Atty. Edwin C. Gillenwater

Atty. Edwin C. Gillenwater

Edwin C. Gillenwater is a lawyer practicing domestic relations.

Falls Church Falls Church 58 yrs experience 58 year
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About Edwin C. Gillenwater at a glance

Edwin C. Gillenwater is a family law attorney based in Falls Church, Virginia. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1968), U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia (1968), U.S. Supreme Court (1974), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (1975). Educated at University of Richmond (J.D., 1968) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute (B.S., 1961). Serands clients in Falls Church, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Edwin C. Gillenwater is a lawyer practicing domestic relations
  • Edwin C. received a B.S. degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1961, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • Edwin C. practices in Falls Church, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Edwin C. Gillenwater's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edwin C. Gillenwater handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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 Falls Church 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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Where is Edwin C. Gillenwater's law office located?
Edwin C. Gillenwater's law practice is located in Falls Church, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edwin C. Gillenwater handle?
Edwin C. Gillenwater focuses on family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Edwin C. Gillenwater practiced law?
Edwin C. Gillenwater has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did Edwin C. Gillenwater go to law school?
Edwin C. Gillenwater earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.S., 1961).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Richmond
- 1968
B.S.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
- 1961

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1968
U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
Admitted: 1968
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1975
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1978

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