Top Rated Fairfax City County, VA Child Custody Lawyers

In Fairfax City County, Virginia, there are 147 child custody lawyers available with 1133+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Fairfax City County Has 147 Child Custody Attorneys with 1133 Reviews

Fairfax City County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Shirley Chim is an attorney with a solid foundation of professional experience in the areas of Family Law matters. Shirley has worked with families and individuals in Northern Virginia to help them understand the processes and complexities that ar...

Rating: 9.5

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Fairfax City County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more

Dedicated and compassionate family law attorney.

Rating: 9.8

Call for a consultation(703) 844-3440

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Child Custody Lawyers in Fairfax City County, VA

Child custody lawyers represent parents in establishing physical and legal custody arrangements, parenting time, and visitation schedules. They advocate for the child’s best interests, draft parenting plans, negotiate agreements or mediate disputes, and present evidence in family court. When circumstances change, these attorneys seek modifications or enforcement of custody orders.

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Child Custody

Child custody lawyers represent parents in establishing physical and legal custody arrangements, parenting time, and visitation schedules. They advocate for the child’s best interests, draft parenting plans, negotiate agreements or mediate disputes, and present evidence in family court. When circumstances change, these attorneys seek modifications or enforcement of custody orders.

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Fairfax City County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Review: "Mrs. Letnick helped me with my divorce and custody case. He gave me sound advice and I had no complications based on that. It has been several months now since my case closed and I am very happy with the outcome. I would recommend him to anyone wh..."

Rating: 10

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Fairfax City County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: As a native of Northern Virginia, I focus my practice on results-driven representation in family law matters, including contested divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, and equitable distribution. I regularly handle high-net-worth case...

Rating: 10

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Fairfax City County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more

Bio: Mr. Nye is Senior Counsel at McCandlish Lillard, P.C., practicing family law, guardianships, estate planning, and estate administration. Jordan is an experienced and trusted litigator and family law practitioner. Jordan assists clients in all area...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(571) 601-2364

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Fairfax City County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Skilled, Reliable & Zealous Representation in All Areas of Family Law

Rating: 9.2

Call for a consultation(571) 766-0877

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Fairfax City County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: My approach to the practice of family law is client-centered. In other words, my goals are to make you feel comfortable and cared for as a person as well as to provide you with top notch legal advice and legal representation. Most of my cases - ev...

Rating: 10

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Fairfax City County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family

Bio: Marcus Greene is a Principal with Roop Xanttopoulos Babounakis & Klam, PLLC, focusing on the practice of family law in Northern Virginia. His practice covers every type of family law matter in Virginia, including divorce, custody, visitation, and ...

Rating: 10

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Fairfax City County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Tashina Gorgone is a partner at Maddox & Gerock, P.C. in Falls Church, Virginia, where her legal work centers on family law and appellate litigation. She represents clients in all aspects of family law, including custody, child support, and proper...

Rating: 10

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Fairfax City County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Former Prosecutor who has had an Exclusive Family Law Practice for the Last 20 Years.

Rating: 9.5

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Fairfax City County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation

Review: "I rarely ever post a review but feel I would be remiss without giving a big shout out for attorney Carl Schoenherr ( CJ). I ended up working with CJ well over 3 yrs, as my case was delayed by pandemic and other factors. CJ is truly a dedicated adv..."

Rating: 7.3

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Fairfax City County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Ms. Hayba joined the firm of Curran Moher Weis in 2017 after practicing domestic relations law at another Fairfax, Virginia firm. Ms. Hayba focuses her practice solely on domestic relations matters involving divorce, custody and visitation, child ...

Rating: 10

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Fairfax City County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Child Support and more

Bio: Danielle joined Hirsch and Ehlenberger in April 2013. Prior to practicing family law, she worked as a criminal defense attorney in Northern Virginia. She is a member of the Fairfax Bar Association, the Loudoun Bar Association and the Virginia Stat...

Rating: 8.0

Call for a consultation(703) 935-4609

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Fairfax City County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Joe DiPietro is experienced handling complex cases in state and federal courts involving international custody disputes under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction at the trial and appellate levels, internation...

Rating: 10

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Fairfax City County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more

Review: "Nicole was responsive and applied her experience to lead me to a timely and fair solution to adjustment of spousal support. Highly recommended."

Rating: 10

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Fairfax City County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Alexander H. Xanttopoulos joined ROOP XANTTOPOULOS BABOUNAKIS PLLC in the Fall 2010, to focus primarily on family law. He has experience in all areas of family law including cases involving divorce, child custody, support, visitation and equitable...

Rating: 9.4

Call for a consultation(855) 772-8808

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Fairfax City County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Over 25 Years of Experience in Family Law. Call Me Today

Rating: 9.4

Call for a consultation(833) 853-3468

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Fairfax City County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 2 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more

Bio: Deveney Andrade is an Associate Attorney at Curran Moher Weis, located in Fairfax, Virginia. Ms. Andrade joined Curran Moher Weis in 2025 after beginning the early years of her career at another domestic relations firm in Northern Virginia. She is...

Rating: 6.4

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Fairfax City County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Child Support and more

Navigating Our Clients Through the Toughest Circumstances - Experienced Fairfax Divorce and Custody

Rating: 9.9

Call for a consultation(845) 584-8528

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Fairfax City County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Deborah A. Wilson FAMILY LAW Deborah A. Wilson, Esq., is the owner of a boutique family law firm located in historic Fairfax City, Virginia. She has practiced family law for over 25 years and has earned a solid reputation as a compassionate and fa...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(833) 370-7129

Deborah Ann Johnson Wilson's Website

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