Atty. Joseph Menze

Atty. Joseph Menze

Joe Menze is an Attorney at The Daugherty Law Firm, P.C. practicing exclusively familylaw. Mr.

Manassas Manassas 11 yrs experience 11 year
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About Joseph Menze at a glance

Joseph Menze is an Attorney based in Manassas, Virginia, practicing at The Daugherty Law Firm, P.C.. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, and family law. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2015) and United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (2021). Educated at College of William and Mary J.D. (—) and Indiana University B.A. (—). Serands clients in Manassas, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joe Menze is an Attorney at The Daugherty Law Firm, P.C. practicing exclusively familylaw
  • Mr. Menze represents clients in Manassas, Prince William County and all acrossNorthern Virginia.An attorney since 2015, Mr. Menze has practiced exclusively family law since 2016
  • Heis experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, includingseparation, divorce, equitable distribution, custody, visitation and support cases
  • Mr.Menze has successfully litigated a number of high conflict divorce matters includingbriefing and handling cases at the Court of Appeals.Originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana, Mr. Menze earned his law degree from William &Mary Law School after graduating from Indiana University – Fort Wayne.Mr
  • Menze currently was included in the 2023–2024 editions of Best Lawyers: Ones toWatch for his work in Family Law
  • He was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2023

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Menze's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph Menze 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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Child Custody & Visitation

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Family Law

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 Manassas 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 Joseph Menze's law office located?
Joseph Menze's law practice is located in Manassas, Virginia. The firm is The Daugherty Law Firm, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Menze handle?
Joseph Menze focuses on divorce, child custody, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Joseph Menze practiced law?
Joseph Menze has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
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Education

College of William and Mary J.D.
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Indiana University B.A.
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Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2015
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2021

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