Afsana Chowdhury
About Afsana
Biography
Afsana Chowdhury is a Fairfax divorce lawyer and the founder of Chowdhury Divorce Law Group. She represents clients throughout Northern Virginia in all family law matters, specializing in high-net-worth divorce, contested divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, and prenuptial agreements. She is highly skilled at handling complex financial matters, including dividing pensions and real estate.
As a native of the region, Ms. Chowdhury is familiar with local courts and has extensive experience in specialized fields, including military divorce, government employee divorce, gray divorce, and LGBTQ divorce. She provides strategic legal representation tailored to protect her clients' assets and families.
Ms. Chowdhury is nationally recognized among the Top 10 Attorneys Under 40 by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys and as a Top Attorney by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. She has consistently received the Avvo Client’s Choice Award based on positive reviews from her former clients.
She earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Richmond School of Law, where she served on the Moot Court Board and the Law Review, and her B.A., magna cum laude, from Virginia Tech. She is admitted to practice before the Virginia State Bar and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
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Fees and Rates
Cost
10 %
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Virginia for 13 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2012
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Location
Chowdhury Divorce Law Group
10805 Main St STE 700A, Fairfax, VA, 22030
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Afsana Chowdhury's Reviews
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34 Client Reviews
Showing 21 - 25 of 34 reviews
Posted by Julie | December 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Best Lawyer for Divorce
Afsana helped me get a divorce as painlessly as possible. I called for a free consultation which other firms don't offer. During that consult I became confident that she's the right lawyer for my case. She negotiated very effectively with my ex's lawyer and got them to agree on the terms that my ex h...
Posted by Brittany | October 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
The most hard working professional I've come across
Afsana was 8 months pregnant when I retained her. She promised me that she would complete my divorce before going on maternity leave and boy did she deliver (no pun intended). I received my divorce papers from the Court a week earlier than what she promised. Simply put, hire her!
Posted by Robert | January 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Top-notch Advocate
Ms. Chowdhury handled my divorce case very professionally. I was unable to attend most of my hearings since I travel for work, but she took care of everything and made the process a breeze. I would sincerely like to express my gratitude.
Posted by Eli | December 19, 2016 | Divorce & Separation
Very helpful attorney, God bless you
When I call I still not ready for filing divorce. I just need information so I call her. She talk with me so long. It was like 2 hours or more. She told me everything. I learned so much thanks Afsana. It was helpful to me to protect my children and me. I will hire her when I am ready. But now I know ...
Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Very Professional Service
I hired Ms. Afsana based on her reviews online and I am very glad that I did. She was very responsive to all my inquiries and always kept me updated on the progress of my case. There was some delay because of my spouse not returning my calls, but once we got past that hurdle, everything else went smo...
Afsana Chowdhury's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. Afsana exemplifies exceptional proficiency and talent as a family law attorney. In my role as a MD and DC family law attorney, I frequently entrust clients with potential cases in VA to her. Time and again, Ms. Afsana and her adept team have demonstrated an unparalleled ability to secure highly favorable outcomes for their clients. Without reservation, I wholeheartedly endorse Ms. Afsana and her esteemed law firm."
"I fully endorse this lawyer for her legal acumen, incredible communication skills, and ability to get results."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Chowdhury is an amazingly dedicated attorney. She takes the time to listen to her clients, understand their concerns, and help them move forward to a bright future. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs help with family law matters."
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"Attorney Chowdhury is a well respected member of her community. She is a strong advocate for her clients and provides superb legal representation. I recommend this lawyer."
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"Excellent family law attorney who is dedicated to client success."
"Afsana is well-versed in family law and demonstrates sound judgement in the handling of her clients' cases. She is careful, thorough, and creative in forming the best strategies to achieve the desired results. I would definitely recommend her to anyone in need of her services"
"Ms. Chowdhury is a bright, conscientious, and hard-working divorce attorney. Any potential client should feel confident that Afsana has the energy and experience to help you through your divorce and related issues, and I am pleased to recommend her."
"Attorney Chowdhury is an extremely compassionate, dedicated, and zealous advocate for her clients. She is very personable and takes time to listen to her clients, understand their situation, and provide top-notch legal representation. It is apparent that she cares deeply for her clients and is committed to addressing their concerns. She is well respected in the legal community and her skills are sure to impress any client, peer, or adversary. She provides diligent representation and is supportive in guiding her clients through a difficult and emotional process. She is dependable, hardworking, and knows the law. I gladly endorse Attorney Chowdhury and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for assistance with a family law issue."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
2019
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2019
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2018
Client's Choice, Avvo
2015
Client's Choice, Avvo
2014
Client's Choice, Avvo
2009
Academic Excellence Scholarship, Indiana University School of Law
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Owner, Chowdhury Divorce Law Group
2012 - 2013
Associate, Curwood Law Firm, PLC
2012 - 2012
Legal Intern, Office Of Attorney General Of Virginia
2011 - 2012
Legal Intern, Curwood Law Firm, PLC
Associations
2012 - Present
Virginia State BarAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Virginia Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Virginia Employment Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Metropolitan Richmond Women's Bar AssociationFinance Chair
2012 - Present
Fairfax Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2012 - 2013
National Employment Lawyers Association
2012 - 2013
American Association for Justice
2012 - 2013
Richmond Bar Association
Education
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Speaking Engagements
2013
Solo/Small Firm Law Practice
Publications
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Languages
Bengali
Hindi
Urdu
English
Activity
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