Virginia Lawyers Samantha Smith to Sara Entis

Firm: Slovensky Law

10 Church Ave SE , Roanoke , Virginia 24011

Practice Areas: Child Custody

The Resiliency and Vigor You Need On Your Side. Samantha Smith is a family law attorney in Roanoke, Virginia. She has the resilience and vigor to fight for her clients to reach the best outcome in their case.. Samantha was born and raised in Salem, VA. She attended Davis and Elkins College in WV, where she accepted an athletic scholarship to play softball. She graduated from D&E with honors and received a Bachelor’s degree in English and an Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice. After actively competing on her college’s debate team, she knew it was her true ambition to become an attorney.. Samantha attended law school at Elon University School of Law, where she was an active member of the Moot Court Board and had the honor of competing at the ABA National Moot Court Competition in Washington, D.C. She was also elected by her peers to serve on the board of Elon’s Women’s Law Association.. Samantha is licensed to practice law in both North Carolina and Virginia. After graduating law school, Samantha practiced in North Carolina at Dummit Fradin in Greensboro before returning to her hometown in Virginia to practice at Slovensky Law, PLLC, where she is still currently practicing. Samantha was voted by her colleagues into the 2022 North Carolina Business Legal Elite "Young Guns" category. Her most notable wins have been in the arenas of domestic violence protective orders and child custody matters, but she has experience settling difficult property division matters and resolving large estates.. Samantha manages domestic cases with compassion but fights aggressively when it’s time for court. She is an attorney who will listen compassionately to your questions and concerns and explore every option with you to reach the best outcome in your case. She understands that many matters can be solved with skilled negotiation, but she is also not afraid to fight vigorously in court for her clients, even when the facts are unfavorable. While many attorneys push for settlement outside of court because they are afraid of trial, Samantha knows that sometimes trial is the only way to reach a fair outcome, and she is not afraid to put on her boxing gloves and fight it full-force.. When she’s not fiercely advocating for her client in the courtroom, Samantha enjoys going to the gym, cooking, and spending time with her friends and family.

505 S Independence Blvd Ste 201 , Virginia Beach , Virginia 23452

Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Personal Injury, Car Accident, Criminal Defense

Firm: Sanzone & Baker PC

1106 Commerce St , Lynchburg , Virginia 24504

Practice Areas: Lawyers,

3900 Jermantown Rd , Fairfax , Virginia 22030

Practice Areas: Immigration

Santosh Reddy Somi Reddy Esq. is an Attorney with The Chugh Firm.  Mr. Reddy is licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey and the Common Wealth of Virginia. Mr. Reddy’s practice focuses primarily on immigration law, corporate law and litigation.. Mr. Reddy received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of law. He is the recipient of the prestigious Earl H. Davis Award for the top Clinic performance. He also has a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Bradley University, IL and a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Osmania University, India. Mr. Reddy currently serves as a Board member for Pratham.

Firm: Lee & Piracci, PLC

105 Valley Road , Colonial Heights , Virginia 23834

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Darji Law, PLLC

Po Box 2151 , Midlothian , Virginia 23113

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Wright, Robinson, Osthimer and Tatum

East Franklin Street , Richmond , Virginia 23219

Practice Areas: General Practice

Firm: Oast & Taylor PLC

355 Crawford Street , Portsmouth , Virginia 23704

Practice Areas: Elder Law

Coming to the Oast & Taylor team with valued legal experience, Ms. Smith adds significant skill and talent to our practice. Certified as an Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF), she offers clients exceptional legal assistance in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estate and Trust Administration, Asset Protection Planning, Special Needs Planning, Long-term Care Planning and Veterans Benefits Planning.. Ms. Smith is a twenty year veteran of the United States Air Force. Her ongoing work with veterans in our community includes the preparation, presentation and prosecution of claims for veterans benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Recognized for her service by Virginia Super Lawyers Magazine in 2008, Ms. Smith was named a Rising Star for her work in all of her areas of specialty.

10605 Judicial Drive   B6 , Fairfax , Virginia 22030

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice,Personal Injury

Firm: Allen, Allen, Allen, & Allen, P.C.

