Jessica Leischner is a partner with Wade, Grimes, Friedman, Sutter & Leischner, PLLC, practicing in all areas of family law including divorce, equitable distribution, settlement agreements, spousal support, custody, visitation, child support, and post-divorce issues. She also serves as Guardian at litem representing children in custody and abuse and neglect cases. She practices in the Circuit Courts and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts for the City of Alexandria, Fairfax County, Arlington County, Prince William County, Stafford County, Loudoun County & other jurisdictions.
Jessica Leischner regularly volunteers as a pro bono attorney though Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV). She represents low-income clients in domestic violence cases, divorces, custody disputes, and support cases. In 2011 she successfully litigated a pro bono case in a published opinion from the Virginia Court of Appeals, resulting in a change in Virginia case law regarding Qualified Domestic Relations Orders and the collection of unpaid support. As a result of her continued work through LSNV, she was awarded the 2011 Henry Carrico Pro Bono Award.
Jessica Leischner was also named as a SuperLawyers Rising Stars for Northern Virginia in 2013, 2014, and 2015.
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Wade, Grimes, Friedman, Sutter & Leischner, PLLC
500 Montgomery St
Alexandria, VA, 22314
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 2007 | 03/27/2022 |
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Best Lawyers in America | U.S. News & World Report | 2022 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2022 |
Best Lawyers in America | U.S. News & World Report | 2021 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2021 |
Top Attorney | Arlington Magazine | 2021 |
Top Lawyers | Northern Virginia Magazine | 2021 |
Best Lawyers in America | U.S. News & World Report | 2020 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2020 |
Top Lawyers | Northern Virginia Magazine | 2020 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Harry L. Carrico Pro Bono Award | Legal Services of Northern Virginia | 2011 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Wade, Grimes, Friedman, Sutter & Leischner PLLC | 2015 - Present |
Associate | Lieblich & Grimes, PC | 2007 - 2015 |
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Alexandria Bar Association | Board of Directors | N/A |
Fairfax Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Alexandria Bar Association | Treasurer | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Creighton University School of Law( | JD - Juris Doctor | 2007 |
Doane College | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2003 |
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Carolyn Abbate, Family Attorney on Aug 30, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Jessica is a pleasure to work with.
Joshua Bushman, Family Attorney on Jul 31, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Carolyn Abbate, Family Attorney on Aug 30, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Jessica is a pleasure to work with.
Joshua Bushman, Family Attorney on Jul 31, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Katelin Moomau, Family Attorney on Jul 20, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Jessica effectively represents her clients, while also giving them competent advice on settlement options. She has a good understanding of the rules, procedure and laws of Virginia.
Donne Colton, Family Attorney on Mar 7, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Jessica is professional, smart and hard-working. I am happy to recommend her.
Colleen Haddow, Family Attorney on Aug 12, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I would 100% endorse Jessica as an effective advocate in any family law case!
Sarah McElveen, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 26, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Rebecca Wade, Family Attorney on Jul 26, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Jessica is intelligent, hard working, and diligent. She is knowledgeable of the law.
Carolyn Grimes, Family Attorney on Jul 26, 2016
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. Jessica is a wonderful attorney. Very caring about her clients.