First off, I want to apologize. Mr. Yoon as I could've sworn I submitted a Yelp Review after he…read moretook on my personal affairs. Mr. Yoon saw me from a million miles away as I entered the courtroom and nervously waited for my time to present my appeal and request for work/medical license due to legal ramifications I had placed myself in due to my negligent abuse of alcohol which when coupled with my untreated alcoholism led my DUI and to my criminal conviction and revocation of my rights to operate a motor vehicle until my sentence, probationary fees, and other legal fees were accounted for. Mr. Yoon approached me in the courthouse in 2015-2016, apologies for the gap in time as the specific date alludes me, as our greatest enemy is time, but I digress. Mr. Yoon identified that I was walking into a metaphorical minefield as it was extremely obvious that I was out of my depth when I walked in. He briefly asked me about my situation I was in and represented me and assisted me with my appeal in my case. He requested that I submit a Yelp Review, I could've sworn I already wrote one, but I have found myself in a moment of retrospection, reminiscing about how noble and just his shear presence was and how comforting he was during my state of vulnerability. I regret that the DUI happened at all in the first place and that I lost the career that I loved so much. But I am thankful that no one was hurt or killed as a result of my stupidty as I firmly know I would not be able to live with myself if I caused undue harm or death to my fellow american(s) or human being. I found myself yearning to address this once more to hopefully mentor someone that may be going through a bad time in their life that it is OK to reach out for support as there are many other people out there amongst us that have fallen into war with themselves and their past, present, and the fear and uncertainty that the future holds for us. But if we arm ourselves with knowledge and build each other up rather than tear each other down as Mr. Yoon exemplifies by his character and willingness to help those that lack proper representation. In my closing statements, I hope to leave these breadcrumbs to help other lost souls and pay it forward, because without a person like Mr. Yoon, I would not be the man I am today. Sometimes we can't see the forest for all the trees. - John Heywood Everyday is a new day, and although we in our life may face bad days, remember that we have resources available to us and that sometimes it's our mindset that causes these feelings of incompetency that misguide us and only harm us further. Answers aren't found at the bottom of a bottle, check your local library, social worker, or legal representative for subject matter of expertise. Don't judge a book by its cover, but by its character. Glory awaits those who seek it! - Romans 8:18 [Disclosure I do not practice religion but I stand by this quote.] Thank you, Mr. Yoon for everything!

Joseph requested my email and phone number, which I provided without hesitation. He said someone…read morewould contact me, but I never received any follow-up. Despite sending multiple messages to Joseph asking for assistance and a callback, I was met with silence. This lack of response is unacceptable, and I am disappointed with their customer service.

Dear Chuck and Sonya, I want to thank you both for the excellent assistance in helping me with the…read moreselling of my property. Your work on the contract, the legal advice you provided me, and the closing process made everything move along smoothly! I wish you the very best and will reach out to you for future services, when needed.

Thanks to Mr. Hazelwood, setting up a living trust was a breeze…read more He was responsive, attentive, and detail-oriented. I would highly recommend him! :-)

We are so glad we hired the Geller Law Group for our estate planning! They made the wills/trusts…read moreprocess so easy. It's uncomfortable to think about awful possibilities, but the wonderful GLG team got us through it. We feel confident and secure, knowing we are thoroughly prepared for the unexpected. A recent serious illness rocked our family, but one worry we didn't have was "what if" because we have a plan. We can't recommend the firm enough!

A difficult & abused feeling experience with this firm…read more I needed legal help to process the estate of my deceased mother. I ended up wasting six months and about $4K, paid in fees, with no outcome with Geller Law. I was first requested to have a mandatory paid initial consultation session to go over my legal help needed. I was introduced to Julie S. during this session. After describing my specific case & needs, she informed me that Geller Law can handle my case. What followed was months of emotional stress & redundant conversations with the staff of this firm that yielded no results. It became clear to me that they didn't know how to legally handle my case. Some staff members were argumentative & appeared trying to take advantage of this emotional situation for me. There were redundant conversations that I was later billed for. I concluded that this firm is not the choice that can handle my case professionally. I terminated my work with them. The new law firm I selected to handle my case turned out to be more knowledgeable for my case. And, more compassionate with me. The process was handled smoothly & professionally to completion.

hired Howard Birmiel for a civil case and paid approximately $30,000 in legal fees…read more We won the case, but the judgment was never collected because the papers were not properly served. As a result, the case later had to be reopened, and I was left having spent $30,000 with no recovery. This was extremely frustrating and financially damaging. Winning a case means very little if the procedural steps are handled incorrectly. I would not hire this attorney again.

"Likely to go out of business soon..." That part of John's 2021 review kind of got to me. Sure,…read moreMr. Howard Birmiel's office is not glamorous and his coffee is bad (he needs a new coffee pot). However, if you have thorny legal and/or tough title problems with your real estate settlement, Howard Birmiel is the attorney to trust. With over 40 years of law experience, real estate buyers and sellers are well served by Mr. Howard Birmiel. I met Howard over 20 years at a settlement with ridiculously tough title issues. The seller hugged Mr. Birmiel at the conclusion of settlement as she was so happy that all title issues were resolved. I have never seen a buyer or seller hug a real estate attorney since then. I think that says it all.

