Atty. Christopher W. Schinstock
Christopher W. Schinstock is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law, Family Law Arbitration and Family Law Mediation.
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About Christopher W. Schinstock at a glance
Christopher W. Schinstock is a family law and adr attorney based in Alexandria, Virginia, practicing at Schinstock & Haddow PLLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1993). Educated at Washington and Lee University (J.D., 1993) and Virginia Military Institute (BA, 1990). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Family Law Arbitration, Washington (D.C.) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Arbitration (2026). Serands clients in Alexandria, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christopher W. Schinstock is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law, Family Law Arbitration and Family Law Mediation
- Christopher W., who practices law in Alexandria, Virginia, has been recognized since 2010
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Christopher W. Schinstock's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher W. Schinstock handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Christopher W. Schinstock is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Virginia →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Christopher W. Schinstock is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Virginia →
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 Alexandria 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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