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ATTORNEYS
KRISTINA CRUZ
PRINCIPAL
BIO
During what is arguably the most impactful time in any person's life, attorney Kristina Cruz
skillfully guides her clients through their family law matters with zealous advocacy and
compassionate listening. Kristina tailors the best outcome for her clients by combining her legal
and trial experience with her client's individual, personal objectives while keeping her clients
informed, as active participants throughout the process. What results is a client-attorney
relationship based on mutual trust, an effective legal strategy, and a shared stake in reaching the
best possible outcome.
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From helping clients to understand, navigate and reconcile issues involving child custody,
support, property division, or protecting their businesses, Kristina creates an effective partnership
with her clients. While she is a zealous and dogged advocate in high-conflict cases, Kristina first
employs a conciliatory approach to pursue an out-of-court resolution, which is always her
preferred outcome and initial goal for any client. When settlement is not possible, Kristina
advocates with poise, passion and legal acumen in the courtroom. For her efforts both in and
outside of the courtroom, Kristina has been recognized by her peers and by industry publications
among the best and brightest attorneys in Virginia.
EDUCATION
J.D., Pennsylvania State University, 2007
B.A., Journalism, Pennsylvania State University, 2004
CREDENTIALS
The Best Lawyers in America® - Family Law, 2020-2024
Influential Women of Law, Virginia Lawyers Weekly, 2022
Arlington Magazine's Top Attorneys -- Family Law, 2021, 2023
Virginia Business Magazine's "Legal Elite" — Family Law/Domestic Relations, 2020, 2022
Virginia Super Lawyers — Rising Star — Family Law, 2015-2022
Top Latino Lawyer, Latino Leaders magazine, 2018
Virginia Business magazine "Legal Elite"— Young Lawyer (under 40), 2015
Lawyers of Color’s Second Annual Hot List, 2014
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Virginia State Bar
Fairfax Bar Association
Fairfax Law Foundation, Board Member
Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Board Member
Hispanic Bar Association of Virginia
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Participant - Color of Justice – 2009, 2011, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021-2022, 2023 (Chair),
2024
Presenter - 2021 Virginia Trial Lawyer’s Association Family Seminar - Family Law Practice in
the Post-COVID World: What Now? Custody and Support Related Issues
Mock Trial Judge – Fairfax Annual Model Judiciary Program - 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022
Penn State Law School Minority Mentor Program, 2020-2022
Presenter – Penn State Law School, Explore Law Program - Navigating the Professional World
as a Person of Color - 2021
Dogwood Elementary School Mentor Program, 2015-2016
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Virginia Bar Association
Fairfax Bar Association, Family Law Section
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BAR ADMISSIONS
Virginia​
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia
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AREAS OF SPECIALTY
· Alimony . Spousal Support · Annulments · Assault & Battery Defense · Business Valuations · Child Support · Child Custody & Visitation rights · Child Protective Services · Custody Involving A Parent’s Relocation To Other States/Countries · Divorce · Divorce Taxation · Dividing Retirements (including 401k, 403b, IRA, private pension plans, Federal Thrift Savings Plans, Federal Pensions, FERS, CSRS, and military retirements) · Proving Grounds For Divorce (Adultery, Desertion, Cruelty) · Equitable Distribution of Property · Working With Expert Witnesses Including Psychologists, CPAs, Business Valuators, and Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists · Grandparents’ Rights · Income Deduction Orders/Garnishment of Wages · Interstate Custody and Support Issues · International Custody Litigation / Hague Convention · Mediation · Post-divorce Modifications of Custody, Visitation, Child Support & Spousal Support · Name Changes · Paternity · Post-Divorce Enforcement Proceedings . Post-Nuptial Agreements · Pre-nuptial Agreements · Property & Separation Agreements · Protective Orders in Cases of Domestic Violence · Qualified Domestic Relations Orders
DAVID ZANGRILLI
PRINCIPAL
BIO
David M. Zangrilli is a prominent Northern Virginia Divorce and Family Law attorney with 22 years of experience. He adeptly handles a broad spectrum of cases, from complex and contentious to amicable and straightforward. He passionately advocates for his clients, striving for settlement whenever possible while fiercely litigating when necessary. David's approach emphasizes setting realistic expectations and crafting compassionate strategies tailored to each client's unique needs, ensuring efficient, thorough, and cost-effective representation. With a comprehensive practice covering prenuptial agreements, divorces, custody, visitation, child support, and more, he resolves the majority of cases through negotiation and mediation, sparing clients the expense and stress of prolonged litigation. David represents clients across Northern Virginia, appearing in various courts and handling appeals with expertise.
Recognized for his legal prowess and ethical standards, he holds an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review RatingsTM and has been consistently honored as a Virginia Super Lawyers Rising Star and listed among Virginia Business magazine's "Legal Elite" Young Lawyers under 40.
EDUCATION
J.D., University of North Carolina School of Law, 2002
B.A., magna cum laude, History, Siena College, 1999
CREDENTIALS:
AV Preeminent Peer Rated by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings
The Best Lawyers in America®, Family Law, 2024
Arlington magazine's Top Attorneys – Family Law, 2022
Virginia Business magazine’s “Legal Elite” — Family/Domestic Law, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021
Virginia Super Lawyers Rising Star, Family Law, 2010-2016
Washington D.C. Super Lawyers Rising Star – Family Law, 2014-2015
Virginia Business magazine’s "Legal Elite" - Young Lawyers under 40, 2012
PRACTICE HIGHLIGHTS/REPORTED CASES
D’Ambrosio v. D’Ambrosio, 45 Va.App.323, 610 S.E. 2d 876 (2005) · Jokich v. Jones, 2003 WL 22658160 (2003) · D’Ambrosio v. Fowler, 2008 WL 423885 (2008) · Wolfe v. Arthur, 2008 WL 704066 (2008) · Kernbach v. Kernbach, Record No. 1070-13-4 (2014) · Davis v. Davis, Record No. 0703-17-4 (2017)