Atty. Maureen E. Danker

Atty. Maureen E. Danker

Maureen E. Danker is a long-time resident of Northern Virginia and a 1997 graduate of Virginia Tech (B.A., Sociology).

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About Maureen E. Danker at a glance

Maureen E. Danker is a Partner based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at Kelly Byrnes & Danker, PLLC. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on divorce and family law. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2001). Educated at Widener University School of Law (J.D., 2000) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (B.S. Sociology, 1997). Active member of Fairfax County Bar Association Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Maureen E. Danker is a long-time resident of Northern Virginia and a 1997 graduate of Virginia Tech (B.A., Sociology)
  • She earned her Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law in Wilmington, Delaware, in May of 2000
  • Maureen's practice of law has solely focused on domestic relations since April 2002
  • Throughout her career, she has counselled and assisted hundreds of clients, helping them navigate the complexities involved with divorce, custody, visitation, alimony, child support, asset valuation, business valuation, whether through settlement negotiation, mediation, or litigation
  • She has also drafted numerous pre-marital agreements
  • Maureen zealously represents her clients in a skillful, efficient and cost-effective manner
  • Many of her client's objectives are obtained through settlement negotiations or mediation, which generally provide the most effective means for resolving family law matters
  • However, under certain circumstances, litigation is the only means for a resolution, and Maureen is an experienced litigator in all aspects of family law matters
  • Honors and Awards Virginia Rising Star Virginia Super Lawyer Top lawyer in the area of matrimonial and divorce law, Ten Leaders December 2018 Northern Virginia Magazine as a Top Divorce and Family Lawyer in the Northern Virginia area Selected to the Best Lawyers in America for her work in Family Law Professional Associations and Memberships Virginia State Bar, Member Former Virginia State Bar Council and Executive Committee, Member Former 5th District Disciplinary Committee, Vice-Chair Former Virginia’s Young Lawyer Delegate in the American Bar Association’s House of Delegates V Young Lawyers Division of the Virginia State Bar, Former President Virginia’s Delegate in the American Bar Association’s House of Delegates, Member

Practice Areas Explained

Maureen E. Danker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Maureen E. Danker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Family Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fairfax are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Maureen E. Danker

Where is Maureen E. Danker's law office located?
Maureen E. Danker's law practice is located in Fairfax, Virginia. The firm is Kelly Byrnes & Danker, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Maureen E. Danker handle?
Maureen E. Danker focuses on divorce, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Maureen E. Danker practiced law?
Maureen E. Danker has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Maureen E. Danker go to law school?
Maureen E. Danker earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.S. Sociology, 1997).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Widener University School of Law
- 2000
B.S. Sociology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2001

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