$ 400-400 per hour
Jamel Rowe
About Jamel
Biography
Jamel Rowe is a partner at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. She is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody, visitation, support and adoption cases. Ms. Rowe works in the firm’s Fairfax office, and represent clients in Fairfax, Alexandria, Arlington and all across Northern Virginia.
Ms. Rowe earned her J.D. from William & Mary Law School in 2012, after earning her B.A. from the College of William & Mary in 2007.
After graduating from law school, Ms. Rowe received a one-year legal fellowship with the National Council For Adoption (NCFA), in Alexandria, Virginia. After completing her fellowship, Ms. Rowe entered private practice as a family law attorney. From 2013–2019 she worked as a family law associate at two different law firms in Northern Virginia, before joining Livesay & Myers, P.C. as a senior associate in 2019. Ms. Rowe was promoted to the position of lead senior associate in 2021 and to the position of partner in 2025.
During her time in practice, Ms. Rowe has litigated every type of family law case in the courts of Northern Virginia, including high value equitable distribution cases, custody, support, and military divorce cases.
Ms. Rowe was one of only 30 attorneys recognized as Leaders of the Law by Virginia Lawyers Weekly in 2022. She was also selected by her peers for inclusion in the 2025–2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America for her work in Family Law. Prior to that, Ms. Rowe was included in the 2021–2024 editions of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for her work in Family Law. Ms. Rowe was named a Super Lawyer in 2024–2025, after being named a Super Lawyers Rising Star each year from 2020–2023. She currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from both Avvo and Justia.
Jamel Rowe resides in Northern Virginia.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Virginia for 12 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2013
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Location
Livesay & Myers, P.C.
11325 Random Hills Rd #100, Fairfax, VA, 22030
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Jamel Rowe's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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Game & Life Changer
It is difficult to explain how it feels having to go though the legal process to fight to see your kids. My husband and I were dealing with his high conflict ex who made every single day challenging and hard for us. You will never know how an attorney can impact your life. Every stressful step of ...
Posted by Krysta | February 3, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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Trustworthy and attentive attorney
Jamel Rowe is so personable and helpful in my child custody case. She was very easy to get a hold of and was always kind and responsive to all my questions. When my case took a different turn than expected, she was prepared and quick to adjust. I would definitely recommend her. Abby McNelis and Brend...
Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Best Custody Attorney Ever
Jamel kept her calm, kindness, and understanding throughout our entire 9 month long custody battle. I say battle because it was the most grueling thing my husband, my children, and I have ever been though. But J was there for us at any time for anything. Her fight for us inside and outside the courtr...
Jamel Rowe's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. Rowe receives my unequivocal endorsement. Her experience practicing family law in Virginia and her vast knowledge of the relevant laws and procedures make her an asset to any client in need of legal representation."
"I fully endorse this lawyer. Jamel is a tireless advocate for her clients. She is experienced and personable."
"Ms. Rowe is a great advocate for her clients and I would recommend her for family law matters."
"Ms. Rowe is a skilled and dedicated family law attorney. She is a tireless advocate for her clients & I highly recommend Ms. Rowe to anyone needing a family law attorney in Northern Virginia."
"I highly endorse Ms. Rowe. Ms. Rowe is an experienced, intelligent, and knowledgeable family law attorney who strives to achieve the best results for her clients."
"Ms. Rowe is a knowledgeable and experienced family law attorney both as a litigator in contested matters and negotiator in settlement matters. Ms. Rowe is a dedicated attorney who will fight to obtain the best possible results for her clients. I highly recommend Ms. Rowe to anyone seeking counsel in Northern Virginia for family law matters."
"Ms. Rowe is a zealous and passionate advocate for her clients. Her experience and hard work routinely produce great results for her clients. I give her my highest endorsement."
"Ms. Rowe is a talented litigator and zealous advocate for her clients. She has a charismatic personality which appeals to her clients and is always pleasant and understanding. I highly recommend Ms. Rowe for any family law matter."
"Ms. Rowe is a dedicated and passionate advocate for her clients. Her proven experience demonstrates her commitment to zealously representing her clients. I endorse Ms. Rowe."
