Domestic Violence law in Virginia covers protective orders, restraining orders, safety planning, criminal defense for DV charges, and child custody in DV situations. When these legal matters arise, having the right attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome. Virginia has its own statutes, court procedures, and legal standards that apply specifically to domestic violence cases, and attorneys who practice in Circuit Court regularly understand the nuances that affect how these matters are resolved.

The statute of limitations for domestic violence matters in Virginia is generally 2 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Circuit Court, and Virginia's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Virginia State Bar sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on domestic violence in Virginia bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

The domestic violence attorneys listed here practice throughout Virginia and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

For a detailed overview of how domestic violence law works in Virginia — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to domestic violence law in Virginia. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

Ryan Schmalzle - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 102 North king Street Leesburg VA 20176
(703) 722-0717
George Mason University School of Law (2005)
English
Maryland Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Criminal Law
Michele L. Burton - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Clark Nelson & Burton, PLLC
 7 E. Market St. Leesburg VA 20176
(571) 771-5130
College of William and Mary (2009)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Maggy Vaughn - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
McClain Rosenthall Davis, PLLC
 1315 Vincent Place McLean VA 22101
(703) 356-2442
Elon University School of Law (2010)
English
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Domestic Violence Family Law
Brian M. Latuga - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Wolcott Rivers Gates
 200 Bendix Road Suite 300 Virginia Beach VA 23452
(757) 687-3657
Regent University School of Law
English
4th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law
Adam Krischer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2111 Wilson Blvd. FL 8 Arlington VA 22201
(703) 248-0626
University of Denver (2000)
English
4th Circuit Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Brandon Sloane - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Dennis, Stewart & Krischer, PLLC
 2007 15th St. N Suite 201 Arlington VA 22201
(703) 248-0626
University of Virginia School of Law (2008)
New York Bar
Unknown Status
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Scott Parker - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kublan Khan PLC
 6521 Arlington Blvd #201 Falls Church VA 22042
(703) 854-1081
Suffolk University Law School (2009)
English
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Domestic Violence Family Law
Abraham Del Rio III - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Del Rio Law PLLC
 10132 W. Broad St. Glen Allen VA 23060
(804) 895-7941
Regent University School of Law (2009)
Spanish
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia Bar
Active License
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Mark B. Williams - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mark B. Williams & Associates, PLC
 27 Culpeper Street Warrenton VA 20186
(540) 347-6595
University of Mary Washington
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Julia JW Ovando - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ovando Law PLLC
 2111 Wilson Blvd, Suite 800 Suite 800 Arlington VA 22201
(703) 499-5843
George Mason University School of Law (2005)
Spanish
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence Elder Law
Priti Khanna - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 12110 Sunset Hills Road Suite 600 Reston VA 20190
English, Hindi, Urdu
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Domestic Violence Estate Planning
Cary Powell Moseley - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
MOSELEY LAW, PLLC
 401 OTEY STREET BEDFORD VA 24523
(434) 546-3774
University of Virginia
English, Spanish
North Carolina Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Collections Consumer Law
Paul C. Galanides - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Paul C. Galanides
 1561 E. Main Street Richmond VA 23219
(804) 918-8643
University of Kentucky College of Law (1992)
4th Circuit Bar
Active License
Animal & Dog Law Appeals & Appellate Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Matt C. Pinsker - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Pinsker Law
 4932 Dominion Blvd Glen Allen VA 23060
The George Washington University Law School
English, Spanish
United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Christopher Mark Winslow - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Winslow & McCurry, PLLC
 1324 Sycamore Square Midlothian VA 23113
(804) 423-1383
University of Richmond (2013)
4th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Jason Alexander Weis - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 10300 Eaton Place Suite 520 Fairfax VA 22030
(571) 328-5020
