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Laura B. Butler
Harrisonburg, VA Family Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Washington and Lee University School of Law
"If it's going to be a fight, you need Laura Blair Butler on you side."
Laura Butler is a Charlottesville Trial Lawyer concentrating in Divorce and Family Law. Call today to schedule an initial consultation. She wants to help.
The following comments are from satisfied clients:
"Laura Butler is always prepared. I never saw her surprised in or out of court. She treats all adversaries with respect, and then proceeds to dismantle them. When I saw how well she knew and could quickly recall the details of my case in court, I was amazed."
"Five words: 'I like to be perfect.' These are the...
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Elaine Jarvis
Front Royal, VA Family Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
29 Crescent St
Front Royal, VA 22630
Family, Business, Consumer and Estate Planning
College of William and Mary
Eleven years’ legal experience in business law, corporate formation, compliance, complex consumer litigation, regulatory, contracts and bankruptcy law.
Local experience in family law; advocate for domestic violence survivors.
Four years in Am Law (top 100 American law firms) located in DC, with
business, bankruptcy and commercial litigation focus.
Experience in automotive and construction fraud litigation.
Fifteen years’ corporate experience, gained as business owner, award-winning author and airplane owner.
Advanced knowledge of and experience working with UDAAP,
Bankruptcy rules...
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Steven L. Raynor
Charlottesville, VA Family Law Lawyer
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Juvenile
University of Virginia School of Law
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Kyle Farmer
Charlottesville, VA Family Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
University of Richmond School of Law
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John Kitzmann
Charlottesville, VA Family Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Family, Appeals and Divorce
University of Virginia School of Law
John H. Kitzmann is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law and a partner and co-founder of Davidson & Kitzmann, PLC. He is also the former Chair of the Family Law Section of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.
Mr. Kitzmann has been practicing family law for more than twenty years. He has extensive experience negotiating and litigating the full range of family law issues. Mr. Kitzmann's recent representations in the area of family law have involved a divorce involving more than $500 Million in marital property, litigation concerning the value and distribution of a multinational corporation, complex...
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Harold Eugene Oliver III
Harrisonburg, VA Family Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
The George Washington University Law School
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William D. Ashwell
Warrenton, VA Family Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Dayton School of Law
REPRESENTTIVE CASES
- United States v. Bosyk, 933 F3d 319 (4th Cir. 2019) cert denied, 140 S. Ct. 1124 (U.S. Feb. 24, 2020)(No. 19-860), 2019.
- Shepherd v. Conde, 797 S.E.2d 750 (Va. 2017)
- Chacey v. Garvey, 781 S.E.2d 357, (Va. 2015)
- Weatherholt v. Commonwealth, 839 S.E.2d 492 (Va. 2020)
- Spell v. Commonwealth, 851 S.E.2d 83 (2020)
- St. John v. Thompson, 854 S.E.2d 648 (2021)
CLASSES/SEMINARS
- Land Use and Zoning: Navigate Land Use/Zoning Regulations, Permitting Issues, Disputes and More; National Business Institute, July 20, 2017
- How to Get Your Social Media, Email and Text Evidence Admitted (and Keep Theirs Out), National Business Institute,...
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John Carson Clark
Warrenton, VA Family Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Family, Appeals, Business and Divorce
University of Dayton School of Law
As a criminal defense attorney, John has fought aggressively for his clients’ rights in cases involving serious felonies, including murder, malicious wounding, drug possession/distribution, white-collar crimes, and sex crimes (e.g. rape, child pornography) as well as all types of misdemeanors, including DUI, assault and battery, and simple driving infractions, such as reckless driving.
As a civil litigation lawyer, John has experience in both jury trials and bench trials, and has represented clients in cases worth millions of dollars. Early on in his career, he litigated patent infringement cases all over the country. Over the years, he has continued to excel in...
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Gerardo M DelGado
Winchester, VA Family Law Attorney
Family, Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense and Divorce
Washington and Lee University School of Law
The only thing that Mr. Delgado loves more than practicing law is providing superior client satisfaction. Mr. Delgado is more than a lawyer. He is a counselor, he is a supporter, he is a friend. He is fully conscious of the stress, nervousness and anxiousness that individuals feel because of their legal problems.This is why he goes above and beyond to make all of his clients feel at ease. Mr. Delgado recognizes that every client is different and has unique legal needs. Thus, he does not use a one-size-fits-all approach but rather an individualized approach specifically tailored to his clients'...
