Johnda D. Scott

Johnda D. Scott is an attorney at The Alvarez Law Firm in Alexandria, Virginia. Her practice includes personal injury, criminal defense, and family law matters for individuals and families in Northern Virginia. A member of the Virginia State Bar since 1997, she brings experience from both public defense and private practice. She works with clients facing injury claims, criminal accusations, and disputes involving important family decisions.

Johnda earned a B.A. from Douglass College at Rutgers University and a J.D. from The George Washington University Law School. Her education provided a foundation for legal research, courtroom advocacy, and evaluating competing positions in contested matters. She has since applied that training across several areas of litigation, working with clients whose cases involve different procedures, evidence, and legal rights.

Johnda began her career as an assistant public defender with the Virginia Office of the Public Defender. She later operated a general law practice in Prince William County for eight years, representing clients in a range of legal matters. Her work in public defense and independent practice contributes to her understanding of courtroom procedure, criminal charges, and the practical concerns facing clients in civil and family cases.

Johnda D. Scott brings a broad litigation background to her legal work in Alexandria. Her experience representing people in criminal and family matters allows her to address legal problems that can affect a client’s safety, finances, and future. She approaches each matter by identifying the central issues and working through the available legal options. Her practice remains focused on representing people during disputes that require clear advice and prepared advocacy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Alvarez Law Firm
• Member, Virginia State Bar

Licensed State

• Virginia

Education

• The George Washington University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Douglass College at Rutgers University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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