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| William L. Scott, Jr., Member at William L. Scott, Jr., P.C. |
| Address: 10400 Whitehead Street, Fairfax, VA 22030 |
| Practice:General Civil Law, Trial Practice in all State and Federal Courts, Collections, Corporate Law, Family Law, Commercial Law |
| Admitted:1970, Virginia; 1971, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia; 1972, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia; 1974, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court; |
| Law School:Marshall-Wythe School of Law, Class of 1970, J.D. |
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| Whitney Melton, Senior Associate Attorney at The Irving Law Firm – Fairfax Divorce Lawyers |
| Address: 10505 Judicial Drive Suite 300, Fairfax, VA 22030 |
| Practice:Whitney Melton is a Senior Associate Attorney at Fairfax Divorce Lawyers, bringing more than a decade of trial experience and a client-focused approach to family law. She represents families across Northern Virginia and Stafford County in matters including divorce, custody, and support, appearing in both Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts as well as Circuit Courts.
Whitney’s practice is guided by a deep belief in the vital role parents play in their children’s lives. She is known for walking closely with clients through the uncertainty of litigation, ensuring they feel supported, informed, and empowered at every stage.
A graduate of The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law (2009), Whitney began her career as a Guardian ad Litem, gaining invaluable experience advocating for children in sensitive family matters. Her professional excellence has been recognized with distinctions such as the 2025 Super Lawyers listing and 2023 Legal Elite award, reflecting both peer recognition and her dedication to her clients.
Whitney is deeply committed to her community. She serves on the Boards of the Prince William County Bar Association and Bar Foundation, co-leads the local Guardian ad Litem Committee, and has held leadership positions with the Virginia Women Attorneys Association. Her volunteer work includes programs such as Wills for Veterans and JUSTice Like Me, mentoring high school students considering careers in law.
Originally from East Tennessee, Whitney made Virginia her home after completing her undergraduate studies at George Mason University. Outside the courtroom, she enjoys time with her husband, children, grandchildren, and their dog, as well as traveling, live music, and supporting her husband’s guitar duo performances.
The Irving Law Firm – Fairfax Divorce Lawyers
10505 Judicial Drive Suite 300
Fairfax, VA 22030
(571) 474-1990
https://www.FairfaxDivorceLawyers.com/ |
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| Wayne D. Berthelsen, Member at Freeman & Berthelsen |
| Address: 10406 Whitehead Street, Fairfax, VA 22030 |
| Practice:Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Personal Injury, Guardian Ad Litem, Child Abuse and Neglect |
| Admitted:1970, Virginia; 1972, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia; 1976, U.S. Supreme Court; 1979, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit; |
| Law School:American University, Washington, D.C., Class of 1970, J.D. |
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| Virginia Claire Haizlip, Principal at McCandlish & Lillard, P.C. |
| Address: 11350 Random Hills Road, Suite 500, Fairfax, VA 22030-7421 |
| Practice:Family Law |
| Admitted:2005, Virginia; 2006, District of Columbia; |
| Law School:George Washington University, Class of 2004, J.D. |
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| Victoria A. N. Wilson, Associate at Law Office of Deborah A. Wilson |
| Address: Mosby Towers, 10560 Main Street, Suite 203, Fairfax, VA 22030 |
| Practice:Family Law |
| Admitted:2018, Virginia; |
| Law School:University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law, Class of 2018, J.D., cum laude |
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| Vernon Lawrence Evans, Jr., Member at Vernon Lawrence Evans, P.C. |
| Address: 4160 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030 |
| Practice:Real Estate, Family Law, Bankruptcy |
| Admitted:1965, Illinois; 1982, Virginia; |
| Law School:Northwestern University, Class of 1965, J.D. |
