Alanna Williams

Growing up, Alanna’s parents heard primarily one complaint from her teachers: she talks too much. In high school, she had an English teacher sit down and explain to her that she needed to develop her listening skills and taught her that she would learn a lot more by listening than by talking. Alanna is a product of LA Law, and in her youth, the television show glamorized being a lawyer. Being active in debate and public speaking in high school and college, law school was a natural progression. She found that the two important qualities in being a family law attorney is listening to her clients and finding solutions that work for their families.

After graduating from California Western School of Law, Alanna spent several years in San Diego, California, representing more than 400 clients in a wide range of legal matters, including personal injury, medical malpractice, contract disputes, and wrongful banking practices.

In 1999, she relocated to Northern Virginia where she joined a firm focusing my practice on family law issues. Alanna wanted to make more of an impact in her new community and decided family law was a chance to get justice for her clients in incredibly important ways. She joined the firm formally known as The Duff Law Firm in June 2004, where she handled all aspects of family law matters, and eventually became a principal of the firm.

After spending several years in her own practice, Alanna joined Cook Craig and Francuzenko as a Principal in April 2020. She continues to advocate tirelessly for her clients and enjoys mentoring the firm’s young associates.

California Western School of Law

J.D.

1991

Activities: Jessup Moot Court Team (1989-1991)

California State University - San Diego State University

B.A.

1986

California State University - San Diego State University

B.S.

1986

Cook Craig & Francuzenko, PLLC

Current

“Super Lawyers” List

Super Lawyers Magazine

2021

Top 100 Lawyers

The National Advocates

Virginia State Bar

Member

Current

Fairfax Bar Association

Member

Current

Activities: Member, Fairfax Bar Association Family Law Section

Fairfax County Circuit Court Committee

Member

Current

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

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Current

United States Supreme Court Bar

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Current

Fairfax Law Foundation

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Current

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Member

2011 - Current

California State Bar  # 157712

Inactive Member

1992 - Current

California

State Bar of California

Since 1992

Virginia

Virginia State Bar

Since 1999

U.S. District Court Central District of California

Since 1992

U.S. District Court Eastern District of California

Since 1992

U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia

Since 2000

U.S. District Court Northern District of California

Since 1992

U.S. District Court Southern District of California

Since 1992

U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia

Since 2000

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 2009