Katelin Moomau

Partner – Family Law, Estate Planning


Katelin Moomau is an experienced Family Law Attorney in Alexandria, VA with over 12 years of expertise in custody, divorce, and estate planning. Schedule a consultation today.

Katelin Moomau is a highly respected Trust and Estates Planning and Administration, Family Law and Small Business Attorney in Alexandria, VA with over 15 years of litigation and drafting experience. As a Partner at Family First Law, Katelin specializes in custody disputes, divorce proceedings, trust and estate planning, trust and estate administration, small business and entity formation and issues, and mediation. Her experience spans cases in General District Courts, Circuit Courts, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts across Alexandria, Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington and other counties.

Before joining Family First Law, Katelin worked with the prestigious firm Lobel, Novins, and Lamont, LLP and the Maryland General Assembly Legislature Services, Maryland Independent College and University Association. Her deep understanding of family law has earned her multiple accolades, including the Alexandria Lawyer Referral Service's Lawyer of the Year award and recognition as a Super Lawyers Rising Star.

Katelin is actively involved in the Alexandria and Fairfax legal communities. She serves as General Counsel for the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce and volunteers with the Center for Alexandria’s Children, Campagna Center and Alexandria Stylebook and the Fairfax Law Foundation. She also teaches legal education classes on same-sex adoption, third-party custody, and complex divorce settlements.

Clients appreciate Katelin’s sharp legal mind, compassionate approach, and strategic guidance in navigating emotionally complex legal challenges. Whether guiding a family through a difficult custody case or advising on estate matters, Katelin delivers trusted counsel backed by experience and expertise.

👉 Schedule a consult with Katelin now!

Email: Katelin@familyfirst.law
Phone: 571-255-7600

🏆 Honors & Awards:

  • ⭐ Super Lawyers, Rising Star, Northern Virginia 2020, 2021, 2022

  • 🏅 Best of Virginia: Law Firms, Northern Region 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

  • Alexandria Lawyer Referral Service’s Lawyer of the Year Year, 2020-2021

  • 40 Under 40, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce

  • Best Law Firms, Northern Virginia Magazine 2021, 2022

  • The Barbara Pratt Lee Heart of Gold Award, The Campagna Center, 2020

  • Official Citation for Service, State of Maryland 2004

Admissions and Affiliations

  • Virginia Bar

🤝 Professional Memberships:

  • Member, Virginia Bar Association

  • Member, Fairfax County Bar Association

  • Member, Former Chair of the Lawyer Referral Service, Alexandria City Bar Association

  • Member, Virginia Women Attorney’s Association

  • Member, Virginia Diversity Bar

  • Member, Equality Virginia

  • General Counsel, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce

🎓 Education:

  • McDaniel College, B.S., Magna Cum Laude, with Honors, 2004, Majors: Political Science, International Studies; Minor: French

  • Catholic University, Columbus School of Law, J.D. 2008

  • Northern Virginia Mediation Services, Certificate, Mediation Skills and Process

💼 Types of Law Katelin Handles:

  • Adoption: Step-parent, Parental Placement, LGBTQ

  • Legal Custody

  • Physical Custody

  • Visitation Matters for : Blended Families, Children with Particular Needs, Department of State, Non-married Parties, Alienation Issues

  • Complicated Divorce Matters involving: Property Issues, Business Valuation, Spousal Support, Imputation of Income

  • Mediation

  • Child Support

  • Military Divorces

  • Relocation including: Military, Department of State, Department of Defense

  • Property Settlement Agreement, Marital Agreements, Prenuptial Agreements and Postnuptial Agreements

  • Abuse and Neglect Proceedings

  • LGBTQ Family Law Issues

  • Name Changes

  • Estate and Trust Administration

  • Drafting Wills and Trusts

  • Drafting Powers of Attorney for Medical and Financial Decisions

  • Assisting Administrators of Estates in Probate

  • General District Court Cases

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