Family lawyers in Virginia John Karanian to Joseph W.

Firm: Barnes & Diehl, PC

Boulders VI - Suite 200 , Richmond , Virginia 23225

Practice Areas: Divorce, Family , Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

As Vice-President and shareholder of Barnes & Diehl, P.C. I focus my practice on all areas of family law.  I am a former forensic and clinical psychologist for the Central Intelligence Agency, the Federal Correctional Institution in Butner, North Carolina, and Central State Hospital’s Maximum Security Forensic Unit.  My experience and knowledge as a former practicing Licensed Clinical Psychologist is an asset to my clients in navigating the negotiation process and contested litigation.. I handle all matters related to family law including divorce, complex equitable distribution, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, protective orders, adoption, and modifications of existing orders.  I have litigated cases involving business valuations, sexual abuse allegations, parental alienation, and grandparent rights.  Whether the most complex case or the simplest case, I work closely with all my clients to devise a strategy to achieve their goals and take action to achieve those goals whether it be through a negotiated agreement or aggressive courtroom representation.  I have been voted a Virginia Super Lawyer, by Richmond Magazine Law & Politics, eight years in a row from 2015-2022.

Firm: Jonathan Y. Short, P.C.

North Fourth Street , Arlington , Virginia 22201

Practice Areas: Adoption,Animal Bites,Arbitration & Mediation,Assault & Battery,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Criminal Defense ,Divorce,Estate Planning,Family ,Motor Vehicle Accidents,Personal Injury,Premises Liability,Probate ,Traffic Violations,Trusts,Wills,Wrongful Death

Firm: The Simmons Law Firm, PC

16 E Main St Ste 100 , Christiansburg , Virginia 24073

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Family

Joseph Zachary Simmons is a lifelong resident of the New River Valley. He grew up in Christiansburg and graduated from Christiansburg High School. Joey has always been and continues to be a big part of the community. He enjoys playing soccer and golf in his free time. Joey is also a frequent volunteer at the Lyric Theater in Blacksburg and serves on the Board of Directors for the theater.. After being admitted to the Virginia State Bar Association, Joseph excitedly opened the doors to The Simmons Law Firm, PC. The offices are conveniently located across the Street from the Montgomery County Courthouse at 16 East Main Street, Suite 100, in Christiansburg. The Simmons Law Firm is a full service firm providing comprehensive legal services to Southwest Virginia.. Joseph decided to practice and study the Law while attending Roanoke College. This desire arose out of a keen interest in the role policy plays in our daily lives and a sincere desire to help others untangle the confusion that arises when legal challenges are present. Joseph Simmons understands the power of the Justice System to have a meaningful impact on the lives of others and on society when there are men and women of integrity leading the way to make the law work for everyone. In pursuit of these ideals, Joseph Simmons opened The Simmons Law Firm, PC in 2010.

Firm: Wise Law Firm, PLC

10640 Page Avenue , Fairfax , Virginia 22030

Practice Areas: Business , Criminal Defense , Divorce, Estate Planning, Family , Personal Injury, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Mr. Langone has been practicing law for twenty-five years and has been in the Northern Virginia Area since 1999. Mr. Langone was employed in the financial service and insurance industries before his legal career. After graduation from law school, Mr. Langone had a successful career as a prosecutor in the state of Florida and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Mr. Langone's areas of practice have included contract and insurance disputes, business and construction law, commercial litigation, class actions, bankruptcy law, and personal injury including toxic mold, and wrongful death. Mr. Langone has extensive civil litigation and trial experience in state and federal courts in VA, DC and MD and has performed a broad spectrum of litigation including intense document review for legal sufficiency, discovery, and depositions. Mr. Langone has provided legal support to many businesses in the area and acted as their general counsel in managing litigation. Mr. Langone has served in the United States Coast Guard, Auxiliary as a legal assistance attorney and as a Staff Judge Advocate in the Virginia State Guard, commonly known as the Virginia Defense Force.

2016 Lafayette Blvd. , Fredericksburg , Virginia 22401

Practice Areas: Family, Wills, Business, Criminal Defense

Joseph M. Kirchgessner, a Fredericksburg area native, joined the team at Woehrle Dahlberg Jones Yao PLLC in the Spring of 2015.. After graduating from Courtland High School in 2005, Mr. Kirchgessner went on to attend Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA.  He graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in History.  Following a sixth summer of coaching a local swim team, he then worked for a small law firm in Fredericksburg, VA that focused on workers’ compensation cases for about two years before attending law school.. Mr. Kirchgessner attended St. Louis University School of Law and graduated in the Spring of 2014 with a concentration in Labor and Employment Studies.. His legal studies concluded with a full-time, semester-long externship in Washington, D.C. working at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).  While there, Mr. Kirchgessner filled many roles, but mostly wrote appellate decisions for the Office of Federal Operations, a section of the EEOC that exclusively handles claims of employment discrimination in the federal sector.. Upon passing the Virginia bar, Mr. Kirchgessner immediately began working at a boutique employment law firm in Washington, D.C. that advised and represented federal and District of Columbia employees throughout the EEO process and other employment matters.. After about eight months in D.C., Mr. Kirchgessner returned to his roots in Fredericksburg, VA to join the Woehrle Dahlberg Jones Yao team as an advocate for his clients in a variety of matters.  His practice areas cover, among other things, Domestic Relations, Employment, Personal Injury, Disability, Business, and Wills, Trusts, and Estates.

Firm: Joseph F. Grove, PC

9097 Atlee Station Rd Ste 116 , Mechanicsville , Virginia 23116

Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents, Business Formation, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI, Family , Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Real Estate , Traffic Violations, Trusts, Wills, Criminal Defense

Joseph F. Grove is a lawyer in Richmond, VA who has practiced statewide for over 33 years. He received his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University Center for the Study of Law, Ft. Lauderdale, Flordia in 1981 and received his BS degree from Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida in 1997. Mr. Grove is a member of the Virginia State Bar and is eligible to practice law in the State of New York. In 33 years, Mr. Grove has practice in all  state and federal courts. Over the last 33 years, Mr. Grove has obtained multiple large recoveries for his clients. Mr. Grove was named among the Top 2 Domestic Relations Lawyers in Richmond Magazine and in 2016 was named one of the Top 10 Criminal Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys. Mr. Grove has published in the Virginia Trial Lawyers on various legal issues. He has also published articles in the local press of general circulation regarding issues involving policing, criminal justice and government administration.

Firm: DiPietro Law Group, PLLC

4157 Chain Bridge Rd. , Fairfax , Virginia 22030

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce, Child Custody, Alimony, International Law, Uncontested Divorce, Child Support, Prenuptials

Joe DiPietro is experienced handling complex cases in state and federal courts involving international custody disputes under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction at the trial and appellate levels, international and domestic divorce, and complex cases involving spousal support, custody and visitation, child support, and enforcement of awards on behalf of clients.. Joe’s philosophy and mission is to make family transitions and conflict a time for personal growth and powerful positive change, in addition to advocating for the best possible result for his client in any given situation. Joe is a firm believer in settling cases through negotiation and mediation whenever possible.. His strong financial background allows him to converse easily with valuation experts and create comprehensive legal arguments involving complex financial concepts. He is an objective advisor for his clients and seeks practical solutions to difficult problems. When litigation is the only path to a favorable outcome, he prosecutes his clients’ cases in a proactive and professional manner.. Joe graduated from American University with a JD/MBA and prior to founding DiPietro Law Group was a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Michael J. Stamm in the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County Maryland. He has authored several publications relating to business law and family law.

