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Maria Simon, Family Law Attorney in Fairfax, Virginia

Fairfax, VA

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Maria Simon is an attorney based in Fairfax, VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on Family Law.

Based in
Fairfax, VIRGINIA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Family Law
  • Handles Family Law matters from Fairfax, VIRGINIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026).

About Maria Simon: Maria Simon is an attorney based in Fairfax, VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on Family Law.

Areas of practice

Maria's practice areas in Fairfax

Maria concentrates on family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Maria handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Family Law cases in Fairfax, Virginia

Maria takes family law matters in Fairfax, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Maria agrees to represent you.

Biography

Maria Simon, family law attorney serving Fairfax

Maria Simon is an attorney based in Fairfax, VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on Family Law. Maria works from Fairfax, Virginia and takes on family law matters across the region.

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

How Maria handles family law matters

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,…

The kind of cases Maria takes

Maria reviews new inquiries case-by-case for family law matters in Fairfax and the surrounding Virginia area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Maria studied and practices

  • American University Washington College of Law

    J.D.

  • University of Michigan

    B.A.

Jurisdictions

Maria's state bar admissions

  • District of Columbia

    ACTIVE

  • Maryland, Maryland S

    ACTIVE

  • Virginia, Virginia S

    ACTIVE

Maria studied at J.D. in American University Washington College of Law and B.A. in University of Michigan.

Law school and academic background

Maria completed J.D. in American University Washington College of Law and B.A. in University of Michigan. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Maria runs in Virginia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Maria's legal honors and published work

Maria has received 21 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Family Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Arbitration

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Influential Women of Law Class of 2025,

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Virginia Lawyers Weekly

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Managing Partners Spotlight,

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Virginia Business

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , Legal Elite: Family Law/ Domestic Relations, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers, 2023

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Virginia Business Legal Elite, 2020, 2021, 2022

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top Lawyers 2022,

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Northern Virginia Magazine

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Nominated as Top 50 Lawyers 2022 by

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — America’s Top 50 Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Greek America’s Forty Under 40: Class of 2022

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Rising Star DC, 2016 & 2017

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Rising Star Virginia, 2017

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — NAFLA Top Ten, 2017

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Arbitration (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026).

Locations

Maria Simon's office in Fairfax

Maria's primary office is at 4000 Legato Road, Suite 1100, Fairfax, Virginia, 22033. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

4000 Legato Road, Suite 1100

Fairfax, Virginia 22033

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Hiring guide

How to hire Maria Simon — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new family law attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Maria usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Maria charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Maria's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Maria will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a family law attorney in Fairfax, Virginia

A short list to run through before you commit: How many family law matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Maria

Maria discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in family law practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every family law matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Maria confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Maria's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many family law practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Maria Simon

  • How much does it cost to hire Maria for a family law case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Maria walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Maria offer a free consultation?

    Maria charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Maria's office. Some family law attorneys offer free consults — check Maria's current terms during booking.

  • How long do family law cases in Virginia typically take?

    Simple family law matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Maria gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Maria take my case if I'm outside Fairfax?

    Maria is licensed in Virginia. Matters governed by Virginia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Maria will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Maria?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Maria will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Maria accepting new family law clients right now?

    Maria's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Family Law attorneys serving Fairfax, Richmond and Alexandria in Virginia

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