3504 Plank Road , Fredericksburg , Virginia 22407

Practice Areas: Civil , Personal Injury

Sandy is an experienced litigator whose practice is dedicated to standing up for the rights of clients who have been seriously injured through no fault of their own. She practices out of Allen & Allen's Fredericksburg office in the areas of personal injury litigation, including automobile and trucking accident litigation, product liability, and premises liability in both state and federal courts.  Prior to joining Allen & Allen, Sandy practiced law with a Richmond insurance defense firm where she gained valuable knowledge of how insurance companies and their attorneys evaluate claims and handle cases. She uses this understanding combined with her litigation experience to successfully advocate on behalf of her clients.. Sandy graduated magna cum laude from Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, Virginia and then obtained a graduate degree in social work from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond.  Her early employment included working with the homeless population in Fredericksburg and with neglected and abused children in Stafford County, Virginia.  After graduate school, she was employed as a juvenile probation officer at Richmond Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court and as a middle school counselor in Richmond Public Schools.  In 2001 Sandy received her law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law, first working as a commercial litigator at McGuireWoods, LLP and then practicing personal injury defense at Morris & Morris, P.C. in Richmond.. Sandy was listed as a "Rising Star" by Virginia Super Lawyers Magazine for three years. She is committed to advancing the profession of law and is a member of the Virginia Women's Attorney Association, the Richmond Bar Association, where she served on the continuing legal education committee, and the Fredericksburg Area Bar Association. She also served as the Chairperson of the Professional Liability Section of the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys and is a current member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice.

Firm: Upton Law

412 Libbie Avenue , Richmond , Virginia 23226

Practice Areas: Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Criminal and Traffic Defense attorney dedicated to providing honest, compassionate, and client-focused representation for clients in Metro Richmond and Greater Central Virginia.. Traffic Defense and Criminal Defense are the only practice areas we handle. This focus is deliberate - it allows me to funnel all of my experience, skills, and legal knowledge into the highest quality representation for my clients and get them the best results possible. I have successfully handled hundreds of Criminal and Traffic cases, including felonies and misdemeanors such as:. DUI & DUI-drug chargesDriving on Suspended & Driving Without a LicenseEludingHit and RunAggressive DrivingReckless DrivingLesser traffic violations like Speeding Tickets and Minor Accidents,Drug Possession & Drug DistributionLarcenyAssaultAssault on a Police OfficerUnderage Possession of Alcohol & Fake IDFirearm ChargesExpungements for eligible cases.. Straight-forward case assessment - I believe every prospective client deserves to know exactly what I know. I will not exaggerate the trouble you are in to convince you to hire me. I will not try to sell you on results I know are unlikely. In some cases, I will be the bearer of wonderful news and in some cases, I’m going to tell you things you don’t want to hear.. Whichever side you fall on, I want to hear your story and understand your priorities and concerns. We can then come up with a plan to achieve the best result possible and navigate your case together.. I handle cases in City of Richmond, Hanover, Henrico, Chesterfield, Greensville, Brunswick, New Kent, Dinwiddie, Sussex, Caroline, Hanover, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Powhatan, Prince George, Petersburg, Hopewell, and Colonial Heights.

Firm: Drewniak Nicks Legal Defense, PLLC.

1223 N Lee Hwy , Lexington , Virginia 24450

Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Military Law

Sandra Drewniak Nicks — Elite Litigation Attorney | Decorated Military Veteran | “The Law Cougar”. Sandra Drewniak Nicks is a powerhouse in the legal arena—an elite Litigation Attorney with a distinguished track record across state, military, and federal courts. With decades of experience and a reputation for winning complex, high-stakes criminal and civil cases—including murder, aggravated assault, white-collar crimes, and embezzlement—Sandra is one of the most sought-after legal minds in the field. Her courtroom style is defined by surgical precision, unshakable poise, and a relentless drive for justice, earning her the nickname “The Law Cougar” among colleagues and clients alike.. Sandra’s pursuit of justice began at just five years old, after a life-altering robbery at her family home ignited a lifelong commitment to the law. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in Political Science from the University of Louisville, and went on to earn her Juris Doctor from Regent University School of Law, where she founded the ATLA chapter and dominated trial advocacy competitions.. A retired Lieutenant Colonel, Sandra served 22 years in the U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard, and Reserves, where she became a formidable advocate for wounded warriors, specializing in disability and medical discharge cases. Her military career instilled in her a commanding presence, deep discipline, and a service-first ethos that continues to define her civilian legal practice.. Beyond the courtroom, Sandra is a fierce equestrian competitor, participating in western pleasure and ranch riding events. She is known not only for her litigation skill, but for her compassion, integrity, and unwavering loyalty to her clients and community. Sandra Drewniak Nicks isn’t just a defense attorney—she’s a force of nature in the pursuit of justice.

