Highly recommend Livesay & Myers. The professionalism is spectacular and they ensure their clients needs are met. Jasmine Moore was assigned to my case regarding custody and her work ethic is out of this world. Determined to get the best results for her client, great individual.

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DeVante King
over 2 years ago

I am truly grateful for having the greatest attorney in the United States Ms. Lindsay Connolly and Paralegal Ms. Reba Gagne. The focus and dedication to my divorce and custody case was outstanding to say the least. The whole firm of Livesay & Myers, P.C. exceeded my expectations due to their professionalism, people, experience, and how they ran overall day to day operations. I would recommend them to anyone dealing with the most challenging cases because they will give it 100% in order to exceed your expectations and intended outcome.

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Greg Longacre
over 2 years ago

My attorney Jasmine Moore, paralegals Davina Locklear and Michele Kaminski they were very helpful, they really work hard for my case, I really appreciate them, I will recommend Livesay & Myers a 100% to everyone, please.. please check them out it will worth your time! Thank you so much for your service

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marie alida
over 2 years ago

Ms. Moore was absolutely professional, yet compassionate. She took great care in helping me understand and feel confident through a very trying time for me. I was comfortable working with her and she did her best to make sure of that. I am so thankful for Ms. Moore!

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Carmen Fisher
over 3 years ago

While I don't know much about family law, I am thankful I trusted my adoption case to Attorney Teresa Pagliaro and her Paralegal Davina Locklear. Teresa's performance in court made it obvious she was prepared for anything that would have been thrown at her. Even if the outcome was different, my review would not change, as I know I was well represented. Thank you for your services! Keep up the good work.

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Brandon Locklear
over 3 years ago

If you're looking for the best family law attorney in the area, Thomas Dance is who you need to hire. I was referred to him by a friend who is reluctant to refer anyone for anything. So I knew he came with high praise. He did not disappoint. From his phone consultation to handing my case, he was the consummate professional. He is responsive, extremely knowledgeable about family law, and his advice and guidance is exactly what I needed. I will absolutely use him again if needed. I definitely recommend him and his practice.

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Revolution Images & Media
over 3 years ago

This is the attorney you need and want. Don't expect him to hand you a handkerchief while you cry on his shoulder. He isn't that guy. Mr. Dance is the guy you hire when you have an irrational spouse and you need an end to the drama. He will get it done. Unlike some of the other high end attorneys in the area, Mr Dance does not over bill for services that are not needed, nor will he take the clients answers to discoveries only to copy and paste them into court documents while charging billable hours for the effort. If you can afford Mr. Dance this will be the best money you spend during your divorce. His advise is spot on. What he will save you in emotional stress, monetary loss, and your overall sanity in the long run is worth every penny upfront.

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Charles Albert
over 3 years ago

I had a great experience with Thomas! He is professional, prompt and did everything he promised! Would highly recommend and have sent many friends his way.

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Joseph Amado IV
over 3 years ago

This is the second time I have retained Mr. Dance as a family law attorney. First in my own divorce case and the second for my daughter's custody and support case. For my own case, I retained Thomas after working with two prior attorneys for 2.5 years and not being able to come to a resolution. Within a couple of months, Thomas lent clarity and focus to my case and resolved it in record time. So when my daughter was in need of counsel concerning support and custody, it wasn't even a thought, Thomas was who we called. Thomas saw the case immediately for what it was, removed the emotion and in no time was able to get the case resolved in a best-case-scenario fashion for my daughter and grand-daughter. If you are in need of a family attorney and can get in with Mr. Dance, do yourself a favor and retain his services.

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Peggy Maston
over 5 years ago

I love this place because they have alot of things to choose from instead of getting the same thing over and over just get something different.????????????????❤

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Heather Cogar
over 4 years ago

I had a consult with Ms. Young for a custody case. She answered every single question I had, gave me confidence in how to handle pretrial without her presence. The case was finalized during pretrial, and I couldn’t thank Ms. Young more. I really appreciate this law offices work, they are very professional, quite responsive, and they are worth every penny. If you’re looking for an inexpensive attorney, this law office is not for you. They are worth every penny they ask for. They handle their cases with grace and ease. Thank you again, Ms. Young!

