Shannon Kroeger
Partner – Family Law
Litigator with over 20 years of courtroom experience in all aspects of Family Law, as well as practicing Collaborative Law and Mediation.
Shannon Kroeger is a highly respected Family Law Attorney in Alexandria, VA, with over 20 years of courtroom experience in all aspects of family law. As a founding partner at Family First Law, Shannon specializes in complex custody disputes, divorce proceedings, estate planning, and mediation. Her deep understanding of family law allows her to navigate even the most challenging cases with strategic precision and compassion.
Shannon regularly leads continuing legal education classes in domestic relations and is an active member of the Fairfax and Alexandria Bar Associations. She is a volunteer conciliator in the Fairfax County Circuit and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Shannon’s expertise and leadership have earned her recognition as a Virginia Super Lawyer and a member of Virginia Business Magazine's Legal Elite.
Before co-founding Family First Law, Shannon was a principal at a leading Northern Virginia law firm, where she honed her skills in family law and alternative dispute resolution. Her legal acumen and dedication to her clients have established her as one of the most trusted family law attorneys in the region.
Shannon grew up in Fairfax County and graduated from James Madison High School in Vienna. After earning her Bachelor of Arts from Mary Washington College in 1995, she received her J.D. from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2000. Shannon lives in Vienna with her husband and two children.
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Email: shannon@familyfirst.law
Phone: 571-255-7536
🏆 Honors & Awards:
Virginia Super Lawyers 2020-2024
Best of Virginia: Law Firms, Northern Region 2019-2022
Virginia Lawyers Weekly Best Women-Led Law Firms 2025
Virginia Business Magazine’s Legal Elite 2020-2024
Northern Virginia Magazine Top Lawyers 2021, 2022, 2024
Arlington Magazine Top Lawyers 2025
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Best in Small Business 2025
Admissions and Affiliations
Virginia State Bar
🤝 Professional Memberships:
Fairfax County Bar Association
Alexandria Bar Association
🎓 Education:
Mary Washington College , B.A., 1995
University of Richmond , J.D., 2000
Northern Virginia Mediation Services, Certificate, Mediation Skills and Process
💼 Types of Cases Shannon Handles:
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,
Alternate Dispute Resolution including: Mediation, Collaborative Divorce
Child Support
Military Divorces
Relocation including: Military, Department of State, Department of Defense
Property Settlement Agreement, Marital Agreements, Prenuptial Agreements and Postnuptial Agreements
Family Law Matters for LGBTQ clients
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