"Ms. Rowe is knowledgeable in all aspects of family law and has a proven track record of positive results for her clients. Ms. Rowe is well respected in the Northern Virginia legal community and is known to be a zealous advocate for her clients while always maintaining the highest ethical standards."
"Ms. Rowe is a hard-working attorney who goes above and beyond for her clients. I highly endorse Ms. Rowe."
"Jamel is reasonable and honest but always advocating for her client. She's a tough customer to go against in the courtroom because she's always well-prepared, and has great judgement and legal knowledge. An all around first rate lawyer."
"I give Jamel my highest endorsement. She is skilled in the courtroom, but also searches for favorable settlement opportunities whenever possible. She operates with the highest of ethical considerations and has the experience for any type of family case."
"An outstanding family law attorney, Ms. Rowe receives my highest possible endorsement."
"Jamel Rowe is a skilled and dedicated family law attorney. I highly recommend Jamel to anyone facing a divorce or custody battle in Fairfax County or Northern Virginia."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2026
The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2025
The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Leaders in the Law, Virginia Lawyers Weekly
2021
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Top Contributor Award, Avvo
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Partner, Livesay & Myers, P.C.
2021 - 2025
Lead Senior Associate, Livesay & Myers, P.C.
2019 - 2021
Senior Associate, Livesay & Myers, P.C.
2016 - 2019
Associate Attorney, Hottell Family Law Group
2013 - 2016
Associate Attorney, Masterman Krogmann, P.C.
Associations
2019 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitAdmitted to Practice
2017 - Present
Virginia Women’s Attorney AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
2013 - Present
Fairfax Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Northern Virginia Black Attorneys AssociationMember
2022 - 2023
Virginia Women’s Attorney AssociationPresident
2022 - 2023
Virginia Women’s Attorney Association, State BoardChapter President Representative
2021 - 2022
Virginia Women’s Attorney AssociationPresident-Elect
2021 - 2022
Virginia Women’s Attorney Association, State BoardDirector-at-Large
2020 - 2021
Virginia Women’s Attorney AssociationSecretary
2018 - 2020
Virginia Women’s Attorney Association, Northern Virginia ChapterDirector of Social Media
Sample of Legal Cases
Represented Husband in Equitable Distribution Case
Negotiated Settlement for Husband Greater Than What He Hoped
Represented Mother in Child Custody Case
Custody Determination in Favor of Mother
Education
2012
William & Mary Law School
J.D.
2007
College of William & Mary
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2021
Family Law Seminar
Family Law
2020
Fairfax Bar Association Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar
Divorce & The Guardian Ad Litem for Adults Under Disability
2020
Fairfax Bar Association Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar
Adoption
2020
Fairfax Bar Association Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar
Divorce Business Valuation
2020
Fairfax Bar Association Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar
Commercial Business Valuation
2020
Brown Bag Seminar
Family Law
2020
A Complete Guide to Child Custody Representation in Juvenile Court
Child Support and Paternity in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
2019
Fairfax Bar Association Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar
Private Investigators: How They Can Make or Break Your Case
Publications
2020
Livesay & Myers, P.C. Blog
How to Testify at Your Family Law Trial in Virginia
2020
Virginia State Bar Family Law Quarterly
The Impact of Social Media on Family Law
2019
Livesay & Myers, P.C. Blog
The Impact of SSI Benefits on Child Support in Virginia
2014
2013
Adoption Advocate
2013 Policy Priorities and Adoption-Related Legislation
2013
Adoption Today
Russian Orphans, Victims of Retaliatory Politicking
2013
Adoption Advocate
Paths to Permanence: Kin Guardianship and Adoption
2013
National Council for Adoption Blog
Advocates Educate Congress on Lack of Normalcy for Children in Foster Care
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is filing for child support through my county (Fauquier, VA) or DCSE better and why?
19 Sep 2019
Q&A
What court do I go to file an emergency custody for a newborn in Fairfax County VA. Do I need to have an attorney first to file.
02 Sep 2019
Q&A
My kids want to live with me the mom, kids are 14 &16 can I get awarded full custody ?
03 Sep 2019