Firm: Joseph H. Beale, Attorney At Law, PLLC

13800 Coppermine Road , Herndon , Virginia 20171

Practice Areas: Divorce, Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Joseph H. Beale has been providing exceptional legal services for individuals and families in Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia for more than twenty years. Every client is important and with you he will develop a client centered strategy that fits your unique circumstances in order to meet your goals and achieve the best possible outcome for you in a cost effective, ethical and efficient manner. He believes in building strong and lasting relationships with clients based on trust, open communication and delivering results. He has a solid reputation as a skilled litigator and negotiator, earning a perfect 10 rating on . In 2017, he received a Top 10 Attorney Award (Virginia) from the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys.. Joseph H. Beale obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Boston University graduating cum laude and becoming a member of the Golden Key National Honor Society. He holds a juris doctor degree from The American University, Washington College of Law. After obtaining his law degree, Mr. Beale opened his own practice in Arlington County where he specialized in the areas of criminal defense, traffic and juvenile law. He quickly became one of the leading legal advocates for children in Fairfax County who were involved in abuse and neglect, contested custody or divorce proceedings. Following his solo practice, he joined Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Inc. and was a member of the firm’s Family Law Task Force for three years representing indigent clients who were oftentimes the victims of domestic violence. For the next ten years, Mr. Beale was employed by Regan Associates, Chartered, in Washington DC and expanded his practice areas to include immigration, bankruptcy (Chapter 7 and 13), personal injury, landlord tenant, consumer and wills trusts and estates. Prior to launching Joseph H. Beale, Attorney At Law, PLLC, he was employed by John A. Boneta and Associates, PLLC, a prestigious boutique firm located in Falls Church. Whether representing a client charged with a serious criminal offense, an asylum seeker facing deportation, an abused child, or a battered spouse separating from her husband, Mr. Beale has demonstrated time and time again that he is a tenacious, effective and caring advocate and litigator.. Mr. Beale is a member of the District of Columbia and Virginia bars. In addition, he is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, the United States Bankruptcy Court of for the Eastern District of Virginia and United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. His professional activities have included membership in the Citizens Advisory Counsel to the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court of Fairfax County and the American Immigration Lawyers Association. He is an avid swimmer and spends his free time with his wife and two children in Loudoun County.

Firm: Poole Brooke Plumlee PC

4705 Columbus Street, Suite 100 , Virginia Beach , Virginia 23462

Practice Areas: Divorce, Family, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

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Firm: The Fisher Law Firm, P.C.

Broad Street , Dublin , Virginia 24084

Practice Areas: Adoption,Automobile Accidents,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Criminal Defense ,Divorce,Drug Crimes,DUI/DWI,Family ,Felonies,Juvenile ,Medical Malpractice,Parole and Probation,Personal Injury,Slip and Fall,Social Security Benefits & Disability,Wills,Workers Compensation,Wrongful Death

Firm: DiPietro Law Group, PLLC

4157 Chain Bridge Road , Fairfax , Virginia 22030

Practice Areas: Family

John P. Lavinus IV is an associate at the firm’s Fairfax office, where he works with individuals who are dealing with divorce, custody, support, and other significant family law issues throughout Northern Virginia. John believes that every client’s case is unique and requires special consideration and works to provide each and every one of his clients with a strategy that is tailored to their specific needs. John is a Virginia native, hailing from Richmond where he attended the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School for Government and International Studies, before going on to receive a double-major in Pre-Law Studies and History from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg. John then studied law at the University of the District of Columbia, where he performed over 700 hours of pro-bono legal work for the benefit of the District and its diverse community. John has also studied International Human Rights Law at the University of London, worked with a legal outreach program to assist at-risk families in Jacksonville, Mississippi, and worked closely on several campaigns in the fields of chemical security, diversity in education, labor rights, and LGBTQ issues. He now utilizes that same passion for community service and outreach in his work as an advocate on behalf of his clients.. Upon graduating from law school and passing the Bar, John returned to Northern Virginia and has been practicing family law ever since. He joined the DiPietro Law Group in 2018 and has ample experience in serving clients with their family law issues in Northern Virginia. John has extensive experience working with a diverse array of clients in almost every aspect of the family law field, including those from the LGTBQ community.

