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Hale Ball Murphy, PLCPrincipal
Dana J. Carlson

Dana J. Carlson

4.3
6 reviews

10511 Judicial Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030

Family Law

About Dana J. Carlson

Dana J. Carlson is a lawyer practicing family law. Dana J. received a B.A. degree from U.S. Air Force Academy and Wheaton College in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years. Dana J. practices at Hale Ball Murphy, PLC in Fairfax, VA.

Dana J. Carlson (Fairfax, Virginia)

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Dana J. Carlson got this award in 2021

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4.3
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4.3
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4.2
Value for Money
4.3
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
March 17, 2012
Hired Attorney

Dana's integrity and caring make him an ideal person to work with.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
March 16, 2012
Hired Attorney

Dana is an outstanding attorney and a very caring individual. I feel very fortunate to have been represented by him and would certainly obtain his services in the future.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
March 12, 2012
Hired Attorney

A very fine attorney; very personable, approachable, knowledgeable and authoritative. Helped me to navigate my personal case effectively and with confidence, and to assure that I was able to reach a fair and equitable result which was my interest.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
March 05, 2012
Hired Attorney

Very honest and extremely capable with a strong work ethic and sense of fairness. Dana literally saved my daughter.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
March 08, 2012
Hired Attorney

Mr. Carlson went beyond simply providing legal advise during the preparation of my separation agreement from my husband. He provided the utmost professional support through his strong beliefs.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
March 03, 2014
Hired Attorney

Represented himself as being knowledgeable in areas of Military retirement, which was not true. Also, when he filed the motion for divorce against my ex-wife, he never had her served, causing more delays in my case, and in turn, causing my fees and billable hours to continue to increase. Mr. Carlson also failed to file motion to stop my ex wife from moving with children out of the area without giving proper notice. Mr. Carlson and staff failed to ever address these concerns.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Principal
    Firm Name
    Hale Ball Murphy, PLC
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Wiese v. Wiese, 46 Va. App.399
    617 S.E.2d 427 (Record No. 2251-04-4, Court Of Appeals Of Virginia 2005)
    Wiese v. Wiese, 2005 Va App. Lexis 322 (Record No. 2251-04-4, Court Of Appeals Of Virginia 2005)
    Massa v. Massa, 2004 Va. App. Lexis 129 (Record No. 0843-03-4, Court Of Appeals Of Virginia 2004)
    Abu-Hassan v. Al-Nsour, 64 Va. Cir. 76
    2004 Va. Cir. Lexis 40 (Chancery No. 184258, Circuit Court Of Fairfax County, Virginia 2004)
    Abu-Hassan v. Al-Nsour, Va. App. Lexis 32 (Chancery No. 184258, Circuit Court Of Fairfax County, Virginia 2002)
    Hartingh v. Hartingh, 55Va. Cir. 455
    2000 Va. Cir. Lexis 405 (Chancery No. 164698, Circuit Court Of Fairfax County, Virginia 2000)
    Lynch v. Lynch, 1997 Va. Cir. Lexis 602 (Chancery No. 143989, Circuit Court Of Fairfax County, Virginia)
    Lang v. Lang, 1997 Va. App. Lexis 219 (Record No. 2193-96-4, Court Of Appeals Of Virginia 1997)
    Lint v. Lock, 1995 Va. Cir. Lexis 1426 (Chancery No. 140250, Circuit Court Of Fairfax County, Virginia 1995)
    Donnell v. Donnell, 20 Va. App. 37
    455 S.E.2d 256 (Record No. 2047-93-4, Court Of Appeals Of Virginia 1995)
    Donnell v. Donnell, 1995 Va. App. Lexis 280 (Record No. 2047-93-4, Court Of Appeals Of Virginia 1995)
    Leisge v Leisge, 224 Va. 303
    296 S.E.2d 538
    1982 Va. Lexis 296 (Record Nos. 810705, 820572, Supreme Court Of Virginia 1982).

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1981, Virginia
    U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
    U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit
    Memberships
    Loudon County (Associate Member) and Fairfax Bar Associations
    Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
    Christian Legal Society.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    George Mason University School of Law
    Class of 1981
    J.D.
    Other Education
    U.S. Air Force Academy and Wheaton College
    Class of 1976
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1952
    Benton Harbor, Michigan, November 4, 1952

Dana J. Carlson

Principal at Hale Ball Murphy, PLC
4.3
6 reviews

10511 Judicial DriveFairfax, VA 22030U.S.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Dana J. Carlson was admitted in 1981 to the State of Virginia.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Dana J. Carlson is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Dana J. Carlson attended George Mason University School of Law.
  • Does this attorney maintain a presence in more than one law firm?
    Dana J. Carlson is affiliated with Hale Ball Murphy, PLC and Nova Family Law Group.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Hale Ball Murphy, PLC was established in 1980.

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