Dusty Sparrow Reed

Dusty Sparrow Reed is an Arlington, Virginia, attorney whose practice includes family law, child-related disputes, and criminal matters. She has worked throughout her legal career on cases involving criminal, child, and family relationships. Her experience includes serving as lead litigator in jury and nonjury trials and presenting appellate arguments. She assists clients facing contested proceedings that require careful preparation and a clear understanding of the court process.

Dusty earned a B.S. with distinction from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and a J.D. from the George Washington University Law School. She has also served as an adjunct professor of Criminal Justice. Her combined legal and teaching experience supports her ability to explain court procedures, assess disputed facts, and present legal arguments in matters that can affect family and individual rights.

Dusty has appeared in trial proceedings and argued appeals before the Virginia Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Virginia. Her professional experience includes work as a guardian ad litem for at-risk children, bringing direct attention to the interests of children in legal proceedings. She has also served as a judge for law school trial advocacy competitions, including events hosted by George Mason University and American University.

Dusty Sparrow Reed has served on the Virginia State Bar’s District 4-I Disciplinary Committee and in multiple roles with the Arlington County Bar Association, including its Board of Directors and Judicial Selection Committee. She has also participated in youth-focused community bodies in Arlington and Loudoun County. Her work brings together contested courtroom advocacy, appellate experience, and involvement in the legal issues affecting children and families.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Sparrow Miller, PLLC
• Disciplinary Committee, 4-I District, Virginia State Bar (2015-Present)
• Board Member, Arlington County Bar Association (2013-2015)
• Judge, GMU Law School Costello National Trial Advocacy Competition
• Commissioner, Loudoun County Advisory Commission on Youth (2010-2011)
• Liaison, Arlington County Children & Youth Committee (2013-2015)
• Member, Guardian ad Litem for at-Risk Children

Licensed State

• Virginia

Education

• The George Washington University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Indiana University Kelley School of Business
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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