Melannie H. Dino

Melannie H. Dino

Steven Krieger Law PLLC
  • Divorce, Family Law
  • District of Columbia, Virginia
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Biography

Melannie Dino is a Lead Family Law Attorney at Steven Krieger Law, PLLC practicing exclusively family law. Ms. Dino works remotely from her Ashburn home office, and represents clients in Loudoun, Prince William and Fairfax Counties and across Northern Virginia.

Originally from Erie, Pennsylvania, Ms. Dino earned her Bachelor of Science in Communications in 1996 from nearby Clarion University of Pennsylvania. She proceeded to earn her J.D. from Widener University Law School in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in 1999.

Ms. Dino then returned to Erie to work in the law practice of her father, a prominent bankruptcy lawyer in Erie for decades. It was there that Ms. Dino got her first taste of family law, working in the thriving family law practice of her father’s partner.

Although she could easily have followed in her father’s footsteps as a hometown attorney in Erie, Ms. Dino and her law school beau, moved to Northern Virginia, wed, and launched law careers together–with Ms. Dino going to work at XM Satellite Radio (in D.C.).

Ms. Dino worked for three years at XM Satellite Radio as a Coordinator for National Site Acquisition, before leaving that job in 2004 to pursue her passion for family law. She joined a family law firm in Vienna, Virginia, and has practiced family law in Northern Virginia ever since.

Ms. Dino’s commitment to her clients, work ethic, and extensive knowledge of family law combine to serve his clients extremely well. In 2019, Ms. Dino received the prestigious AV Preeminent rating (the highest possible rating) for ethical standards and legal ability from Martindale-Hubbell. In 2014 she was named one of the Ten Leaders Under Age 45 in Matrimonial & Divorce Law in Northern Virginia. Ms. Dino currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from Justia.

Ms. Dino resides in Loudoun County with her husband and two children.

Practice Areas
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
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
District of Columbia
District of Columbia Bar
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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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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Lead Family Law Attorney
Steven Krieger Law, PLLC
- Current
Senior Associate Attorney
Livesay & Myers, P.C.
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Associate Attorney
The Havrilak Law Firm
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Associate Attorney
Graham Law Firm PLLC
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Associate Attorney
Masterman, Krogmann & Dino, P.C.
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Associate Attorney
Masterman & Graham, P.C.
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Associate Attorney
Whitbeck & Cisneros, P.C.
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Associate Attorney
Maddox, Cole & Miller, P.C.
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Washington, D.C. Coordinator, National Site Acquisition
XM Satellite Radio, Inc.
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Education
Widener University Commonwealth Law School
J.D. (1999) | Law
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Clarion University of Pennsylvania
B.S. (1996) | Communications
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Awards
Top Contributor Award
Avvo
Ten Leaders Under Age 45, Matrimonial & Divorce Law
Ten Leaders
Professional Associations
Virginia State Bar  # 51017
Member
- Current
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District of Columbia Bar
Member
- Current
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Prince William County Bar Association
Member
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Fairfax Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member
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Loudoun County Bar Association, Law Camp Committee
Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Do You Need an Attorney for a Separation Agreement?
Livesay & Myers, P.C. Blog
Separate Maintenance in Virginia
Livesay & Myers, P.C. Blog
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
Steven Krieger Law, PLLC
2200 Wilson Blvd.
#102
Arlington, VA 22201
Telephone: (703) 831-7707
Fax: (571) 512-5814
Monday: 9 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 6:30 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed