ShounBach

Sarah Knapp was my lawyer off and on for five years. Sarah was very thorough, extremely detailed and gave sound advice. She was able to work with me on my complex divorce and child custody issues. Sarah has a strong understanding military divorce issues, inter state and international child custody issues, child visitation issues and child support issues. ShounBach is not a cheap law firm; however, they are truly worth the expense. I truly appreciate the time and personalized attention Sarah gave me. Sarah made a difficult and emotional situation bearable. I recommend Sarah to anyone and everyone. Thank you.

I have been working with ShounBach since 2017. My attorney was and continues to be Molly Garrett, I am forever grateful for the serenity and life changing outcome Molly was able to help me gain. Her commitment and passion for my case was above and beyond. She made me feel protected, less anxious, and her work was immaculate. Molly is so good at her job saying she is immaculate is an understatement. I was working with an attorney prior to hearing about Molly and the ShounBach team, I believe if I wouldve kept that attorney I wouldve lost my kids Molly was GOD sent; truly life changing!! Shes thorough, well-founded, prompt, and above all compassionate. I continue to go to Molly when disputes and questions rise concerning custody and the custody order, she never fails to respond promptly and welcoming. During times of uncertainty e.g. divorce, custody, family law etc the last thing one needs to worry about is the reliability of the attorney. I highly recommend Molly Garrett and the entire ShounBach team.

In a very difficult and stressful situation, Hayden Lee was able to provide me sound counsel and made the entire process manageable. I was impressed by his thoroughness and knowledge of the law. I also appreciated his candor in setting realistic expectations. He took the time to walk through each document and step of the process in sufficient detail and simplistic terms so I had a clear understanding. Through his advice and expertise, I was able to negotiate my divorce in only four months, limiting the duration of my stress. He worked quickly and efficiently, so I found every dollar spend on his counsel incredibly valuable. Hayden was able to construct an agreement that provided me with everything I wanted and even brought to my attention things I had not thought to include. Throughout the entire process I felt entirely secure in his ability to provide me and my children with optimal results, and he delivered.

Roberta Henault was a lifesaver during a very difficult time in my life. She was caring, knowledgable and very patient in explaining any details that were confusing. Her team was always available and I am very thankful I found both Roberta and the whole ShounBach Family.

I have been exceedingly satisfied with Mr. Tom Velarde and ShounBach for handling my divorce case I retained ShounBach and Mr. Tom Velarde to complete my difficult and painful divorce case and handle it through the appropriate Fairfax Circuit Court in Virginia. Tom is a highly capable attorney, very much detailed oriented, hard working. He prepared for the custody trial diligently and has been working hard to help me realize best state for two minor children. Tom has also an excellent support team including Laurena and Angela who have handled my trial preparations extremely well. I am exceedingly satisfied and indebted to Tom Velarde, his support team and ShounBach for its handling of my family matter issues. My case has been very complicated because my soon to be ex-spouse has done many things to make my divorce extra difficult for not only I but our children as well, but with Toms guidance we have navigated many of the legal landmines successfully. We are expected to finalize the divorce case in a few months.I would highly recommend Tom Velarde to my peers, colleagues, and anyone else in need of a strong family law attorney. Ive noticed that ShounBach as a firm is a professional, highly responsive, reputable, and ethical law firm. Even in this COVID situation Tom and his firm didnt miss a beat. All key deliverables were submitted on time. I am happily recommending them for handling all forms of family law matters. MD

Molly Garrett is an excellent attorney: competent, knowledgeable, and thorough. All my dealings with her and the firm's staff were professional and compassionate.

I worked with Sarah Knapp at ShounBach. She is very professional and it was easy to work with her. She lined up her expectations, always thoroughly explaining her steps and what she was doing. I felt that I always knew whats going on with my case as she made me feel comfortable, confident and provided great recommendations on the strategy and how I should act in my situation. Id totally recommend Sarah because she is great!

I was very pleased with Mrs. Knapp's professionalism and expertise. She was always very responsive and gave insightful, intelligent legal advice.

No one wants to get divorced. I most certainly didn't. Sarah Knapp was an excellent attorney, and I was very lucky to be her client. She was compassionate, friendly, and knowledgeable. She explained things in a clear and concise way. At each stage, I felt that she was looking out for me and that she had my best interests at heart. She also did not bill me in excess. I would recommend her to anyone in need of a divorce or family attorney.