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Ana Mendez
over 2 years ago

I was planning on writing a long, scathing review about this office; but I'll keep it simple. Jennifer Simmons is an incredibly rude, and unpleasant woman. The junior attorney that was assigned to me did a well enough job with my case (hence the 2 stars instead of 1), and I hope that they go on to be a successful attorney at some other office in the future. That said, I would not recommend going to this office, just because of the person who runs it. Very rude. Very Nasty. Very unempathetic. Stay away.

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Kyle H
over 2 years ago

I typically would avoid putting my own stuff out there, but saw some of these postings and felt compelled to write my experience as it is relevant and quite current. Allow me to preface this by saying that if you are looking for the most inexpensive, cheapest attorney – then Jennifer is not for you. She is a professional and a SME in her profession. Experts cost money folks I certainly don’t expect to be paid pennies on the dollar for my skill level. With that being said Jennifer is one of the most ethically sound attorneys that I have ever had interactions with…Almost annoyingly so…lol.. Therefore, please take note: If you are looking for representation that will be on your side no matter what you do – She may not be for you as she represents the “common sense” approach and legally/ethically there is a right and wrong way of doing things. In my experience Jennifer works tirelessly to keep her clients on the “right” side of law and ensure that their actions and outcome are fair. She is highly respected in the area courts, which informs me that she has maintained a positive reputation. Her staff has always been courteous and open in communicating with me in a timely manner. I appreciate her work and would recommend her to anyone.

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Jairus King
over 3 years ago

I have been working with Jennifer Simmons for about 2 years on my child custody case. Our case was quite complex, but I can say that through the process I always felt like Jennifer had my and my childs best interest in mind. I came to her lost and confused. What we appreciate the most is her honesty and how straightforward she was - Jennifer Simmons not sugarcoat situations and give us a false hope. If we were mistaking - she would say it. She was committed, involved and professional. She gave us advices on how to handle difficult situations and did more than just assist us legally. She guided us to grow as people and to learn how to handle stressful situations better - which does not have have a price tag. Jennifer Simmons is not the cheapest attorney out there, but we truly believe she is the best.

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Sanja Zecic
over 3 years ago

Jennifer Simmons is a terrible attorney. She represented me in a child custody case. She was rude and made me feel humiliated. She would threaten me, and pressure me to settle. I paid her over $12000. One week before trial, she had used up all my trust account money ($6000) and she asked me for an additional $6000. She wanted me to pay this now or she would not work on my case (this is against ethics rules). I paid her $1000, then a couple of days later another $5000, but she had stopped working on the case, missed deadlines and then because of this she forced me to settle as she was unprepared for trial. Again, do not use her, especially if you are a man. She took all $12000 for settling a simple child custody case,I believe she padded her invoices. If you too have been ripped off by this attorney, I recommend you file a complaint with the VA State Bar.

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Nick Y.
over 4 years ago

Mr. Burchett and his staff were all professional, caring, and communitive at all times at every progression of the process. We are extremely pleased with the outcome of the case. We will recommend Mr. Burchett to everyone we know that could benefit from his services. He was excellent.

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Angela White -MDH-
over 3 years ago

My case just finished. I was being charged with two felonies, each punishable up to 5 years in prison. As a mother and college student being involved in the judicial system for the first time, I was terrified of losing my future. From the beginning, Mr. Burchett told me things were going to be okay. He listened to every detail and negotiated the best possible outcome for me, I was happy with the results of my case. One charge was dismissed, the other was reduced to a misdemeanor with no jail time. Mr. Burchett will never judge you and is very strategic with his plan of action to give you a good outcome. The ladies at the firm Kendra and Angel are sweet and are just as helpful as well. I recommend Mr. Burchett for any criminal or traffic defense!

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Melissa Constantino
over 3 years ago

In a civic & criminal justice system where the blind lead the blind, Ben Burchett brings an empirical perspective to this broken system. From the first consultation to the verdict of my trial, Ben Burchett was a steady and reliable attorney. He provided clear and reassuring strategies along the way. He understands a person's life and livelihood outside of the judicial system and makes you feel well represented. His passion for justice is there. His staff was equally stellar to deal with, especially Kendra. I'm happy with the results (not guilty, 1 dismissed, court fines). Thank God for this firm.

