Adoption lawyers in Virginia

Firm: Steven Krieger Law, PLLC

2200 Wilson Blvd. , Arlington , Virginia 22201

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Melannie Dino is a Lead Family Law attorney at Steven Krieger Law, PLLC., practicing exclusively family law. An attorney since 2001, Ms. Dino has litigated every type of family law case in the courts of Northern Virginia, including contested divorce, custody, support, and high value equitable distribution cases. Ms. Dino works remotely from her home in Ashburn, and represents clients in Ashburn, Leesburg, Loudoun County, Manassas, Prince William Count, Fairfax County and all across Northern Virginia.. Originally from Erie, Pennsylvania, Ms. Dino earned her Bachelor of Science in Communications in 1996 from nearby Clarion University of Pennsylvania. She proceeded to earn her J.D. from Widener University Law School in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in 1999.. Ms. Dino then returned to Erie to work in the law practice of her father, a prominent bankruptcy lawyer in Erie for decades. It was there that Ms. Dino got her first taste of family law, working in the thriving family law practice of her father’s partner. The practice area seemed a natural fit for Ms. Dino–as the third of five children, she says, she was the “peacemaker and mediator in the family.”. Although she could easily have followed in her father’s footsteps as a hometown attorney in Erie, Ms. Dino and her law school beau, moved to Northern Virginia, wed, and launched law careers together–with Ms. Dino going to work at XM Satellite Radio (in D.C.).. Ms. Dino worked for three years at XM Satellite Radio as a Coordinator for National Site Acquisition, before leaving that job in 2004 to pursue her passion for family law. She joined a family law firm in Vienna, Virginia, and has practiced family law in Northern Virginia ever since.. Ms. Dino’s commitment to her clients, work ethic, and extensive knowledge of family law combine to serve his clients extremely well. In 2019, Ms. Dino received the prestigious AV Preeminent rating (the highest possible rating) for ethical standards and legal ability from Martindale-Hubbell. In 2014 she was named one of the Ten Leaders Under Age 45 in Matrimonial & Divorce Law in Northern Virginia. Ms. Dino currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from Justia.. Melannie Dino resides in Loudoun County with her husband and two children.

Firm: The Law Office of Kern and Wilkens, PC

1719 2nd Ave E , Big Stone Gap , Virginia 24219

Practice Areas: Adoption

The Law Office of Kern and Wilkens, PC is a family-owned general practice law firm based out of Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Since 1981, our firm has represented many clients in legal matters regarding personal injury, civil law, real estate law, criminal law, family law, real estate loan closings, and many other types of cases. Our attorneys, Jaxon Wilkens, Lonnie L. Kern, and N. Leslie Wilkens, aim to provide exceptional client-tailored legal services to their clients. You can be sure that our strong team of attorneys will stand beside you and zealously protect your legal interests.. To schedule a free consultation with one our of highly experienced attorneys at The Law Office of Kern and Wilkens, PC, call today!

Firm: McGraw Law, P.C.

The McGRAW LAW, P.C. Building , Boones Mill , Virginia 24065

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Domestic Violence, Family , General Practice, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Wills, Child Custody, Child Custody, Child Custody

At McGraw Law, P.C. we compassionately help real families solve very real problems. We understand that to most people family is the single most important thing, and the most important relationships in their lives. We also understand, and take the approach to our practice, that despite the parties' inability to get along, and the reality that in some instances members of the family will be ultimately better served in no longer remaining together under the same roof, the family nevertheless does not have to be destroyed.. We always remember that regardless of how many clients we represent, the individual client's family is the only one they have. Therefore, their case is always the most important, and we try hard to never lose sight of this reality. In all domestic and family law cases we protect and uphold our client's rights to the maximum extent allowable under the law, in order to obtain for them every single benefit and privilege to which they are entitled. At the same time we work hard to foster and encourage a loving, healthy and nurturing family relationship as much as possible for all involved.. My mission is to provide effective legal representation to all clients at all times; to obtain for them all rights and privileges to which they are entitled under the law to the maximum extent possible; to always maintain open and clear communication with the client on all issues pertaining to their case; and to always provide prompt, competent, and compassionate legal services.. We offer a 30 minute, initial, free, no-obligation consultation.  Our standard hourly fee (for attorney time only; no support staff services are billed at all to the client in our firm), for cases in which we charge an hourly fee, is $250 per hour.  However, many cases lend themselves to a flat fee, or other alternative fee arrangement.  The actual fee to be charged of course will depend upon the specific facts and circumstances of each individual case, and therefore will need to be discussed personally and individually with each client.

Firm: The Law Offices of Robert J. Barlow, P.L.C.

