Kristen Konrad Johnstone

Kristen Konrad Johnstone is a Roanoke family law attorney at Johnstone Law PLC who has practiced family law in Virginia since 1996. She represents clients in divorce, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, adoption, child advocacy, and related family matters. Her work is shaped by extensive civil and criminal litigation experience, practical preparation, and a steady focus on helping families move through stressful legal transitions with confidence and clear legal direction statewide.

Kristen earned her B.A. with High Distinction from the University of Virginia in 1987. She later earned her J.D. from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 1996. Before entering legal practice, she served as a communications officer and police officer, then worked as a detective investigating crimes involving children, domestic abuse, sex crimes, and major juvenile offenses in sensitive Virginia communities with care, diligence, professionalism, and legal insight.

Kristen is admitted to practice in Virginia, the US District Court for the Western District of Virginia, the US Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Virginia, and the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. She has served as a certified guardian ad litem for children since 1996, bringing valuable perspective to cases involving children, parenting disputes, family safety concerns, and child-focused resolutions in court proceedings and negotiations.

Kristen Konrad Johnstone has been recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers and Virginia Business Legal Elite for her legal work. She is affiliated with the Virginia State Bar and community organizations focused on child welfare and safety. Clients rely on her clear guidance, courtroom experience, and thoughtful advocacy when facing family law disputes that require careful strategy, strong communication, and attention to long-term family outcomes and stability after conflict resolution planning.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder & Managing Partner, Johnstone Law PLC
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Member Board of Directors, Children’s Trust of the Roanoke Valley
• Member, RCPS Safety Advisory Committee

Licensed State

• Virginia

Education

• Washington and Lee University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Virginia
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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