About David
David DeFazio began his academic journey at Hampden-Sydney College, earning a B.A. in economics and philosophy in 1995. The mix of quantitative thought and ethical inquiry shaped an approach to law that values clear reasoning and practical outcomes. His undergraduate studies remain a point of reference in how he frames problem solving for clients.
He is admitted to practice in Virginia and before several federal courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, and both the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia. Those admissions reflect a career that spans state and federal matters and a comfort arguing in multiple venues.
DeFazio is a principal at DeFazio Bal PC. Colleagues describe the firm as a small, client-centered practice. His role there involves case strategy, courtroom advocacy, and client counseling. He has handled contested hearings and negotiated settlements, often in family-related disputes.
He is active in the local bar community. He serves in the Chesterfield Bar Association and has held its presidency in the past. He also maintains membership in the Richmond Bar Association and the Metro Richmond Family Law Bar. Those associations keep him engaged with peers, current rules, and the procedural developments that affect day-to-day practice.
His work intersects courtroom work and client-facing tasks. He prepares pleadings, argues motions, conducts discovery, and advises clients on practical options. He represents clients in hearings and mediations and manages the procedural requirements of both state and federal filings. The practice requires attention to deadlines and an ability to present complex information clearly to judges and opposing counsel.
Outside the courtroom, he invests time in the professional networks around Richmond and Chesterfield. He participates in local bar events and contributes to discussions on practice management and courtroom procedure. The local work helps sustain relationships that are useful when settling cases or managing multi-party disputes.
He continues to practice at DeFazio Bal PC, where he handles family law matters and related litigation.
