Sarah Louise Kuhns

Sarah Louise Kuhns

4.2
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 18 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Child Custody

11325 Random Hills Road, Suite 360, Fairfax, VA

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 18 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2007

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Law Office of Sarah L. Kuhns, P.C.

11325 Random Hills Road, Suite 360, Fairfax, VA, 22030

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Posted by anonymous | July 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Thank you Sarah!

I am so grateful for your tremendous professionalism in my case. Thank you for assisting me through one of the most difficult periods of my life and making sure I ended up in a financially sound position following my divorce.

Posted by anonymous | July 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Embarrassing

Sarah's performance in the courtroom was laughable. Grossly unprepared for litigation. Has no understanding of prioritization or time management in the courtroom. She showed trouble comprehending the judge's instructions and will focus on irrelevant information contrary to being instructed to move al...ong. Tried to present 5 binders full of inadmissible evidence with no sort of contingency plan after the fact. I'm a single father with full custody of my other kid going up against a homeless drug addict with a domestic violence, criminal, and drug history and Sarah somehow couldn't mange to get her job done at an emergency hearing. After her second embarrassing court appearance, I had to fire her. She deleted files of evidence from dropbox when requested by my new attorney. She offered no remorse or refund of costs on wasted resources presenting evidence she warned me ahead of time was admissable or for her lack of results. She might be good at standing next to women asking for child support but not in an actual custody battle. Would not recommend at all.

Posted by Mary | February 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Attorney

Sarah L. Kuhns, P.C. is a highly skilled and experienced divorce attorney in Fairfax County, Virginia. She is extremely knowledgeable and aware of current policy related to divorce and family law. She is familiar with and is able to maneuver effectively through the local court system. Sarah has ex...ceptional negotiation skills and she advocates efficaciously on behalf of her clients. She is a skillful lawyer and she is strategically connected with other professionals in her field. In addition, Sarah is organized, efficient, and time conscious in support of her clients. From the initial contact, Sarah was informative and clear in her explanation of every detail pertaining to my case. She helped me understand the legal and financial aspects of the divorce process so that I could make informed decisions. She listened to my concerns, and helped me maneuver through some complicated matters pertaining to retirement assets and equitable distribution of property. Sarah demonstrated strong math skills and a keen eye for locating discrepancies made by the other side. This led to an improved financial outcome for me. Sarah maintained the patience and persistence required to successfully navigate the Federal Benefits Systems. She also skillfully negotiated my county pension, and she successfully and quickly completed a QDRO (qualified domestic relations order) following my divorce. Sarah was constantly in contact with court personnel and amazingly at work behind the scenes. She was diligent, thorough, and mindful of all of the details of my situation. She was supportive of me every step of the way and she was instrumental in reaching a positive outcome in my divorce case. Sarah helped me through a difficult time in my life, and I am very grateful to her for all the work she did on my behalf. I highly recommend Sarah L. Kuhns. She is an excellent divorce and family law attorney.

Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Thank you, Sarah Kuhns. You're the best.

I started my divorce process with a lawyer who did not litigate, first of all because I felt that lawyer was highly qualified, but also because I believed that it would be best to try to mediate the settlement for the benefit of myself, my now ex, and for our three children. Unfortunately, and after ...nearly two years of trying, it became clear that my wife preferred the scorched earth approach and that I needed to hire a litigator. My lawyer recommended that I turn to Sarah Kuhns for the help I needed to bring things to closure. Sarah quickly understood the dynamics of my case and brought to it her knowledge of negotiating under the threat of litigation. It was a much different approach than I had been trying to date, but Sarah had a detailed understanding of the litigation process as well as a great insight as to how decisions would be made if the case went to court. She provided me with excellent advice on when to accept a part of the other side’s offer, when to reject it, and when to press for my position. She offered advice and counsel and allowed me to make the decisions based on her input. Her understanding of some of the more complex aspects of my case were infinitely helpful to me, and when there was an issue where she had an industry contact to consult, she consulted them on my behalf. As painful as the process was given my ex-wife’s approach, we were able to come to an agreement at the eleventh hour and arrive at a settlement before facing the judge. It was stressful, but I always felt I had good guidance from Sarah and that she had solid control of the issues at hand. Her experience as a litigator was a great asset to me in trying to avoid litigation, but I knew that I would be well represented and well positioned had the matter ended up in court. Sarah has my highest recommendation due to her knowledge, her temperament, her experience, her patience, her professionalism, and her ability and willingness to navigate negotiations with a difficult adversary under pressure. She earned every penny that she was paid, and I will forever be in her debt.

Posted by anonymous | December 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

My Experience with Ms. Kuhns

Ms. Kuhns was a true professional from the beginning to the end of my divorce proceedings. She carefully listened to what I wanted and acted accordingly. Her attention to the big and small details of my situation was impeccable. Her expertise with the financial piece of my case was outstanding. Sh...e was quick to respond to my emails and phone calls. She did not hesitate to act when needed, even when it was not convenient. She was thorough in explaining legal matters to me and ensured that I understood what my options were in various situations. She was proactive in planning for our hearing, making sure all possible scenarios where taken into account. I highly recommend her and am very grateful for this very positive experience.

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2009 - 2012

Associate, Law Office of Raymond B. Benzinger, P.C.

Associations

2009 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association

2009 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association, Family Law Section

Education

2007

Georgetown University Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of Maryland, College Park

BS - Bachelor of Science

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