Atty. Ilona Ely Grenadier
Ilona Ely Grenadier Position: Partner. Founding Partner Background: Born, Baltimore, Maryland, May 18, 1940; admitted to Virginia Bar in 1968.
Family Law Attorney · Serving Alexandria, VA
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Ilona Ely Grenadier is a family law attorney based in Alexandria, Virginia, practicing at Grenadier, Duffett, Levi, Winkler & Rubin PC. Educated at George Washington University (—, 1967). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Serves clients in Alexandria, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ilona Ely Grenadier
Ilona Ely Grenadier
- Position: Partner. Founding Partner
- Background: Born, Baltimore, Maryland, May 18, 1940; admitted to Virginia Bar in 1968.
- Education: Mount Holyoke College (B.A., 1962); George Washington University (J.D., cum laude, 1967). Order of the Coif.
- Member: Alexandria, Fairfax, Virginia and American (Member, Family Law Section) Bar Associations; Virginia State Bar; Virginia Trial Lawyers Association; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
- Honors: Listed in Best Lawyers in America since inception. Listed Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. AV Rated Martindale Hubbell. Listed in Washingtonian Magazine's Best Divorce Lawyers
- Practice Areas: Family Law; Domestic Relations; Divorce; Custody & Visitation; Child Support; Alimony; Equitable Distribution; Premarital Agreements; Marital Agreements; Post Nuptial Agreements; Name Changes; Stepchild adoption; and other matters involving family issues.
- E-mail Address: [email protected]; Telephone: 703 683 9000
- Offices in Virginia: Alexandria City, Reston (Fairfax County) and Loudoun County, Virginia; practices in Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Loudoun, Fauquier, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg, Charlottesville, and other areas in Virginia
- Experienced attorney with an excellent reputation for success in both mediating and litigating domestic disputes.
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ilona Ely Grenadier handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Alexandria.
Family Law in Alexandria
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Alexandria
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 venue, 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.
Alexandria Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Alexandria-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Alexandria Choose Ilona Ely Grenadier
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Ilona Ely Grenadier's practice in the field of family law.
Focused Family Law Practice
Concentrating on family law means Ilona Ely Grenadier's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Alexandria
A Alexandria-based practice means Ilona Ely Grenadier attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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