Alanna Williams
Small firm with a large presence
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.
- Activities: Jessup Moot Court Team (1989-1991)
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- California State University - San Diego State University
- B.A.
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- California State University - San Diego State University
- B.S.
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- Cook Craig & Francuzenko, PLLC
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- “Super Lawyers” List
- Super Lawyers Magazine
- Top 100 Lawyers
- The National Advocates
- Virginia State Bar
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- Fairfax Bar Association
- Member
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- Activities: Member, Fairfax Bar Association Family Law Section
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- Fairfax County Circuit Court Committee
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- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
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- United States Supreme Court Bar
- Member
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- Fairfax Law Foundation
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- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Member
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- California State Bar # 157712
- Inactive Member
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- California
- State Bar of California
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- Virginia
- Virginia State Bar
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- U.S. District Court Central District of California
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- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California
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- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia
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- U.S. District Court Northern District of California
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- U.S. District Court Southern District of California
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- U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
- English: Spoken, Written