Carol L. Ehlenberger

Carol L. Ehlenberger focuses her practice on family law matters involving divorce, custody, support, and property issues in Virginia. She has worked with individuals and families through difficult legal disputes since joining private practice in 1997. Her approach centers on clear communication, practical guidance, and preparation for negotiations, hearings, and proceedings.

Carol earned a B.A., Bachelor of Arts, from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, before completing her Juris Doctor at American University, Washington College of Law in Washington, District of Columbia. Her academic background helped shape her understanding of family law matters and prepared her for work involving financial and parenting disputes.

Carol handles separation agreements, child custody matters, child support cases, and spousal support disputes for Virginia clients. She also assists with pre/post-nuptial agreements and property division issues that can affect families for many years. Her work often involves helping clients understand legal options while protecting parental interests.

Carol became a partner in 2004 and has built a practice exclusively in family law. She serves as a member of the Family Law section of the Fairfax Bar Association and the Family Law Section of the Virginia State Bar. She also participates in the Fairfax Bar Association’s Domestic Relations Subcommittee.

Carol is also an associate member of the Loudoun Bar Association and serves as a Neutral Case Evaluator for Fairfax County Circuit Court. These responsibilities reflect her experience with family law disputes and her ability to review cases. Clients value her guidance when facing emotional disagreements involving parenting and financial concerns.

Carol has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America, Virginia Super Lawyers, Washingtonian magazine’s Top Divorce Lawyers, and Northern Virginia magazine’s Top Lawyer listing. She also co-authored an article about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for Virginia Family Law Quarterly, discussing the law’s effect on family law cases.

Carol L. Ehlenberger works with clients who need thoughtful legal representation during major family transitions. Her background in divorce, custody, support, and property matters allows her to address concerns with care and attention. She remains focused on helping individuals move forward with solutions that support long-term stability.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Hirsch & Ehlenberger, P.C.
• Member, Virginia state bar, Family Law Section
• Member, Fairfax Bar Association, Domestic Relations Subcommittee, Family Law Section
• Member, Fairfax County Circuit Court, Neutral Case Evaluator
• Member, Loudoun County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Virginia

Education

• American University, Washington College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Lehigh University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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