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Danielle Irene B. Snead

Child custody Attorney at Stafford, VA

4.1   7 reviews

Licensed for 10 years

About Danielle

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Awards

Top Contributor 2015
Top Contributor
2015
Licensed for 10 years
State VA
Status Active
Acquired 2012
Updated 12/27/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Contact Danielle

Rinehart Bryant, PLLC
1259 Courthouse Road
Suite 105
Stafford, VA, 22192

Reviews

4.1 / 5.0
  7 customer reviews
Posted by Rebecca | January 27, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
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 was 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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Posted by Lou Anne | January 23, 2017
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Snead and Constant
Received exceptional service from this team. They are an invaluable asset to your law firm. Courteous, timely and professional service. Both exceeded my expectations concerning this procedure. Highly recommended.
Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Danielle is a tough lawyer!
I'm glad Danielle was my lawyer and not my ex-husband's! After several long years of begging my previous attorneys to be aggressive with my ex and getting frustrated with their timidity, I finally found what I was looking for in Danielle. She's a brilliant lawyer, quick on her feet in the courtroom, and doesn't hesitate or think twice about what course of action to take. My ex took me to court every year, filing ridiculous show causes against me and with previous attorneys I felt like I lost a little more each time. Not so with Danielle! I finally won and my ex is gone for good now. I wholeheartedly recommend her for any divorce, custody, visitation or child support matter.
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Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2016
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Fantastic Attorney - Logical, Unemotional, Remarkably Poised in the Courtroom
My experience with Ms. Snead has been first rate, top notch. She practices the law, she is not your counselor and she focuses on facts and information that a judge will care about. Divorce and custody is a difficult emotional ride; Ms. Snead was able to cut to the chase and help me focus on the facts that mattered in court and filter out all other BS. She talks a little fast because, she is full of energy, keep up and you will do great. Even more impressive is Ms Snead's courtroom presence. She is direct and to the point, not hostile toward the other party and allows the facts to surface without badgering witnesses. I believe any judge woudl appreciate this quality. Absolutely impressed with how she conducted herself in a court of law!! In my case, the other party hired some 'hot shot' attorney and thought they had a slam dunk case. Ms Snead and I methodically put together our testimony based on facts that mattered to a judge, not hearsay and emotion. The case was a very tough and odd ball case for a judge but we presented all the facts that pertained and left off irrelevant information. She may not be for you if you want to be coddled by your attorney throughout the divorce or custody. However, if you know what you want and need a poised professional in your corner come the day for court, you will not go wrong with hiring Ms Snead to represent you! At a minimum, consult with her early so the other party does not hire her. I would not want to go against her in a court of law.
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Posted by Beverly | December 11, 2013
Excellent!
Danielle and her paralegal, Ashley Constant, were outstanding and exceeded all my expectations involved with obtaining my recent divorce. This was an incredibly difficult time for me, however, Danielle and Ashley's professionalism, quick responsiveness and specific attention to detail in my case provided me a clean, quick , non-contested divorce for an extremely reasonable fee. Both ladies worked with me as a person, not just as a "client". I heard from them often, and never had to go out of my way to reach out to them for an update, since they kept me well-informed of all the steps in the process. Their advice was extremely helpful to avoid unnecessary expenses or complications as my divorce proceeded, and their foresight helped steer me to make clear (not emotional) decisions. I highly recommend their services, and can assure anyone they can be confident they will provide excellent services at a reasonable cost.
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Posted by Chris | August 13, 2018
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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 brought up which I think would have had a greater impact for the outcome.
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Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2020
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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 other 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.
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Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 350-350 per hour
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 7.7 (Very Good)

Languages Spoken

  • English

Attorney endorsements

Received (17)
Given (19)
Endorse Danielle
Family Attorney | 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."
Unknown Attorney | 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."
Family Attorney | 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."
Divorce and separation Attorney | 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."
Family Attorney | 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."
Family Attorney | 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."
Family Attorney | 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."
Family Attorney | 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."
Child custody Attorney | 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."
Family Attorney | 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."
Unknown Attorney | 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."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Mar 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Child custody Attorney | 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."
Divorce and separation Attorney | 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."
Family Attorney | 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."
Divorce and separation Attorney | 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."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Dec 05
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
"An outstanding divorce attorney, Ms. Snead receives my highest possible endorsement."
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Stafford Child custody Lawyer Danielle Irene B. Snead
Danielle Irene B. Snead
Child custody Attorney
Stafford, VA
Licensed for 10 years