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Verified Account
over 3 years ago

Idk what to Even say about how impressive any wonderful type of person in the law Windsor was no hope left for me I went for sentencing and I was looking at my back time which was 7 years the craziest thing Mr.burchette pulled off was don't ask me how he did it but he did it come somehow got the judge to let me walk out of there without spending A a day in jail and got me a probation got my community service dismissed got everything dismissed for me when me and Mr. Burchat walked out of the court room shocked that this juat happened... we se my probation offixer and the Commonwealth attorney look at each others like what just happened out So if your having any type of legal issues hes your man I pride miss you you will not regret it he goes above and beyond he treats your case like it was one of his family members escapes professional very curries very honest like very straight forward hes a beast the best also the staff he has is very professional especially the receptionist she is very polite and very very nice and amazing lady like I've called they're never had any issues she's always very very polite even though I'm annoying sometimes and I can call like eight times in a row trying to get in contact with somebody show pick up like this the first time and every time I called

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Moazzam Zia
over 3 years ago

Back in 2018 a friend of mine referred me to Mr. Burchett. From day one he was understanding and listened to everything. He never told me anything just because it was something i wanted to hear. He always let me make every decision when dealing with my case. Today i am here to tell you Mr. Burchett got me the results i was in search of plus more. Thank you Mr. Burchett for all your hard work! You are awesome!

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Nicole Silver
over 3 years ago

Great law firm! Michael Daugherty specifically helped us with an step-child adoption and made it very easy. From start to finish it only took about 2 1/2 months, including waiting for our court date. He responded quickly to any of my questions. We can’t thank Michael enough for his help and guidance! Highly recommend this office!

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Melanie Williams
over 2 years ago

Don’t believe anything was done for me. If court appoints a mediator go with them, could have done better myself with them and paid less in child support and not paid a lawyer! Also wouldn’t have to wait 9 months until the trial date, and just to be disappointed after trail that nothing changed after the temp motion case. Also not be down over $1000 a month in child support. Lawyer says it’s okay you make a lot of money. Lesson learned hopefully you also don’t make mistake and go with a mediator if the court appoints it. I believe this is the worse that could have happened to me and it did. Even though I had a good case, kids were raised with me, and other parent had mental problems and lives less than 2 miles away. Couldn’t get 50/50 custody, could have gotten closer to 50/50 with mediator and not be down thousands. Everyone is entitled to their opinion.

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Tamim D
over 2 years ago

Easiest divorce ever. But in all honesty this place was great. Might be a little bit more expensive than another firm (i wouldn't really know, i didn't shop around much) but the made everything extremely simple, and spoke to me in a respectful manner. Nothing was difficult to understand and all in really had to do was sign a few papers when the time came. My mother recommended them because they helped her about 20 years ago or so and they helped me as well. Really appreciate everyone here.

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Cleansed in Fire (Cleansed in Fire)
over 2 years ago

I highly recommend the Daugherty Law Firm and more specifically Kate Daughtery. When I first began my divorce I had no idea what to expect and immediately after our first consultation I felt relieved to be able to hire Kate as my counsel. She was very knowledgeable of what to expect, what to do and how certain decisions will impact myself. Throughout the entire divorce which lasted almost twelve months, due to the separation timeline, Kate was extremely helpful and diligent from start to finish. I always felt that I was confident with her and that I wasn’t being misled or misinformed. When the final stages of the divorce were being discussed, this was one of the hardest parts of the divorce because as a man the laws are rarely in our favor for these types of situations. Kate was honest and negotiated what I believe was the best possible scenario for myself given the circumstances. In closing, divorce is not cheap and a decision not to take lightly. Kate and the Daugherty Law Firm are worth every dollar and are the type of professionals you dream of when having to deal with such an important life event.