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Alyssa D. Phillips
Warrenton, VA Family Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Baltimore School of Law
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Jody L Castillo
Staunton, VA Family Law Attorney
Family, Criminal Defense and Traffic Tickets
Washington and Lee University School of Law
Virginia attorney, Jody L. Castillo of Castillo Law believes in providing, “Quality Representation at a Reasonable Price.” She will work to ensure the best possible outcome for your legal situation. Attorney Castillo specializes in Family Law, Traffic Law and Criminal Law. Castillo Law serves the areas of: • Staunton •Augusta County •Waynesboro •Covington •Alleghany County •Rockbridge •Rockingham •Highland •Surrounding areas
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Tracey Christine Hopper
Charlottesville, VA Family Law Attorney
(434) 220-4660
website: http://www.hopperlegal.com
609 East High Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Family and Divorce
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William Eldridge IV
HARRISONBURG, VA Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Family, Business, Criminal Defense and Divorce
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Catherine M. Bowers
Warrenton, VA Family Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Family and Divorce
The George Washington University Law School
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Kelly Gurley Roberts
Charlottesville, VA Family Law Attorney
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
Regent University
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Peter Frazier
Charlottesville, VA Family Law Lawyer
(434) 263-8009
108 5th Street S.E.
P.O. Box 177
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Family, Construction and Criminal Defense
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Shelly R James
Harrisonburg, VA Family Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Family, Appeals, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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Kitt Rowe Mattingly
Charlottesville, VA Family Law Attorney
Family, Appeals and Divorce
University of Virginia School of Law
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Merritt James Green
McLean, VA Family Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Syracuse University College of Law and University of Oxford
Mr. Green is General Counsel, P.C.'s founder, managing partner and leads its employment law practice.
Merritt serves as an outside general counsel to numerous clients providing guidance on legal issues confronting businesses and non-profit organizations ranging from contracts and agreements to the structuring of corporate transactions and business formations. Merritt also represents businesses and individuals in all aspects of labor and employment law.
Merritt received his J.D., cum laude, from the Syracuse University College of Law (1997). At Syracuse, he was an Associate Editor of the Syracuse Law Review and was Editor-in-Chief of The Labor Lawyer, the publication of...
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Matthew Joseph Yao
Fairfax, VA Family Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Elder, Estate Planning and Immigration
University of Virginia School of Law
My philosophy as a lawyer is to establish a strong attorney-client relationship. My goal is to connect with each client and deliver quality work, personalized service, and exceptional value. As your counselor and representative, you can be confident that everything possible will be done to protect your rights.
You will receive individual attention through every part of the legal process in order to achieve your goals quickly and efficiently. Please contact me to discuss your legal issues, strategies, and solutions in a straightforward and collaborative manner.
I am currently located in Fairfax, Virginia and serve the Northern Virginia area....
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Rebecca Lynne Melone
Ashburn, VA Family Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Toledo
Rebecca began her business with the goal of helping families through a range of family issues from divorce and separation to creating cohesive estate plans. Through a strong focus on people - both clients and employees - the firm has grown and expanded into new markets. Our offices now serve northern Virginia, Richmond, Virginia Beach, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Jason Alexander Weis
Fairfax, VA Family Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
George Mason University School of Law
As a native of Northern Virginia, I have here focused my practice on providing sound and balanced representation to clients navigating the difficult legal waters of family law, including contested divorce, custody, support, and equitable distribution. My persuasive style has been well received in courtrooms throughout Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia, and is sustained and continually nuanced by a body of experience sufficient to deliver sophisticated results for my clients. In 2015, for example, through negotiation or litigation, my firm handled the equitable distribution of more than half a billion dollars in assets. Business owners,...
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Steven Goldman
Fairfax, VA Family Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(571) 328-5020
Ext. 104
10300 Eaton Place, Suite 520
Fairfax, VA 22030
Family and Divorce
Albany Law School
Steven Goldman is a Partner at the Law Offices of Curran Moher Weis, P.C., one of the premier family law firms in Northern Virginia and Washington D.C.
Through zealous advocacy, a well-balanced approach to negotiations, and a strong financial background, Mr. Goldman has had success litigating and settling highly contested divorces, custody matters, support matters, and other areas of family law practice. His success has earned him a positive reputation from his colleagues and peers in the matrimonial bar and, at the age of 30, he was recognized as one of the Ten Leaders of Matrimonial & Divorce Law in Long...
