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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10805 Main St STE 700A, Fairfax, VA, 22030
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Posted by anonymous | July 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Extremely Unprofessional and Rude Service
Okay, I was actually looking for anything below 1 star. Finally my divorce case got approved and finalized (based on the "fees" paid). This does not mean that Law Office of Afsana Chowdhury good. I literally had to work with my spouse directly to work this out. All communications with them are only i...
Posted by Marilani | February 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Best Divorce Attorney in Fairfax
I hired Afsana after consulting with 3 other attorneys. The reason I chose her is because she offered an out-of-court solution to get my divorce done as quickly and painlessly as possible, without losing anything that I'm legally entitled to. My ex's attorney tried to pull a fast one on me. Afsana wa...
Posted by Neil | February 21, 2019 | Family
Best Lawyer
I had the best and most family law experience with this Law firm. Afsana Chowdhury was very informative and helpful during the free consultation process and she gave me some extra time to answering my questions. I felt as all my questions and concerns were promptly and accurately addressed. I rece...
Posted by Kyle | October 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Honest and Professional
I hired Afsana for a divorce matter. She provided great guidance in the process and was always responsive to all my calls and emails. I am very happy with the result of my case and I also appreciate the fact that she was very transparent about fees from the very beginning. I highly recommend this att...
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...
"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."
"I highly endorse Attorney Chowdhury as a skilled legal practitioner who is knowledgable as well as a strong advocate for her clients. Do not hesitate to seek her out for her legal services."
"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."
"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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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
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Client's Choice, Avvo
2014
Client's Choice, Avvo
2009
Academic Excellence Scholarship, Indiana University School of Law
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
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
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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