Melannie H. Dino
Steven Krieger Law, PLLC • Arlington, VA
Divorce SeparationDivorce & Separation Child Custody
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Contact
Email
melannie@stevenkriegerlaw.com
Phone
(855) 740-6460
Address
2200 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA, 22201, US
Professional
About
Melannie Dino is a Lead Family Law attorney at Steven Krieger Law, PLLC., practicing exclusively family law. An attorney since 2001, Ms. Dino has litigated every type of family law case in the courts of Northern Virginia, including contested divorce, custody, support, and high value equitable distribution cases. Ms. Dino works remotely from her home in Ashburn, and represents clients in Ashburn, Leesburg, Loudoun County, Manassas, Prince William Count, Fairfax County and all across Northern Virginia. Originally from Erie, Pennsylvania, Ms. Dino earned her Bachelor of Science in Communications in 1996 from nearby Clarion University of Pennsylvania. She proceeded to earn her J.D. from Widener University Law School in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in 1999. Ms. Dino then returned to Erie to work in the law practice of her father, a prominent bankruptcy lawyer in Erie for decades. It was there that Ms. Dino got her first taste of family law, working in the thriving family law practice of her father’s partner. The practice area seemed a natural fit for Ms. Dino–as the third of five children, she says, she was the “peacemaker and mediator in the family.” Although she could easily have followed in her father’s footsteps as a hometown attorney in Erie, Ms. Dino and her law school beau, moved to Northern Virginia, wed, and launched law careers together–with Ms. Dino going to work at XM Satellite Radio (in D.C.). Ms. Dino worked for three years at XM Satellite Radio as a Coordinator for National Site Acquisition, before leaving that job in 2004 to pursue her passion for family law. She joined a family law firm in Vienna, Virginia, and has practiced family law in Northern Virginia ever since. Ms. Dino’s commitment to her clients, work ethic, and extensive knowledge of family law combine to serve his clients extremely well. In 2019, Ms. Dino received the prestigious AV Preeminent rating (the highest possible rating) for ethical standards and legal ability from Martindale-Hubbell. In 2014 she was named one of the Ten Leaders Under Age 45 in Matrimonial & Divorce Law in Northern Virginia. Ms. Dino currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from Justia. Melannie Dino resides in Loudoun County with her husband and two children.
About Divorce Separation Law
Divorce attorneys guide couples through the legal process of ending their marriage. They handle property division, custody, support, and other divorce-related matters. Common matters include contested divorce, uncontested divorce, property division, alimony.
Credentials
Education
1999 Widener University J.D. 1996 Clarion University of Pennsylvania B.S.
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2019 10 Best Attorneys, Virginia, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys 2019 AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2018 2018 Top Contributor Award, Avvo 2017 2017 Top Contributor Award, Avvo 2014 Ten Leaders Under Age 45, Matrimonial & Divorce Law, Ten Leaders
Publications
2017 Livesay & Myers, P.C. Blog Separate Maintenance in Virginia 2017 Livesay & Myers, P.C. Blog Do You Need an Attorney for a Separation Agreement?
Associations
2022 - Present U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia Admitted to Practice 2017 - Present U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit Admitted to Practice 2017 - Present Prince William County Bar Association Member 2004 - Present Fairfax Bar Association, Family Law Section Member 2003 - Present Virginia State Bar Member
Speaking
2017 Women Rainmakers: Niche Marketing Women Rainmakers: Niche Marketing 2005 Devonshire Program - Look at the Law Legal Ramifications Facing Teenagers Who Use Alcohol and/or Other Drugs
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Updated: Jun 02, 2026