I am a former client of Carrie Patterson, Esq. What an exceptional legal representative she was for me during a difficult family law case where I was my own worst enemy out of fear and a recent, severe medical injury. She quickly realized the importance of getting a legal instrument in place that would endure due to my fragile health and finances. I think she did a fantastic job considering the complexity of my case.

Custody battles are horrible! However, having the law firm of ShounBach and most especially Sarah Knapp, on your side, you can rest easy. Sarah is a fighter and wont give up on a client. Her tenacity, intelligence and ability to establish such a strong case had the opposing counsel advising her client to settle and not even bother with a trial. I am truly blessed to know Sarah and to have been represented by her. My son and I owe her, and ShounBach, our heartfelt thanks for the bright and happy future we both now have together.

Extremely satisfied with my professional, principled and powerful advocacy from the team at ShounBach. Roberta Henault and Amanda Hutchison were extremely thorough in preparing me for the entire process and gave me clear and detailed reports on the divorce process. They were consistent, responsive and ensured I understood the implications of every decision and action. I expected superior legal performance for the price and received that consistently. I was pleased by the obvious consideration in ensuring that tasks that could be delegated to less expensive members of the team were, and that key decisions that required my Attorney were promptly handled personally despite the tactics of opposing counsel. I appreciated the willingness of my Attorney to meet with me personally and recommend her and this firm unequivocally.

This is my second time hiring Hayden Lee. He helped me with my divorce case about six years ago, and we were able to settle a long hard custody/support case this month (April 2019). He explains everything in-detail and makes sure that you are kept in the loop at all times. He gives you all of your options and will give his own opinion but, he understands that you are the one that makes the decisions. He makes sure that he is well prepared before he talks to you about the case, so he won't waste your time or money. Hayden truly cares about his cases and he is honest. I do and will continue to recommend him highly to everyone I know. No one wants to go to a lawyer, but if it gets that bad that you absolutely need one, Hayden is your guy. He made me feel as at ease as you could possibly feel, going through one...okay two of the worse times in my life. Hayden is down to earth, knows the law, and is effective. I hope that I will not need him again, but I have the peace of mind that he is there if I do.

Although divorce is never fun Susan Butler and her team made the unpleasant experience tolerable. Additionally, they saved me hundreds of thousands of dollars.

I had the privilege of having Sarah J. knapp represent me in my recent divorce. Sarah and her team always made me feel very comfortable and they did an excellent job!! At times when I did not understand certain information that was given to me, Sarah took her time explaining everything thoroughly! I highly recommend Sarah & her team to anyone in need of an attorney!!! She is efficient, loyal, dedicated and will deliver the best results for her clients. Thank you so much Ms. Sarah J. knapp and your team at ShounBach!

Carrie Patterson is extremely professional and very determined and successful in representing my legal cases for 12 years. Her success flows like a river before her in the court room. My years of experience with her representing me through thick and thin has made me eternally grateful to have her represent me in my cases through the years. She has helped me and my family out during the most traumatic experiences of our lives due to uncontrollable events. Her leadership in the court room is astounding. She lovingly has used the legal system to help shield my children from legal matters they should not be exposed to. She has stood up and fought my legal battles tooth and nail when my adversaries maliciously attacked without hesitation. She shielded me and my kids from infringements upon our civil liberties. She is empowered as she channels her respect and love for humanity dignity into her legal representation with grace and style.Carries enthusiasm for Justice to prevail in the court of law has touched my life literally physically, spiritually, emotionally and religiously. Through Divorce, Motions, Child Support, Custody and Visitation from my experience with her she has business acumen and legal wisdom beyond her years. Through literal trials and my personal tribulations, she has been a pillar of strength for me and my family in court on out of court. Even the person she defended me has thanked her at our last case appearance because even though they lost the legal battle against her they had to respect her. With her dynamic abilities she is able to maintain human dignity and leave you with a feeling of awe when you leave the court room. And if your against her you wish she was on your side fighting for you instead.She uses her legal power and experience to accomplish the tasks that she sets out to fulfill and follows through. I am proud to have Carrie represent me and my family. My life would not be the same by any stretch of the imagination without her. She has legally protected my family freedoms & rights and has been my advocate against incredible odds and has won for me and her and her legal firms. I would highly recommend her and the legal firm for which she stands. She has made her legal mark in an incredibly positive way in our society and in my familys life. We are eternally grateful for her representation.

