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About Michael
Biography
Since 1999, I have practiced solely in the area of family law. In the context of a typical divorce case, I will address matters of property division, assignment of debts, determination of spousal support, determination of custody and visitation, and determination of child support.
Prior
to entering private practice in Virginia, I was an
active duty Judge Advocate in the United States Marine Corps for seven
years. While on active duty, I spent a year and a half as a
court-martial defense counsel where I dealt with a wide range of cases
including child and spousal abuse as well as sex crimes. I was the
Officer in Charge of the legal assistance office at Camp Lejeune. While
at legal assistance, I dealt with a variety of family law issues
including divorce, support, wills and estate planning, and consumer
protection.
I then became the Staff Judge Advocate for the 26th Marine
Expeditionary Unit. During our deployment from 1995 to 1996, I provided advice to the command as well as individual Marines and
sailors on a variety of criminal and civil matters to include custody
of children and support of family members. I was later assigned to the
Naval Justice School in Newport, Rhode Island to instruct judge
advocates and paralegals on civil law matters of family law and estate
planning.
While at the Naval Justice School, I participated in a
military-to-military training program sponsored by the State Department
that took me to a variety of countries including Bangladesh, Uganda,
Ghana, Togo, Cameroon, Bolivia and Paraguay. After leaving activity
duty, I maintained an affiliation with the United States
Marine Corps Reserve. My latest assignment was as an appellate defense
counsel at the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Military Appeals. I began my military career in 1985 as an enlisted infantryman.
I have used my background and experience in accounting to
analyze complex financial matters arising in the course of divorce.
In addition to my formal education, I am also a graduate of the Pennsylvania Gunsmith School and Washington School of Photography.
Practice Areas
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Licensed in Virginia for 25 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 34 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Cole Miller PLLC
1945 Old Gallows Road, Suite 205, Vienna, VA, 22182-3839
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Michael Christopher Miller's Reviews
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Posted by Judith | August 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
THE WORST ATTORNEY EVER
We hired him to file a specific document about a family issue. He gave us false information just to take our money He failed to file any document on our behalf He left our case after stole our money. He refused to refund our money
Michael Miller
Replied last September 13, 2022I am retired. Our office was essentially closed the week of August 24. I have not had a client named Judith. No idea what this person is talking about. None of the alleged actions occurred.
Posted by anonymous | November 26, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Knowledgeable & Very Informative
I was seeking some guidance as to how to go about getting a custody order transferred and Mr. Miller was definitely the answer I was looking for. He was very straight forward with reliable information I needed to feel comfortable enough to get the process started. I was beyond pleased with his respon...
Michael Miller
Replied last December 2, 2019Thank you for your comments. It was my professional pleasure to be of assistance.
Posted by Heather | February 28, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Detailed and helpful!!
I was very happy to read all the information Mr Miller provided me from my question. Very thankful to learn all the insight from a lawyers perspective. He gave a very detailed and thorough answer and helped me learn what I needed to know!! My question was detailed and he was able to answer it fully!!...
Michael Miller
Replied last March 2, 2017Thank you very much for your kind comments.
Posted by cb | November 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
terrible experience
I had a very negative experience with Mr. Miller as my divorce attorney. He is a smooth talker when you first meet him, but in court he was unprepared, disinterested, and needlessly argumentative. The sole weapon in his arsenal appears to be constant objections, which only served to annoy the judge...
Michael Miller
Replied last April 4, 2017“cb” came to Cole Miller PLLC through an employee benefits program, CLC. He received a free initial consultation and discounted rates thereafter. When he came to me, his wife had already docketed a hearing seeking relief to his detriment. I was able to avoid that preliminary hearing for him. Shortly thereafter, I was able to get him the custody and visitation he wanted by agreement, without a trial. On the matters of property and support that did go to trial, the judge used portions of my argument in her ruling. During his case, I sent “cb” monthly invoices that he ignored. I had to eventually file a collections action. To avoid the collections suit, he sought a fee arbitration hearing. The arbitration panel ruled in my favor and awarded me more than I offered him to settle the balance due. “cb” then threatened he would write adverse reviews on social media sites if I proceeded with collection on the balance due. He got the representation that the other reviews describe. His complaints about representation did not arise until I asked to be paid for my services.
Posted by Elizabeth | March 3, 2010
Intelligent, responsive, Professional
My divorce was final two months ago a dn I must say that Mr. Miller handled my complaint with the utmost professionalism and expediency. He was responsive to questions and offered alternative solutions to inform my decision making. He is knowledge and experience in handling military cases was evide...
Michael Christopher Miller's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Mr. Miller was kind enough to provide his expertise to my client who had a family matter issue in Virginia. Both my client and I were extremely impressed with his knowledge of the law, his analysis and his professionalism. I would strongly recommend Attorney Miller concerning any Virginia divorce or family law matter."
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"Mr. Miller is a highly respected attorney and top notch litigator."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Miller is an outstanding attorney with an excellent reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly endorse him."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1999
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Department of the Navy
1998
NAVY AND MARINE CORPS ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL, Department of the Navy
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Partner, Cole Miller PLLC
1999 - 2009
Partner, Maddox, Cole & Miller, PC
1993 - 1999
Judge Advocate, United States Marine Corps
Associations
2011 - Present
Virginia Bar Association, Domestic Relations SectionMember
2000 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
1999 - Present
Fairfax Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2017
Virginia Bar Association, Domestic Relations SectionChair
Sample of Legal Cases
Murphy v. Murphy
Outcome in favor of my client
Nordstrom v. Nordstrom
No obligation to pay modified child support.
Education
1991
University of Akron School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
University of Utah
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2019
QDROs: What Attorneys Need to Know
defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans
2019
Family Law From A to Z
DRAFTING ENFORCEABLE TERMS IN CONSENT ORDERS AND AGREEMENTS
2012
national webcast
Military Divorce
2011
Statewide OAG CLE
Nordstrom v. Nordstrom - UIFSA
2011
Military Divorce: Representing Military Personnel and Their Families
Jurisdictional and Procedural Concerns for Military Personnel and Their Families
2011
Advanced Family Law
Special Issues in Military Divorce
2011
Advanced Family Law
Navigating Complex Asset Cases
2009
UCCJEA vs. UIFSA CLE
Uniform Custody Jurisdiction versus Support Jurisdiction
2009
Special Issues in Military Divorce 2 CLE
Special Issues in Military Divorce
2009
Discovery Tactics in Divorce CLE
Discovery Tactics in Divorce
2008
Special Aspects of the Military Divorce 1 - CLE
Special Aspects of the Military Divorce
Publications
2017
National Business Institute Seminar
Top Mistakes in Military Divorce
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I file for a change of custody, if neither parent lives in the original state?
15 Sep 2021
Q&A
If I am the primary/custodial parent and I make more money, will I need to pay out child support to my ex husband ?
20 Aug 2021
Q&A
Divorce
19 Aug 2021