Danielle Irene B. Snead

Danielle Irene B. Snead

3.9
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 13 years

Child custody Lawyer at Stafford, VA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support

1259 Courthouse Road, Suite 105, Stafford, VA

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$ 350-350 per hour


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Licensed in Virginia for 13 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2012

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Rinehart Bryant, PLLC

1259 Courthouse Road, Suite 105, Stafford, VA, 22192

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Danielle Irene B. Snead's Reviews

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3.9 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Protect yourself & your assets! Find anyone else!

Ms. Snead failed to do an extremely important step in my pending divorce. She DID NOT file the paperwork with the court asserting infidelity, domestic violence and financial abuse. In our hearing, she dropped another ball over QRDO accounts. And, she took advantage of my fragile state of mind and ask...ed to withdraw from my case, leaving me with no one to navigate 401k accounts, pensions, retirement accounts, spousal and child support. Shame. I guarantee she knows who submitted this review.

Posted by Anne | May 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great Lawyer!

I hired Danielle as my attorney for child custody when she worked at Livesay & Myers back in 2017, She now works at Rinehart Bryant PLLC. She has handled my very complex case with extreme care and prestige while being there with me at the hardest points in my life. She is quick in the courtroom an...d sticks to the facts that matter. She will tell you the things you need to know that you don’t wanna hear. She will not coddle you and keeps her relationship with you professional. Her closing statement will bring you to tears, at least they did for me. She is not cheap but is a very good lawyer I would recommend her to anyone!

Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Don't waste your time or money

When I interviewed Ms. Snead, I was very clear that I wanted my divorce to include grounds of adultery, financial and emotional abuse against my husband. I repeatedly sent information to her about his abusive behavior and requested she contact my former attorney for statements from witnesses and othe...r documents. Not only did she NOT do what I asked, she failed to file the adultery charge, emotional abuse charge and financial abuse charge. In addition, after the divorce she asked to withdraw from my case because she said she did not know how to do QDROs. This was in 2017. I am still dealing with my ex's abuse and have yet to settle the QDRO's because I have been unable to afford legal representation. I could have had a much better result in my divorce and have it all behind me, but I am still dealing with my ex in Circuit Court and JDR Court. Had she been honest from the start and told me that she would not file charges and that she did not know how to handle QDROs, I would have found another attorney to legally represent me.

Posted by Chris | August 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Knowledgeable but pricey

Danielle is very organized and she is very knowledgeable. She also kept a cool head in court. My only complaint is all the costs, extra things done that wasn't needed, no paralegal so every single call and email is a charge at full rates, and that some of my details put together for court was not br...ought up which I think would have had a greater impact for the outcome.

Posted by Rebecca | January 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Military Divorce

I chose this law firm when I was researching military divorce. I met with Danielle Snead and she was able to put my mind at ease about the whole process. I hired her and she was able to see me through the property settlement and the selling of our house and then the divorce. Because my ex- husband wa...s retired military I was entitled to a portion of his military pension and Danielle and Ashley were ever so helpful with dealing with the military. I could go on and on for days but let me just say that if you are in need of a lawyer you cannot go wrong with Danielle Snead and all the excellent employees at Livesay & Myers at their Fredericksburg office. Thank you ever so much!!!

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Danielle Irene B. Snead's Lawyer Endorsements

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Caitlin Higgins

Family lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly endorse Ms. Snead. She is an exceptional family law attorney, especially in the areas of divorce and custody. Ms. Snead is a dedicated attorney and works extremely hard for her clients."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Lawyers who donate time on sites like this have a passion for the law and a compassion for the people they serve. Kudos. We'd refer a case without hesitation."

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Benjamin Griffitts

Family lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"Danielle is a strong advocate for her clients and extremely knowledgeable in the law. She is well-respected by her opposing attorneys and the judges. I would highly recommend her if you're facing any form of family law issue."

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Susannah Nichols

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Snead strikes a rare balance as both a compassionate attorney with her clients and an aggressive advocate in litigation. She has a passion for her work which is evident in both her style and her results. I would recommend her for anyone searching for representation in their custody or divorce matter."

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Jonathan McHugh

Family lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Danielle is an experienced and skilled attorney. She is familiar with many jurisdictions in the Commonwealth of Virginia and has great results wherever she tries cases. She receives my highest endorsement."

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Jennifer Varughese

Family lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"As a diligent, skilled attorney, I'm happy to endorse Ms. Snead in the area of family law. Her professional abilities are matched by a personable nature that puts clients at ease."

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Matthew Smith

Family lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Ms. Snead. She is tenacious, hard-working, and is not afraid to fight for her clients when a reasonable settlement cannot be reached."

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Carolyn Eaton

Family lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Danielle Snead is a talented attorney who has a passion for the work she does. Her exemplary litigation skills make her an excellent choice for anyone who needs an highly experienced family law attorney."

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Caitlyn Stubbs

Child custody lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly endorse Ms. Snead. Danielle is an aggressive advocate for her clients and has the time-tested litigation skills necessary in a custody and family law practitioner. Ms. Snead is also very familiar with the unwritten procedural quirks often found in Fredericksburg and the surrounding counties."

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Anneshia Miller Grant

Family lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Snead is well prepared and extremely thorough in her representation. Her compassion for her clients coupled with her zealous representation makes her an outstanding attorney."

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H. Eugene Oliver

Unknown lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"For anyone in need of a family law attorney in the Fredericksburg area, I highly recommend Danielle Snead. She's a skilled advocate for her clients who works hard for them both inside and outside the courtroom."

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Elyse Stiner

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Bestafka

Child custody lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mrs. Snead's knowledge and experience make him an excellent choice for anyone looking for an attorney practicing in this area."

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Benjamin Carafiol

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"I enthusiastically endorse Danielle Snead as a divorce attorney. She has a tireless work ethic, putting in the time to give each of her clients the best representation possible."

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Stephanie Sauer

Family lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Snead is an outstanding attorney and advocate for her clients. She is knowledgeable, professional, and thorough. She is unintimidated by litigation and has quickly gained the respect of colleagues and attorneys within the Fredericksburg area."

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James Livesay

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Danielle Snead is one of the most skilled trial attorneys at Livesay & Myers. She has a relentless work ethic, and a real passion for family law. I can't recommend Danielle highly enough to anyone facing a custody or divorce case in the Fredericksburg area."

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Kevin Myers

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"An outstanding divorce attorney, Ms. Snead receives my highest possible endorsement."

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Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

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