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Alfred Frank Arquilla
also known as Fred Arquilla
About Alfred
Biography
Following completion of law school, attorney Fred Arquilla served in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office as an Assistant State’s Attorney, representing the State of Illinois in pretrial proceedings in felony cases before the Chief Judge of the Cook County Criminal Court. Thereafter, Mr. Arquilla served on active duty in the United States Army as a Judge Advocate officer for 26 years, rising to the rank of colonel. During his military career, Mr. Arquilla served in a variety of important positions in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, including five years as a military trial judge in Europe and in the United States, as a judge on the U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals, as a Staff Judge Advocate in South Korea, as chief of the Army Legal Assistance Program, and chief of the Army Government Appellate Division.
Following his military service, Mr. Arquilla entered the private practice of law serving the legal needs of clients in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. The Law Office of Arquilla & Associates, PLC, later renamed Arquilla & Poe, PLC, has been in continuous operation since 1997. Since then, Mr. Arquilla has helped thousands of clients with a variety of legal problems including divorce and related family law matters, trusts and estates, military law issues and personal injury cases. Clients dealing with the unique aspects of military benefits and processes have found Mr. Arquilla's military experience especially valuable.
Since 1991, Mr. Arquilla has contributed his knowledge and expertise to organizations supporting military-related law practice. He served in various capacities with the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Legal Assistance for Military Personnel (LAMP), first as the Army military liaison to the Committee, later as a voting member of the Committee, and most recently as a liaison from the Commonwealth of Virginia to the Committee. Mr. Arquilla also is a member of the Military Law Section of the Virginia State Bar, and served as the Chair of this Section from 2001-2003. He also presently serves as counsel to Army Emergency Relief.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Family
75%
Estate Planning
20%
Criminal Defense
4%
Personal Injury
1%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2022
Licenses
Licensed in Virginia for 29 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 33 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 35 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 55 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1971
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Arquilla & Associates, PLC
6078 Franconia Road, Suite D, Alexandria, VA, 22310
www.aalaw.comLaw Offices of Alfred Frank Arquilla
Oak Tree Plaza, 6078 Franconia Road Suite D, Alexandria, VA, 22310-4425
www.aalaw.comArquilla & Associates, Plc
6078 Franconia Rd, Oak Tree Plaza Suite D, Alexandria, VA, 22310-4400
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Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Amazing Lawyer
I worked with Fred Arquilla and Hana Zekrya at Arquilla Law, PLC to get divorced from my former spouse. Fred is an expert at military matters which was important since my former spouse was in the military and this makes for a more complex divorce. Fred and Hana always responded to me in a timely mann...
Posted by Alan | May 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Winning, Honest, Consciences, and Humble Legal Team
Fred and his team are seasoned professionals. I had multiple issues with a vindictive woman and we were awarded the divorce (even though the Ex bought suit), We won a Custody Battle when the Ex wanted to pull my children out of state, and the Team just got my Ex to sign a $40,000 2 party IRS check t...
Posted by Patricia | September 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
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Without hesitation, I would highly recommend Mr. Fred Arquilla to anyone in need of representation in divorce proceedings. He was nothing short of amazing in all aspects of my divorce, which included dealing with a very stressed-out client. I know I posed the same questions in different formats on mu...
Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
So thankful to have found Fred Arquilla
As soon as I met Fred, I knew I was dealing with one of the best. I was so nervous to begin the process of divorce, and Fred, with his professional and personal manner, gave me the confidence I needed to move forward. Even though I was overwhelmed with my situation, he got to the heart of my case q...
Posted by Judith | September 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great attorney
I highly recommend Fred Arquilla and his Team to anyone. He made an unbearable time a little more bearable. He took the time to answer my incessant questions patiently and personally and succeeded in getting me what I was owed in my divorce. I hope I never go through another divorce but if I did I'd ...
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Experience
Honors
1995
Legal Assistance Distinguished Service Award, American Bar Association
Associations
2002 - Present
Judge Advocates AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Retired Judge Advocates AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Military Officers Association of AmericaMember
1997 - Present
Fairfax County Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
1991 - Present
District of Columbia Bar AssociationMember
1981 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
1971 - Present
Illinois Bar AssociationMember
1971 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
American Bar Association, Legal Assistance for Military Personnel
Executive Committee
2001 - 2003
Virginia State Bar, Military Law SectionChair
Education
1971
DePaul University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1968
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
1995
Army Law
Army Legal Assistance: Update. Initiatives, and Future Challenges
1994
Army Law
The Survey of Soldiers on Legal Assistance
1993
Army Law
Area Court-Martial Jurisdiction in Korea
1993
A Practical Guide to Estate Planning in Massachusetts
The New Army Legal Assistance Regulation
1988
Army Law
Crime in the Home
1987
Army Law
Changes in Army Policy on Financial Nonsupport and Parental Kidnapping
1986
Military Law Review
Family Support, Child Custody, and Paternity
Languages
English