While I was embroiled in a fairly nasty custody battle, Carrie Patterson (my lawyer) and ShounBach brought strategy and judiciousness to a tense situation. I was impressed with every aspect the firm's management of my custody case through the entire process. They kept me calm and collected in a time period I would have been anything but. I am grateful every day for their team winning my case and keeping me and my daughter together.

The office has this aura of high professionalism from the time you step through the front doors. Every conversation I had with attorney Sarah Knapp - whether it be phone, email or in person -- was a safe place, an environment of trust and open communication. You always know where things stand and simply cannot go wrong with Sarah and great folks like Ann Drake.

Hope Rosen has been my attorney for several years. She is kind and empathetic; exactly who I needed when I was going through a difficult time. She was immediately intuitive and able to lead my case in the way I wanted. Hope was able to help me think clearly when I was not sure how to proceed. Her calm demeanor coupled with her thorough knowledge of family law gave the me confidence to complete the steps necessary to bring my case to a conclusion. The most important characteristic she possesses is integrity. I feel that Hope always had my best interest at hand and was willing to fight for it. I believe that Hope made my unpleasant case bearable. I would recommend her for anyone in need of an excellent and persistent attorney.

Carrie is dedicated, bright and focused. She is really knowledgeable about the law and process and guided me through a very difficult divorce. She's reasonable, articulate and tenacious when she needs to be. I really couldn't have hoped for a better lawyer on my case--I was grateful to have her on my side.

I have so many positive things to say not only about the firm, but about Molly Garrett, with whom I worked with on my case. Coming out of my initial appointment with her, I came out feeling relieved, that I was in good hands and felt like I had someone on my side who not only knew what she was doing, but someone who understood my priorities and understood what was important to me and for my family...I felt empowered and hopeful. Throughout my case, from beginning to end, she made herself available for aaaaall my questions and was very clear and concise, but most importantly she was caring and compassionate (and I have to say, she is quite funny too). Highly recommended.

I very recently completed my horrific divorce... and my lawyer, Tom Velarde, is one of the few reasons Im still standing tall and living each day gratefully today. Hes smart, fierce, determined, caring, honest, and truly works his butt off. (Hes also very good at making you laugh when you most need it.) His concern for me and my children during this process was on a level that I really only ever expected from my best friend and my brothers. In truth, every single person that I had contact with at ShounBach, from the receptionists to my paralegals, were outstanding in every way. And while I sincerely hope Ill never need their services again, I would go back in a heartbeat if required. Divorce sucks... but Tom, Angie and everyone else up at SB works really hard to make it as manageable as humanly possible.

Sarah Knapp and her team were outstanding! They were easy to work with, patient, supportive, ethical, and thorough. I gladly referred one of my colleagues - what more can I say? I highly recommend

Shounbach was actually my second law firm throughout my year and a half custody case. I was referred to them by a close friend after my first lawyer was not meeting my expectations. ShounBach took very good care of me throughout my entire case. Daniel Schy went above and beyond while representing me. I felt he recognized the real issues and voiced my concerns in the best way possible. I received a better outcome than I thought could be achieved!!!

Saying that ShounBach always goes above and beyond, for not only myself, but more importantly, my children, is an understatement. My Attorney, Carrie Patterson and her crew within the ShounBach Firm have not just changed my life, but they have been forever branded in my heart. Their loyalty, their dedication, their ability to fight the good fight, their honest, yet loving advice, their extreme concern about you as an individual and human being take priority over everything. Carrie Patterson has changed me and saved me in so many countless ways. She has been a major, positive influence in my life during this very difficult time. Carrie possesses an ability unlike any other Attorney Ive ever known. Her compassion and willingness to go the extra mile even when her plate is overflowing is unremarkable. She also always wants whats best for our children, not just us as adults and clients. She has a way of bringing clarity to a sometimes very confusing and heartbreaking situation. SHE IS THAT Attorney that everyone dreams of having as their own and I promise you this; if you are lucky enough to have Carrie in your corner...you will never go wrong. The way she dodges and ducks at every oncoming constant battle and swing, is as if she were in the ring with Sugar Ray...its an unbelievable sight. She always throws the final knockout blow. I call her a Rottweiler because shes vicious, yet calm and beautiful at the same time. She is a walking leathal weapon with the use of simply...her words and a look. ShounBachs entire staff is so compassionate towards all of their clients to include myself. They always have a smile, even if they have had an extremely busy day. Out of all the 100 Thousand Million stars in the sky, theres still not enough words that I can say to describe her faithfulness and drive for me as a her client. ShounBach and Carrie Patterson and all the staff will always be a huge key player on my team for the rest of my life. I am protected by a shield of armor with this Army of Defenders and Protectors. Nothing can breakdown their wall of steadfast Couage and Bravery. Carrie has brought me back to Me again with her magical powers and words of wisdom. Thank you all so very much for standing with me always and never abandoning me. You are all amazing...and Carrie Patterson, you are indeed Platinum in my book.