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Muhammad Elsayed
Fairfax, VA Family Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
George Mason University School of Law
Muhammad is an experienced trial attorney who represents clients in criminal, traffic and personal injury cases, as well as criminal and administrative investigations at the state and federal levels throughout Northern Virginia. His experience ranges from simple traffic violations to misdemeanors and serious felony charges, including malicious wounding, robbery, computer crimes, and murder. Muhammad also represents clients under investigation by state or federal law enforcement and witnesses in pending investigations and prosecutions.
A long-time resident of Fairfax County and a native speaker of Arabic, Muhammad Elsayed graduated from George Mason University, summa cum laude, with a Bachelor...
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Steven Krieger
Arlington, VA Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Construction, Consumer and Landlord Tenant
UCLA School of Law
We understand that finding the right attorney is critical and would welcome the opportunity to assess your situation, answer your questions, and explain our ability to help -- even if that means helping you find an attorney with more expertise related to your legal matter. We believe that everyone should have access to legal counsel.
We specialize in Residential Zoning, Consumer Protection Law, H-1B visa wage disputes, and Guardianship matters, but would be delighted to speak with you about any legal matter.
Each legal matter is unique and requires an individualized approach, specialized expertise, and an ability to adapt to external...
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Afsana Chowdhury
Fairfax, VA Family Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Richmond School of Law
Afsana Chowdhury is dedicated to providing her clients with top-notch legal representation in all types of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, division of property, and more.
She is nationally recognized as a top attorney by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys and has been named one of the Top 10 Attorneys Under 40 by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys.
The Law Office of Afsana Chowdhury, PLC serves clients in Fairfax County and throughout Northern Virginia with professional, effective, efficient legal services customized to their individual needs.
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Young S. Song
Fairfax, VA Family Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Family, Bankruptcy, Business and Divorce
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Divorce and Bankruptcy, with Dignity. Licensed in MD, VA, and DC, with offices in Ellicott City, Maryland and Annandale, Virginia.
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James H. Wilson Jr.
Glen Allen, VA Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Richmond School of Law
I assist clients with legal problems in the areas of bankruptcy, divorce, wills and trusts, and probate or estate administration. I am an experienced trial lawyer and have been a member of the Virginia State Bar since 1987. While I am glad to help clients settle their legal matters expeditiously and at the lowest costs to their satisfaction, I welcome the opportunity to litigate contested matters when settlement is not an acceptable option. I particularly enjoy the interplay between different practice areas, and have helped clients with both marital or divorce problems and financial problems such as...
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Benjamin H. Carafiol
Fredericksburg, VA Family Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Wake Forest University School of Law
Ben Carafiol dedicates his practice to making a difference in someone's life. He has represented clients throughout Northern Virginia for the past twelve years. Former clients and other attorneys alike remark on his steady counsel and expansive knowledge. Ben has litigated, mediated, or settled every type of family law matter in Virginia. Those efforts have earned him a Superb rating from Avvo and a perfect 10.0 from Justia. He is also recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star, and has been every year since 2016.
Born in St. Louis, Ben attended The College of William & Mary, where he graduated...
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James D. Livesay
Manassas, VA Family Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Virginia School of Law
James Livesay is a founding partner at Livesay & Myers, P.C. He leads the firm's team of family law attorneys across offices in Fairfax, Arlington, Leesburg, Manassas and Fredericksburg, Virginia.
After graduating from Virginia Tech in 1995 and the University of Virginia School of Law in 1998, Mr. Livesay served three years in the U.S. Navy JAG Corps. He entered civilian practice as a family law attorney in 2001, and joined with partner Kevin Myers to found Livesay & Myers, P.C. in 2003.
Drawing on his experience as a Navy JAG officer, Mr. Livesay established the military divorce section of the firm in 2003...
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Jonathan P. McHugh
Manassas, VA Family Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Family and Divorce
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
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 high asset divorce cases. Mr. McHugh works in the firm’s offices in Manassas and Arlington, and represents clients all across Northern Virginia.
As one of the leading military divorce lawyers in the firm, Mr. McHugh is intimately familiar with issues of military retirement, the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act, the Survivor Benefit Plan, disability pay, and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. Mr. McHugh is also experienced in the division...
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Maria Zamayar
Arlington, VA Family Law Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Family and Divorce
American University Washington College of Law
Maria Zamayar is an associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. Her practice covers every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody and support cases. Ms. Zamayar works in the firm’s offices in Fairfax and Arlington, and represents clients in Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria and all across Northern Virginia.
Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Ms. Zamayar graduated from Georgia State University before earning her law degree from American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C.
