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Elizabeth Santoro Vaughan
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Biography
Elizabeth Vaughan believes that in addition to an educated mind, a caring heart and a listening ear are essentials for a family lawyer. She has been practicing law in Virginia since 2003, developing a special expertise in child welfare and the best interests of children in family law matters. In 2024, Elizabeth founded Vaughan Family Law.
In addition to serving private clients in family law cases, Elizabeth is a certified Guardian ad Litem for Children and a Certified Child Welfare Specialist through the National Association of Counsel for Children. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys.
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Licensed in Virginia for 22 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 19 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Vaughan Family Law
21351 Gentry Drive, Suite 235, Sterling, VA, 20166
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Adoption
Posted by Kasie | July 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Wonderful!
Elizabeth worked with my family on a custody case and an adoption. She is such a caring and compassionate lawyer. She has so much heart and love for what she does and it shows in her commitment to her clients. She was always available for a phone call or an in person meeting and made our family feel ...
Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2014 | Adoption
Knows Adoption Law - and is super-sweet!
We were so impressed by how much Elizabeth knows about adoption law. She took care of every detail so we didn't worry about anything. Since she only does adoption law, she really knows it well. Most important, she was so sweet and kind and was always available when we needed to ask a question. Sh...
Posted by Holly and Scott | January 22, 2014 | Adoption
Best Adoption Lawyer!
My husband I went into adoption not knowing a lot about it. Elizabeth was kind and thoughtful and informed. With her help we adopted a beautiful baby girl in 2013. We are looking to adopt again this year and we hope to use her services again.
Elizabeth Santoro Vaughan's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Elizabeth for any Virginia adoption needs. She is ethical, compassionate and follows the letter of law so you can be assured your adoption is legally secure!"
Nicole Moore
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Experience
Honors
2024
Go-To Lawyer for Family Law, Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Owner, Vaughan Family Law
2018 - 2023
Attorney, Graham Law Firm
2017 - 2018
Attorney, Fredericks & Stephens, PLLC
Associations
2018 - Present
American Academy of Adoption AttorneysFellow
2012 - Present
National Association of Counsel for Children
2010 - Present
Loudoun County Bar Association
2010 - Present
Lambda LegalCooperating Attorney
Education
2002
William and Mary School of Law
J.D.
1999
The Pennsylvania State University
B.A.
Languages
French
Activity
Legal Answers