Family lawyers in Virginia Brian Glover to Catherine Reese

Firm: The Law Offices of Brian Glover, PLLC

200 Lakeview Ave , Colonial Heights , Virginia 23834

Practice Areas: Family

I run a small sized law firm and my area's of practice include, but are not limited to: divorce, custody, criminal, traffic infractions, DUI, civil matters, debt collection matters, personal injury, and some appeals work.

Firm: Melone Hatley P.C.

1801 Bayberry Court , Richmond , Virginia 23226

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Family, Family, Family, Family

I graduated from University of South Florida with two Bachelor of Arts degrees, one in English Literature, and the other in Interdisciplinary Social Science.  My original thesis was accepted in 2006 entitled, "The Role of the Mitigation Expert for the Defense in the Penalty Phase of Capital Sentencing." Additionally, my honors thesis was accepted in 2006 entitled, "Deep in the Forest There Lies a Green Room:  An Examination of Audience Engagement in Three of Shakespeare’s Festive Comedies and Romances."  I am a long term resident of Northern Virginia, and returned to the area to complete my graduate study at George Mason University School of Law, where I participated in the American Consitutional Society.. I joined the McGlone Law Firm as an associate in 2011, and became partner in the Fall of 2014, changing the firm name to that of McGlone & Jehlen.  I then joined Surovell Isaacs & Levy, PLC to expand my criminal practice and begin learning how to work on domestic law cases. I practice in traffic and criminal defense litigation, specializing in DUI/DWI defense and Reckless Driving defense.. I was a proud partner at Blanch & Hart PLLC (f/k/a Zinicola Blanch Overand & Hart PLLC) which served a wide variety of criminal defense issues including bench trials, jury trials, and appelate work.  I also work the crossover cases into domestic violence and family law for both victim's representation and those falsely accused of domestic violence.  I worked on protective orders, custody, and divorce.. Since moving to the Richmond area with my family, I have joined the firm of Melone Hatley specializing in family law with cross over areras of juvenile, criminal, and protective order cases. I travel within Chesterfield, Henrico, and the Metro-Richmond Area.. In addition to my work at the firm, I offer my services to the Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project, the Hope for the Warrior Project, and Legal Services of Northern Virginia as a pro bono attorney for victims of domestic assault pusuing protective orders.  I believe in the protection of constitutional rights for every individual, and the protection of civil liberties for all.. Finally, I support our troops at home and abroad.

Firm: Farrell & Croft P.C.

9324 Main Street , Manassas , Virginia 20110

Practice Areas: Family

Catherine Croft is among the preeminent lawyers nationwide who practice family law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating is awarded to only those attorneys who demonstrate significant experience in their chosen area of law and uphold the highest ethical standards. Ms. Croft was also recognized by Virginia Business Magazine as a Legal Elite in 2006. She remains on the faculty, and has taught the undergraduate upper level course "Family Law in Society," as an adjunct professor in the Department of Criminology, Law and Society, College of Humanities and Social Sciences at George Mason University. She has participated as a panel member in various local and multi-jurisdictional continuing legal education courses. She was an early advocate in support of — and is a current provider of — mediation services.. Ms. Croft has a reputation in the Prince William County legal community as a tough litigator and a tireless advocate for her clients in the courtroom. Her record of success reflects her experience as well as her dedication to her clients and their well-being. Her ability to think on her feet, as well as her creative problem solving skills, serve her as well today in the courtroom as they do at the negotiation or mediation table. While her preference is to resolve issues without contested litigation, she is prepared to litigate when the facts warrant litigation.. Ms. Croft graduated in the top seventeen percent of her class, and as a member of the law review, at George Mason University School of Law, which ranks as one of the top 50 law schools in the United States. She continues to sharpen her courtroom skills in practice, motivated by her desire to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients. Having received excellent mentoring herself, she is also committed to helping shape the careers and training of younger Prince William County attorneys. Her client base is evenly divided by gender, wherein she represents as many men as she does women. Even so, as founding President of the Prince William Chapter of the Virginia Women Attorneys Association, she encourages and promotes the advancement of women in the community and in the legal profession.. Ms. Croft's passion for family law is longstanding and predates her legal training. As an undergraduate, Ms. Croft obtained her B.S. in Administration of Justice and Public Safety, Juvenile Option, from Virginia Commonwealth University. Prior to law school, Ms. Croft worked as a paralegal for the Veterans Administration tracking veterans' legislation through Congress and writing for the VA Legislative Status Report. Thereafter she worked as a family law paralegal for a private legal services firm representing local union members. From there, Ms. Croft began her law school and law career.

