I have been a lawyer since 1998, and I handle family law matters exclusively. I handle a variety of domestic cases from child custody and adoption to multimillion dollar equitable distribution litigation.
I strive to provide creative, aggressive and effective services to my clients. Practicing in family law takes more than simply knowing the law, it also requires the ability to understand the emotional and human nature of the issues faced by people experiencing a family crisis.
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23 years
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Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 1998 | 01/19/2021 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Super Lawyer | Virginia Super Lawyers | 2020 |
Super Lawyer | Virginia Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Litigator of the Year | American Institute of Trial Lawyers | 2019 |
Lawyer of Distinction | Lawyers of Distinction | 2019 |
Super Lawyer | Virginia Super Lawyers | 2018 |
Super Lawyer | Virginia Super Lawyers | 2017 |
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Super Lawyer | Virginia Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Virginia Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | Virginia Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Virginia Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2012 |
Leader in the Law | Virginia Lawyers Weekly | 2012 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2011 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2010 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2009 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Friedman Law Firm | 2020 - Present |
Managing Partner | DeFazio Bal PC | 2013 - 2020 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Chesterfield County Bar Association | Immediate Past President | 2012 - Present |
Richmond Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association | Member | 2006 - Present |
Chesterfield County Bar Association | President | 2011 - 2012 |
Chesterfield County Bar Association | President-Elect | 2010 - 2011 |
Chesterfield County Bar Association | Vice President | 2008 - 2010 |
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Chesterfield County Bar Association | Program Director | 2007 - 2008 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Richmond Bench Bar CLE | Relocation of Children in Virginia | 2009 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1998 |
Hampden-Sydney College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1995 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Complex Assets in Divorce | Family Law Ethics | 2017 |
Child Cusotdy Proceedures | Child Custody Evaluations and GALs | 2013 |
Advanced Family Law | Update on the Law | 2012 |
Advanced Family Law Paralegal Seminar | Spousal Support | 2012 |
Divorce Law Guide from A to Z | Divorce Resolution | 2011 |
Richmond VTLA | Protective Orders and Gun Rights | 2011 |
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Michael Waddington, Family Attorney on Jun 3, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
I endorse this lawyer.
Richard Friedman, Family Attorney on Aug 10, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Defazio for approximately ten years. Mr. Defazio does an excellent job representing his clients in family law matters.
Gerald Lutkenhaus, Family Attorney on Aug 9, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. He is an outstanding family law attorney in the Richmond community.
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