Chanda Lynn Kinsey

Chanda Lynn Kinsey

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 46 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +3 more

4120 Leonard Dr, Fairfax, VA

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 46 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1979

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Kinsey, Lynch & Filipour

4120 Leonard Dr, Fairfax, VA, 22030-5118

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Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

THE BEST ATTORNEY IN THE WORLD!

I met Chanda after taking divorce classes at the Women's Center and hiring and firing two awful lawyers. The first was dishonest and the second was from a firm that charged a high retainer and exorbitant hourly fees and then took days/weeks to return emails. I ended up paying a lot over three month...s for them to create one document that went nowhere. They didn't offer wise counsel and just sat on things to get the case to court and squeeze more money from me and other clients. After months of their ineptitude and greed with no end in sight, I found Chanda. She has been a blessing and is simply, THE BEST ATTORNEY IN THE WORLD! TOP 10 REASONS WHY SHE'S THE BEST: Chanda is honest, intelligent, rational/logical, experienced, fair, kind, courteous, prompt, hard-working and efficient. She is on top of everything. Chanda will actually get in touch with you vs. you trying hard to reach her. She responds to emails!!! What a breath of fresh air! That is the beauty of working with an attorney from a small boutique law firm who has years of experience and cares about her clients. At our first meeting, Chanda met with me in her warm and welcoming office which is beautiful, well located and unlike all the corporate firms I had visited before. She listened intently and gave me a realistic appraisal of what to expect. Chanda did not waste my time or money. She helped me figure out what I wanted most. I shared my 10 points with her and within two days, she wrote them into terms in such a factual, fair and kind writing style that my ex-husband immediately responded that he was surprised and agreed with 95% of it. We worked out the details and signed terms within a month! THAT IS THE MAGIC OF CHANDA KINSEY. Don't waste your time and money on the sadly, millions of inept, dishonest and greedy lawyers out there. Sorry to give them a bad name but after meeting and hiring so many awful ones who cared only about their pockets, I was happy I decided not to pursue law and realized how rare it is to find a good one. CHANDA IS A GEM. She made me feel that whether I was the wife or husband, she'd be equitable. My ex-husband liked her so much, he ended up firing his attorney who likely wanted things to go to court and hired a notary so we could sign terms and move on! YES, SHE'S THAT AWESOME! Chanda will help you get to the finish line. I hope no one has to go through the ordeal I went through in finding a respectable attorney. I'm so glad I found her. Look no further. Save your time and money and put your trust in an attorney who actually cares about justice and her clients. She is worth every minute and dollar I spent. A blessing from heaven. CALL CHANDA TODAY! GOOD LUCK!

Posted by Tushar | August 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

You + Ms. Kinsey = Strongest

Ms. Kinsey has been so caring and compassionate, a great listener and patient. She listened to what I wanted and explained what will work out best for me. I got the highest care and professionalism from her. Ms. Kinsey got me full legal and physical custody of my daughter in the absentia of my run...away ex-wife. Ms. Kinsey was calm when I was frantic and spoke effectively on my behalf when I had a hard time finding my own voice. I couldn't possible recommend her more highly. Ms. Chanda Kinsey is the absolute best!

Posted by James | January 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Trusted Competent Professional

Ms. Kinsey represented me in a challenging child custody case. Her advice and consultation was always in the best interest of my children, and their well being. Ms. Kinsey did detailed research, utilized her in-depth knowledge, and experience in the development and execution of my case. I was impre...ssed with her professional dedication, competence, and genuine interest in seeking the best outcome. Ms. Kinsey has successfully demonstrated her ability as an attorney, and exceeded my expectations in representation. I will continue to personally consult her, and I recommend her services without hesitation.

Posted by Laura Duvall | December 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney

My ABSOLUTE "GO TO" for trusted professional advice!!!

Having grown up with a lawyer and having experienced working in his law firm for several years you gain a keen awareness for the talented group of attorneys that reside in Fairfax County. I can tell you that without hesitation I have not only recommended Ms. Kinsey to both friends and colleagues wit...h great confidence, but I have retained her personally for consultation. The results she produced far exceeded my expectations. Chanda is proficient, knowledgeable and well-versed on the most recent changes to the legal system and laws and more importantly is able to communicate both the risks and benefits that pertain to your specific needs. She works tirelessly on your behalf and makes herself available no matter how heavy her current case load may be. Her staff is responsive, courteous and highly efficient, clearly reflecting the values of professional representation and customer service that define Chanda Kinsey. This lawyer brings years of professional expertise to bear on any matter and also is able to clearly communicate with any client as to the best path forward for their particular situation. She is smart, savvy, efficient, and extremely personable and I will continue to recommend her as one of the top legal advisors in Northern Virginia!

Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

16 years of excellence

I have retained Chanda Kinsey as my lawyer for over 16 years. She has represented me in court many times throughout the divorce and custody process. I have always been impressed by her dedication, professionalism, intelligence and personable demeanor. She has gone above and beyond for my case, one... that has been riddled with so many complexities and variables and some truly horrible actions on the part of my Ex Spouse. Throughout the years she has been there to guide me to make wise and dignified choices both as a client, and as a parent also. She has represented my case successfully, time after time. She has worked tirelessly with me and other witnesses and prepared us for grueling cross examinations and depositions. She is charming in court and in person, and has the respect of the other lawyers in the court house. Her interest was always doing what was in my best interest and in the best interests of my child's future. I went to court 6 different times over the years, and she won for me Every. Single. Time. My ex spouse has gone through over half a dozen different lawyers, and I have always stayed with Chanda. Each time my case would go to court, my spouse would be forced to settle because Chanda was so prepared, he knew he could never survive her cross examination. Eventually, when he knew he would be facing her in court, he just stopped showing up! And she had armored me so expertly, that neither I or my other witnesses cracked on the stand, no matter what bulldog he had hired to badger us that day. She gave me strength and support when I thought I had none. She taught me to be fearless, like she is, and believe in justice. If you are going through a complicated divorce or family law issue, this is the lawyer that will represent you with dignity and strength and will take the time to get to know all the aspects of your case. Chanda is genuinely nice and kind - but she aggressively takes on cases and wins them with her hard work, brilliant arguments and thorough preparation. Her staff is fantastic also - the whole office goes out of their way to know the case and see it through. Chanda's office is also well situated within easy walking distance to the courthouse. She is highly ethical and trustworthy. I am forever grateful to her for the ways that she represented me, to me she is a Knight in Shining Armor. After years of grueling custody/divorce issues, it is hard to imagine loving and hoping and trusting again, but it is my pleasure to say that I remarried and Chanda was invited to the wedding as a friend! Happy endings do exist, and Chanda Kinsey will fight to get you yours!

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Chanda Lynn Kinsey's Lawyer Endorsements

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Vernida Chaney

Family lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Chandra is a dedicated and zealous attorney who provides highly personalized service for all her clients."

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Kenneth Crosson

Family lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have been both co-counsel and opposing counsel to Ms. Kinsey giving me a a unique view of her qualifications from both sides of litigation. Ms. Kinsey's knowledge of the law and procedure, her work ethic and her firm but courteous litigation style is a great benefit to her clients. I strongly recommend Ms. Kinsey to anyone needing a seasoned domestic relations lawyer in Northern Virginia.."

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Ariel Baniowski

Family lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Friend

"No words can express my utter and absolute admiration for Ms. Kinsey. A tireless, devoted, passionate and wise advocate. Ms. Kinsey is a rare find, and her knowledge, professionalism and courtroom advocacy are an exceptional example of what an attorney should be. I wholeheartedly endorse Ms. Kinsey."

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Larry Bowen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Chanda for 2 decades and she does great work for clients."

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Sharon Filipour

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked with Chanda for over 20 years. She is an excellent lawyer; hard working; unfailingly honest and always does her best for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top 100 National Advocates, The National Advocates

1982

Outstanding Community Woman, Springfield Jaycees Women

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Attorney, Kinsey, Lynch & Filipour

1986 - 1988

Adjunct Professor, Northern Virginia Community College

1985 - 1991

Attorney, Private Practice

1984 - 1988

Legal Instructor, Northern Virginia Police Academy

1979 - 1984

Prosecuting Attorney, Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney's Office

Associations

2015 - Present

Fairfax County Bar Association

Executive Committee

1979 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

1998 - 1999

Fairfax County Bar Association

Executive Committee Member

1995 - 1996

Fairfax Bar Association, General District Court Committee

Executive Committee

1984 - 2016

Federal Bar for Eastern District of Virginia

Attorney

Education

1979

William & Mary Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

James Madison University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

1984

Continuing Legal Education

The Trial of Drug Cases

1983

Fox Morning News

Commentary on Current Criminal Cases

Languages

English

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