Carrie Patterson was outstanding!!! Professional, Trustworthy and Compassionate, she was exactly the lawyer I needed to protect my rights. I have recommended her to my dearest friends.

Hayden Lee represented me for my recent divorce case and I was pleased with my overall experience. Having never gone through a legal exchange of this nature before, and trying to conduct it from out of state, I didn't really know what to expect. But, I was very happy with Lee's support and his responsiveness. I would recommend him as a basic divorce attorney to family and friends.

How did a 27 year old do better then two experienced lawyers. Charge you an arm and a leg and give you nothing in return. Dont recommend them at all.

The Law Firm of ShounBach is absolutely outstanding! Very professional, ethical, and trustworthy. From the first time I met my lawyer, Tom Velarde, and his Legal Assistant, Mrs. Angie Hairfield, I knew they were the people for the job. Mr. Velarde, is intelligent, determined, caring, compassionate, and will fight for your best interest. He or Mrs. Hairfield communicated with me on a daily basis throughout my entire ordeal to keep me updated on the situation. Mr. Velarde, even contacted me on his family vacation to share news with me. His concern for my well being and best possible outcome was first and foremost in his mind. If needed, I would not hesitate to retain the services of Mr. Velarde and Mrs. Hairfield again. I have and will continue to recommend friends and acquaintances to ShounBach, and tell them to specifically ask for Mr. Tom Velarde and Mrs. Angie Hairfield. They were 'stars' during a dark period.

I highly recommend Dan Schy to anyone in need of a compassionate and intelligent attorney. My divorce included many complicated issues and Dan capably navigated through each one. His calm demeanor, confidence, and sense of humor were a breath of fresh air during a very trying time. I'm so happy he was my attorney.

I hired Hayden Lee of this law firm. They charged me for things like 'research'. I spent close to $50,000 and all they did was tell me that being a father I had no chance in court. I got tired of arm twisting by my own lawyer. Not the right attorney if you have a contentious matter and want strong representation in court of your rights as a father. They are good at writing lengthy letters to opposing counsel (at client's expense).

The ShounBach law firm is extremely professional and I highly recommend Carrie Patterson.

I highly recommend Molly Garrett as a divorce attorney. She helped me through a very difficult time with custody and support. She was available to me whenever needed and was able to keep us out of court after hours and months of negotiations. She helped protect both myself and my daughter both emotionally and legally. Even though all is final, Molly is still available to answer questions willingly and with a kind heart. She believes in justice and will go above and beyond in a flawed system.

Sarah J. Knapp is an amazing lawyer who exceeded my expectations.

The attorneys at ShounBach were professional, compassionate, knowledgable and thorough. They responded to queries promptly and at least weekly sent updates. Ultimately, they helped arrange a very positive outcome which was far better than what was thought possible. Recommend highly!

I highly recommend Ms.Divani Nadaraja. She is professional, knowledgeable and compassionate. She is extremely helpful in giving me advice and guiding me in making the best decisions through my divorce and custody case. I always feel like I can call or email her with many questions or concerns and receive her full attention. From our first consultation I knew I would be in good hands with Ms.Divani Nadaraja. She is a a absolute pleasure to work with.

I've worked with Carrie Patterson of ShounBach for years. She is courteous, professional, and gets the job done; even when I was experiencing financial hardship, she found a way to be an excellent attorney while working within my means.

I am very pleased with the entire team that worked on my divorce case at ShounBach. Unfortunately, my case presented many unique and challenging issues, but they were addressed effectively and ethically by my very competent lawyers. Divani Nadaraja was lead attorney on my case and Hayden Lee became a critical part of the team as well. My confidence and trust in my lawyers grew throughout the long and difficult process. Uncontrollable factors made things unavoidably expensive, but I did feel that my lawyers did what they could to minimize cost when possible. ShounBach came highly recommended to me and I am very happy that I took the advice.

Molly Garrett is a shining example of what a family law attorney should be - knowledgeable, personable, responsive, and a steady hand during emotional circumstances. Molly became my attorney after the passing of Ed Walinsky. Ed guided me through a difficult divorce and ensuing child custody issues, and when Molly took over my case, it was as if she had been involved the entire time. She worked really hard to ensure that I experienced no break in receiving outstanding support. Molly provided exceptional legal advice and practical guidance as we dealt with a myriad of child support issues through the years. I agree with the many other client testimonials about ShounBach's professionalism and ethics, and want to complement them on having Molly Garrett as a part of the ShounBach team.

Al Bonin and his team are professional and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend ShounBach if you're looking for a family law firm to help you through the divorce process. All of the lawyers in the office are exceptional and great to have by your side.

I provided detailed information and had a long consultation with Mr. Bonin for my divorce. Hope Rosen was representing my X-wife. Hope Rosen joined ShounBach and therefore withdrew from the case but continued to privately counsel my X-wife and appear in court for post-divorce motions as witness!! Really?? Isnt that called Ghost Counseling which is unprofessional, unethical and borderline illegal?? Wait it gets better, I saw Susan Butler sitting next to my X-wife and counseling her!!! Again how is that professional or ethical?? I have seen the reviews on Hope Rosen and ShounBack firm as a whole. It is quite obvious that Hope Rosen, Susan butler and the ShounBach firm as a whole have no respect for professional rules, professional conduct and professional ethics!!Do you think they are going to respect your rights and your money?? I doubt it!! Just look elsewhere!!

While I was still a young lawyer I had a case with Roberta Henault on the other side. I was more than impressed by her work. I attempted from that point on to model my own methods on what I learned from her. She is sharp and dogged in pursuit of her clients interests, while always mindful of her ethical duties. She is an all around excellent lawyer who I would recommend to anyone. The same is true for everyone at ShounBach.

Divani Nadaraja and her team are top-notch, highly professional, and incredibly responsive to client needs. Highly recommended. They helped me through a difficult time with transparent and seamless processes.

Totally bad experience. ShounBach Sr lawyer got out hustled by Jr lawyer of competing firm. Sr lawyer not a good negotiator, not a good manager of his team (lots of mistakes), not totally dedicated. ShounBach most interested in max billing hours; elevation of concerns to Sr Partners received incompedent response. My advise: go elsewhere!!Note: ShounBach Sr Attorney = Al Bonin!

I consider Susan Butler to be a friend as much as an attorney. She is sympathetic, knowledgable, wise in the ways of the courts and always in my corner. Since many of us expected that there would be no divorce in our lives, this is very much a learning experience, and one that goes on for years. I have come to value our relationship and know that I get best value from Susan and her team at ShounBach in addition to solicitous counsel. J.R. Reddig

I would highly recommend ShounBach to anyone going through a divorce. Roberta Henault handled my case and did an excellent job.

Kathleen Hassett was a tremendous help. She is very precise, detail-oriented, and a hard worker. I highly recommend this firm and Mrs. Hassett.

Great family law attorneys! I've worked with several of the attorneys in this firm over the years as a private practice psychologist, and I've always been impressed by their knowledge base, maturity and client care. I highly recommend them!Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D, NCCE, NCPCFounder and DirectorAshburn Psychological and Psychiatric ServicesNationally Certified Custody EvaluatorNationally Certified Parenting Coordinator

If you want an honest and compassionate divorce attorney who is passionate about your victory, Counsel Divani Nadaraja is your best bet. Her confidence, reassurance and the demeanor that says I must win this case demystifies divorce cases. She has a unique way of restoring your peace of mind, not to mention that she knows her stuff very well. I just googled for an attorney at a time that I needed one very badly and now I can confidently say that I was very lucky to settle for her. My case is still on-going, but it doesnt bother me anymore because I have absolute confidence in Divani. And I can almost tell how it will end.

Keenan Goldsby did a masterful job of representing me during this most difficult process. I would highly recommend him should you find yourself in a divorce situation.