Lynndolyn Mitchell has represented clients in domestic, traffic and criminal litigation matters in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia for over two decades. Ms. Mitchell begin her legal career with Juvenile defenders in her hometown of Santa Ana California. Ms. Mitchell has recently expanded her practice to representing military members in Veterans benefits issues and representing special education students at Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings. Lynndolyn Mitchell served as a senior assistant public defender in Virginia Beach, Virginia and deputy public defender in Riverside, California. Ms. Mitchell represents individuals from all economic, social and cultural backgrounds. Ms. Mitchell is committed to serving clients with professionalism, compassion and proven experience.
1987-1993
District of Columbia Bar
Since 2001
Since 2006
Since 1993
Since 2015
Since 2013
2007 - Current
Law Office of Lynndolyn Mitchell PC
Represent clients in complex divorce, child custody, serious traffic and criminal matters in Maryland, Virginia and District of Columbia. Represent parents in Children in Need of Assistance (CINA) matters, Special Advocate for students at Individual Education Plan Meetings and for Military Veterans before the Veteran's Administration.
2001 - 2007
Tomlinson & Associates
Represented clients in jury and bench trials in civil and criminal matters in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William County, Virginia. Attended depositions, settlement conferences and meetings in family law, personal injury and bankruptcy matters.
1998 - 2003
University of Maryland University College
Taught courses to military and civilian students in Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice, Legal Research, Legal Writing and Law Office Management.
1993 - 1998
Virgina Beach Public Defender
Represented Juveniles and Adults in criminal and delinquency matters. Successfully tried over serious 30 felony jury trials. Certified to handle death penalty matters
1989 - 1992
Riverside County Public Defender
Represented juveniles in delinquency proceedings and children in abuse and neglect matters.
1987 - 1989
Juvenile Defenders
Represented parents in Abuse and Neglect matters and Juveniles in Delinquency cases.
1981 - 1984
J.D. (1984) | Law
Activities: District of Columbia, Legal Assistance By Law Student's Program, BLSA, Juvenile Law Clinic, Family Law Clinic, Intern Los Angeles District Attorney's Office
1977 - 1981
B.A. (1981) | Social Ecology
Honors: Dean's Honor Roll Spring 1980
J Franklyn Bourne Bar Association
University of Maryland University College
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
Suspended License
