Atty. Deborah Chew
Deborah joined Hirsch & Ehlenberger in September of 2022. She attended William & Mary Law School and graduated in June of 2022.
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Deborah Chew is an Associate based in Reston, Virginia, practicing at Hirsch & Ehlenberger, P.C.. They have 4+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2022. Their practice focuses on family law. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2022). Educated at William and Mary Law School (J.D., 2022) and University of California B.A. English (—). Serands clients in Reston, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Deborah joined Hirsch & Ehlenberger in September of 2022
- She attended William & Mary Law School and graduated in June of 2022
- As a first year, she interned with the Honorable Chief Judge Constance H. Frogale of the Alexandria Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
- As a second year, she interned with the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia in the Domestic Violence & Special Victims Section, where she worked with the Domestic Violence, Elder Abuse, and Special Victims teams
- She also completed semester-long externships at each of those positions
- Before law school, Deborah attended the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she majored in English and minored in Professional Writing with an emphasis on Professional Editing
- While there, she was an active member of the Model United Nations team and served on the board of the Southeast Asian Union, a non-profit organization that promotes higher education within marginalized Southeast Asian communities and explores the issues of cultural identity and generational trauma
- In her free time, Deborah is a college essay advisor for high school seniors
- Languages English Mandarin Chinese
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deborah Chew 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.
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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 Reston 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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