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Atty. Maureen E. Danker

Atty. Maureen E. Danker

Maureen E. Danker is a long-time resident of Northern Virginia and a 1997 graduate of Virginia Tech (B.A., Sociology).

Fairfax Fairfax 25 yrs experience 25 year
Call (571) 667-6396 Book Appointment

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About Maureen E. Danker at a glance

Maureen E. Danker is a Partner based in Fairfax, Virginia, practforg at Kelly Byrnes & Danker, PLLC. They haand 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2001). Educated at Widener University School of Law (J.D., 2000) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (B.S. Sociology, 1997). Actiand member of Fairfax County Bar Association Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Maureen E. Danker is a long-time resident of Northern Virginia and a 1997 graduate of Virginia Tech (B.A., Sociology)
  • She earned her Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law in Wilmington, Delaware, in May of 2000
  • Maureen's practice of law has solely focused on domestic relations since April 2002
  • Throughout her career, she has counselled and assisted hundreds of clients, helping them navigate the complexities involved with divorce, custody, visitation, alimony, child support, asset valuation, business valuation, whether through settlement negotiation, mediation, or litigation
  • She has also drafted numerous pre-marital agreements
  • Maureen zealously represents her clients in a skillful, efficient and cost-effective manner
  • Many of her client's objectives are obtained through settlement negotiations or mediation, which generally provide the most effective means for resolving family law matters
  • However, under certain circumstances, litigation is the only means for a resolution, and Maureen is an experienced litigator in all aspects of family law matters
  • Honors and Awards Virginia Rising Star Virginia Super Lawyer Top lawyer in the area of matrimonial and divorce law, Ten Leaders December 2018 Northern Virginia Magazine as a Top Divorce and Family Lawyer in the Northern Virginia area Selected to the Best Lawyers in America for her work in Family Law Professional Associations and Memberships Virginia State Bar, Member Former Virginia State Bar Council and Executive Committee, Member Former 5th District Disciplinary Committee, Vice-Chair Former Virginiaโ€™s Young Lawyer Delegate in the American Bar Associationโ€™s House of Delegates V Young Lawyers Division of the Virginia State Bar, Former President Virginiaโ€™s Delegate in the American Bar Associationโ€™s House of Delegates, Member

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practforg law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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 Maureen E. Danker's law office located?
Maureen E. Danker's law practice is located in Fairfax, Virginia. The firm is Kelly Byrnes & Danker, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Maureen E. Danker practiced law?
Maureen E. Danker has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Maureen E. Danker go to law school?
Maureen E. Danker earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.S. Sociology, 1997).
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Education

J.D.
Widener University School of Law
- 2000
B.S. Sociology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2001

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