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Dustin Barnett
over 3 years ago

Kate Daugherty is by far one of the most amazing lawyers! Not only is she phenomenal in the way she handles opposing counsel and the courtroom, but she genuinely cares and supports her clients. Kate is an incredible human being who operates with integrity, honesty, and transparency. She is direct. She is blunt. She calmed my anxiety and supported me in a way I cannot thank her enough for. Everyone at the Daugherty Law Firm are amazing! Mr. Daugherty is delightful, supportive, and kind. I cannot say enough about them and I genuinely appreciate, love, and consider them part of my family! I cannot thank Kate enough for what she has done for me!!! You cannot go wrong with having the Daugherty Law Firm standing with you!!!

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Jeannie Kidwell
over 3 years ago

Amanda Kimble and Michelle Evan’s were great! I had to place my divorce case on hold and without hesitation and great appreciation Amanda picked up the case. She did an excellent job of choosing the best method to proceed and got the final decree quickly. I had roots with this firm and went back because of their professionalize and personal approach to challenging life changes and I was never disappointed. The divorce process was perfected and I can’t thank them enough. Not one call or email went unanswered - they explained everything! Excellent lawyer and excellent legal assistant with great customer service!

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Shaquwanda Baker
over 3 years ago

I was very hesitant of using a law firm and thought I would be able to do it myself ie name change for a minor but I’m glad I didn’t because Ms. Melannie Dino and Ms. Evans provided me with great professional service. The communication was excellent and my family greatly appreciated their service. Everything was completely virtually and exceptional. Thank you again. J Holden.

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jumoke holden
over 2 years ago

Melannie Dino represented me during my divorce and helped me navigate the process. I am the spouse of a former military member. Melannie was very knowledgable about the forms and steps that were needed in order for me to receive my military benefits. Melannie and her paralegal Michelle Evans kept me informed and responded quickly to every question and concern I had. They made me feel that they were holding my hand through this difficult time.I greatly appreciate their professional knowledge,compassion and support. I would recommend Melannie and Michelle without reservation.

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Cheryl Wood
over 2 years ago

Ms. Huchler (my lawyer), Ms. Wallace, Ms. Membreno and Ms. Arp were amazing to work with with throughout the entire process of my divorce! They were very responsive always returning my emails in a timely manner, answered all questions about any legal matter I had so well that a regular guy, like myself, could understand! And you always felt like they cared about helping you and defending you, I know they had several clients they were working with, but I always felt like I had their full attention. I hope that I never have to get divorced again but I would call these fine folks back up in a heartbeat if I ever make that mistake again! They say divorce is expensive cause its worth it, they have good rate and its so worth it, so you shouldn't pass up working with Jenny, Cara, Rossimer, and Taryn!

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Jerin Burgan
over 2 years ago

Through a long almost 2 year process due to Covid and non-responsive ex husband. Melannie and the group were always pushing forward and making sure I knew the process and moving my divorce forward. Melannie was extremely professional and made sure I was aware of everything they were doing promptly. It was a pleasure working with her through a very tough time. I appreciate all her help in getting my divorce closed before having to go to court.

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Denise Scherz
over 3 years ago

Anna is absolutely the best divorce attorney who listens very carefully! She was about to go to the court but still answered my call and answered almost every questions I had. Love the responsiveness and absolute professional. Thank you Anna.

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Sonia G
over 3 years ago

I am not sure how they made a difficult situation enjoyable, but they absolutely did. Anna Bristle and Courtney Reheiser are rock stars. They went way above and way beyond what I expected. They legitimately cared about me as a client. Always prompt, always on target, and extremely patient. I hope I never have to use them again, but enthusiastically leap at the opportunity to recommend them to anyone. True professionals with hearts of gold. I will forever be grateful. -Brian-

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Brian Ableman
over 3 years ago

Incredibly professional and responsive. We had what I thought might be a legal situation which turned into an emergency for us at the eleventh hour. We had had no time to prepare. I frantically called the firm at the very end of the day to see whether we needed an attorney (a call I should have made days earlier.) The very patient woman who answered my call spent a good amount of time taking down all the details of the situation including my "burning" questions and promised to call me back the next day. Not only did she call me back, but she again took the time to convey to me the information I was so desperately looking for. Turns out it wasn't a legal matter, so it wasn't like I was going to become a client, yet she still was incredibly helpful. Her responsiveness and kindness were such a blessing to me. I would highly recommend this firm!