George Mason University School of Law (2002)
English
Virginia Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Divorce Domestic Violence
Jamie Leigh Allgood - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bowen Ten Cardani PC
 9410 Atlee Commerce Blvd., Suite 2 Ashland VA 23005
(804) 755-7599
Regent University School of Law (2009)
English
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Divorce Domestic Violence
Michael Jeremiah Seck - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Michael J. Seck, PLC
 5 Wirt Street, SW Suite 204 Leesburg VA 20175
(571) 510-3331
Thomas M. Cooley Law School (1998)
Bar #47390
Virginia Bar
Active License
Verified
Animal & Dog Law Criminal Law Divorce
Alene C. Sprano - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Sprano Law Office
 10603 Judicial Drive Fairfax VA 22030
(703) 591-1332
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Wayne E. Holcomb - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
HOLCOMB LAW, P.C.
 720 Mall Parkway Newport News VA 23602
(757) 656-1000
Regent University School of Law (2005)
English
Virginia Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Criminal Law Divorce
Sandra Kay Drewniak - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Sandra Kay Drewniak Law
 1223 N Lee Hwy Suite 182 Lexington VA 24450
(540) 838-3387
Regent University School of Law (1994)
English, Spanish
Virginia Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Edward Ungvarsky - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ungvarsky Law, PLLC
 114 North Alfred Street Alexandria VA 22314
(571) 207-9710
Yale Law School (1991)
English, French, Spanish
Virginia Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law
Kiara Swinton - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of K. S. Swinton, PLLC
 1750 Tysons Blvd. Suite 1500 Mclean VA 22102
(571) 322-6289
Michigan State University College of Law (2013)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Mikhail Nekrich Lopez - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lee Lopez Law PLLC
 1100 N Glebe Road Suite 1010 Arlington VA 22201
(833) 655-5529
University of Southern California (2011)
California Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law
Gretchen Taylor Pousson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Scrofano Law PC
 10505 Judicial Drive PH Suite 400 Fairfax VA 22030
College of William and Mary (1992)
English
Virginia Bar
Active License
Animal & Dog Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Stephen R. Bloomquest - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Quest Law PLLC
 5913 Harbour Park Dr #102 Midlothian VA 23112
(804) 396-3329
University of Richmond School of Law
English
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law Divorce
Maria T Patente - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Maria T. Patente PLLC
 10432 Balls Ford Rd #300 Manassas VA 20109
(800) 995-5108
American University Washington College of Law
English
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Domestic Violence Elder Law Estate Planning
James Panagis - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Wolcott Rivers Gates
 200 Bendix Road, Suite 300 Virginia Beach VA 23452
(757) 554-0224
George Mason University School of Law (2006)
Spanish
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law
William Ben Mann - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 305 Harrison St. Third Floor Leesburg VA 20175
(703) 771-4671
University of Virginia School of Law (2010)
English
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Kristina Marse Beavers - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Beavers Law, P.C.
 710 Denbigh Blvd Suite 2E Newport News VA 23608
(757) 234-4650
Western State College of Law at Argosy University (2002)
California Bar
Active License
Business Law Consumer Law Criminal Law
Jonathan L. Phillips - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
LefflerPhillips PLC
 10505 Judicial Drive Suite 200 Fairfax VA 22030
(703) 293-9300
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law (2005)
Federal Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Daniel Ki-Hee Kim - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
LAW OFFICES OF DANIEL K. KIM, PLLC
 4103 Chain Bridge Road Suite 100 Fairfax VA 22030
(703) 940-3800
Elon University School of Law
Korean
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Communications & Internet Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Jad Sarsour - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 10521 Judicial Drive Suite 300 Fairfax VA 22030
(703) 385-6868
Georgetown University (2000)
Arabic, English, Spanish
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Alanna Williams - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Fairfax Law Firm
 3050 Chain Bridge Rd #200 Fairfax VA 22030
(703) 865-7480
California Western School of Law (1991)
English
Bar #157712
U.S. District Court Eastern District of California Bar
Active License
Verified
Divorce Domestic Violence Family Law
Anna Chludzinski - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Chludzinski & Mitchell, PLLC
 108 N. Alfred St., 2nd Floor Alexandria VA 22314
(571) 800-2002
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
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