Firm: Nichols Zauzig

12660 Lake Ridge Drive , Woodbridge , Virginia 22192

Practice Areas: Civil , Criminal Defense , Family , Family, Family

Cassandra Chin is a Partner with Nichols Zauzig and joined the firm in 2001, the first job of her career. Since then, she has become a leader in Virginia family law, earning both the respect of her peers and the gratitude of clients.. Cassandra has built her career on going beyond 100% for every client. As a result, her busy practice is based on referrals – from former clients, other attorneys, judges, even opposing parties. Many people also find and request her after reading the dozens of detailed reviews that her clients share online.. While devoted to her practice, Cassandra is also committed to developing the family law profession. Early on, she got involved with local and state bar associations. Ultimately, she became the youngest person to serve on the Board of Governors for the Virginia State Bar Family Law Section, later becoming Chair. On a national level, she was one of the youngest fellows when she was accepted into the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), after meeting their stringent membership criteria. She is now a 2nd Vice President serving on the organization’s National Executive Committee, as well as Immediate Past President of the AAML Virginia Chapter. For the Prince William County Bar Association, Cassandra served as Co-Chair of the Family Law Committee from 2007 - 2023. Her service to the family law community earned her the Virginia State Bar Family Law Service Award in 2023.. Cassandra knew as early as 10 years old that she wanted to become a lawyer. In fact, she made a pact with her cousin to open and run a law firm together. Even though he is not part of the same firm, her cousin is also a practicing attorney.. Cassandra majored in business at James Madison University and contemplated going into corporate law, but “family law found me,” she says. It was while clerking for Judge Richard Potter that she was drawn to divorce and child custody cases. What was the attraction? “When it comes to cases involving kids, you can really help the family get through a tough time in a way that leaves everyone with respect for one other,” she says.. Family law also appealed to her business background, given the considerable financial aspects involved when dividing marital assets.“I’m very practical and tell clients my true opinion. We look at things from a cost/benefit approach. It’s important they have realistic expectations.”But first and foremost, Ms. Chin helps her clients understand the divorce process in plain English that they can understand. “I recognize divorce is a strange and new experience for most people and really do try to guide my clients through it with that in mind.”. Accepting nothing less than the best from herself and those who work with her is what drives Cassandra to excel. “If I’m going to do something, it’s going to be done to the best of my ability…plus. I have certain expectations for my work product, and I have to meet my own expectations.”

Firm: Patterson Bookwalter PLLC

3251 Old Lee Highway , Fairfax , Virginia 22030

Practice Areas: Family

I started practicing family law immediately after graduating from law school in 2007 and have focused my practice exclusively in the area since.  I strive to represent clients with both professionalism and compassion and lean on my undergraduate degree in psychology to help navigate the various interpersonal difficulties clients in difficult emotional situations experience.  I am a trained Collaborative lawyer and encourage clients to consider alternative methods of resolving their disputes whenever possible.. I practice in all jurisdictions in Northern Virginia representing clients in Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington, Alexandria, and Prince William County.

Firm: Grenadier, Duffett, Levi, Winkler & Rubin PC

649 S. Washington Street , Alexandria , Virginia 22314

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony

Firm: GreenbergCostle, PC

8027 Leesburg Pike , Vienna , Virginia 22182

Practice Areas: Civil , Criminal Defense , Family , Taxation - State & Federal, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Firm: Grenadier, Duffett, Levi, Winkler & Rubin, P.C.