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| Thomas Mims Velarde, Attorney at ShounBach |
| Address: 4000 Legato Road, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22033 |
| Practice:Family Law, Alimony, Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Domestic Partnerships, Domestic Relations, Domestic Violence, Marital Agreements, Premarital Agreements, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs), Spousal Support |
| Admitted:2010, Virginia; |
| Law School:George Mason University School of Law, Class of 2010, J.D. |
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| Thomas Gordon Abbey, Member at Thomas G. Abbey Esquire |
| Address: 10203 Wrens Ct., Fairfax, VA 22032-1053 |
| Practice:Estate Planning, Probate, Tax Law, Family Law, Small Business Law |
| Admitted:1977, Nebraska; 1984, Florida; 1998, Virginia; |
| Law School:Creighton University, Class of 1977, J.D., , University of Miami, Class of 1985, LL.M., Taxation |
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| J. Thomas Fromme, II, Member at The Law Offices of J. Thomas Fromme, II, P.C. |
| Address: 10482 Armstrong Street, Fairfax, VA 22030 |
| Practice:Landlord and Tenant Law; Criminal Law; Traffic Violations; Family Law; Divorce; Child Custody; Child Support; DUI/DWI; Misdemeanors; Felonies |
| Admitted:1972, Virginia, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit |
| Law School:George Washington University, J.D., 1972 |
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| Thomas M. Cusick, Associate at Blankingship & Keith, P.C. |
| Address: 4020 University Drive, Suite 300, Fairfax, VA 22030-6802 |
| Practice:Family Law, Divorce, Domestic Relations, Child Custody |
| Admitted:2008, Virginia; |
| Law School:University of Richmond T.C. Williams School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2008 |
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| Theresa E. Cummins, Associate at Colten Cummins Watson & Vincent P.C. |
| Address: 3959 Pender Drive, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA 22030 |
| Practice:Personal Injury; Workers Compensation; Insurance Coverage; Family Law |
| Admitted:1980, District of Columbia; 1981, Maryland, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia and District of Columbia; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit; 1986, Virginia; U.S. District Court, District of Maryland |
| Law School:Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1980 |
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| Tashina Harris, Associate at Surovell Isaacs Petersen & Levy PLC |
| Address: 4010 University Drive, Second Floor, Fairfax, VA 22030-6805 |
| Practice:Family Law(75%); Civil Practice(25%) |
| Admitted:Virginia |
| Law School:George Mason University School of Law, Arlington, VA, J.D. Magna Cum Laude, Litigation Concentration |
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| Susan Massie Hicks, Managing Principal at The Susan Hicks Group PC |
| Address: Three Flint Hill 3201 Jermantown Road, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA 22030 |
| Practice:Family Law; Domestic Relations; Equitable Distribution; Divorce; Child Custody; Child Support; Spousal Support; Alimony; Premarital Agreements; Post Divorce Modification; Separation Agreements; Mediation |
| Admitted:1984, Virginia and Virginia Supreme Court |
| Law School:Georgetown University, J.D., cum laude, 1984 |
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| Susan M. Butler, Lawyer at ShounBach |
| Address: 4000 Legato Road, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22033 |
| Practice:Domestic Relations, Divorce, Family Law, Litigation, Mediation, Alimony, Cohabitation Agreements, Collaborative Family Law, Divorce Mediation, Equitable Distribution, Family Mediation, Legal Separation Agreements, Marital Agreements, Marital Property Distribution, Marital Property Settlements, Name Changes, Post Divorce Modification, Postnuptial Agreements, Premarital Agreements, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs), Spousal Support, Uncontested Divorce |
| Admitted:1992, Connecticut; 1994, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut; 1996, Virginia; 1997, District of Columbia; 1997, Maryland; 2001, U.S. Supreme Court; |
| Law School:Catholic University of America, J.D., 1992 |
