Ella Russell - Leesburg, VA
Attorney at Sevila, Saunders, Huddleston & White, P.C.
Family Law Lawyers in Leesburg, VA
30 North King Street Leesburg, VA 20176
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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4
Years
Experience
Leesburg Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 09/17/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Immigration Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Legal Practice
Ella Russell is an attorney at Sevila, Saunders, Huddleston, & White P.C., specializing in family and immigration law. In her family law practice, she prioritizes her clients’ goals, conducting a thorough cost-benefit analysis to inform client decisions and employing a tailored approach to each case. Ms. Russell handles a variety of family matters, including divorce, custody and visitation, support, equitable distribution, protective orders, marital agreements, retirement/pension division, same-sex marriage and divorce, international divorce and custody issues, and adoption.
In immigration law, Ms. Russell draws from her personal experience as a first-generation immigrant to provide compassionate and effective representation. She advocates for clients in family-based petitions, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) cases, asylum applications, and citizenship matters. Licensed in Virginia and Maryland, she is fluent in Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian, with conversational proficiency in Spanish.
Community Leadership
Ms. Russell is dedicated to community service, serving as President of the Loudoun Chapter of the Virginia Women Attorneys Association (VWAA) and as a former Board Member of the Washington Council of Lawyers (WCL) (2022-2023). She was recognized as a Virginia Rising Star for 2024 by Super Lawyers for her contributions to the legal field.
Pro Bono and Law School Experience
During law school, Ms. Russell was actively involved in pro bono work, including serving as an Equal Justice Works Fellow with Legal Services of Greater Miami, interning with the Public Defender's Office, participating in the Immigration Litigation Clinic, and volunteering with Just Neighbors.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Virginia Super Lawyers, Rising Star; 2024 - 2025
Other Sources of Feedback About Ella Russell
Included on the 2026 Virginia Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Virginia Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University, Arlington, Virginia
J.D. -
American University, Washington College of Law, Washington, District of Columbia
LL.M.
Major: International Business Transactions
Non Legal Education
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State University of New York, Canton, New York
Bachelor of Technology
Honors: summa cum laude
Major: Legal Studies -
Florida International University, Florida
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Major: International Relations
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Languages
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Bosnian
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Croatian
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Serbian
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Spanish
Bar Admissions
- Maryland
- Virginia
Other Affiliations
- Virginia Women Attorneys Association (VWAA), Secretary, Statewide Executive Board, 2026–2027
- Loudoun County Bar Association, Member, 2023 - Present
- Virginia Women Attorneys Association (VWAA), Member-at-Large, Statewide Executive Board, representing Loudoun, 2025 - 2026
- National Conference of Women’s Bar Associations (NCWBA), Board Member, 2025 - 2026
- Virginia Women Attorneys Association (VWAA), Loudoun Chapter, President, 2024 - 2025
- Virginia Women Attorneys Association (VWAA), Board of Directors, Member, 2024 - 2025
- Washington Council of Lawyers (WCL), Board of Directors, 2022
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), Mentee
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Contact
30 North King Street
Leesburg, VA 20176
Phone Number: 703-468-0432
Fax Number: 703-771-4161
Email: Send a message
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