Firm: Livesay & Myers, P.C.

9408 Grant Avenue Suite 402 , Manassas , Virginia 20110

Practice Areas: Family

Jonathan McHugh is a lead senior associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. He is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, including custody, support, separation and high asset divorce cases. Mr. McHugh works in the firm’s Manassas office, and represents clients throughout Manassas and Prince William County.. As one of the leading military divorce lawyers in the firm, Mr. McHugh is intimately familiar with issues of military retirement, disability pay, and survivor benefits. Mr. McHugh is also experienced in the division of federal retirement benefits, including the FERS Basic Benefit Plan and TSP, and is the author of Federal Retirement Division in Virginia Divorce.. Mr. McHugh was born in Boston, Massachusetts and moved to Northern Virginia in 2005 after graduating cum laude from Wake Forest University a year earlier. He then worked for 3 ½ years as a consultant in the Washington, D.C. area. In that capacity Mr. McHugh served exclusively clients in the federal government, including the Department of Defense and the U.S. Army.. Mr. McHugh moved on from his consulting work to attend Catholic University Columbus School of Law. Upon graduating from law school in 2011, Mr. McHugh entered private practice as a family law attorney at a law firm in Vienna, Virginia. He then joined Livesay & Myers, P.C. as an associate in 2014.. Mr. McHugh was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2024–2025 editions of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in Family Law. Prior to that, Mr. McHugh was included in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for his work in Family Law. He was named a Super Lawyer in 2024–2025, after being named a Super Lawyers Rising Star each year from 2017–2022. Mr. McHugh currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from both Avvo and Justia.. Jonathan McHugh resides with his wife and two daughters in Northern Virginia.

Firm: Jonathan P,. Bourlier, Attorney-at-Law

10539 S. Crater Road , S. Prince George , Virginia 23805

Practice Areas: Family

I am licensed to practice law in all courts of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our firm maintains an office in Prince George, Virginia. With years of service to Southside Virginia, we maintain a full-service firm with a focus on family law and real estate.

Firm: Law Offices of Jon F. Hays

40582 Sculpin Court , Aldie , Virginia 20105

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Landlord & Tenant, Speeding Ticket

Jon F. Hays is a general practice attorney serving all of Northern Virginia. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia and earned his Juris Doctor from West Virginia University College of Law in Morgantown, West Virginia. He has assisted clients in resolving a wide array of legal issues including Criminal, Family Law, and other non-complex Civil Litigation issues.. Before beginning his law career, Jon served fifteen years in Active Duty and Reserve Service in both the U.S. Marine Corps and the Army National Guard. He has been assigned to 1st MEF Headquarters Group (Camp Pendleton, CA), I&I Staff, H Btry 3/14 (Richmond, VA), MCB Quantico, MACS-24 (Virginia Beach, VA), 276th Engineer Battalion (VANG), 620th Signal Company (WVNG), 30th ABCT (NCNG).. Jon's current Army assignment is with the Multi-Agency Augmentation Command of the Washington D.C. National Guard.