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| Stephen Joseph Salwierak, Managing Associate at Hanover Law PC |
| Address: 2751 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 150, Fairfax, VA 22031 |
| Practice:Criminal Law - Defense, Criminal Defense, Elder Law, Wills & Living Wills, Environmental Law, Family, Family Law, Divorce & Separation, General Practice, DUI & DWI, Immigration Law, Criminal Defense, Litigation - General Civil Practice, Wills & Living Wills, Natural Resources Law, General Practice, Real Estate Law, Trust, Estate Planning & Probate |
| Admitted:2017, Tennessee; 2011, Virginia; 2013, District of Columbia; |
| Law School:University of Oklahoma, Class of 2010, J.D. |
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| Stephanie Sauer, Senior Associate at Livesay & Myers, P.C. |
| Address: 3975 University Dr #325, Fairfax, VA 22030 |
| Practice:Adoptions; Family Law; Agency Adoptions; Alimony; Annulment; Assisted Reproductive Technology; Child Custody; Civil Unions; Cohabitation Agreements; Community Property Law; Divorce; Domestic Partnerships; Domestic Relations; Domestic Violence; Equitable Distribution; Grandparents Custody; Grandparents Visitation Rights; Independent Adoptions; International Adoptions; International Child Abduction; International Child Custody; International Family Law; Interstate Adoptions; Interstate Child Custody; Interstate Support; Legal Separation; Marital Agreements; Marital Property Distribution; Marital Property Law; Marital Property Settlements; Matrimonial Law; Name Changes; Military Divorce; No Fault Divorce; Parental Kidnapping; Parental Rights; Paternity; Post Divorce Modification; Post Nuptial Agreements; Premarital Agreements; Private Adoptions; Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs); Restraining Orders; Same Sex Marriage; Spousal Support; Step Parent Adoptions; Surrogacy Law; Termination of Parental Rights; Third Party Custody; Uncontested Divorce; Visitation Rights |
| Admitted:2008, Virginia; 2013, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia |
| Law School:New England School of Law, J.D., 2008 |
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| Soo Kang Keithley, Principal at Keithley Law, PLLC |
| Address: Sherwood Plaza 9990 Fairfax Boulevard, Ste 340, Fairfax, VA 22030 |
| Practice:Real Estate Law(50%); Family Law(30%); Employment and Business Law(20%) |
| Admitted:2000, Virginia |
| Law School:George Mason University School of Law, J.D., 1999 |
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| Sonya L. Powell, Esq., Partner at Powell Piper Radomsky |
| Address: 11350 Random Hills, Ste. 670, Fairfax, VA 22030 |
| Practice:Divorce Trials and Appeals, Complex Equitable Distribution Trials, Post Judgment Modification and Enforcement, Child Custody, Visitation Disputes, Adoptions and Guardian Ad Litem, Family Law, Alimony, Cohabitation Agreements, Divorce, Domestic Relations, Equitable Distribution, Marital Agreements, Marital Property Distribution, Marital Property Settlements, Name Changes, Non-Traditional Family Law, Post Divorce Modification, Postnuptial Agreements, Premarital Agreements, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs), Spousal Support, Uncontested Divorce |
| Admitted:1994, Virginia; |
| Law School:University of Alabama, J.D., cum laude, 1994 |
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| Sonja Naseth Aoun, Member at Aoun & Boone, P.C. |
| Address: 3927 Old Lee Highway, Suite 102C, Fairfax, VA 22030 |
| Practice:Family Law |
| Admitted:2001, Virginia; 2003, District of Columbia |
| Law School:Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2000 |
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| Sheryl Shane, Member at Sheryl Shane |
| Address: 4015 Chain Bridge Road, Suite J, Fairfax, VA 22030 |
| Practice:Criminal Law; DUI/DWI; Reckless Driving; Suspended License; Traffic Violations; Felonies; Misdemeanors; Assault; Sex Crimes and Sexual Assault; Drug Offense; Property Crimes; Domestic Violence; Juvenile Crimes; Family Law; Divorce; Child Custody; Child Support; Visitation Rights; Protective Orders; Immigration; Malicious Wounding; Gang Related Activities; Robbery |
| Admitted:1994, Ohio; 2000, Virginia |
| Law School:Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., 1994 |