Steven Andrew Krieger

Steven Andrew Krieger

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Litigation Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Landlord & Tenant, Family ... +3 more

4000 Legato Road, Suite 1100, Fairfax, VA

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Family 20%

Steven Krieger Law provide family law counsel in: (1) Custody Determinations or Modifications; (2) Child Support Awards or Modifications; (3) Civil Protection Orders; and (4) Marriage Documents (Pre-nuptial agreements, Annulments, Affirmations.

14 years

20%
Landlord or Tenant 20%

Whether you are a landlord or a tenant trying to enforce protections under your lease, or if you do not have a lease, we can help. We have extensive experience in drafting leases, managing properties, finding tenants, and resolving security deposit disputes related to unpaid rent and/or damage.

14 years

20%
Litigation 20%

Whether you have been wronged or have been accused of wronging someone else, having an attorney to assist you is critical. Sometimes litigation is necessary, but not always. Having an attorney that knows the difference is key to helping you make sound decisions about your matter.

14 years

20%
Contracts and Agreements 15%

We focus primarily on consumer protection law. Legislators in Virginia and the District of Columbia have passed laws that protect individual consumers from various unfair, misleading, or deceptive business or marketing practices for goods and services. Various laws exist to provide consumers with a mechanism to fight back against these unfair practices. The basis for "consumer protection" cases is often a traditional breach of contract claim.

14 years

15%
Libel and Slander 15%

Have you been sued for posting an online review? Has someone posted false statements about you online? DC has a wonderful Anti-SLAPP statute that could help you defend your freedom of speech.

14 years

15%
Business 10%

Whether you are an individual or an entity, sometimes all you need is an adviser to review a contract, handle a negotiation, assist with a purchase of real estate, or simply explain your legal rights, responsibilities, and risks in plain English to help you decide how to proceed.

14 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 1-375 per hour

Contingency

25%-50%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 12 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2013

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 13 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Steven Krieger Law, PLLC

4000 Legato Road, Suite 1100, Fairfax, VA, 22033

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Steven Andrew Krieger's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

190 Client Reviews

Showing 56 - 60 of 64 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2015 | Landlord & Tenant

Trusted advisor for landlord/tenant issues

Mr. Krieger did an outstanding job helping me understand the terms of my lease. His help assisted me in making decisions with long term implications for my rental relationship. I would highly recommend him to anyone working through the landlord/tenant process.

Posted by KP | March 24, 2015 | Landlord & Tenant

Splendid!

The title of my review is enough to indicate the satisfation that we received from Steve's legal services. I thought of using 'wow', but that might mean either way. So, the clear positive title. But I digress. Background: we live in NJ and have an investment home in VA; had an issue simmering... with the tenant that was threatening to esclate to a more serious and stressful level. We felt at our hearts that we were not wrong and had proof that we did everything we could to address the unfortunate situation that the tenant faced for a few weeks. Just as it was about to get worse, we decided to check with Steve and are so glad we reached out to him. From the first complemntary call - we never saw him or had to drive down - he put our minds at ease and laid out the options we had and their respective pros and cons. He also mentioned the fees for each option if we proceeded to engage him and asked us to first attempt something on our own before going thru him. We thanked him and followed one of his suggestions. Situation defused but got messy the following month when the tenant wanted a new credit based on a new hospital expense. She also hinted that she had also spoken to a lawyer, who felt that she had an extremely strong case. We promptly reached out to Steve and engaged him by paying a retainer. Steve was extremely thorough and prompt in responding to our emails/calls. He suggested the best course of action, which was both a compromise and a small credit to the tenant but involved her signing a declaration that she can no longer come to us for any future claims however damaging that might be. Tenant agreed and signed. And get this: Steve emailed us a check later for nearly 25% of our payment and informed us that the total time he spent on our calls/emails and preparing the letter was less than what he anticipated. You can now see why Steve will always be the first attorney that I will reach out to for ANY real estate legal issues. HIGHLY recommend him!

Posted by William | March 12, 2015 | Debt Collection

Great attorney = Steven Krieger

I have been an attorney in DC for over 35 years, and used Steven Krieger on some Virginia issues. The issues related to debt collection litigation. He was first rate for me. If he was first rate for me, maybe he would also be first rate for you.

Posted by Nicole | December 09, 2014 | Landlord & Tenant

Assistance with Tenant eviction

Mr. Steven Krieger was very responsive with a very difficult eviction problem. First, he would always respond within the same business day, if not, within the same hour. We worked with previous attorneys who were not as responsive. Second, he was very knowledgeable about Fairfax County Land...lord/Tenant law. With the problem of a tenant that was not paying rent (or very slowly - up to two months behind), we were advised that there was not much we could do. Mr. Krieger informed us that was not accurate and took several immediate steps to remedy our situation. Third, Mr. Krieger also dealt with our very difficult, unprofessional Property Manager as well as the non-paying Tenant on our behalf. After a difficult year, this was very helpful. He also worked to diffuse the situation and mediate. He was reasonable in billing. The only suggestion I have for clients that need to manage costs is to request invoices against your retainer on a regular basis (which we did not and it ended up being more costly then expected). Mr. Krieger is very professional, helpful, calm, and knowledgeable. All of these qualities are necessary in an attorney representing your interests.

