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Christopher Francis Malinowski

5.0
1 review

12150 Monument Dr., Ste. 125, Fairfax, VA 22033

Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and 1 more

About Christopher Francis Malinowski

Christopher Francis Malinowski is a lawyer practicing family, divorce & separation, child custody and 1 other area of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1993, and has been licensed for 26 years. Christopher practices at Malinowski Hubbard, PLLC in Fairfax, VA.

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I met with several lawyers before my initial consultation with Chris Malinowski but was impressed with him and the organization of his firm. Before the appointment, Greg sent me forms, and Chris had read them before we met and was already familiar with the situation and had a game plan. They provided a folder with information and guidelines to follow (i.e., social media, deadlines on documentation, how to fill out the documents, what to gather, etc.) My ex-husband retained an aggressive lawyer (a young Better Call Saul type) who was pushy from the beginning, and Chris was professional but firm in all his responses. Chris has an aggressive style but is tactful in communicating with opposing counsel. His approach was perfect in court for handling someone like my ex-husband (narcissistic traits)- confident demeanor (calm but intimating), the presentation of the questions, and pointing out the inconsistencies in their responses.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 2
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
  • Other 2
    • Family
    • Divorce & Separation

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Malinowski Hubbard, PLLC

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2000, Virginia
    Bar Fellowship
    of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Mr. Malinowski has been recognized in the "Top Divorce Lawyers" edition of the Northern Virginia Magazine through a peer nomination process, and has also been recognized as a "Rising Star" in Virginia Super Lawyers. He has served as an elected member of the Board of Governors of the Fairfax Bar Association's Family Law Section, and also has served on a number of bar association committees. Mr. Malinowski co-authored the Negotiating and Drafting Marital Agreements Handbook for Virginia Continuing Legal Education (CLE), and has lectured on this and other subjects such as custody, expert witnesses, and paralegal training at various CLE seminars throughout Virginia. Mr. Malinowski's practice has been devoted exclusively to family law. He manages the Firm's litigation practice and has successfully tried numerous complex equitable distribution, custody, spousal and child support cases, and prepared a variety of marital agreements, as well as government, military and private sector pension orders. Mr. Malinowski received his B.A. from Michigan State University and his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where he was an assistant editor of the law review and from where he graduated cum laude. Mr. Malinowski resides in Fairfax with his wife and their sons.

    Areas of Focus

    • Divorce

    • Child Custody and Visitation

    • Child and Spousal Support

    • Equitable Distribution of Assets

    • Retirement Benefits

    • Prenuptial, Marital and Property Settlement Agreements

    • Modification and Enforcement of Orders/Appeals

    • Domestic Violence/Emergency and Protective Orders

    • Grandparents and Third-Party Custody and Visitation
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Thomas M. Cooley Law School
    Class of 1999
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    Michigan State University
    Class of 1993
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1968
    Detroit, Michigan, February 18, 1968

Christopher Francis Malinowski

Partner at Malinowski Hubbard, PLLC
5.0
1 review

12150 Monument Dr., Ste. 125Fairfax, VA 22033U.S.A.

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