Laila Raheen is the Principal Attorney at Raheen Family Law, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. She is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody, visitation, and support cases. Ms. Raheen represents clients in Fairfax, Manassas, Alexandria, Arlington, and all across Northern Virginia.
Ms. Raheen is known as a no-nonsense, aggressive advocate for her clients. Her goal is to provide a vigorous, thorough and honest representation.
Ms. Raheen graduated from the University of Richmond School of Law (cum laude) and the University of Toronto (with honors).
Ms. Raheen began her legal career in 2013. She worked for several different firms in Northern Virginia where she gained valuable experience in civil litigation and trial practice. Ms. Raheen has been practicing exclusively family law since 2015, working on a large number of divorce, child custody, child visitation and support cases.
Ms. Raheen's courtroom skills, attention to detail and tireless work ethic have consistently translated into positive results for her clients. Ms. Raheen has received a large number of excellent reviews and testimonials online. She was included in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for her work in Family Law. Ms. Raheen has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star every year since 2018. Finally, she currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from Justia.
Ms. Raheen resides with her husband and son in Northern Virginia.
- University of Richmond School of Law
- J.D. (2013) | Law
- cum laude; Moot Court Competition; Award for Highest Achievement in Federal Civil Procedure; CALI Award for Business Litigation
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- Ryerson University
- Chemical Analysis Certificate (2010) | Biochemistry
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- University of Toronto
- B.S. (2008) | Biological Anthropology
- Honors: with honors
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- Principal Attorney
- Raheen Family Law, P.C.
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- Lead Senior Associate Attorney
- Livesay & Myers, P.C.
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- Associate
- Glasser and Glasser, P.L.C.
- Associate
- JHS Family Law Group, P.L.C.
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- Associate
- Raheen Law Group, P.C.
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- Summer Clerk for the Honorable Judge Melvin R. Hughes
- Richmond Circuit Court
- Summer Intern
- Kronzek & Cronkright PLLC
- Grounds for Divorce in Virginia
- Raheen Family Law Blog
- Virginia Judicial System, Langston Middle School
- Client Reviewed 5.0/5.0
- Martindale-Hubbell
- 10.0 Superb Rating
- Avvo
- Ones to Watch
- Best Lawyers
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- 2018-2023
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyer
- Selected to Rising Stars: 2018 - 2022
- Fairfax Bar Association
- Member
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- Activities: CLE Committee, Circuit Court Committee
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- Prince William Bar Association
- Member
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- American Bar Association
- Member
- Current
- Activities: Family Law Section
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- Virginia Women's Attorney Association
- Member
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- Virginia State Bar
- Member
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- Activities: Family Law Section
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- District of Columbia
- District of Columbia Bar
- ID Number: (inactive)
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- Maryland
- Supreme Court of Maryland
- ID Number: (inactive)
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- Virginia
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- 4th Circuit
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- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
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- Credit Cards Accepted
- 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
- English
- Persian