Posted by Leslie | December 08, 2014 | Debt Collection

Debt Collection for Unlawful Detainer Without Judgment

I contacted Steve regarding the VA Statute of Limitations for collection of delinquent rent. I received a collection notice for back rent exceedingly more than the unlawful detainer. Steve did his homework to find my court info on the VA Court Info site and did not find a judgement for the amount the... collectors were asking for. His advice was simply: If the creditor or a collection agency attempts to contact me again, I should request a copy of the judgment to determine if it's valid or not. I was satisfied with his knowledge.

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Steven Andrew Krieger's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephen Teague

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Krieger is a very knowledgeable, dedicated, and trusted colleague. He is my go-to for advice with regard to landlord-tenant matters, and my clients have been the better for it."

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Katarina Nguyen

Unknown lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"He knows the ins and outs of all kinds of landlord/tenant situations, representing both landlords and tenants! Plus, he also handles cases involving all kinds of contracts, defamation, consumer protection issues, fraud, lemon law, and family law (divorce, custody/visitation, support, and protective orders)."

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Derek Jacques

Unknown lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Krieger is an excellent advocate for his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend him to a client in need. He is also an asset to the Avvo Community, providing invaluable resources to those seeking help."

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Stephanie Duran

Family lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Highly knowledgeable and well prepared. I endorse this attorney."

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Sat Nam Khalsa

Litigation lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steven is a great lawyer, and I'm happy to endorse him."

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Richard Volin

Litigation lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steven is a smart and accomplished litigator, with a keen understanding not just of the law, but of what path is best for the client. I strongly endorse him."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I'm pleased to endorse Steven. He is a top-notch immigration attorney and a zealous advocate for his clients. Highly recommended."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Highly respected in the community."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Business lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Geller

Unknown lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Steven. Highly respected in the legal community. A skilled lawyer with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."

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Giacomo Behar

Litigation lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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Richard Rosenstein

Unknown lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Krieger is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."

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Sean Cleary

Business lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Marc Isaacs

Unknown lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer's work. He is highly skilled, persistent, and intelligent. He achieves outstanding results for his clients and I do not hesitate to refer clients to him."

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Pawnee Davis

Litigation lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Steven Krieger. He is a determined, knowledgeable, and skilled lawyer who cares about helping people. We have collaborated before and he is a great person to work with."

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Michael Forster

Litigation lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steven is an excellent attorney, with a great knowledge of the law and legal process. He is also skilled at working with clients diligently and passionately."

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Matthew Kaplan

Litigation lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Steven Krieger and I frequently refer to him individuals who need a first-rate civil litigation attorney when I cannot, myself, provide representation. In addition to being a highly capable attorney who truly cares about getting the best result for his clients, Steven has the respect of his peers and has rapidly become a leader in the Northern Virginia legal community."

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Jason Klein

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is a smart and capable lawyer who offers very reasonable rates and can handle a broad variety of matters. He treats all of his clients with respect and works zealously on their behalf. I have known Steve for a long time and highly endorse him."

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Marc Borbely

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Christian Lassen

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Marc Isaacs

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Matthew Kaplan

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Jason Klein

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Kimberly Lewis

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Lee Thompson

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Kevin Pettrey

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Pawnee Davis

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Top Contributor, Avvo

2013

Top Contributor, Avvo

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Steven Krieger Law, PLLC

2014 - 2015

Founder, Access to Justice Lawyer Referral Service

2012 - 2012

Hearing Examiner, Los Angeles Department Of Transportation

Associations

2014 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Lyon Village Citizens Association

Assistant Volunteer Coordinator

2013 - Present

Arlington Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Alexandria Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

United States Professional Tennis Association

Professional Instructor

Sample of Legal Cases

Online Defamation in DC

Client was able to keep review posted.

Arlington Tear Down Project

Approval of variance by Arlington Board of Zoning Appeals

Landlords and Tenants Both Have Rights

My clients rights were protected -- landlords or tenants

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Education

2011

University of California at Los Angeles School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of Michigan

BBA

Speaking Engagements

2015

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2015

D.C. Bar Lunch and Learn

Low Bono for the Small Firm Lawyer: How to Successfully Start/Manage and Grow a Low Bono Practice in D.C

2013

District of Columbia Bar

Low Bono for the Small Firm Lawyer: How to Successfully Start and Manage and Grow a Low Bono Practice in DC

Publications

Languages

English

Arabic

Spanish

French

Activity

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