Jamel Rowe

Jamel Rowe

Livesay & Myers, P.C.
  • Family Law, Divorce
  • Virginia
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Biography

Jamel Rowe is a lead senior associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. She is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody, visitation, support and adoption cases. Ms. Rowe works in the firm’s Fairfax office, and represent clients in Fairfax, Alexandria, Arlington and all across Northern Virginia.

Ms. Rowe earned her J.D. from William & Mary Law School in 2012, after earning her B.A. from the College of William & Mary in 2007.

After graduating from law school, Ms. Rowe received a one-year legal fellowship with the National Council For Adoption (NCFA), in Alexandria, Virginia. At NFCA, Ms. Rowe researched and prepared two amici briefs for the U.S. Supreme Court case of Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl, 570 U.S. 637 (2013). During her time at NFCA, Ms. Rowe also published multiple articles on adoption for national adoption magazines and for NCFA’s monthly publication.

After completing her fellowship, Ms. Rowe entered private practice as a family law attorney. From 2013–2019 she worked as a family law associate at two different law firms in Northern Virginia, before joining Livesay & Myers, P.C. as a senior associate in 2019.

During her time in practice, Ms. Rowe has litigated every type of family law case in the courts of Northern Virginia, including high value equitable distribution cases, custody, support, and military divorce cases.

Ms. Rowe was one of only 30 attorneys recognized as Leaders of the Law by Virginia Lawyers Weekly in 2022. She was also included in the 2021–2024 editions of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for her work in Family Law. Ms. Rowe has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star every year since 2020. She currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from both Avvo and Justia.

Jamel Rowe resides in Fairfax, Virginia.

Practice Areas
    Family Law
    Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
    Divorce
    Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Video Conferencing
  • Google Meet
  • Skype
  • Zoom
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Virginia
Virginia State Bar
ID Number: 85012
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4th Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Lead Senior Associate
Livesay & Myers, P.C.
- Current
Senior Associate
Livesay & Myers, P.C.
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Associate Attorney
Hottell Family Law Group
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Associate Attorney
Masterman Krogmann, P.C.
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Legal Fellow
National Council For Adoption
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Education
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
J.D. (2012) | Law
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College of William and Mary
B.A. (2007) | International Relations
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Awards
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Best Lawyers
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Best Lawyers
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Best Lawyers
Leaders in the Law
Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Best Lawyers
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Top Contributor Award
Avvo
Professional Associations
Virginia Women’s Attorney Association
Member
- Current
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Virginia State Bar  # 85012
Member
- Current
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Fairfax Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Northern Virginia Black Attorneys Association
Member
- Current
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Virginia Women's Attorney Association, State Board
Chapter President Representative
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Virginia Women's Attorney Association
President
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Virginia Women's Attorney Association
President-Elect
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Virginia Women's Attorney Association, State Board
Director-at-Large
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Virginia Women's Attorney Association
Secretary
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Virginia Women's Attorney Association, Northern Virginia Chapter
Director of Social Media
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Publications
Articles & Publications
The Impact of Social Media on Family Law
Virginia State Bar Family Law Quarterly
How to Testify at Your Family Law Trial in Virginia
Livesay & Myers, P.C. Blog
The Impact of SSI Benefits on Child Support in Virginia
Livesay & Myers, P.C. Blog
Preparation and Support for Older Child Adoptions: NCFA Survey and Conference Feedback
Adoption Advocate
Advocates Educate Congress on Lack of Normalcy for Children in Foster Care
National Council for Adoption Blog
Paths to Permanence: Kin Guardianship and Adoption
Adoption Advocate
Russian Orphans, Victims of Retaliatory Politicking
Adoption Today
2013 Policy Priorities and Adoption-Related Legislation
Adoption Advocate
Speaking Engagements
Family Law Seminar, Family Law Seminar, Richmond, Virginia
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Child Support and Paternity in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, A Complete Guide to Child Custody Representation in Juvenile Court, Fairfax Courthouse
Fairfax Bar Association
Private Investigators: How They Can Make or Break Your Case, Fairfax Bar Association Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar, Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax Bar Association
Moderator for Fairfax Bar Association CLE Seminar.
Websites & Blogs
Website
Fairfax Family Lawyers
Blog
Livesay & Myers, P.C. Blog
Contact & Map
Livesay & Myers, P.C.
11325 Random Hills Rd #100
Fairfax, VA 22030
Telephone: (703) 462-8718
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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