Alene Chanda Sprano

Alene Chanda Sprano

also known as Alene C. Grabauskas, Alene C. Singewald

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 33 years

Education Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Education, Criminal Defense, Juvenile ... +4 more

10603 Judicial Dr, www.spranolaw.com, Fairfax, VA

About Alene

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Education 50%

Representation of students in Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria and Prince William for School Disciplinary Hearings/Expulsions. Representation as an Educational Advocate fir School related issues.

50%
Criminal Defense 20%

Criminal Defense Attorney, including Juvenile Defense, Child Abuse, Sex Cases, Misdemeanor and Felony cases.

34 years

20%
Juvenile Law 10%

Representation for Juveniles charged with misdemeanors, felonies and those facing certification as adults.

34 years

10%
Child Abuse 5%

Representation for Criminal charges involving Child Abuse.

33 years

5%
Expungement 5%

Fairfax County Expungements

5%
Sex Crime 5%

Represent clients on Child Pornography cases, Internet Solicitation cases and all other Sex Crimes involving Adults and Minors

34 years

5%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 5%

Represent clients on all types of traffic offenses, including High Speed Reckless Driving Misdemeanors.

34 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 27 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 33 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1992

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

The Sprano Law Firm, PLLC

10603 Judicial Dr, www.spranolaw.com, Fairfax, VA, 22030

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Alene Chanda Sprano's Reviews

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60 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Fantastic

Attorney Sprano is kind, knowledgeable and an excellent attorney. I consulted her on an educational matter and she provided invaluable advice and knowledge. I didn't end up needing an attorney, but if I did, I would have hired her without hesitation. I highly recommend her to anyone needing a though...tful, kind and diligent attorney.

Posted by Craig | October 1, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Top Notch Lawyer

We could not have asked for a better lawyer. Alene helped us navigate a stressful situation with calm confidence, keeping us informed every step of the way. Thanks to her expertise, experience and deftness in the courtroom, she secured a highly favorable outcome on our behalf. Beyond her deep legal... skill, she is human and responsive and made the entire experience much easier for our family. I highly recommend Alene to anyone in need of the very best legal representation.

Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Lawyer in Virginia!

I hired Alene Sprano to help me with my case involving a car accident I was in. I was given a summons to appear in court involving a possible reckless driving charge. Should this charge stick, I would be in danger of losing my security clearance that I require for my career. The outcome of this case ...was very important to me. Hiring Alene was among the best decisions I've made. Right from the beginning, she provided me with a comprehensive list of items for me to take care of in preparation for my court date. Additionally, she was very responsive throughout the entire process. Always available when I had questions. Taking care of each of these items ensured the best possible outcome for my case, as these preemptive actions included (but were not limited to) taking driver's improvement courses and doing community service. Come the court day, Alene was at the courthouse much earlier than I was, advocating for complete dismissal of charges based on the preemptive actions I took. She managed to get the charges dropped completely, without any fines or points on my driving record. I was very impressed with her performance and capability to get things done. The whole experience leading up to the court date was very difficult for me. However, Alene truly made a huge difference in the outcome and I would not hesitate on making the decision to hire her should I ever require her services again. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for all that you have done for me, and what you continue to do for the people of Virginia everyday.

Posted by F.D. | April 5, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

ALENE—A “LADY ‘ATTICUS.’”

It is impossible to BUY an authentic advocate: that caliber of assistance with integrity ensues only from a heart of justice, honor, valor, care for others and a love of their innate human dignity. Many lawyers are also (mainly) mercenary. Others are barely competent for the task at hand. ...There are attorneys aplenty who are moreover marred by the distortions of character which the gritty work of law-fare can wreak on weak souls. Not so, with Alene Sprano. My teenaged son is reading a childhood favorite, right now, in school; To Kill A Mockingbird. One memorable character seared my soul with a sense of justice mingled with mercy at that tender age as well. The honest lawyer and honorable hero in it, “Atticus Finch,” became a legendary icon, etching ever in my mind the look and feel of a righteous attorney, a kind and genuine advocate, navigating complex societal factors, while defending the rights and dignity of humanity, with rare and courageous competency. These days, it seems scarcely possible to find an attorney of that nature—in Virginia, particularly. Alene’s noble, stalwart and successful defense of a young mother facing a frightful felony has brought a great and gratifying respite to recurrent disappointment in public and private agents and agencies, who could be helping, but end up hurting the cause of the common good. Alene ensured the felony was justly reduced to a misdemeanor, with challenging, but feasible and practicable conditions. She facilitated a miracle! Alene and her associate have thus forever impacted the life of a mother and infant for good. Alene therefore deserves the honorary monicker in tribute—and I so dub her—‘Lady “Atticus,”’ Hers is a dirty and difficult business, but also a necessary one. Only the strong, the sterling, the good, the incorruptible are WORTHY to wage it! She is all that, no doubt. Prospective clients need search no further for an able, assiduous advocate and a legal champion.

Posted by Bruce | October 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An expert in the field.

Ms. Sprano provided our family the guidance and direction we needed to navigate the intricacies of a FCPS Hearing. Her straight forward approach and wealth of knowledge was critical in helping us understand the process and likely outcomes. It was comforting to know we had expert on our team to pro...tect my son's rights as a student.