12359 Sunrise Dr Ste 230 , Reston , Virginia 20191

Practice Areas: Family

For most people, the prospect of getting a divorce is incredibly emotional and stressful. Our clients often tell us that the unknowns surrounding what will be involved in the process, or what will happen after they are divorced, are the most anxiety-provoking parts. You will need a divorce lawyer who understands the process and the importance of communicating with you. Our divorce lawyers, from the very first consultation to the last, will focus on your individual needs and specific concerns and tailor their approach to help you address them. When you’re ready to speak to one of our divorce lawyers, schedule an appointment online, or call our offices.

Firm: Hirsch & Ehlenberger, P.C.

12110 Sunset Hills Rd Ste 401 , Reston , Virginia 20190

Practice Areas: Family

I have been a family law attorney for 20 years.  I handle all areas of family law to include divorce, property distribution, spousal support, child support, custody, paternity, protective orders and separation agreements.

Firm: The Daugherty Law Firm, P.C.

9315 Center Street, Suite 106 , Manassas , Virginia 20110

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Livesay & Myers, P.C.

1515 N Courthouse Rd #710 , Arlington , Virginia 22201

Practice Areas: Family, Alimony, Adoption, Child Abuse, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Marriage & Prenuptials, Uncontested Divorce, LGBT+ Law

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.

Firm: Cara P. Oxenham, P.C.

205 Battlefield Blvd S. , Chesapeake , Virginia 23322

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

I started my legal career with the Portsmouth Public Defender's Office.  This served as an invaluable experience as I handled all types of criminal cases from misdemeanor driving charges to murder.  After almost four years as an Assistant Public Defender, I decided to take a position with the Chesapeake Commonwealth Attorney's Office as a Vice and Narcotics' prosecutor.  I handled cases involving large scale drug distribution, possession charges, DUIs/DWIs, animal cruelty, violent crimes and civil forfeiture matters.  During  my time as a prosecutor, I trained detectives on how to be an effective expert witness and present the evidence needed to win the case.  Now as a defense attorney, I use those same skills to zealously represent my clients, protect their interests and help keep them out of jail.. In addition, I am now a single mother and understand the hardships of divorce/separation on a family. I personally understand the importance of a competent and caring attorney that can help you through the trying times of divorce and related custody matters. It is a difficult time that no one should feel that they have to endure without someone in their corner fighting for them.

Firm: Kelly & Crandall PLC

4084 University Dr. Suite 202-A , Fairfax , Virginia 22030

Practice Areas: Family

Ms. Crandall practices civil litigation with an emphasis on family law. She has extensive experience in equitable distribution, child and spousal support, custody and visitation, uncontested adoptions, and protective order matters. She also has experience in real estate and tort litigation. Ms. Crandall appears in all Northern Virginia Courts, including Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun, Prince William, and Alexandria and has successfully argued before the Virginia Court of Appeals

Firm: Rinehart Bryant PLLC

1259 Courthouse Road, Suite 105 , Stafford , Virginia 22554

Practice Areas: Family

Caitlyn S. Stubbs is an Associate Attorney at Rinehart Bryant, PLLC. Her career initially began defending clients against criminal charges in Northern Virginia. Family law ultimately became her passion, primarily focusing on military divorce and guardianship casework. She tirelessly pursues the best possible results for each client, either through negotiation or, when necessary, litigation.. She enjoys spending time with her husband and their dog Luca. In her free time, Caitlyn also enjoys cooking, reading, and traveling.

Firm: Woods Rogers PLC

20 S. Jefferson Street , Roanoke , Virginia 24011

Practice Areas: Divorce, Uncontested Divorce, Prenuptials, Alimony, Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Firm: Shannon & Associates, P.C.

