Mehagen Desiree McRae

Mehagen Desiree McRae

3.9
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 24 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

4084 University Dr. STE 208, Fairfax, VA

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 24 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2001

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Law Offices of Mehagen Desiree McRae

4084 University Dr. STE 208, Fairfax, VA, 22030-6805

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Mehagen Desiree McRae's Reviews

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3.9 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by MS | February 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

BEST ATTORNEY

I have had the privilege of working with Mehagen McRae as my attorney for the last five years and I cannot express enough how grateful I am for her exceptional services. Mehagen represented me in my protective order trial, divorce, and custody trial. All of the outcomes were in my favor and I will ...definitely hire her again if needed. She is the attorney who fights for you and your child(ren). She understands you and has a beautiful soul. Even when faced with unreasonable and unprofessional opposing counsels who represented my ex-husband during the above processes, Mehagen maintained her composure and integrity. There were late-night emails/calls and weekend in-person meetings, which took her away from her family. Mehagen was truly an advocate for me and reduced the stress and pressure during the processes. If you are looking for a caring, competent and trustworthy attorney, I highly recommend you contact Mehagen.

Posted by Jillian | August 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Amazing lawyer that will fight for you

The 1st family lawyer I got was horrible and cost me about $10k. I hired Mehagen back in 2013 and she was empathetic, honest and great in the courtroom when fighting for you and your case. I definitely recommend this lawyer and would use her again if I need to return to court. I have almost given ...up faith in the justice system but Mehagen and one other lawyer have given me hope that there are lawyers will truly care and will fight for you and your child.

Posted by Somya | October 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best Lawyer !

Absolutely amazing in the court and a delight to work with. If she has decided to take your case you are safe. After a very unfair trial in 2019 I had lost faith in Judicial system and the lawyers that are working for fairfax court. Mehagen valued my honesty and used it as her strength. I got the dec...ision making authority for my child's education. Mehagen, represented me well and also earned her attorney fee from the other party. Couldn't have asked for more!!

Posted by karl | October 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Avoid

Cost me money during separation, didn't fight to have life insurance put into trust for kids during mediation, me ex is the beneficiary against my wishes. I specifically asked if I would be paying for my ex's s survivor benefit and surprise, upon my retirement I am. She was supposed to look out for... my interests during a traumatic and confusing process and with the exception of the custody of my children failed. I am still paying for her mistakes, inattention to detail and poor communication.

Posted by Giovanna | September 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

If I can put 1 star I will

I bought a property and I found so many documents that I look at, and of course I found all documents about custody form my child and how traumatic was to have a SERVICE LAWYER beside me. The reality is that when you don't have money, you have no other chances than put your head down and stand all he...r humiliations or stand up for your child and look for a paid lawyer. I did the second choice. Back at that time I didn't speak English as much as I do now. I felt sorry of myself reading her letters and her recommendations. It looks that I was talking with the enemy. Thanks God I took a Lawyer empathetic enough of a woman that suffer Domestic Violence fighting for a better future. Now, she went to Cornell University, she is a woman of honor and her dad absent as always. My daughter loves him because that is the way I raised her. Please be careful of who you hire. I understand that it is a free service for people under law income. However, it is important lawyer with some empathy.

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top Rated Family Law Attorney, Super Lawyers

2019

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Top Rated Family Law Attorney, Super Lawyers

2018

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2017

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2017

Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine

2014

Arnold B. Kassabian Memorial Award, Fairfax Bar Association

2013

Arnold B. Kassabian Memorial Award, Fairfax Bar Association

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Partner, Fayez, Goriup, McRae

2014 - 2018

Partner, Surovell, Isaacs & Levy

2011 - 2014

Of Counsel, Rider, Chochran & Haight, PLLC

2004 - 2011

Associate, MacDowell & Associates

2001 - 2004

Domestic Violence Staff Attorney, Legal Services Of Northern Virginia

2001 - 2001

Law Clerk, Victor M. Glasberg & Associates

Education

2000

American University, Washington College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

American University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Court Tour Program

Explaining Fairfax County court system

2008

Domestic Violence Prevention Forum

Bringing personal injury action against abusers.

2008

Domestic Violence Prevention Forum

Obtaining a Protection Order

2007

Stop The Violence Training

Obtaining a Protection Order

2006

Stop The Violence Training

Obtaining a Protection Order

2006

Representing Crime Victims in Litigation

Bringing tort actions against spouses in Virginia

2003

Stop The Violence Training

Obtaining a Protection Order

2002

Stop The Violence Training

Obtaining a Protection Order

1999

Sixteenth Annual International Law Symposium

Rights of Children in the New Milliennium

Publications

1999

Whittier Law Review Bad Apples in Cyberspace: The Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of Children Over the Internet
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