During law school, Ms. Zamayar earned a great deal of experience geared toward making her a successful family law attorney....
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Matthew Smith
Fairfax, VA Family Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Family and Divorce
American University Washington College of Law
Matthew Smith is a junior partner at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. He is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody and support cases. Mr. Smith works in the firm’s Fairfax office, and represents clients in Fairfax, Alexandria, Arlington and all across Northern Virginia.
An attorney since 2005, Mr. Smith has litigated every type of family law case in the courts of Northern Virginia, including high value equitable distribution cases, custody, support, and military divorce cases. He is the attorney in the firm most experienced in navigating the Fairfax County...
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Robert L. Flax
Richmond, VA Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
University of Richmond School of Law
Robert Flax represents drivers with speeding and, reckless driving charges. He appears in the Richmond, Virginia area courts of the City of Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover, Petersburg and Colonial Heights. Richmond Virginia area traffic courts hear thousands of cases a year. Interstates 64 and 95 run through it. Out of state drivers may receive higher fines and other punishment if they do not have a lawyer to show that the driver deserves leniency or is innocent. Reckless driving is a misdemeanor. A conviction of reckless driving or speeding might affect the driver’s employment and security...
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John C. Whitbeck
Leesburg, VA Family Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Elder and Personal Injury
George Mason University School of Law
John Whitbeck is the founder and partner of WhitbeckBennett. His practice focuses on family law, more specifically divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, domestic violence and protective orders, adoption, special education law, and mental health law.
He 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.
John uses his expert knowledge of the law to advocate for his clients and their families.
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Jennifer Huchler
Fairfax, VA Family Law Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Family and Divorce
American University Washington College of Law
Jennifer Huchler is an associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. Her practice covers every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody, visitation and support cases. Ms. Huchler works in the firm’s offices in Fairfax and Fredericksburg, and represents clients in Fairfax County, Stafford, Fredericksburg and all across Northern Virginia.
Originally from Florida, Ms. Huchler graduated cum laude from Florida State University before graduating cum laude from American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C.
During law school, Ms. Huchler earned a great deal of experience geared toward making her a successful family...
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Laila Raheen
Fairfax, VA Family Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Richmond School of Law
Laila Raheen is the Principal Attorney at Raheen Family Law, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. She is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody, visitation, and support cases. Ms. Raheen represents clients in Fairfax, Manassas, Alexandria, Arlington, and all across Northern Virginia.
Ms. Raheen is known as a no-nonsense, aggressive advocate for her clients. Her goal is to provide a vigorous, thorough and honest representation.
Ms. Raheen graduated from the University of Richmond School of Law (cum laude) and the University of Toronto (with honors).
Ms. Raheen began her legal career in...
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Chris Macturk
Richmond, VA Family Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Samford University
Practicing law since 1996, Chris Macturk opened Evolution Divorce in 2017 to help people carefully navigate the divorce process. Our goal is to help you safely maneuver the chaos divorce brings so you can step into your next evolution of life with hope and courage.
Chris Macturk is an accomplished Richmond divorce and family lawyer. After hearing complaints about the uncertainties and anxieties presented by hourly billing, Chris wanted to offer a closer, transparent, and unfettered working relationship with his clients. He created Evolution Divorce & Family Law with Pre-Agreed Pricing.
Chris has helped hundreds of clients through divorces, separations, and child...
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Allison Mazzei
Fairfax, VA Family Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
Family and Divorce
American University Washington College of Law
Allison Mazzei is an associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. An attorney since 2017, Ms. Mazzei handles every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody and support cases. Ms. Mazzei works in the firm’s Fairfax office, and represents clients in Fairfax, Alexandria, Arlington and all across Northern Virginia.
Ms. Mazzei’s interest in family law began in law school, when she had internships with a DC and Maryland family law judge. After earning her law degree, Ms. Mazzei clerked for another family law judge in DC in 2018. She then spent several years...
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Erÿk Mahaffey
Fredericksburg, VA Family Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Richmond School of Law
Erÿk Mahaffey is an attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. Mr. Mahaffey handles every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody and support cases. Mr. Mahaffey works in the firm’s Fredericksburg-Stafford office, and represents clients in Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania and surrounding areas.
Mr. Mahaffey earned his law degree from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2008, after graduating cum laude from Salem State University in 2001.
An attorney since 2008, Mr. Mahaffey worked at a law firm in Winchester, Virginia from 2008—2010. He then operated his own solo bankruptcy law...