Ms. Nicole Marie Burns | Attorney/Owner

Ms. Nicole Marie Burns

Ms. Nicole Marie Burns

Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Mediation, Collaborative Law, Children with Special Needs, Visitation/Parenting Time, Parental Relocation, Prenuptial/Postnuptial Agreements, Protective Orders, No-Fault Divorce, Contested Divorce, High Asset Divorce, Property Division, Spousal Support, Post Divorce Modifications, Military Divorce

Reston, VA Divorce Lawyer

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Main Office

1818 Library Street
Suite 500
Reston, VA 20190

Office Hours

Saturday - SundayClosed
Monday - Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Other Locations

Located in Reston, VA, Nicole M. Burns, Attorney at Law represents individuals and families throughout the area, including Annandale, Arlington, Ashburn, Bristow, Broadlands, Burke, Centreville, Chantilly, Dale City, Dumfries, Dulles, Fairfax, Falls Church, Gainesville, Great Falls, Haymarket, Herndon, Lake Ridge, Leesburg, Manassas, McLean, Montclair, Nokesville, Oakton, Potomac Falls, Sterling, Tysons Corner, Vienna, Woodbridge, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Prince William County, and Arlington County.

Nicole M. Burns, Attorney at Law

About Nicole

Nicole M. Burns has practiced family law in Northern Virginia for over a decade, handling everything from complex custody disputes and domestic violence cases to amicable divorces and post-judgment matters. She offers both litigation and settlement-focused services, using mediation and collaborative law when appropriate to help clients resolve issues with less conflict. Her background in psychology—combined with real-life parenting experience, including raising a child with special needs—gives her a grounded, empathetic approach to family law. Nicole earned her law degree from George Mason University and graduated with honors from the Catholic University of America. She is a member of the Fairfax and Prince William County Bar Associations and the Virginia State Bar. Ready to move forward with confidence? Call Nicole M. Burns today at 703-373-4761 or complete our contact form to discuss how she can help you protect your family and your future.

To learn more about our costs and fees, call us at 703-373-4761.

Experience

Partner

Hirsch & Ehlenberger, P.C.

2018-2024

Reston, VA

Associate Attorney

Hirsch & Ehlenberger, P.C.

2011-2018

Reston, VA

Corporate Attorney

Abrams Learning and Information Systems, Inc.

2010-2011

Arlington, VA

Law Clerk

McCandlish & Lillard, P.C.

2009-2010

Fairfax, VA

Admission

Verified Virginia

Education

Catholic University of America

BS

2006

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Fairfax Bar Association, Family Law Section
  • Prince William County Bar Association
  • Virginia State Bar, Family Law Section
Honors / Awards
  • Elite Lawyer
    2025
  • Best Law Firms
    2025
  • Best Lawyers
    2024 - Present
  • Super Lawyers
    2024 - Present
  • Super Lawyers Rising Stars
    2023
  • Martindale Preeminent
    2024 - Present

Notable Work

Founded 2024

Nicole M. Burns, Attorney at Law Highlights

Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Children with Special Needs, Visitation/Parenting Time, Parental Relocation, Prenuptial/Postnuptial Agreements, Protective Orders, No-Fault Divorce, Contested Divorce, High Asset Divorce, Property Division, Spousal Support, Post Divorce Modifications, Mediation, Collaborative Law, Military Divorce

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Languages: English

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