Teresa Lynn Pagliaro

Teresa Lynn Pagliaro

4.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 23 years

Guardianship Lawyer at Spotsylvania, VA
Practice Areas: Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Alimony, Marriage & Prenuptials ... +9 more

9134 Courthouse Road, Suite A, Spotsylvania, VA

About Teresa

Biography

Teresa Pagliaro is an associate attorney at the Law Offices of Jennifer M. Simmons, PLC, practicing criminal and family law. Ms. Pagliaro represents clients in Stafford, Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg an...

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 23 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2002

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Simmons and Hodge, PLC

9134 Courthouse Road, Suite A, Spotsylvania, VA, 22553

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Teresa Lynn Pagliaro's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Works cannot describe how disappointed

My ex committed a crime against me that could have resulted in jail time or huge fines. Teresa convinced to ask the judge not to give jail time to my ex because it "could upset my child" if I hold my ex accountable. This came back and bit me later on. She is not good at communication and slow to resp...ond and easy to anger. She talked me into taking a very bad deal by convincing me that it was the best I could get. On several occasions she told me "You shouldn't have had a child with that person". I love my child no matter what and have no regrets, my ex's behavior is not my child's fault.

Posted by Scott | February 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great work done by Teresa Lynn Pagliaro

Going through a divorce is tuff but Teresa Lynn Pagliaro make it less stressful. She was able to give me sound legal advice that I needed to made difficult decisions during our separation. She was able to draft a Separation Agreement that was done professionally and did not need to be adjusted.

Posted by Jerry | September 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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Attorney Pagliaro, exhibited only professionalism towards myself and spouse, during our initial session with her. From that point on, I observed only patience with gathering and presenting all pertinent information required to move my divorce proceedings to completion. I genuinely appreciated the p...atience shown from her, especially in these difficult and trying personal times of today. Job well done.

Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Cannot recommend Teresa Pagliaro enough!

Teresa Pagliaro has been my attorney for both my divorce and again when I needed to have two amendments addressed. She is extremely intelligent, professional, and exactly who you need during these stressful situations to keep your head where it should be. She is very knowledgeable and will always fig...ht for what is best for the child(ren) and for what is right. If I ever need an attorney again in the future she will be the first person I call.

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Teresa Lynn Pagliaro's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jamel Rowe

Family lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"Teresa is an experienced attorney who zealously advocates for her client. I would recommend her to anyone needing assistance."

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Andrew Tank

Family lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Teresa is very experienced, has great knowledge of the law, and is always prepared. She never loses sight of the client's objectives, and is able to develop effective strategies to achieve them. I would recommend her to anyone."

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Anneshia Miller Grant

Unknown lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Pagliaro is a zealous advocate for her clients. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to each case. I highly recommend Ms. Pagliaro for any family law matter."

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Jasmine Moore

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"Teresa is an highly experienced and dedicated to obtaining her client's objectives. I endorse this lawyer."

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Laila Raheen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Pagliaro is an extremely talented and knowledgeable attorney. I highly recommend Ms. Pagliaro."

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Amanda Kimble

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly recommend Teresa Pagliaro for your divorce, separation, support and child custody needs. She has a depth of experience in all areas of Virginia family law that will benefit your case."

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Shirin Afsous

Family lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly endorse Ms. Teresa Lynn Pagliaro. She is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, equitable distribution, custody, visitation and support cases."

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Maria Zamayar

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Pagliaro is a dedicated and hard-working attorney who zealously advocates on behalf of her clients. I highly recommend her."

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Christopher Doyle

Family lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Pagliaro is a knowledgeable, hardworking family law attorney who is a zealous advocate for her clients both in the courtroom and during settlement negotiations. I highly recommend Ms. Pagliaro and her years of legal experience for any family law related issues you may be facing."

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Jennifer Huchler

Family lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"Teresa is a very experienced lawyer; she is extremely knowledgeable."

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Jonathan McHugh

Family lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"An experienced and passionate advocate, Teresa works tirelessly for her clients. She receives my highest endorsement."

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Melannie Dino

Family lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly endorse Lynn Pagliaro. She is a compassionate advocate for her clients. She is dedicated and experienced."

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Lindsay Connolly

Family lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Teresa works hard for her clients and is very knowledgeable in the field of family law. I would recommend her."

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Matthew Smith

Family lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I give Ms. Pagliaro my highest endorsement. She is very experienced in all aspects of family law, and she is respected by clients and opposing attorneys alike for her skills."

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Nicole O'Neal

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Teresa is an empathetic and knowledgeable attorney who isn't afraid to fight for her client's interest. I highly endorse her."

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Kevin Myers

Family lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"An outstanding family law attorney, Ms. Pagliaro receives my highest possible endorsement."

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James Livesay

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Teresa Pagliaro is a skilled and dedicated family law attorney. I highly recommend Teresa to anyone facing a divorce or custody battle in the Stafford-Fredericksburg area."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Top Contributor, Avvo

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Associate, Simmons and Hodge, PLC

2020 - 2021

Associate Attorney, Livesay & Myers, P.C.

2016 - 2020

Associate Attorney, Woehrle Dahlberg Jones Yao, PLLC

2005 - 2016

Principal, Teresa L. Pagliaro, Esquire LLC

2005 - 2005

Associate Attorney, Murphy & Strickland

2003 - 2005

Assistant Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender, Fredericksburg, Virginia

2002 - 2003

Judicial Law Clerk, The Honorable Gaylord L. Finch, Jr., Fairfax County Circuit Court

Associations

2018 - Present

Legal Aid Works

Board of Directors

2005 - Present

Fredericksburg Area Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

2002 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Admitted to Practice

Education

2002

George Mason University School of Law

J.D.

1996

Georgetown University

B.A.

Languages

English

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