2006 Old Greenbrier Road , Chesapeake , Virginia 23320

Practice Areas: Family

I am an associate with the firm of Shannon & Associates who concentrates in family law, criminal law, elder law and civil litigation.. I practiced with the firm of Tavss Fletcher for nearly seven years, and am now with the firm of Shannon & Associates.. I was born and raised in New Zealand.  I graduated from Waikato University Law School in Hamilton, New Zealand, and was admitted to the New Zealand Bar in 1998.  After practicing law in New Zealand for several years, I moved to the US in 2003.  I received a LLM from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary in 2010 and was admitted to practice law in Virginia. If you would like to schedule an appointment with me, you can e-mail me  at   You can also call the office at.

333 Church Avenue SW , Roanoke , Virginia 24016

Practice Areas: Family

Brittany Furr Gordon is a graduate of West Virginia University College of Law in Morgantown, West Virginia. A native of Roanoke, Virginia, Mrs. Gordon is a graduate of William Byrd High School. She holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees from Virginia Tech.. While attending West Virginia University College of Law, she was a member of the Legal Clinic, which focused on general civil litigation. Mrs. Gordon additionally participated in an externship program with the West Virginia Public Defender’s Office in Clarksburg, West Virginia where she worked with mentor attorneys to provide legal representation to criminal defendants.. Mrs. Gordon’s practice focuses on divorce and custody, criminal defense, DUI, traffic offenses, personal injury, estate planning, and general civil litigation. She is also a certified guardian ad litem for children.. While not practicing law, Mrs. Gordon is an avid fan of College and Professional Football. She enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her rescue pup, Simba.

1604 Hilltop West Executive Center, Suite 300 , Virginia Beach , Virginia 23451

Practice Areas: Divorce, Child Custody, Family, Uncontested Divorce, Child Support

Firm: Schneider & Williams, P.C.

125 Slusher Streeet , Stuart , Virginia 24171

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Divorce, Adoption, Family

Britt is the Vice President of Schneider & Williams, P.C.  Originally from Georgia, she graduated from Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology.  Britt then went on to attend Sweet Briar College in Sweet Briar, Virginia.  There, Britt chaired as Vice President of the Student Government Association, the Campus Events Organization, and a community service society unique to Sweet Briar.  She also enjoyed the opportunity to captain the Women’s Varsity Lacrosse team.  Britt graduated Sweet Briar College with a BA in Sociology with a minor in Religion.. Following graduation, Britt attended Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama where she was named to the Dean’s List five out of the six semesters in which she was enrolled.  During her tenure at Cumberland, Britt clerked for Circuit Court Judge Elisabeth French and Federal Chief Judge Karon O. Bowdre for the Northern District of Alabama.  Both clerkships allowed her the opportunity to gain valuable insight from behind the bench, aid in the delivery of complex judicial opinions, and become entrenched in issues of Social Security Disability appeals.. In addition to the curricular activities Britt enjoyed during law school, she also had the good fortune to meet her now husband and law partner, Wren M. Williams.  Williams easily convinced Britt to return to the beautiful state of Virginia and settle in his hometown of Stuart where they could remain partners, not just in life, but in law as well.  When Britt is not drafting estate plans or aiding in the solution of a family issue, you can find her experimenting in her garden, on the back of a horse, or teaching their chocolate lab, Mousse, his latest trick.

Firm: Reese Law PC

12150 Monument Drive, Suite 225 , Fairfax , Virginia 22033

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , Mediation, Spousal Support, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family

We are a family law firm serving Northern Virginia and Montgomery County, MD that strives to see their clients as financially, emotionally, and mentally whole as possible at the end of a case whether it be a contested divorce, child custody or visitation matter, the equitable distribution of assets, child or spousal support matters, or the negotiation and preparation of prenuptuial and marital agreements. Reese Law Office helps clients choose from a full array of personalized family law solutions to these matter, including advocacy, mediation, litigation and collaboration.. Catherine M. Reese is trained in the growing field of collaborative law and heads a team of family law attorneys in Fairfax, Virginia. She is also a certified mediator who will recommend mediation if that is the best choice, or serve as mediator in cases in which she is not counsel for a party. Litigation and vigorous advocacy are hallmarks of the firm, and are utlizied as needed.. Please contact us or call to schedule a consultation. Evening and weekend appointments are available under certain circumstances.