$ 250-250 per hour
Cristina O Duarte
About Cristina
Biography
Each one of us has unique experiences in life. The family is central to our support system. It is the most important thing we have to call ours. When there is a breakdown in a family and important decisions need to be made, I believe that knowledge is power. When it comes to family law many are often discouraged, my mission is to EMPOWER you with the tools to make the right decisions.
I believe that EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, and ACCESSIBILITY are key.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 8 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 8 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Location
Duarte Advocacy
3930 Pender Drive, Suite 130, Fairfax, VA, 22030
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Cristina O Duarte's Reviews
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Posted by Greg | November 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent Lawyer
Cristina is an absolutely amazing attorney. Her level of professionalism is above what is to be expected. I was completely distraught with the complexity of my child custody case and Cristina clearly explained the process to me which left me feeling much more confident for a successful outcome. I wou...
Cristina O Duarte's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. Duarte is a principled and enthusiastic attorney. Her compassion and innate talent, coupled with her work ethic, make her an ideal advocate. Additional, her commitment to the community is inspiring. She is a top-notch attorney."
Tamara di Paolo
Family lawyer
Robert Worster
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year, Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Attorney, Duarte Advocacy
2015 - Present
Director of Regulatory Affairs/ In-House Counsel, Mezmo Corp (dba InnoCaption)
Associations
2018 - Present
Federal Communications Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
2017 - Present
Fairfax County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
2016 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Education
2015
American University, Washington College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
Hood College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Portuguese
American Sign Language
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I file for custody after protective order expires ?
03 Dec 2018
Q&A
If if I sign over my parental rights can it be reinstated?
02 Dec 2018
Q&A
Can I file for sole custody without the father of my child knowing?
30 Nov 2018