Lawyer Richard J. Colten, graduated from American University, B.S., Sociology, 1965 George Washington University, J.D., with honors, 1972, is now employed by Blankingship & Keith, P.C. at 4020 University Drive, Suite 300 Fairfax, VA 22030-6802.

While being a member of Fairfax (Chairman: Grievance Committee, 1978-1980; Member: Grievance Committee, 1980-1981; Judicial Nominations Committee, 1996-1999; Domestic Relations Committee, 1980—; Board of Directors, 1981-1994; General District Courts Committee, 1981-1987; Secretary, 1983-1987); and American (Member, Sections on: Family Law; Economics) Bar Associations; Virginia State Bar (Member, Sections on: Economics; Family Law); Virginia Trial Lawyers Association., Richard J. Colten is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Richard J. Colten as your lawyer, you should consider whether Richard J. Colten offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Richard J. Colten has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Richard J. Colten's office is located at Fairfax, VA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Richard J. Colten has been admitted in 1972, Virginia; 1976, U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia; U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia;. His or her practice areas include Land Use & Zoning, Alimony, Appeals, Family Law, General Litigation.

Richard J. Colten's college and law school education includes American University, B.S., Sociology, 1965, George Washington University, J.D., with honors, 1972. Other biographical background includes Recognized: Best Lawyers in America, 1989—; Washingtonian Magazines' Top Divorce Lawyers; Virginia and Washington, DC Super Lawyers Magazine. Member, Board of Directors: Fairfax County Legal Aid Society, 1976-1979; Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Inc., 1996—. Member, Virginia Bar Council, 1989-1995, 2003—. Standing Committee on Lawyer Discipline, 1995-1997. Virginia State Disciplinary Board, 1997-2003; Substitute Judge, Fairfax County General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, 1976-1988. Commissioner in Chancery, 1972—. Member, 10th District Grievance Committee, 1985-1988. 19th Judicial Circuit Neutral Case Evaluator, 1995—, Conciliator, 1995—.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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