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Susan Merlo
over 3 years ago

Anna and Courtney were super helpful during a super stressful time. They were very responsive and professional and always answered my questions. I would definitely recommend these two if you are in the Prince William County area!

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Taylor Faulkner
over 3 years ago

Shirley has been on top of EVERYTHING! She is a great listener and responds quickly to all my emails and messages. Definitely has gone above my expectations. I have also worked with Matt for a different case and he has also been great.

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Mali Vee
over 3 years ago

Mrs. J Brown is awesome. She went above and beyond. I would recommend her!

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Ta Lee
over 3 years ago

“QUALITY is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives.” By: William A. Foster| Ms. Croft is absolute quality and the best in the business. Her knowledge and expertise in all aspects of family law blew me away. Her approach is second to none, strategic, direct, and results driven. Cathy is a great legal asset to have in your corner when it comes to a family law issue. I retained her services for support during mediation and then for my divorce. Cathy and her team in the front office were amazing and very supportive throughout the entire process. Any time I had a question on how to handle a situation; Cathy was able to guide me to the appropriate answer/response. She was able to explain the potential consequences of my potential actions/reactions and provide me with comfort and understanding throughout the entire process. It was tough to go through a divorce, tons of questions and personal uncertainty of what the future was to bring, but Cathy was always there to pick me up, provide insight based on years of experience, encouragement, and help me through to the end. Costs/rates were up front and very detailed on the contract agreement that is signed up front. I was also provided monthly bills with the fees broken down, so I knew exactly what I was being billed for. Cathy is the consummate professional and I have recommended her services to friends in need and will continue to do so in the future. You want her in your corner!!!!

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Nick Lichtenfels
over 10 years ago

Jeanne Brown represented my husband. She went in and got the best outcome he would have received. She did her thing . I'd definitely hire her for future legal issues if needed . Thank you Jeanne

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Renee Everett
over 4 years ago

Andrea Morisi is fantastic!!

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Daniel K Chang
over 3 years ago

Cathy Croft is a knowledgeable and trustworthy lawyer and very kind hearted person I have never met in this business. After a couple of meetings she sorted out what we needed and gave us the right advice to proceed our case. Cathy puts the client’s interest first, listening and working for the best solution. I am very grateful for her excellent job and definitely recommend her for anyone seeking for an excellent, caring and honest family lawyer.

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Geny K.
over 5 years ago

This is a wonderful firm they are kind and know what there doing. They listen to everything and really try to understand you. They are prompt to returning phone calls and generally want the best for there client. I will definitely recommend this firm to all my family and friends!!!!

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Jessi Laudenslager
over 4 years ago

Ugh. Do not hire Donna Dougherty to handle your case. When you meet her, you'll find that she is, in my opinion, brash and abrasive and unquestionably condescending. Your first thought is "Perfect, that's how she's going to work tirelessly on my behalf." You'll be wrong. That's how she'll continue to treat you and good luck getting to effectively advocate on your behalf. In my specific experience, she will rather yell at you (as her client) than work with opposing counsel on an amicable resolution (as I've learned since severing ties with this firm). My initial consult was full of "we're going to do this" and "we'll file this" and all great salesmanship. I was excited...finally an attorney that really wants to do more than push papers and genuinely wants to help create an optimal outcome for my child. Boo. Within 2 days of writing that first big monster retainer check to Donna, before any additional documentation was provided, the tone rapidly degraded to (paraphrased) "well, I'm not sure" and "hopefully we'll prevail" type speak. Sadly, I fell for it all and have lost almost every financial resource in the process. Now Donna is going after what little is left. That's really all you need to know about the character of the character. To say I've had nothing but problems feels like a gross understatement. Donna ran up my legal tab at a rate that has offended attorneys I've consulted with since; and it takes a lot to offend another attorney. Ultimately, Donna lost my case. Anything can happen in a courtroom, but this was a worst case scenario in the face of what should have been, fairly objectively, a ruling 180 degrees in the opposite direction. Despite being the attorney I retained, Donna did not appear at the hearing to argue for attorney fees (sadly, the mostly expensive part of the entire matter) and sent an associate instead. That mistake was another $12000+ on top of the mostly unsubstantiated $20k+ billed for a very simple case (that she lost). Now Donna is suing me although I've yet to be provided any granular itemization of the billable work "provided." Always beware of lawyers that gleefully sue their clients; it's a litmus test as to where their priorities lie in terms of monetary greed vs client advocacy. And, to pour more salt in the wound, Donna is now demanding 24% interest and thousands more in legal fees for suing her own client (me in this case). Her reputation in the local family law community exists for very good reasons. I wish I had figured that out beforehand (back before the reorganization of the firm). FINAL WARNING: If you're dealing with a sensitive family law matter involving your young children and their private meetings with therapists, you may want to consider a law office that does not send confidential psychiatric documentation to the WRONG CLIENT! That's right. Donna's law office sent me an another client's very private and sensitive data regarding the child's meetings with a therapist. I've yet to ever be answered as to whether sensitive data from my case was sent to someone else. If you retain her, perhaps you can update me on my case if/when you receive the wrong confidential records too. Don't make the mistake of making what is likely the most stressful and emotionally wrenching process of your life that much worse by hiring an attorney that values your checking account significantly more than operating in the best interests of you and your child/children.

