$ 450-450 per hour
Sonja N Aoun
About Sonja
Biography
My goal is to provide superior legal services to clients who need help with a family law matter and estate planning. My promise is to always listen to your concerns and work with you to find the best way to achieve your goals. My personal guarantee is to give you candid advice about your situation and answers to the questions that are keeping you up at night. My clients benefit from my team's thorough, practical, and compassionate approach to their legal questions and problems. They love the peace of mind we bring them during the legal process.
When I'm not at work, you can find me watching my kids' gymnastics competitions, running a local 5K (coming in pretty close to the end at this point but running nonetheless!), volunteering with my family at local food shelters, or reading a new spy or mystery novel.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Family
50%
24 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 22 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 24 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Briglia Hundley, P.C.
1921 Gallows Road, Suite 750, Tysons Corner, VA, 22182
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Sonja N Aoun's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by KVM | June 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Extraordinary Human Being
I strongly recommend Sonja as an attorney. She is an understanding, principled, qualified lawyer with high ethics. She will listen to you carefully, acknowledge your expectations for the case and will sincerely tell you whether is realistic/possible to achieve your goals, according to the law and you...
Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2015
Couldn't have asked for better!
We recently had the fortune of working with Sonja. She helped us through a difficult process with all of the professionalism and timeliness that we could have ever hoped for. She kept us aware of the proceedings throughout the entire process and made sure to stay on top of our case. One thing (of ...
Posted by Sandra | November 17, 2013
Great Attorney
I have already, highly recommended Sonja Aoun to some people I know. She is easy to work with and made me feel very comfortable throughout a very difficult process. She did a very good job representing me and my children.
Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2010
Business Lawyer
She helped me incorporate my small business. She was prompt, knowledgeable, and was able to answer all my questions. I would recommend her to anyone who needs help with this type of issue.
Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2009
Great support
Excellent service. She was patient, compassionate and explained the process the entire step of the way. She did what was in my best interest and handled the case how I asked. Overall, a great experience. I would certainly recommend her and her firm to anyone who needs a family lawyer.
Sonja N Aoun's Lawyer Endorsements
"Highly capable family law attorney who is dedicated to client success."
"I worked in the office next to Sonja for two years before she moved on to start her new firm. I know first-hand how dedicated she is to her clients, and how methodically she tackles every aspect of her cases. She also understands the financial and emotional impact that a divorce or child custody case can have on families, and she keeps that in mind in her approach to each situation. Sonja is a consummate professional, I have learned a great deal from her, and I endorse her without reservation."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Ms. Aoun has the courtroom experience, legal acumen, and common sense to represent clients both effectively and compassionately. As a bankruptcy lawyer myself, I know there are plenty of domestic lawyers who can litigate, appearing week after week to argue over minutia, billing more and more fees. But Ms. Aoun knows the right fights to wage. And when she does litigate, she does so effectively and efficiently. Our client was well served by Ms. Aoun for a very fair price, and I will recommend her to clients in the future."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Sonja for almost 15 years and have found her to be a tireless advocate for her clients. If I have a family law matter in Virginia, Sonja is the first lawyer I call."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sonja is an extremely effective litigator who always explores every option for her client's benefit."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I found Sonya to be excellent. She is a knowledgeable and persuasive advocate on her clients' behalf. I enjoy working with her."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
Carolyn Abbate
Family lawyer
Julia Boone
Divorce and separation lawyer
Daniel Ward
Employment and labor lawyer
Matthew Greene
Family lawyer
Jason Weis
Family lawyer
Robert Walker
Estate planning lawyer
Experience
Honors
2021
Virginia Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers
2021
Washington DC Super Lawyer, Washington DC Super Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2015
Virginia Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers
2015
Washington DC Super Lawyer, Washington DC Super Lawyers
2015
Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award, The American Registry/Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top Ten Family Law Attorneys in Virginia, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2014
Virginia Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2009
Listed in Cambridge Who's Who, Cambridge Who's Who
2004
Highest Score in International Conflict of Law, Georgetown University Law Center
1995
Outstanding Achievement in Spanish, Georgetown University
Work Experience
2018 - 2019
Owner, Attorney, Aoun Law Group, PLLC
2016 - 2018
Owner/Attorney, Aoun & Boone, PC
2012 - 2016
Attorney, Dycio & Biggs
2007 - 2012
President, Aoun & Stanford, P.C.
2001 - 2007
Attorney, Law Firm
1999 - 2000
Volunteer Law Clerk, Ayuda Clinica Legal
Associations
2020 - Present
BNIMember
2009 - Present
Virginia State Bar, Family Law SectionMember
2003 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
2002 - Present
Virginia Women Attorney's AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Fairfax Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2017
Fairfax Bar Pro Bono Custody Mentorship ProgramMentor
2015 - 2016
Fairfax Bar Association Attorney Mentorship ProgramAttorney Mentor
2001 - 2003
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
In re: C.E., P.E., B.E., and A.E.
Successful resolution without court.
In re: L.D.
No relocation out of Virginia; shared 50/50 custody.
In re: J.C.
Father was awarded primary physical custody.
In re: K.V., M.V., and C.V.
The father was awarded full custody and the children moved to live with him. Mother was awarded visitation that had to take place in the children's new state.
Education
2000
Georgetown University Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
Georgetown University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2021
Done with Divorce
Estate Planning: Your Next Steps After Divorce
2021
ALA Refresher Course
Discovery Refresher Course for Paralegals
2016
Advanced Custody and Support Issues
Recent Developments on the Rights of Same Sex and Unmarried Couples: Practical Implications
2015
NBI Family Law CLE
RELOCATION, SOCIAL MEDIA EVIDENCE, SAME SEX DIVORCE, AND OTHER CURRENT ISSUES
2014
Second Saturday
Legal Aspects of Separation and Divorce
2014
Family Law from A to Z
Discovery in Divorce
2014
Divorce Litigation from Start to Finish
Pretrial Motions Practice and Settlement Strategies
2013
Second Saturday
Legal Aspects of Separation and Divorce in Virginia
2011
WBIS Fairfax Success Luncheon
What Every Small Business Owner Simply Must Know
2010
Three Documents and Why You Need Them
Wills and Estate Planning
2010
Small Business Owners Meeting
Top Traps for Small Business Owners
Publications
2020
2020
2012
Fairfax Woman Magazine
Top Ten Things to Do in 2011
2010
Aoun & Stanford, P.C. web site
The Golden Rules of Divorce and Custody
2010
examiner.com
When is a child too old for daycare?
2010
Fairfax Woman
Friends Don't Let Friends Waive Spousal Support
2009
Aoun & Stanford, P.C. web site
How to Get a Divorce in Virginia
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do I have a valid Fiduciary Misconduct Claim?
21 Oct 2015
Q&A
What is a capias warranty in relation to family regarding custody?
03 Apr 2015
Q&A
How can I rush a child custody petition if violence is no involved?
01 Mar 2014
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
How to Make Visitation Exchanges Go Smoothly
17 Dec 2012
Legal Guide
How to Get an Uncontested Divorce in Virginia
05 Aug 2010