Firm: Bourdon & Tortolero, PLLC

2461 Eisenhower Ave , Alexandria , Virginia 22314

Practice Areas: Family

Jon is an experienced litigator licensed in Virginia and Washington, DC. Jon’s success as an attorney comes from his experience and his dedication to efficiently and cost-effectively achieve the best possible outcome for his clients. Jon works closely with his clients to help them make the best-informed decisions on matters that will affect them for the rest of their lives.. Although he has a versatile practice, Jon’s experience as a family lawyer and criminal defense attorney sets him apart from many other lawyers. He has gained a unique understanding of the intersection between criminal law and family law making him well suited to represent clients in particularly difficult cases involving allegations of violence or abuse.. Originally from Rhode Island, Jon earned his bachelor of arts in political science from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. After college, Jon served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps and later worked as a defense contractor at the United States Army installation at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Jon attended the Catholic University of America School of Law where he was an active member of the Society of Trial Advocates and Moot Court.. After law school, Jon joined the City of Alexandria Public Defender’s Office where he handled thousands of cases. He represented clients charged with all manner of criminal misdemeanors and felonies, with a special focus on domestic violence cases. Prior to forming Bourdon & Tortolero, Jon worked at a law firm in downtown Washington, DC. Jon served as the firm’s managing attorney and represented clients in family law, immigration and criminal and traffic matters. While in D.C., the majority of Jon’s practice focused on divorce and custody cases.

Firm: WhitbeckBennett

349 E. Market St. , Leesburg , Virginia 20175

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Divorce, DUI/DWI, Family , Family, Family, Family, Family, Family

John C. Whitbeck, Jr. is the founder of WhitbeckBennett. His practice focuses on family law, special education law, and mental health law. He regularly practices in several jurisdictions in the Northern Virginia area. He has also been certified as an expert witness in litigation.Mr. Whitbeck is a professor of law at George Mason University Law School, and the former Director of the George Mason University Law and Mental Illness Clinic. The Clinic provided pro bono legal representation to the families of mentally ill individuals seeking to have their loved ones committed to psychiatric treatment. Mr. Whitbeck also taught the classroom component of the Clinic. Mr. Whitbeck has also been a guest lecturer at George Mason for other courses.. Mr. Whitbeck has appeared on and quoted in various national and local media, including Fox News Channel, Fox Business, MSNBC, CNN, NBC, CBS, ABC, NPR, Washington Post, Richmond Times-Dispatch, Virginia Pilot, Daily News, Daily Press, Roanoke Times, Loudoun Times Mirror, Leesburg Today, Winchester Star and many other national and local media.. In addition to his law practice, Mr. Whitbeck served as Substitute Judge in Virginia District Courts, hearing civil and criminal matters, including family law cases. Mr. Whitbeck also served as a Special Justice for civil commitment hearings in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit as well, which requires him to sit as a “judge” for hearings to commit mentally ill individuals to psychiatric treatment. Mr. Whitbeck has also severed as a Special Prosecutor in the Loudoun County General District Courts.. Mr. Whitbeck has been named by his peers a “Rising Star” in Super Lawyers Magazine as one of the top up-and-coming lawyers in the Commonwealth from and one of Virginia’s Legal Elite by Virginia Business Magazine.. Mr. Whitbeck graduated with an A.B. in Politics from Occidental College in Los Angeles, California. As a student at Occidental, Mr. Whitbeck was a starting tight end and offensive lineman on the NCAA affiliated football team, was a member of the Occidental Rugby Club, and served as the President of the Delta Phi Chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity in his junior and senior years.. Mr. Whitbeck attended law school at George Mason University where he was a member of the Moot Court Board, the Trial Advocacy Team, and the George Mason Law and Mental Illness Clinic. After law school, Mr. Whitbeck worked briefly as an associate for a law firm in Leesburg, Virginia before forming his own law firm.

Firm: Martin Wren, P.C.

400 Locust Ave Ste 1 , Charlottesville , Virginia 22902

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Construction , Family , Insurance , Professional Malpractice, Real Estate , Litigation

Firm: Blackburn, Conte, Schilling & Click, P.C.

300 W. Main St. , Richmond , Virginia 23220

Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Domestic Partnership, DUI/DWI, Family , Personal Injury, Traffic Violations, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury

914 Denbigh Blvd , Yorktown , Virginia 23692

Practice Areas: Divorce, Family, Child Custody, Personal Injury, Aviation

Firm: Joseph W. Hood Jr.

277 Bendix Rd Ste 400 , Virginia Beach , Virginia 23452

Practice Areas: Adoption,Business & Commercial,Business Organizations,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Contracts,Divorce,Estate Planning,Family ,Real Estate