Afsana Chowdhury

Afsana Chowdhury is dedicated to providing her clients with top-notch legal representation in all types of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, division of property, and more.

She is nationally recognized as a top attorney by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys and has been named one of the Top 10 Attorneys Under 40 by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys.

The Law Office of Afsana Chowdhury, PLC serves clients in Fairfax County and throughout Northern Virginia with professional, effective, efficient legal services customized to their individual needs.

University of Richmond School of Law

J.D. (2012)

2010 - 2012

Honors: magna cum laude

Activities: The University of Richmond Law Review, Moot Court Board, Phi Alpha Delta, Muslim Law Students Association, The Peggy Browning Fund's 13th Annual National Law Students Workers' Rights Conference.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

B.A. (2009) | Political Science

2005 - 2009

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Activities: Council of International Student Organizations (CISO) - Event Coordinator; Association of Bangladeshi Students (ABS) - President

Owner

Law Office of Afsana Chowdhury, PLC

2014 - Current

Associate | Employment Litigation

Curwood Law Firm, PLC

2012 - 2013

Law Clerk | Intake Coordinator, 2011 - 2012.

Legal Extern | Employment Law Section

Virginia Office of the Attorney General

2012 - 2012

Research Assistant | University of Richmond School Of Law

University of Richmond School of Law

2011 - 2011

Legal Coordinator | Business Law

SquiresLaw, PLLC

2010 - 2010

Legal Intern

David D. Walker, PC

2009 - 2009

Administrative Law Updates

University of Richmond Law Review

Child Custody Lawyer

2024

Child Support Lawyer

2024

Solo/Small Firm Law Practice

2013

University of Richmond

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40 - Family Law

National Academy of Family Law Attorneys

2019

10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction - Virginia

American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2019

Client’s Choice Award

AVVO

2019

Client's Choice Award

AVVO

2018

Client’s Choice Award

AVVO

2015

Virginia State Bar  # 83746

Member

2012 - Current

Fairfax Bar Association

Attorney Member

2012 - Current

Virginia Employment Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2012 - Current

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2012 - Current

Metropolitan Richmond Women's Bar Association

Finance Chair

2012 - Current

Virginia

Virginia State Bar

Since 2012

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

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Q. Non custodial father won’t return kids. We weren’t married, no custody papers, and he hasn’t signed birth certificates.

September 10, 2020

A: You should consult an attorney to review all the facts of your situation and determine if filing a police report would be a good idea and also discuss your options of having formal custody.

Q. My husband is filing for a divorce and It is not my decision. what do I do?

August 31, 2020

A: You cannot prevent someone from getting a divorce if they have legal grounds. If there is no fault, a person can file on the basis of separation. At the same time, someone can't force you out of your own home. If he makes the marital state intolerable such that you must leave, you should discuss your options, with an attorney before moving out to see if you may be able to use constructive desertion as a defense.

Q. What is the best and affordable way to execute my divorce?

August 27, 2020

A: In situations where a party in unable to locate the other party, it is still possible to obtain a divorce as long as proper service is made. You should contact an attorney to see whether service by publication is an option for you.