MARGO B. OWEN Attorney at Law - Alexandria, VA

Strategic estate planning and dedicated family law advocacy in Alexandria, Virginia

Whether you are looking to secure your family's future through comprehensive estate planning or navigating the sensitive waters of a divorce, having a trusted, highly experienced attorney by your side is crucial. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, Margo B. Owen has spent more than three decades providing compassionate, highly personalized legal counsel to clients throughout Northern Virginia. She takes a holistic, educational approach to the law, ensuring that every client fully understands their rights and options. If you need to find a lawyer who combines decades of courtroom skill with a deep commitment to community advocacy, Margo B. Owen is prepared to help you build a secure roadmap for your future.

Strategic estate planning, wills, and trusts

An effective estate plan is much more than just a last will and testament; it is a vital shield that protects your assets, minimizes taxes, and ensures your loved ones are taken care of during life's most unpredictable moments. Margo B. Owen works individually with each client to draft tailored legal documents, including revocable living trusts, durable powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and living wills. She has extensive experience helping clients navigate the complex laws surrounding asset distribution and probate avoidance. When you hire an attorney with her deep level of specialization, you gain the comfort of knowing that your legacy is secured and your family is protected from unnecessary court delays.

Compassionate family law, divorce, and custody representation

Family legal disputes are often emotionally charged and require a supportive yet firm hand. Margo B. Owen offers compassionate guidance in all matters of domestic relations, including contested and uncontested divorce, child custody, child support, and spousal maintenance. Her extensive background as a mediator and trial advocate allows her to pursue amicable, out-of-court settlements whenever possible. However, if litigation becomes necessary to protect your parental rights or achieve an equitable division of marital assets, she is a formidable trial lawyer who will stand up for you in court. Contact her office today to schedule an urgent legal consultation and begin resolving your family matters with dignity.

Pioneer in LGBT family law and same-sex couple agreements

Long before the legalization of same-sex marriage nationwide, Margo B. Owen was a pioneer and a tireless advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in Virginia. She understands that same-sex couples face unique legal hurdles when it comes to parenting agreements, co-ownership, asset sharing, and second-parent adoptions. She contributed as an author to the Whitman Walker Clinic HIV/AIDS Legal Advocacy Manual, writing practical tips on representing LGBT couples living in Virginia. Whether you are looking to draft a cohabitation agreement, secure custodial protections for your children, or navigate a same-sex divorce, she offers the deep historical knowledge and sensitive approach needed to protect your family's legal rights.

Why choose Margo B. Owen"

• More than 35 years of elite experience: Admitted to the Virginia Bar in 1988, bringing decades of deep legal knowledge in estate and family law.
• Award-winning public service: Honored with the Gene Frey Award for Volunteer Service for her outstanding pro bono contributions with the Whitman-Walker Clinic.
• Pioneering LGBTQ+ advocacy: A trusted legal resource for same-sex couples, with extensive experience in drafting custom asset-sharing and parenting agreements.
• Personalized counselor approach: She acts as a counselor in the truest sense, giving every client undivided, direct professional attention.

Take proactive steps to protect your assets and your loved ones today. Reach out to Margo B. Owen Attorney at Law to schedule your professional legal consultation and secure the compassionate representation you deserve in Alexandria, Virginia.