Ms. Williams is originally from the West Coast where she obtained both a B.S. and a B. A. degree from San Diego State University in 1986. After spending several years in the private business sector, she attended California Western School of Law, graduating in 1991.

Ms. Williams spent the first seven years of her legal career in San Diego, California, where she represented more than 400 clients in a wide range of legal matters, including personal injury, medical malpractice, contract disputes and wrongful banking practices. It was during these initial years in California that Ms. Williams honed her negotiation and litigation skills in family law matters.

In 1999, Ms. Williams relocated with her daughter, Hannah, to Northern Virginia. Although she continued to handle legal matters including various aspects of civil law, Ms. Williams focused her practice on family law issues of divorce, custody, support and equitable distribution of property.

Ms. Williams joined The Duff Law Firm on June 1, 2004, where she continues to handle all aspects of family law matters, and continues to earn the respect of attorneys and judges throughout Northern Virginia.

Ms. Williams is a member of the Virginia State Bar, the California State Bar and the Fairfax County Bar Association. She also serves as a member of the Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Committee.

E-mail: awilliams@dufflawfirm.com