Firm: Law Office of S. H. Woodson, III, P.C.

431 N. Lee Street , Alexandria , Virginia 22314

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Overbey, Hawkins & Wright

776 Village Hwy , Rustburg , Virginia 24588

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Sam Vance was born in New York, New York but he grew up in Roanoke,Virginia.  Sam graduated from Duke University in 1992 with a degree in Public Policy Studies.  Sam then graduated in 1999 from William and Mary School of Law and he was admitted to the Virginia State Bar that same year.. Prior to joining Overbey, Hawkins & Wright, Sam practiced law with the Roanoke law firms of Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore (1999 to 2001) and Glenn Feldmann Darby & Goodlatte (2002 to 2009).  As well, Sam served as one of the in-house counsel attorneys for Advance Auto Parts, a Fortune 500 company, from 2009 to 2011.  Sam’s continuing focus has been in the areas of civil practice, real estate and business law, and local government law.  He also assists individuals in a wide variety of areas, with his client’s problem resolution as his chief goal.  He spends significant time now helping clients recover for their injuries or helping families recover for the wrongful death of a loved one.. Sam is a member of the Virginia State Bar, the Roanoke Bar Association, the Lynchburg Bar Association, Local Government Attorneys of Virginia, and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.. In addition to his law practice, Sam has served as a lecturer and moderator with Virginia Continuing Legal Education and most recently he has served as an Assistant Professor of Law at Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke, teaching corporate law and corporate organizations.. Sam is married to Tracy Hawkins Vance.  They have three children:  Jack, Clarice and Meredith.  In addition to his family, his hobbies include fishing, running and travel.

Firm: The Baldwin Law Firm, LLC

2915 Hunter Mill Rd Ste 18 , Oakton , Virginia 22124

Practice Areas: Family, Appeals, Landlord & Tenant, Litigation

Senior Associate Samuel A. Leven, Esq. has been working for The Baldwin Law Firm since December of 2010. A foreign service child, Sam spent his early childhood in Germany, Hungary and Sweden before settling down in Northern Virginia at the age of nine, where he has remained a resident ever since. Sam attended Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology and then moved on to the University of Virginia for both college and law school. While at U.Va., Sam was a trial "counsel" charged with defending fellow students facing expulsion because they were accused of violating the school’s Honor Code.  In law school he participated in clinics which included representation of death row inmates during their post-conviction process and appellate litigation.. After graduating from law school, Sam served as a fellow with the Public Defender’s Office in Loudoun County where he represented indigent defendants facing jailable misdemeanor charges. After his fellowship, he joined The Baldwin Law Firm where he developed his own niche practice within the firm. In addition to handling family law cases (including adoption), Sam also handles landlord/tenant matters, appellate litigation, defamation defense, and debt collection matters (representing both creditors and debtors), and has accepted a number of pro bono appointments in civil matters through Legal Services of Northern Virginia. Thanks to his successful representation of numerous clients, Sam has received Martindale-Hubbell's Client Champion Gold designation (formerly known as its Client Distinction Award) every year since 2013.  Sam is admitted to appear in front of all state-level trial and appellate courts in Virginia and DC, as well as the federal Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.  He has also written extensively about the law, having had an article on mandatory imputation of income in support cases published in the June, 2017 edition of Virginia Lawyer Magazine (official publication of the Virginia State Bar), and having maintained a legal blog titled The Law is Your Friend.. In the broader legal community, Sam is a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and the Fairfax Bar Association (FBA). Sam is very active with the FBA, serving on its Circuit Court Committee (including its Domestic Relations Sub-Committee) and Legislative Committee (for which he is currently serving as Chair). Sam has also formerly served on the FBA's Lawyer Referral Service Committee and General District Court Committee.  Sam helped prepare the 2015 version of the Fairfax County Pro Se Divorce Packet, was a contributor to the 2018 version of the Fairfax Circuit Court Practice Manual, and has been a presenter in several of the Domestic Relations Sub-Committee's "brown bag lunch series" legal education presentations.  Sam also serves as a motions conciliator with the FBA’s motions conciliation program - a free mediation program that seeks to resolve certain contested motions on the Fairfax Circuit Court's Friday Motions Day docket.. In June of 2017, Sam was elected by the Virginia State Bar Council to serve a three year term as a member of the Fifth District Committee, Section III.  District Committees serve as a core function of the Virginia State Bar's disciplinary system, as District Committees (and their subcommittees) oversee investigations of complaints of misconduct against attorneys, adjudicate the claims, refer cases to the statewide Disciplinary Board where a sanction of suspension or disbarment might be warranted, and issue lesser sanctions.  In this role, Sam helps to preserve the integrity of the legal profession in Virginia, and protect the public from unethical conduct by attorneys.. At home, Sam is a married father of two children and one dog whose passions include politics, the Washington Nationals, and goofing off with his kids. Sam is a member of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee and is a clarinet player with the Main Street Community Band in the City of Fairfax Band Association.

