Atty. Matthew J. Yao
Matthew J. Yao, Esq. is an attorney and owner of Yao Law Firm, P.C.
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Matthew J. Yao is a trusts, family law, and immigration attorney based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at Yao Law Firm PC. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2010). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 2010) and University of Virginia (B.S., 2007). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew J. Yao, Esq. is an attorney and owner of Yao Law Firm, P.C
- His practice is focused primarily on Estate Planning and Probate matters
- Mr. Yao is an attorney that likes numbers, which is an unusual combination that has made him a highly sought-after administrator of Trusts, Estates, and Conservatorships
- Dedicated to providing excellent service to his clients, Mr. Yao has received recognition and awards from SuperLawyers, BestLawyers, and Virginia Business LegalElite, among others
- His clients appreciate his responsiveness and his talent for explaining difficult concepts in simple terms
- Mr. Yao is proud to be a double Hoo, graduating from the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce in 2007 and the UVA School of Law in 2010
- He resides in Fairfax, Virginia with his wife Ellen and their son Moses, where they are very involved with their local church
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Matthew J. Yao is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Virginia →
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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 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 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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