$ 350-350 per hour
Michelle Marie Kaminsky
About Michelle
Biography
Michelle Kaminsky is a Partner at Hite Kaminsky Family Law & Mediation, PLLC. Ms. Kaminsky grew up in Tucson, Arizona, where she graduated from the University of Arizona in 1995. She worked as a high school English teacher and an Academic Advisor before attending the Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America from 2006-2009. While at the Columbus School of Law, Ms. Kaminsky was a member of the Catholic University Law Review, where she authored the Note, "Excessive Rights for Putative Fathers: Heart of Adoptions Jeopardizes Rights of Mother and Child," 57 Cath. Univ. L. Rev. 917 (2008).
Following law school, Ms. Kaminsky served as a Law Clerk for the Honorable David S. Schell of the Fairfax County Circuit Court. Her knowledge of the inner workings of the Fairfax Court has proved invaluable for our clients.
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 16 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2009
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Location
Hite Kaminsky Family Law & Mediation
10505 Judicial Drive, Ste. 200, Fairfax, VA, 22030-2592
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4000 Legato Road, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA, 22033
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Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Absolute best
I cannot praise Michelle enough. She guided me through an extremely complicated custody case with compassion and competence. She took the time to understand me, my children, and every facet of the case. We had fantastic communication throughout which led to an amicable agreement that kept the focus o...
Posted by Jing | October 16, 2020
not responsible
She charged $500 for the first consultation. After that she told me that she is not interested in my case!
Posted by Beth | April 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney
The best attorney - worth every penny!
Michelle Kaminsky has been my attorney since she began working with Kelly Hite in 2010 (Kelly had been my attorney since 2004). Due to the constant disagreements and issues which arise every year, my attorney fees have been quite substantial since 2004. Both Kelly and Michelle have been worth every...
Posted by Diana | February 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Made me feel at ease during a difficult time
Michelle was very compassionate and listened to my situation that lead me to file for separation and ultimately divorce. My Ex-Husband and I had verbally agreed to the division of assets prior to consulting a lawyer. Michelle reviewed each scenario with me to let me know what my rights were to make ...
Posted by Jennifer | January 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Comprehensive Care at a difficult time
Michelle worked with me through one of the most personally difficult times in my life, the separation and divorce that ended my marriage. From the first meeting, she was compassionate, knowledgeable and clear. She answered every one of my questions, she always responded in a timely manner, she gave...
Michelle Marie Kaminsky's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly recommend Michelle Kaminsky in the areas of family law and adoption."
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"Ms. Kaminsky is an extremely smart and sensible lawyer. Those two qualities are often mutually exclusive in lawyers. She knows how to successfully try a case, but understands that it is often in her client's best interest to come to a resolution before trial. I do not hesitate to call Ms. Kaminsky for advice whenever I have a matter that involves her family law expertise."
"Michelle is a wonderful attorney and a very respected member of the legal community. Her work reflects the care and attention she devotes to each and every one of her clients. I give Michelle my highest recommendation."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Best Law Firms Virginia, U.S. News & World Report
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2016
Client's Choice, Avvo
2014
Best Law Firms Virginia, U.S. News & World Report
2010
Award of Appreciation, The Honorable David S. Schell, Fairfax Circuit Court Judge
1995
Dean's List, University of Arizona
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Partner, Hite Kaminsky Family Law & Mediation, PLLC
1900 - Present
Partner, ShounBach
2010 - 2015
Associate, Law Offices of Kelly S. Hite, PLLC
2009 - 2010
Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable David S. Schell, Fairfax County Circuit Court
2008 - 2008
Legal Intern, International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children
2007 - 2007
Legal Intern, Transportation Security Administration (Tsa)
Associations
2017 - Present
Fairfax Bar Association, Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court CommitteeCo-Chair
2016 - Present
Virginia Women Attorneys Association (Northern Virginia chapter) Judicial Vacancy Selection Panel - Fairfax County Juvenile & Domestic Relations CourtMember
2015 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Law Related Education Committee, Fairfax Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Virginia Women Attorneys AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Fairfax Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
2015 - 2015
Virginia Women Attorneys Association (Northern Virginia chapter) Judicial Vacancy Selection Panel - Arlington Juvenile & Domestic Relations CourtMember
2010 - 2012
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Committee, Fairfax Bar AssociationMember
Education
2009
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
1995
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Publications
2008
Catholic University Law Review
Excessive Rights for Putative Fathers: Heart of Adoptions Jeopardizes Rights of Mother and Child
Languages
English