About Juan

Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 33 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1993

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 34 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1991

Judicial

No misconduct found

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Honors

2006

Certificate of Recognition, County of Fairfax, Virginia

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Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney -- Private Practice, Law Offices of Juan E. Milanes PLLC

1991 - 2008

Assistant U.S. Attorney, United States Dept. of Justice

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Associations

Hispanic Bar Association

Vice President

Virginia State Bar Council of Local Bar Associations

Council Member

National Partnership for Careers in Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Member

Criminal Justice Act Panel for the Eastern District of Virginia

Member

Federal Bar Association

Member

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA)

Member

Virginia State Bar

Member

Puerto Rico Federal Bar

Member

Puerto Rico Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Hispanic Bar Association of Virginia

Past President

Hispanic Bar Association of Virginia

Past President

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Sample of Legal Cases

Chapter 13 -- 2nd Mortgage Strip Off

Case Discharged, Plan Complete and 2nd Mortgage Wiped Out

Chapter 13 -- Five year payment plan completed

Chapter 13 Plan Confirmed, Paid in full three years early and case discharged.

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Education

1991

American University, Washington College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

University of St. Thomas Aquinas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Speaking Engagements

2012

Cinco de Mayo

Ethics

2003

Training

Overseas Prosecutorial Development Assistance and Training Office, US Dept of Justice

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Publications

2013

Cinco de Mayo Ethics Ethics Seminar Powerpoint Presentation and Material

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Languages

English

Spanish

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Activity

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How many times can a case be continued

06 Aug 2016

Q&A

I received my chapter 7 (no assets) discharge but did not reaffirm my car loan. I am current on payments. What should I do?

17 Jul 2013

Q&A

Can I withdraw or dismiss a chapter 11?

09 Jul 2013

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