Teresa Sexton Cole

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Teresa Sexton Cole

also known as Teresa Cole

4.3
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Vienna, VA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

1921 Gallows Road, Suite 750, Vienna, VA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Teresa

Biography

Protects your interests and achieves your goals. Call 703-570-1277

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

32 years | 1,600 cases

40%
Family 30%

32 years | 1,600 cases

30%
Child Custody 20%

32 years | 1,600 cases

20%
Alimony 5%

5%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-550 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 29 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1997

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 30 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Briglia Hundley, P.C.

1921 Gallows Road, Suite 750, Vienna, VA, 22182

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BrigliaHundley, P.C.

1921 Gallows Road, Suite 750, Tysons, VA, 22182

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Online Presence

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Teresa Sexton Cole's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommend

When it became clear that mediation (with a different attorney) was not going to work, I retained Teresa to help me establish a separation agreement and eventually finalize my divorce. From the very first conversation, I found Teresa to be smart, understanding and knowledgeable. A 30 minute conversat...ion with her was more productive than hours of dialog with other attorneys. She provided multiple options for resolving the many challenges with my difficult divorce, always with an understanding of my priorities. Teresa is easy to work with, responsive and effective. I would highly recommend her!

Posted by Paula | March 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent and competent attorney

I retained Teresa to assist with my divorce. She was great! I appreciated how good her communication with me was and how empathetic she was concerning my circumstances. She and her assistant kept me informed and advised me on how I should proceed. Ultimately she made a difficult process easier. I w...ill definitely consult her for other legal matters when needed. I recommend Teresa to anyone needing a good attorney.

Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

Melodi's review

Teresa has been very professional, insightful, and right on in her legal advice. She has maintained her calm in the center of a very adversarial and hostile divorce. I would recommend her without hesitation.

Posted by Michael | February 11, 2010

Fantastic

Extremely knowlegable,and when in doubt about a situation will consult with attorneys outside of her field to present you with all your options. I sleep a lot better knowing she represents me.

Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

Exceptional representation

Teresa not only successfully navigated a very ugly and twisted divorce over a 12 month period, but she provided expert advice and counsel for the next 6 years when my ex spouse continued to attack my reputation in every conceivable way. She won every time we went before a judge - and I can't remembe...r how many times that was. I hope I have no need of her in the future but I would call upon her in an instant.

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Teresa Sexton Cole's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Family lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent family law attorney who is dedicated to client success."

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Lynn Fletcher

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Teresa is excellent. Knowledgeable, calm under pressure, and a very welcome collaborative colleague."

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Melannie Dino

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Lynn Fletcher

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Corinne Magee

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Walker

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Selected to Virginia and Washington D.C. Super Lawyers list, Super Lawyers

2010

Appointed to Special Committee on Lawyer Referral, Virginia State Bar

1999

LASSY Award- Legal Aid Family Law Attorney of the Year, Legal Aid- Virginia Statewide Annual Conference

1996

Pro Bono Appreciation Award, Fairfax Bar Association

1991

American Jurisprudence Award, UC Hastings College of the Law

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Attorney/Partner, Briglia Hundley, P.C.

1900 - Present

Partner, BrigliaHundley, P.C.

2009 - 2022

Divorce Attorney/Partner, Cole Miller PLLC

1999 - 2009

Partner/Family Law Attorney, Maddox, Cole & Miller

Associations

2004 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association, Circuit Court Committee

Domestic Relations Subcommittee

2000 - Present

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Family Law Section

Member

2018 - 2019

Collaborative Professional of Northern Virginia

Chair

2017 - 2018

Virginia Collaborative Professionals

President

2010 - 2018

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

UCLA committee member

2010 - 2015

VSB Special Committee on Lawyer Referral

Chair, Subcommittee

Sample of Legal Cases

Gallagher v. Gallagher

Landmark Child Support Case

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Education

1993

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of California - San Francisco

JD

1990

University of Virginia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1998

Virginia Statewide Legal Aid Conference

Family Law for Paralegals

Languages

English

Activity

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