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Alene Chanda Sprano's Lawyer Endorsements

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Suzanne Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Alene and I worked together years ago when we were in the York County Public Defender's Office. Alene was always attentive to her clients, responded promptly and took the time to explain. Alene has respect from other lawyers and the Bench. I highly recommend Alene and will refer matters to her."

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Ursula Burgess

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of working with Alene for a number of years. Her breadth of knowledge and zeal to represent clients is unparalleled. She is thorough, thoughtful and an advocate for all of her clients. You are in good hands with her."

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Christian Singewald

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alene is a terrific criminal defense lawyer. She is hard working, responsive to questions, returns calls, and does a great job in the courtroom in front of the judge and jury. If you have a problem and need a criminal attorney in Northern Virginia, she is the one to call. I fully endorse her. You will be very pleased with Alene and her skills."

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Alliah Humleker

Unknown lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Alene is honest, responsive & responsible, smart, hard working and dedicated -everything you want in an attorney."

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Kelly Sprissler

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alene is a talented and dedicated criminal defense attorney. She cares about her clients and uses all of her knowledge and many years of experience to protect and defend them. She never gives up and is a fierce advocate for her clients whether in negotiations or in trial."

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Matthew Kreitzer

Juvenile law lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The wisdom Attorney Sprano has demonstrated on this website would make her an instant recommendation for clients seeking help with troubling situations."

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Julie Sapper

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I co-counseled several cases with Alene. She is one of the most dedicated, knowledgeable, and passionate attorneys I've encountered during my years of defense practice. Whether she's representing a client accused of a traffic crime or murder, she's will always give 100% to ensure that the client receives the best representation possible."

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Meghan Matulka

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known and worked with Ms. Sprano for over 14 years and I highly endorse her as a superior criminal defense attorney. I have watched her handle some of the most serious cases that a criminal defense attorney can handle with incredible dedication and thoroughness. Ms. Sprano is well-respected as a professional within the legal community. From the smallest of cases to the largest, her clients are in excellent hands. They can trust Ms. Sprano's advice and judgment and that she will zealously advocate for them."

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Lavonda Graham-Williams

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Alene is a fierce advocate for her clients. She is well versed and highly regarded in her field of practice."

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Michael Arif

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Alene is a dedicated professional, she is an excellent and tireless advocate for her clients. I would not hesitate to utilize her services."

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Nader Hasan

Criminal defense lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alene is a great attorney. I have worked with her on many cases. I admire her professionalism and "no-nonsense" approach. She fights for her clients. Do not hesitate to hire her."

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Heidi Ricker

Criminal defense lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alene is a zealous and experienced attorney that I would recommend without hesitation."

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Mandy Petrocelli

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christian Singewald

Defective and dangerous products lawyer

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Joshua Singewald

Litigation lawyer

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Dean Singewald

Communications and media lawyer

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Dean Singewald

Unknown lawyer

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Michael Sprano

Criminal defense lawyer

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Heidi Ricker

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Lavonda Graham-Williams

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kelly Sprissler

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ursula Burgess

Litigation lawyer

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Suzanne Smith

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nader Hasan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Meghan Matulka

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

1992

Secretary, Moot Court Association, DC School of Law

1990

Law Review, Associate Member, 1990-1992, DC School of Law

1990

Summer Law Program, Padova, Italy, DC School of Law

1989

International Sociology Honor Society, University of Richmond, Alpha Kappa Delta

1989

President, Alpha Phi Sorority, University of Richmond

1989

Research Assistant, Sociology Department, University of Richmond

1985

Varsity Diving Team, 1985-1989, University of Richmond

1985

Volunteer Action Council, 1985-1989, University of Richmond

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Head Partner, The Sprano Law Firm, LLP

2001 - 2005

Senior Associate, The Law Offices of Patrick Anderson

1998 - 2001

Senior Assistant Public Defender, Fairfax Public Defender's Office

1995 - 1998

First Assistant Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender of York, PA

1992 - 1995

Assistant Public Defender, York County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2015 - Present

Denison University Parent Council

Admissions Parent Council

2007 - Present

ALSF & Run to The White House

Childhood Cancer Advocate

Fairfax Bar Association

Attorney Member

Fairfax Bar Association Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court Committee

Attorney Member

2008 - 2013

La Leche League

Chronically Ill Child: Mother-to-Mother Forums

2005 - 2014

La Leche League

LLL Leader (Retired-2014)

1999 - 2001

Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Citizens Advisory Council

Court Appointed Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Child Abuse cases

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Murder case

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Capital Murder Appeal

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Murder case

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Murder case

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Education

1992

University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor, cum laude

1990

University of Padua-Padua, Italy

Summer Law Courses Abroad

1989

University of Richmond

BA - Bachelor of Arts, Dean's List

1985

The Williston Northampton School

Speaking Engagements

2014

ALSF Leadership Academy @Villanova

Childhood Cancer Awareness Presentation (Race With Grace)

2013

ALSF Leadership Academy @ Villanova

Childhood Cancer Awareness Presentation (Race With Grace)

2001

Juvenile Court In-Service Training

The Role of The Public Defender

2001

JDR Court Manuel, CLE

The Role of The Public Defender

2000

Law Day Program

Legal Issues For Teenagers-Public Defender Perspective

Publications

1992

DWLR Draft Opinion, United States v. Wise

Languages

English

Activity

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