Top Rated Dist. of Columbia Family Lawyers

There are 911 family lawyers in Dist. of Columbia. To help you make the best choice, Avvo has curated information on education, work experience and languages. Combine this with 3992 real reviews to determine the best attorney for your needs.

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Dist. of Columbia Has 911 Family Attorneys with 3992 Reviews

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Dist. of Columbia Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Immigration

Bio: Ms. Oliver-Zhang is the Managing Partner and founder of Oliver-Zhang Law. Oliver-Zhang Law was built upon the drive to remedy injustice and help those in need. This is the mission of our legal team. From personal injury to immigration, listening t...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(202) 968-2167

Julie T Oliver-Zhang's Website

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Dist. of Columbia Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 56 years

Practice Areas: Family, Litigation

Review: "A highly skilled attorney with outstanding attention to detail, strong strategy, and unwavering support throughout the process."

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(866) 779-5864

Robert C Liotta's Website

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Family Lawyers in Dist. of Columbia

Family lawyers advise and represent clients in matters like divorce, custody, adoption, prenuptial agreements, and the civil aspects of domestic violence. They draft agreements, negotiate settlements, appear in family court, protect parental and financial rights, help enforce orders, and provide emotional and procedural guidance through sensitive family transitions.

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Family lawyers advise and represent clients in matters like divorce, custody, adoption, prenuptial agreements, and the civil aspects of domestic violence. They draft agreements, negotiate settlements, appear in family court, protect parental and financial rights, help enforce orders, and provide emotional and procedural guidance through sensitive family transitions.

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Dist. of Columbia Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Alimony and more

What is more important than family? The agreements or court orders that will define the nature of how that family functions financially and with time-sharing.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(301) 678-3919

Carlos M. Lastra's Website

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Dist. of Columbia Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Family, Probate, Child Custody and more

Bio: Judith del Cuadro-Zimmerman has built a reputation as skilled family law attorney known as an effective litigator and strategic negotiator. Devoting her entire legal career to the practice of family law and probate, Judith has extensive experience...

Rating: 8.7

Call for a consultation(301) 246-8572

Judith Anna del Cuadro-Zimmerman's Website

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Dist. of Columbia Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Litigation and more

Review: "I’m grateful to Sheila K. for representing me in my divorce. Her knowledge, intelligence and advocacy skills helped guide me through the divorce process and ultimately to a fair settlement. And as a bonus, Sheila is a compassionate and terrific pe..."

Rating: 9.9

Call for a consultation(877) 847-1926

Dist. of Columbia Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Family

Bio: Jeannine Gomez joined Wilkes Legal, LLC in 2021 to help launch its family law practice. Jeannine has dedicated her career to honing a unique grasp of individual, interpersonal, cultural, and family dynamics that drive conflict in family law cases....

Rating: 10

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Dist. of Columbia Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

Review: "When my husband of 25 years and I began the process of divorce we thought that ours would be a simple case and that we could essentially "handle" most of it ourselves. Luckily for us (and for our children), we invested in the Collaborative Divorce..."

Rating: 10

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Dist. of Columbia Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Bio: Sheraz Barkat is a family law attorney in Washington, D.C. As a divorce and child custody attorney, Sheraz has litigated several divorce and child custody matters including complex property distributions, overseas property, child support modificat...

Rating: 9.9

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Dist. of Columbia Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation

Bio: Emily Baker is a family law attorney based in Northern Virginia who primarily serves clients in Fairfax County, Arlington County, the City of Alexandria, Loudoun County and Washington, D.C. With a focus on separation and divorce, including complex...

Rating: 10

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Dist. of Columbia Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Wills & Living Wills and more

Bio: Christopher Gowen is a trial lawyer whose litigation experience includes more than 100 trials in over 15 jurisdictions. Mr. Gowen’s dedication to his clients has earned him an impressive trial record that includes verdicts for his clients in cases...

Rating: 9.4

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Dist. of Columbia Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Family, Business, Estate Planning

Bio: Keisha A. Garner is the founder and managing member of Garner Law PLLC. She is passionate about the practice of law and is aware of the importance of building personal relationships with her clients. She is known for her personal approach to clien...

Rating: 9.6

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Dist. of Columbia Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

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

Bio: Divorcing clients appreciate the combination of strength and compassion Katherine brings to her cases, especially when domestic abuse or child custody issues are involved. As a former trial attorney with the Office of the Attorney General for the ...

Rating: 10

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Dist. of Columbia Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

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

Bio: Michael is AV Rated, Preeminent, by Martindale-Hubbell, having been peer rated for the highest level of professional excellence. Michael earned his Juris Doctor with honors from the American University, Washington College of Law, where he served a...

Rating: 10

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Dist. of Columbia Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

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

Rating: 8.9

Call for a consultation(202) 803-8444

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Dist. of Columbia Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation

Bio: I provide supportive, thoughtful and vigorous representation. I am a sole practitioner and I am involved in every aspect of a client's case. I believe that negotiated settlements better serve my clients than litigation. Litigation has both a finan...

Rating: 7.9

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Dist. of Columbia Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, Landlord & Tenant

Bio: An Attorney Who Pursues Value-Added Solutions For Families And Small Businesses In The District Of Columbia And Northern Virginia

Rating: 8.3

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Dist. of Columbia Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation

Bio: Making strategic decisions for the future can be challenging during a family crisis like divorce. Jonathan Dana, a compassionate and straightforward divorce attorney with more than 35 years of experience, helps clients navigate these difficult tim...

Rating: 10

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Dist. of Columbia Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Family, Mediation

Bio: Licensed to practice in D.C. and Maryland, Amanda has over a decade of litigation experience in both state and federal courts. A trained mediator and Collaborative practitioner, Amanda believes that many family matters can be handled outside the c...

Rating: 8.3

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Dist. of Columbia Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Family, Landlord & Tenant

Bio: Jessica is a Washington, D.C. native committed to serving her community through her legal practice and philanthropy. At Ornsby Dozier LLP, Jessica advises clients in a variety of matters, and strives to accomplish her clients’ goals through proact...

Rating: 8.3

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Dist. of Columbia Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

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

Bio: Virginia Kling has extensive experience in litigating family law cases on behalf of parents, caregivers and children. Most recently, Ms. Kling served as Legal Director of the DC Volunteer Lawyers Project where, in addition to being responsible for...

Rating: 10

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