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Matthew Joseph Yao

Matthew Joseph Yao

Woehrle Dahlberg Jones Yao, PLLC
  • Elder Law, Estate Planning, Family Law ...
  • Virginia
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Biography

My philosophy as a lawyer is to establish a strong attorney-client relationship. My goal is to connect with each client and deliver quality work, personalized service, and exceptional value. As your counselor and representative, you can be confident that everything possible will be done to protect your rights.

You will receive individual attention through every part of the legal process in order to achieve your goals quickly and efficiently. Please contact me to discuss your legal issues, strategies, and solutions in a straightforward and collaborative manner.

I am currently located in Fairfax, Virginia and serve the Northern Virginia area. My practice focuses primarily on Estate Planning and Elder Law, Juvenile and Family Law, , and Immigration Law matters.

Contact me today to get the legal representation you deserve!

Education
University of Virginia School of Law
J.D. | Law
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Activities: Immigration Law Clinic, Criminal Defense Clinic, Grace Christian Fellowship, Asian Pacific American Law Students Association
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University of Virginia
B.S. (2007) | Commerce - Management, Information Technology
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Professional Experience
Partner
Woehrle Dahlberg Jones Yao, PLLC
- Current
Managing Attorney
Yao Law Firm, P.C.
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Yao Law Firm, P.C. is located in Fairfax, Virginia and serves the Northern Virginia area. Our practice focuses primarily on Juvenile and Family Law, Immigration Law, and Elder Law.
Attorney
Matthew J. Yao, Attorney at Law
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Publications
Speaking Engagements
Update on Special Immigrant Issues, AILA
AILA
Abuse and Neglect Breakout Session, Fairfax Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Practice Manual CLE
Fairfax Bar Association
Obtaining an SIJS Predicate Order in Virginia Juvenile Court, Pro Bono and Special Immigrant Juveniles: Best Practices for Family Court Practitioners
Virginia State Bar
Certifications
Guardian ad litem for incapacitated adults
Supreme Court of Virginia
Guardian ad litem for children
Supreme Court of Virginia
Awards
Rising Stars, Virginia
SuperLawyers
Selected to Rising Stars: 2015 - 2022
Top 10 Under 40 in Virginia
National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
Top 40 Under 40
The National Advocates
Best Attorney, LIfetime Charter Member
Best Attorneys of America
Rising Stars, Virginia
SuperLawyers
10 Best Under 40 in Virginia
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
10 Best Law Firms
American Institue of Family Law Attorneys
Top 10 Under 40 in Virginia
National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
Top 40 Under 40
The National Advocates
Premier 100 Civil Attorney in Virginia
National Academy of Jurisprudence
Rising Stars, Virginia
SuperLawyers
10 Best Under 40 in Virginia
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
10 Best Law Firms
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Rising Stars, Washington DC
SuperLawyers
Top 10 Family Law Attorney, Virginia
Attorney and Practice Magazine
Premier 100 Civil Attorney in Virginia
National Academy of Jurisprudence
Rising Stars, Virginia
SuperLawyers
10 Best Under 40 in Virginia
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
10 Best Law Firms
American INstitute of Family Law Attorneys
Top 10 Under 40 in Virginia
National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
10 Best Under 40
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40
American Society of Legal Advocates
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Virginia and Washington, D.C.
10 Best Under 40
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Top 10 Under 40
National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
Clients' Choice Award
Avvo
Professional Associations
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member
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Fairfax Bar Association
Member
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Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Virginia
Member
- Current
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Virginia State Bar
Active Member
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Activities: Family Law Section
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Virginia
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
    Elder Law
    Estate Planning
    Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
    Family Law
    Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
    Immigration Law
    Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
    Juvenile Law
Languages
  • Mandarin: Spoken
Websites & Blogs
Website
Woehrle Dahlberg Jones Yao, PLLC
Website
SuperLawyers - Matthew J. Yao
Contact & Map
Fairfax / Northern Virginia
10615 Judicial Drive, Suite 102
Fairfax, VA 22030
Telephone: (703) 828-5299
Fax: (888) 618-8954