Amanda P. DeFede - Manassas, VA
Attorney at McIntyre DeFede Law PLLC
Family Law Lawyers in Manassas, VA
9315 Center St. Ste. 102 Manassas, VA 20110 - 5571
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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22
Years
Experience
Manassas Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Mediation
- Education Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Amanda DeFede is a founding partner of McIntyre DeFede Law PLLC. Throughout her law career, Ms. DeFede has successfully represented hundreds of clients across Northern Virginia for a variety of legal issues. She is honored that these same clients refer their family and friends to her when others are in need of legal representation.
Ms. DeFede graduated from West Virginia University in 2001, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Magna Cum Laude, as a University Honors Scholar. Ms. DeFede received her law degree from The University of Georgia School of Law in 2004, where she served as a Notes Editor on the Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law.
Ms. DeFede practices primarily in the areas of education law, family law, and mediation. She has represented clients in all state courts in Northern Virginia, the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Supreme Court of Virginia and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Ms. DeFede has litigated nearly every facet of family law, such as protective orders, support, custody disputes and complex equitable distribution.
Ms. DeFede has also represented clients in a variety of administrative proceedings, including student discipline, special education due process hearings, in-state tuition appeals, CPS appeals and teacher employment disputes. Ms. DeFede’s representation of students encompasses all ages, from preschool to graduate school.
Ms. DeFede’s focus in all practice areas is to find the most effective and efficient resolution possible for her clients. Although this will most often involve skilled negotiations to reach a settlement, Ms. DeFede is equally willing to litigate when a case needs court intervention.
Ms. DeFede is a member of the Virginia State Bar, the Fairfax Bar Association and the Virginia Women Attorneys Association.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyers, 2020 - 2023
- Arlington Magazine Top Attorney, 2019 & 2021
Other Sources of Feedback About Amanda P. DeFede
Included on the 2026 Virginia Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Georgia School of Law,
Athens,
Georgia, 2004
Law Journal: Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law, Notes Editor
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University of Georgia School of Law,
Athens,
Georgia, 2004
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Non Legal Education
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West Virginia University, 2001
Bachelor of Science in Journalism
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: University Honors Scholar
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West Virginia University, 2001
Current Employment Position(s)
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Managing Partner
Past Positions
- U.S. Department of Justice, Contractor
- William B. Reichhardt and Associates, Associate, 2005 - 2014
Bar Admissions
- Virginia, 2005
Other Affiliations
- Virginia State Bar
- Fairfax Bar Association
- Virginia Women Attorneys Association
- Virginia Mediation Network
- COPAA (Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates)
Contact
9315 Center St.
Ste. 102
Manassas, VA 20110 - 5571
Phone: 703-659-1962
Fax: 703-763-7285
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.mcintyredefedelaw.com
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