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J D
over 4 years ago

This law firm is a very thorough and competent. They are professional and always had my family's best interests in mind.

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Have a nice day
over 4 years ago

Amy Tobias has been this Dad's attorney through a pretty complicated divorce, with issues that have flared up repeatedly over 9+ years. She has represented and advised me while she was an associate, a sole practitioner, and now as a partner. This is one very intelligent lady and knowledgeable and competent family law attorney. Her advice is always sound and direct. She cuts through the fluff and tells me what I need to know and what she needs from me. When we've had actual contested hearings, the results have always been in my favor.

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S G
over 4 years ago

I have truly been blessed to find a law firm who is warm, supportive and caring for their clients, but killer Great White Sharks in the courtroom for divorce/custody. Amy Tobias and Claire Salitsky gave me my life back……..my son! I started off with a different law firm, which he was HORRIBLE!!!! I felt helpless and felt he did not put any effort into my case, just collecting my check. Before I came to Dougherty Tobias Iszard, Northern Virginia Law, I thought I could lose my son for no reason other than poor lawyer representation. That all changed when I went to Dougherty Tobias Iszard, Northern Virginia Law! I will say, these ladies are expensive, but I'm telling you they are WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you for EVERYTHING Amy, Claire and Dawn!

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Dianna Price
over 5 years ago

Always there to help me, always there to answer all my questions and emails! Gave me reassurance and helped me maintain my sanity. To Michelle and her team at the Hopkins law firm, THANK YOU! If you’re looking for a tough lawyer that’s going to fight for your rights, look no further!

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Leny Deng
over 2 years ago

I used this firm for my Divorce which is started in August of 2020. I was scared and had no idea where to begin and they helped me every step of the way. While getting divorced was sad and very emotional, Michelle and her whole team were incredibly responsive and answered all of my questions. They never judged me for my personal requests during the process. I would highly recommend this firm to anyone in the Northern Virginia area needing a lawyer.

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Kayleigh Herod
over 2 years ago

I started working with the Hopkins Law Firm back in November 2019 when I needed a lawyer because I was, suddenly, dropped by the highly recommended one firm this area. I picked up the phone and asked: "Hey Google, give me a Lawyer in Gainesville, Virginia" And this is how it started;. Since then and now, when I am a free man, with all my family affairs resolved by this excellent law firm and loving again (I never thought and hoped that I will be happy again). They where near me all the time, face to face meetings, courts appearances (won all the time), phone, text and e-mail conversations. They promise me that I will rise again (like a Phoenix bird) from the ashes that I was burned down by the system and society and they were right; I am back, stronger and happier than ever. If you need a lawyer, a good one, call them, you will not regret it.

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Jonathan Smith
over 3 years ago

Absolutely the WORST law firm out there. Check reviews on Yelp as well!!! Almost all are negative. They will rip you off and not get the job done. Don’t waste your time

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Amy Darlington-Bell
over 3 years ago

Services provided by The Hopkins Law firm was excellent. The staff explained the entire process and promptly responded to questions and/or required updates throughout the process. I strongly recommend retaining their legal services.

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William Henry
over 3 years ago