Po Box 8 , Fredericksburg , Virginia 22404

Practice Areas: Adoption, Bankruptcy, Business & Commercial, Business Organizations, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Contracts, Debtor/Creditor, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family , Franchise , Landlord & Tenant, Trusts, Wills, Family

Firm: Robert H. Klima, PC

9256 Mosby Street , Manassas , Virginia 20110

Practice Areas: Adoption

Firm: COOK ATTORNEYS, PC

71 Court Square, Suite B , Harrisonburg , Virginia 22801

Practice Areas: Adoption, Business Organizations, Immigration & Naturalization , Land Use & Zoning, Real Estate , Criminal Defense

Firm: Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC

1550 Wilson Blvd. , Arlington , Virginia 22209

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Traffic Violations, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family

Sean P. Schmergel has been consistently recognized as one the DMVs top divorce and family law attorneys, including by Washingtonian Magazine, Arlington Magazine, Super Lawyers and U.S. News's Best Lawyers. He has also achieved Martindale's highest AV rating. He co-founded Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC over 20 years ago and has continued to hone his legal practice before the local courts, developing a reputation as a zealous and thoughtful family law advocate. A resident of Northern Virginia for over 30 years, Mr. Schmergel holds a genuine concern for the legal matters that affect the members of his community, and he devotes his practice to helping families throughout the Northern Virginia jurisdictions of Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Prince William and Loudoun, as well as Washington, D.C., with all of their complex and emotional legal challenges.. Focusing exclusively on family law, Mr. Schmergel has achieved success advocating for those going through divorce or other family law cases, helping them with issues involving child custody and support, alimony, property division, and other related matters. He also delivers effective prenuptial and other marital agreements, assists with modifications and enforcements, and provides much-needed support for domestic abuse victims seeking protections for themselves and their children, or those wrongly accused and in need of a vigorous defense.. Mr. Schmergel has extensive experience settling cases through mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, helping his clients resolve their conflicts and reach agreements without the need for costly, drawn-out litigation; however, as a highly-rated and seasoned trial attorney, he will not hesitate to fight hard on behalf of his clients in court when necessary. He has litigated many high-conflict divorce and child custody cases, including international custody disputes. As a father, Mr. Schmergel holds a particular concern for children caught in the divorce process as well as for those in abusive situations, and he serves as guardian ad litem for children throughout Northern Virginia.. A 1996 graduate of George Mason University with a Bachelor of Arts in government and politics, Mr. Schmergel returned to his alma mater and attended George Mason University School of Law. After obtaining his Juris Doctor in 2000 he was admitted to practice in Virginia and subsequently admitted in Washington, D.C., as well as to the bars of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and the United States Supreme Court.. Active in his legal community, he is the past president of the Alexandria Bar Association and is the co-chair of Alexandria’s Judicial Screening Committee, and he serves as Secretary of the Arlington Bar Association. He also chairs the Virginia State Bar’s District 4-II Disciplinary Committee. He is a member of the Family Law Sections of the Virginia State Bar and The District of Columbia Bar.

Sharon Fast Gustafson Attorney At Law PLC , Arlington , Virginia 22207

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Discrimination, Wrongful Termination, Adoption

Sharon Fast Gustafson is a solo practitioner in Arlington, Virginia. She received her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, cum laude, in 1991. After law school she worked for four years in the labor and employment law group at Jones, Day in Washington, D.C., where she also handled adoption matters pro bono.. Ms. Gustafson now practices in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia, dividing her time between employment matters and adoption matters. She is a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) and of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys (AAAA).

Firm: Powell Piper Radomsky, PLLC

11350 Random Hills Road , Fairfax , Virginia 22030

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Partnership, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family

Ms. Powell has been practicing solely in the area of family law for twenty years. By limiting her practice exclusively to family law, she has become well versed and knowledgeable in all aspects of domestic relations litigation. She has litigated or settled cases involving complex issues of equitable distribution including tracing of separate property interests, valuation of businesses, retirement issues and significant financial investments and portfolios.. Ms. Powell has represented clients in alimony and child support cases on all income levels. She has had substantial courtroom experience in successfully defending against, and advocating for, imputation of income to a party for support purposes and deviations from child support guidelines for such factors as a child's special needs or private school costs. She also has litigated or settled child custody cases, involving diverse issues such as the admissibility of expert testimony of custody evaluators, substance abuse issues, domestic violence and relocation of a parent.. Ms. Powell was recognized for her experience and trial skills in the Washingtonian Magazine in 2009 as one of the top family law practitioners in the Metropolitan D.C. area. She recognizes the emotional and financial benefits to her clients of resolving cases, if possible, without the necessity of going to court. Her primary goal is to settle cases through the negotiation process, which can include mediation, whenever possible. However, she is confident in her trial skills if her cases end up in court. Through the course of her representation, Ms. Powell's clients can be assured that she will be a strong, knowledgeable and well-prepared advocate for their interests.. Ms. Powell is in Best Lawyers since 2013 and in SuperLawyers for 2013 and 2014. She is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell.. Ms. Powell is also President of the Board of Dirctors for the Falls-Church McLean Children's Center.

