If you need legal help with education law matters in Virginia, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. Virginia attorneys handle cases involving special education rights (IEP/504), school discipline, Title IX compliance, student rights, and education policy, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in Circuit Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

The statute of limitations for education law 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 education law in Virginia bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

Choosing the right education law attorney in Virginia means evaluating more than just qualifications — it means finding someone who understands the local legal system and has handled similar cases. Use the profiles on this page to compare attorney experience, read client reviews, check office locations, and identify lawyers who offer free initial consultations. Taking the time to compare options can significantly affect your outcome.

Want to understand your legal rights before contacting an attorney? Read our complete guide to education law law in Virginia for an in-depth look at Virginia's statutes, court procedures, and what outcomes are possible. When you're ready, use the profiles below to compare attorneys and schedule a consultation.

Thomas Urban II - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth, P.L.C.
 1300 17th Street North, Suite 1100 Arlington VA 22209
(703) 861-5235
Bar #20413120
Virginia Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Civil Rights Education Law
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
Diane P. Toscano - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Toscano Law Group
 1244 Perimeter Parkway Suite 443 Virginia Beach VA 23454
(757) 821-7972
Regent University School of Law (2006)
English
4th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Education Law
J. Brian Bailey - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of J. Brian Bailey, PLC
 1011 E. Main St. Ste. 204 Richmond VA 23219
(804) 251-8002
Regent University School of Law (2009)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Criminal Law
Jay Braddock Jackson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 600 Lafayette Blvd Suite 101 Fredericksburg VA 22401
(540) 322-1928
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law (2000)
Virginia Bar
Active License
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Education Law Elder Law
Harold Glenn Belkowitz - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Belkowitz Law, PLLC
 10427 North Street, Suite 200 Fairfax VA 22030
(703) 246-9270
Syracuse University College of Law
Maryland Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Collections
Jack Jarret - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Spiggle Law Office
 4830B 31st Street South Arlington VA 22206
(202) 449-8527
George Mason University School of Law
Unknown Status
Education Law Employment Law
Bernard John-Eduard van Gils - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Van Gils Law Firm, PLLC
 Post Office Box 86571 Vint Hill Farms VA 20187
American University Washington College of Law (1982)
Virginia Bar
Active License
Business Law Education Law Estate Planning
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
Randall Sousa - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Randall Sousa
 3007 Williams Drive Fairfax VA 22031
(571) 354-6164
St. Thomas University School of Law (2008)
English, Spanish
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Criminal Law
Barbara Lloyd Kessinger - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lloyd Law, PLLC
 LLOYD LAW, PLLC 15033 Walking Stick Way Haymarket VA 20169
(703) 753-5429
George Mason Univ
California Bar
Active License
Education Law Elder Law Estate Planning
Timothy R Johnson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Timothy R. Johnson, PLC
 20 E. Main Street Berryville VA 22611
(540) 352-4672
New York Law School (2010)
English
New York Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
Virginia Whitner Hoptman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Redmon, Peyton & Braswell LLP
 510 King Street, Suite 301 Alexandria VA 22314
(703) 684-2000
University of Virginia School of Law (1977)
D.C. Circuit Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Education Law
Reid H. Ervin - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Reid H Ervin & Associates, PC
 999 Waterside Dr Suite 2400 Norfolk VA 23510
(757) 624-9323
University of Virginia School of Law (1969)
English
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Education Law Employment Law
Deborah McIntyre-Yurkovich - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
McIntyre DeFede Law PLLC
 9315 Center Street, Suite 102 Manassas VA 20110
(703) 659-1962
George Mason University School of Law (1999)
English
Virginia Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Education Law
Joan Heishman Proper - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Joan Heishman Proper, PC
 Judiciary Place 9300 W. Courthouse Road, Suite 306 Manassas VA 20110
(703) 291-6660
George Mason University School of Law (2005)
English
Virginia Bar
Active License
Education Law Family Law
Nicholas Simopoulos - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Simopoulos Law, PLLC
 406 West Franklin Street Richmond VA 23220
(804) 220-5755
George Mason University School of Law
English, Greek
4th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Education Law Employment Law
Jana Nattermann - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Toscano Law Group
 1244 Perimeter Parkway Suite 443 Virginia Beach VA 23454
(757) 821-7972
Regent University School of Law (2018)
English
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Domestic Violence Education Law
Amanda DeFede - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
McIntyre DeFede Law PLLC
 9315 Center Street Suite 102 Manassas VA 20110
(702) 659-1962
The University of Georgia School of Law (2001)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Education Law
Leza Conliffe - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 4020 University Dr Fairfax VA 22030
(703) 691-1235
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Education Law Social Security Disability
Ann Kenney Creighton - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 705 Lakehurst Ct Southlake TX 76092
(817) 229-0615
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law (1983)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy
Patricie Drake - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 3704 Pacific Ave. Virginia Beach VA 23451
(757) 965-2794
Pace University (2012)
Czech, English, Polish, Slovak
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Construction Law Education Law
Steven L. Meltzer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1650 Tysons Boulevard, 14th Floor McLean VA 22102
(703) 770-7950
Harvard Law School (1973)
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Education Law Health Care Law
Sheri L Labonte - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1840 Michael Faraday Dr 120 Reston VA 20190
(571) 446-6264
Texas Tech University School of Law (2000)
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Communications & Internet Law Education Law Gov & Administrative Law
April Fearnley - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 4830B 31st Street South Arlington VA 22206
(202) 449-8527
Darden Business School (2012)
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Education Law Employment Law
Michelle L. Woolley - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 4830B 31st Street South Arlington VA 22206
(202) 449-8527
American University Washington College of Law (2007)
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Education Law Employment Law
Emily Faye Schools - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 30 W Queens Way Hampton VA 23669
(757) 275-0080
St. Mary s University School of Law (2013)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Consumer Law Education Law Elder Law
Emily Catherine Babb - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 PO BOX 400211,445 RUGBY RD CHARLOTTESVLE VA 22904
(434) 297-7643
University of Oklahoma College of Law (2004)
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Education Law Employment Law Gov & Administrative Law
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