Hirsch & Ehlenberger, P.C.
When You Feel Lost, You Need A Navigator
Despite common ideas of what a divorce case looks like, there are plenty of routes a case can take. You may be able to come to an agreement outside of court to avoid the costs and stress of the courtroom. You may be able to negotiate a customized arrangement for child custody and the division of important belongings. The bottom line: no case will look the same.
We are building your case, not a generic case with a generic approach.
We also help couples, whether wed or soon-to-be spouses, to discuss and enforce important financial matters through prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Like our approach to every family law case, we will look at your personal situation to recommend a plan that makes sense for both of you.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Divorce
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Domestic Violence & Neglect
- Family Law
- Father's Rights
- Military Divorce
- Same-Sex Family Law
How Can We Help You? Call 703-239-4832
Attorney Brian M. Hirsch
Bar Admissions:
- Virginia
Education:
- American University, Washington College of Law, J.D., 1985
- Pennsylvania State University, B.A., 1982
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Virginia State Bar, Family Law Section, Board of Governors, Past Chair
- Virginia Bar Association, Family Law Coalition
- Virginia State Bar, Fifth District Disciplinary Committee
- Fairfax County Circuit Court, Chancery, Commissioner
- Virginia Bar Association Family Law Coalition
- Fairfax Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Loudoun Bar Association
- Best Lawyers in America
- Top Divorce Lawyers, Washingtonian Magazine
- Top Divorce Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine
- Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
- Leaders in the Law Award, Virginia Lawyer's Weekly, 2017
Attorney Carol L. Ehlenberger
Bar Admissions:
- Virginia
Education:
- American University, Washington College of Law, J.D.
- Lehigh University, B.A.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Fairfax Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Fairfax Bar Association, Domestic Relations Subcommittee
- Loudoun Bar Association
- Virginia State Bar, Family Law Section
- Fairfax County Circuit Court, Neutral Case Evaluator
- The Best Lawyers in America
- Top Divorce Lawyers, Washingtonian Magazine
- Top Lawyer, Northern Virginia Magazine
Attorney Danielle V. Poliner
Bar Admissions:
- Virginia
Education:
- Emory University School of Law, J.D.
- University of Virginia, B.A.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Fairfax Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Loudoun Bar Association
- Virginia State Bar, Member
Attorney Sharon F. Pederson
Bar Admissions:
- Virginia
Education:
- The George Washington University Law School, J.D., 2014
- University of Florida, B.A.
- University of Florida, B.S.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Fairfax Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Loudoun Bar Association
- Virginia State Bar
Attorney Deborah Chew
Bar Admissions:
- Virginia, 2022
Education:
- William and Mary Law School, Williamsburg, Virginia
- J.D. - 2022
- University of California, Santa Barbara, Goleta, California
- B.A.
- Major: English
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Mandarin Chinese
Attorney Hayden Lee
Bar Admissions:
- Virginia, 2007
- District of Columbia, 2014
Education:
- Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts
- Juris Doctor - 05/2007
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Member, Suffolk University Law Review
- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 05/2004
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Virginia State Bar, Present
- Virginia Bar Association, Present
- Fairfax Bar Association, Present
- Fairfax County Circuit Court Committee, Present
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Member and Former Board Member
- Collaborative Professionals of Northern Virginia, Member and Former Board Member
- District of Columbia Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Member and Former Board Member
- Fairfax Law Foundation, Former Board Member
Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Brian M. Hirsch
This attorney practices in Virginia and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Divorce | Since 2025 |
| Family Law | Since 2025 |