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Helen Darlene Lesser

Helen Darlene Lesser
Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Contributor level 9

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 30% Child Custody
    3 years
  • 30% Divorce / Separation
    3 years
  • 20% Child Support
    3 years
  • 10% Family
    3 years
  • 10% Alimony
    3 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Suite 400
    1775 Wiehle Ave
    Reston, VA 20190
    Office: 703-218-2195
    Fax: 703-218-2160
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  • Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, P.C.
    1775 Wiehle Avenue, Suite 400
    Reston, VA 20190
    Office: 703-218-2195
    Fax: 703-218-2160
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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My legal career started in criminal litigation and I soon began practicing in Family law. I realized that clients going through divorce or custody issues are... more

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Client Reviews

Client Rating


5 star rating

“Darlene Lesser Experience”

Posted by: a Child Custody client, about 3 years ago.

Client Review: Ms. Lesser did an outstanding job for me. I worked with her after working with another attorney who was not responsive to my needs and was getting... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

1 endorsement


Richard Alan Gray

I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Darlene is empathetic and caring about her family law cases and clients. She works hard for her clients and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Richard Gray , Reston (VA), About 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

14 years since Helen Darlene Lesser was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Florida Member in Good Standing 1999 04/14/2013
Virginia Authorized to practice law 2002 11/29/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney / Partner at Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, PC 2004–present
Attorney at Condo, Kelly & Byrnes 2003–2004

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
St. Thomas University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1998
Auburn University at Montgomery Speech Communication BA - Bachelor of Arts 1996

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Rising Stars Virginia Business Magazine 2009
Rising Stars Virginia Business Magazine 2008
See all 4 awards

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Fairfax Bar Association, Family Law Section 2009–present
Fairfax Circuit Court Committee 2009–present
See all 5 association entries

Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 9
Answers: 39 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
5 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
6 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 3 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Discovery in Family Law Cases Virginia CLE 2010

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Discovery issues Discovery in Family Law Cases. 2010