Ann is an amazing attorney. I was dealing with an appeal for a protective order. I was beyond…read morestressed from the stalker. I found Ann online ,as well as being referred by the fairfax bar association so I knew she was meant to be my lawyer. I initially reached out to her for a consult and she took time out of her busy schedule to offer a free consult. I have reached out to several other lawyers before and they would not consider talking to me unless I pay up front. I trusted her to take care of my situation. She helped take the stress off my shoulders. She is very professional and sympathetic to my situation. She made sure to get the best resolution/outcome for me. She helped me learn a lot from the protective order and all the legal processes that followed. She is very transparent, honest, and does not sugar coat anything. She is there for you will work hard to do what YOU want.

Ann Thayer handled an assult charged against me and a Verizon employee. She was fair, detailed…read morefocused, knowledgeable about the Courts, handled herself professionally, maintained outstanding communication and brought justice to my case. Her persistence prevailed with The Commonwealth Attorney and Judge resolved the case being dropped. I highly recommend Ann Thayer's legal services.

Ms. Porter represented me in Dec 2025. She was very responsive, interested in the details and…read moreidentifying the best defense and solutions rather than just going through the motions, she was very proactive and kept me informed on steps in the process and actions taken, etc. She was willing to go to trial as needed in order to provide comprehensive defense. The outcome of the incident is we went to a Bench Trial and I was found "Not "Guilty". I highly recommend Ms. Porter.

If you want the best possible outcome, save your time and Hire Attorney Karin Porter. I learned…read moreabout Karin after meeting her, that her lack of time during our initial call was due to her intense schedule. After we hired her...we quickly learned we made the right choice. She explained all the options more than once and she is very honest. I have worked inside the legal field for 29 years in many capacities and have close attorney friends of which some are considered the best at what they do. I had an opportunity to see Karin, methodically build her case under the radar and by the time all others realized where she took us, it was too late...case dismissed. I sate there with my mouth open in awe. I strongly recommend Karin if you want the best chance of winning & the best possible outcome.

I met Ms Evans through a friend who needed help with her daughter's estate. I was so impressed by…read moreher sensitivity, knowledge and professionalism that I made an appointment to have my own will and estate done. She and her staff were phenomenal. She made it so easy for us and she has been so kind and patient. I would recommend her to anyone and frequently do. She's been amazing and I feel so much better now that all of this is taken care of and is in her very capable hands.

Contacted Rebecca Evans to have our will and trusts drafted as well as ancillary documents. The…read moreservice and product was excellent. Very happy with the outcome. Will use them again and recommend them to anyone else needing similar services. Great value for the cost.

Detail oriented kind and understanding to his clients and works miracles just the court room! Has a…read moreway of finding the little details that can change a case!

Matt is a well intentioned man. Did he do what he was supposed to for my case? Yes. Did I often…read morehave to chase him down to get paperwork needed? Yes. I think he takes too many cases personally. All lawyers aren't great at communicating, except when they are court officers, and that bar is in view. To his credit Matt is fully qualified. He's a decent human being. Having been around numerous lawyers, he might work well for you in a civil matter. All lawyers I've dealt with are space cadets, as they are very bright but not necessarily "all there." Matt is fair, principled, but I've seen better including the two I have on retainer. Do they still drive me batty? Yes. If you're going through the "Big D", I think Matt would be a good choice.

I called at 4am on a Saturday looking for a lawyer and got a call back by 8am. Hunter & Robert…read moreWhitestone met with my family member at the ADC by that afternoon. He was looking at 10 years but was home in 6 months. I can't thank them enough for getting him back home to his family. During the most stressful time in my life, the only hope I had was knowing I hired the best defense attorneys in Northern Virginia. Two law enforcement officers referred me to them. They both said they don't want to go against them in court! If you need a good lawyer this is the firm to call

Office full of extremely competent and detail oriented legal experts. Support staff was always…read moreavailable and excited to help. Fantastic location, welcoming to clients, plus they took charge of the situation through the entire process, inside and out of the courthouse. Our friends and family have trusted them with civil, criminal, domestic, financial and business legal needs. Signal of Quality: they are well known and respected within the Northern Virginia Region legal community; Judges, prosecution and Law-Enforcement are happy to work with Whitestone Young for a just result. Worth your consideration.

Julie Day is one of Northern Virginia's top divorce lawyers - she is experienced, independent,…read morecapable and down-to-earth. What's more, she is generous of her time, and she was willing to provide important information and guidance on fairly short notice. Though she appears to have a busy practice, she makes you feel as though you are her only client - definitely worth reaching out to her if you are looking for someone solid to represent you in a divorce proceeding.

From the owner: As chair of the firm's Family Law Practice Group, Julie provides divorce and related family law…read moreservices in complex and high net worth divorce cases throughout Northern Virginia. Her background in business and business law contributes to her particular ability to assess and resolve divorce related issues arising for business owners and their spouses. Her attention to detail combined with this business background yields effective representation for clients with complicated assets. Although she is a skilled litigator, Julie also appreciates the art of creative problem solving and is as effective in negotiation and mediation as she is in litigation.