Atty. Stephanie Jean Smith
Certified Guardian ad litem for children. Member of Virginia State Bar Fifth District Disciplinary Committee.
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About Stephanie Jean Smith at a glance
Stephanie Jean Smith is an Associate based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at Cooper Ginsberg Gray PLLC. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and alimony. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2008) and District of Columbia (2010). Educated at George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and American University (B.A., 2004). Active member of Virginia State Bar (Member, Family Law Section) Fairfax Bar Association (Member, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Committee) Virginia Bar Association (Member, Domestic Relations Section) District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Certified Guardian ad litem for children
- Member of Virginia State Bar Fifth District Disciplinary Committee
- Collaborative Divorce Attorney (Member, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Virginia Collaborative Professionals, Collaborative Professionals of Northern Virginia)
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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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 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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