Atty. Maria Simon
Maria Simon is an award-winning attorney who serves as the firm’s Managing Partner. While Maria’s practice is quite versatile, she specializes in family law, divorce, custody disputes, Collaborative Divorce, business law, and litigation.
Family Law Attorney · Serving Fairfax, VA
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About Maria Simon at a Glance
Maria Simon is a family law attorney based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at The Geller Law Group. Admitted to practice in Virginia, Virginia State Bar, Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association, and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar. Educated at American University Washington College of Law (J.D.) and University of Michigan (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Arbitration (2026). Serves clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Maria Simon
- Maria Simon is an award-winning attorney who serves as the firm’s Managing Partner
- While Maria’s practice is quite versatile, she specializes in family law, divorce, custody disputes, Collaborative Divorce, business law, and litigation
- Frequently appearing in court nationwide on behalf of her clients, Maria has considerable experience in the Federal District Court, U.S
- Court of Appeals, Bankruptcy Court, and the State courts of Virginia, District of Columbia, and Maryland
- She helps families navigate the complexities of divorce
- represents businesses, both large corporations and small businesses alike, and individuals in their tort and contract disputes
- drafts appellate briefs
- and has several favorable decisions published on Lexis exemplifying her achievements
- Maria has been continually recognized as Virginia Business’ Legal Elite and selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for Virginia and the District of Columbia
- Maria is also frequently requested to speak at events about work-life balance and the complexities of being a working parent
- Maria is a member of the Collaborative Professionals of Northern Virginia (CPNV), the D.C
- Academy of Collaborative Professionals (DCACP), and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
- Maria graduated cum laude from the Honors Program at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and cum laude from the American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C
- She is active in the community, having served two years as General Counsel for the Taste of the South Charity, and the General Counsel for Crispus Attucks Development Corporation
- Along with Maria’s zeal for the practice of law, she is an avid runner and yoga practitioner, and loves cooking and spending time with her husband and three sons
- A longtime resident of the District of Columbia, Maria now resides in Bethesda, Maryland
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Maria Simon's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Maria Simon handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fairfax.
Family Law in Fairfax
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Fairfax
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 Fairfax 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.
Fairfax Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fairfax-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Fairfax Choose Maria Simon
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 Maria Simon's practice in the field of family law.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Virginia, Virginia State Bar, Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association, and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar, Maria Simon can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Family Law Practice
Concentrating on family law means Maria Simon's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Fairfax
A Fairfax-based practice means Maria Simon attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Maria Simon Handles in Fairfax
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