Firm: Moore, Christoff & Siddiqui, PLLC

526 King St. , Alexandria , Virginia 22314

Practice Areas: Business, Criminal Defense, Litigation

Sam Moore has successfully litigated, at the trial level, misdemeanor and felony cases in a diverse range of matters. Mr. Moore’s practice is enhanced by his experience in the courtroom and a broad range of experiences outside the legal field.. He has counseled and advised clients through substantive legal issues involving criminal law, civil litigation, military law, family law, and consumer protection law.  He provides his clients with broad and substantial legal experience.. Through his seven years as a United States Marine Corps Judge Advocate, he litigated an array of misdemeanor and felony courts-martial.  He also spent three years as an appellate counsel in Washington, D.C., handling a full case load and managing nine appellate attorneys in their case development.. Mr. Moore developed curriculum and frequently taught advanced criminal justice courses to military prosecutors in California, Rhode Island, and Washington, DC.  He also spent six months in Afghanistan as Rule of Law Adviser, working with Afghan attorneys, investigators, and judges to help foster an active justice system in Eastern Afghanistan.. Outside of the courtroom, he participates in numerous charity and fundraising activities in the Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia communities. He remains committed to the community through his pro bono activity and he continues to serve in the military as a United States Marine Corps reservist.. Mr. Moore graduated from the University of Richmond School of Law, cum laude, in 2006, and from the University of Florida with a B.A. in history in 2003. He also studied history at the University of Cambridge, England.. He founded and built this law office based on his belief that every client deserves committed, excellent representation. To find out more about his services, contact the office today.

Firm: McCandlish Holton, PC

East Main Street , Richmond , Virginia 23218

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Real Estate

5673 Columbia Pike Ste 200 , Falls Church , Virginia 22041

Practice Areas: Business, Immigration

Firm: Law Firm of Evan Farr, Pc

10640 Main St Ste 200 , Fairfax , Virginia 22030

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Sara Barr Entis, Attorney (Licensed in VA, DC and MD). Like Evan, Sara attended the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 1992.  Sara then received her law degree from American University’s Washington College of Law in 1997.  Sara handles Probate and Trust administration for the Farr Law Firm, and is also part of our Estate Planing and Elder Law team. Sara lives in Great Falls with her two children, two dogs and three cats.  She enjoys hiking, reading, travel, riding on rollercoasters with her son, and cooking with her daughter.

Firm: Owen & Owens PLC

15521 Midlothian Turnpike , Midlothian , Virginia 23113

Practice Areas: Civil Litigation, Construction Law, Employment Law, Personal Injury, Criminal Law, Collections, Real Estate, Business Law, Business Dissolutions, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Business Organization, Business Reorganization, Business Start-Ups, Business Succession Planning, Business Torts, Business Transactions, Buy-Sell Agreements, Buying and Selling of Businesses, Closely Held Business Law, Complex Business Litigation, Entrepreneurial Business Law, Limited Liability Company Law, Pass-Through Entities, Professional Practices, Small Business Law