Firm: BabyLaw

PO Box 11226 , Mc Lean , Virginia 22102

Practice Areas: Adoption

Adoption is love. Adoption is about fulfilling your dream of raising a family. Adoption is about finding an appropriate home for a child.Adoption is also a legal matter. While there may be an adoption agency involved in the placement, supervision or investigation, it is ultimately a decision for a court. For most of us, it is the most important legal proceeding we will be involved in our lifetimes. You want to minimize potential risks because what you really want is a family.Stanton Phillips offers experience, knowledge and practical advice. He listens to your needs, advises you of your options and works with you to best achieve your goals. His legal practice is limited to building families through adoption and assisted reproductive technologies including surrogacy, gestational carriers and embryo adoptions.Experience in adoptions for Stanton Phillips began in 1982 as a young litigator when an older attorney brought him into litigate a contested adoption. Now he has completed over 4,000 successful adoptions, helping families one at a time. These adoptions have come from just about every state and more than 70 countries.Knowledge is built upon experience. Stanton Phillips has helped his clients through just about every imaginable situation and lots of situations that would be hard to imagine. He frequently teaches courses on adoption law as well as attends those presentations by his colleagues so he can follow the continuing changing landscape.Stanton Phillips knows the adoption statutes because he has worked with the Virginia Legislature in drafting the laws. This included being the primary drafter of the major procedural rewrite in 2006 and participating in drafting the previous major rewrite in 1995. Additionally, Stanton Phillips drafted in 1999 the education statute with regards to foster children and children placed for adoption.In the District of Columbia, Stanton Phillips was the first Chair of the D.C. Superior Court Adoption Committee consisting of Judges and lawyers that drafted the first comprehensive set of Adoption Rules. Under two D.C. mayors, he was the appointee as the attorney member of the Committee that regulates adoption agencies.While adoption is a legal process, the route to a successful adoption involves many practical matters. Proper services need to be made available for a birth mother in order that she may adequately weigh her options. An adequate and positive support group should surround the birth mother to reassure her of her plan. We want to ensure that the birth mother is properly treated and that she has made an educated and meaningful decision that is best for both her and the baby.Stanton Phillips has been recognized for his professional achievements in adoption as recipient of the 2006 Congressional Angel in Adoption Award. He has served as Chair of the Advisory Counsel for the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute and has organized a number of adoption programs in the U.S. Capitol. Four of his clients children have had their adoption finalized in the White House before the President and First Lady.Stanton Phillips has co-authored or contributed to twenty books on adoption law including Adoption law in Virginia, District of Columbia Practice Manual, Adoption Law and Practice, Family Law and Practice and Legal Aspects of International Adoption.Stanton Phillips understands your needs and believes in personal attention and a good bedside manner. He believes in handling cases quickly and timely. He knows you want to be able to go home as soon as possible with your new baby. His approach is to handle your work at the earliest opportune time so that when an emergency arises or a baby is born, he can handle the urgent matter without disrupting the routine matters. Stanton Phillips has the understanding and experience to handle your adoption while minimizing potential risks. Let Stanton Phillips help make your adoption successful and a wonderful experience.

Firm: Suzanne P. Inge, PLLC

288 Madison Street , Boydton , Virginia 23917

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , Juvenile , Traffic Violations, Wills, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

Firm: Briglia Hundley, P.C.

1921 Gallows Road , Vienna , Virginia 22182

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

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Firm: Coates & Davenport, P.C.

5206 Markel Road, Suite 200 , Richmond , Virginia 23230

Practice Areas: Adoption, Arbitration & Mediation, Business Organizations, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Contracts, Divorce, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Professional Malpractice, Real Estate , Wrongful Death, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate

Firm: Thomas S. Leebrick, PC

1011 Court Street , Lynchburg , Virginia 24505

Practice Areas: Adoption, Automobile Accidents, Bankruptcy, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Construction , Contracts, Criminal Defense , Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes, Estate Planning, Family , General Practice, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Insurance , Land Use & Zoning, Parole and Probation, Sexual Abuse, Traffic Violations, White Collar Crime, Wills, Wrongful Death, Zoning, Planning & Land Use, Personal Injury

Firm: The Law Office of TJ Wright, PLC

283 Constitution Drive , Virginia Beach , Virginia 23462

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce, Child Support, Family, Alimony, Uncontested Divorce, Adoption, Mediation

Thomas J. Wright, V is a graduate of the University of Miami and Regent University School of Law.  His focus is Family Law and getting the best results possible for each and every clients.  He delivers solutions to your problems.. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Wright served over ten years in the United States Marine Corps. He had the unique opportunity to serve in both the enlisted ranks and as a commissioned officer. Highlights of his career include flying combat missions in support of OIF in the F/A-18D Hornet and training Marines and Sailors in JEB Little Creek. Mr. Wright treats his clients as he treated his Marines – with respect, fairness, and a sincere concern for their best interest.