusts, and Estates Section. ·      Maryland State Bar Association. Service to Our Community. ·      Appointed attorney D.C. Superior Court Criminal Abuse and Neglect Panel. ·      Appointed attorney D.C. Guardian ad Litem Panel. ·      Referral attorney AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly Reduced Fee Panel. ·      Volunteer attorney D.C. Superior Court Probate Resource Center

Sheraz Barkat is a family law attorney in Washington, D.C. As a divorce and child custody attorney, Sheraz has litigated several divorce and child custody matters including complex property distributions, overseas property, child support modifications, childhood name change, and military benefits. Sheraz has also represented clients in numerous uncontested divorces. He appears frequently before the Domestic Relations Branch of the D.C. Superior Court, and has also volunteered there as an attorney-negotiator.. Prior to his time as a practicing attorney Sheraz was a Congressional Staffer for Senator John D. Rockefeller IV for several years working on small business, tax, veterans, and trade policy for the Senator. In addition to his domestic education Sheraz studied abroad  in Sydney, Australia where he focused on international civil litigation and comparative family law. Sheraz is a member of the District of Columbia Bar, the American Bar Association, and the South Asian Bar Association. He also volunteers with the Arlington Food Assistance Center.

I view the role of an attorney as a problem solver. When I represent a client, I want to get them the best result I can under the circumstances of their case while working to minimize any potential difficulty or loss that could accompany an adverse finding. I work closely with each client to prepare a tailored presentation of their case to each decision-maker to increase the chances of a favorable outcome.. Kara Lee and I joined forces and started our own firm because we share the same core principles when representing clients. We believe that combining our experience in family law and criminal defense litigation creates a synergy that helps us efficiently and compassionately represent our clients to get them the outcomes they deserve. Kara and I work closely together to add value to each client’s case by sharing different perspectives on issues that arise during litigation. We work hard to resolve current issues and plan for future ones so that our clients’ interests are well-served and well-protected.. Few firms in Northern Virginia handle both criminal defense and family law litigation issues in-house. At Lee Lopez Law Kara and I provide a one-stop legal solution for criminal and traffic defense and family law litigation needs. If you are ready for a new type of attorney-client relationship, contact Lee Lopez Law PLLC today to find out the difference a great team can make.

Brianna Salerno is a lead senior associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. Ms. Salerno works in the firm’s office in Arlington, and represents clients in Arlington, Alexandria and all across Northern Virginia.. An attorney since 2010, Ms. Salerno has litigated every type of family law case in the courts of Northern Virginia, including divorce, custody, support and high value equitable distribution cases. She also is one of the firm’s leading authorities on the division of federal or military retirement benefits in divorce.. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Ms. Salerno graduated magna cum laude from The George Washington University before graduating in the top third of her class at George Mason University School of Law.. Ms. Salerno was included in the 2022 and 2024 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. Salerno currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from both Avvo and Justia.. Brianna Salerno resides in Alexandria.

Jeannine Gomez joined Wilkes Legal, LLC in 2021 to help launch its family law practice.. Jeannine has dedicated her career to honing a unique grasp of individual, interpersonal, cultural, and family dynamics that drive conflict in family law cases. What motivates Jeannine is helping her clients solve their family law problems in uniquely cost-effective and less stressful ways. Jeannine prides herself on using her fluency in Spanish and French to listen closely to her clients’ goals and to litigate with agency, strategy, and honesty.. Jeannine practiced as a staff and then senior staff attorney at the Legal Aid Society of D.C. in their Domestic Violence and Family Law Unit for over eight years (from 2011 – 2019) where she represented or advised over a thousand clients in civil protection order, custody, child support, and related family law matters. Jeannine has handled complex civil protection order cases often involving related criminal matters. She has also handled complex custody cases involving physical and sexual child abuse, expert witnesses, guardians ad litem, and child witnesses. While the majority of her experience is in family law litigation, she has also successfully defended two clients in civil protection order and custody cases, respectively, in the D.C. Court of Appeals.. At Ayuda, from 2009 to 2011, at Legal Aid from 2018 to 2019, and at KIND (Kids in Need of Defense) from 2020 to 2021, Jeannine has also represented and advised clients in asylum, special immigrant juvenile, VAWA, U-visa, and adjustment of status cases.. Immediately after law school, from 2007 to 2009, Jeannine served as a law clerk in the Family Court of the District of Columbia Superior Court for Judge J. Michael Ryan, on the domestic relations and juvenile calendars, and for Magistrate Judges Mary Grace Rook and Janet Albert, on abuse and neglect calendars.. Jeannine received her J.D. in 2007, magna cum laude, from the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), David A. Clarke School of Law, previously the Antioch School of Law. In law school, she served as Senior Editor of the UDC Law Review and received two merit scholarships, including a Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Scholarship. Upon graduation, Jeannine was recognized with the Dean’s Fellow Award (top 10% of graduating class) and a Clinical Legal Education Association Outstanding Student Award.. Jeannine is fluent in Spanish and French and is licensed to practice law in Maryland and the District of Columbia.