Amy E. Totten - Warrenton, VA
Attorney at Walker Jones
Divorce Lawyers in Warrenton, VA
Carter Hall 31 Winchester Street Warrenton, VA 20186
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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29
Years
Experience
Warrenton Divorce Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Divorce
- Custody
- Visitation/Parenting Time
- Child Support
- Adoption
Attorney Information
Overview
Amy E. Totten always puts herself in the shoes of her opponent. As a former prosecutor, she knows the importance of being prepared for trial and seeing all sides of a case, especially when her clients are dealing with difficult life-altering events.
During her two decades of legal practice, Amy has handled thousands of cases from traffic cases and simple support matters to intricate divorce cases, child sexual assault crimes and capital murder cases. She draws on this wealth of experience for every legal issue that she tackles. Because of her years of work as a prosecutor, Amy honed her investigative skills using every tool available to build her case. She implemented and oversaw the special grand jury system in Loudoun County, allowing prosecutors to thoroughly examine challenging evidence/witnesses and revive unsolved cold cases. Amy uses that investigative experience to develop a powerful case and strategy in complex asset divorces, challenging child custody disputes and contested domestic relations matters. Amy’s background has also helped her to recognize when it is in a client’s best interest to collaborate with specialists such as business evaluators, forensic accountants, and health professionals.
Though Amy is often able to get her clients the outcome they desire in the courtroom, she is also a veteran negotiator. She understands the complexity of her client’s cases from both a legal perspective, and on an emotional level. She helps clients balance their own interests—relationships with their children, financial stability and the costs of litigation. When settlement is a client’s goal, Amy utilizes various tools such as property settlement agreements, mediation, and conferences with opposing counsel to negotiate a positive resolution for her client. Just as she assisted crime victims and their families over the years, Amy guides her clients through the legal process with compassion, personal attention, and patience. She knows how to resolve the problems that her clients face so they can move on with their lives.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Best Lawyers, Family Law 2018 - 2025
- Virginia Super Lawyers, 2024
- Top Lawyer's (Northern Virginia Magazine), 2022 - 2023
- Valor Award from the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce
- Public Service Award, United States v. Client et al. from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Virginia
Other Sources of Feedback About Amy E. Totten
Included on the 2026 Virginia Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Virginia Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law,
Washington,
District of Columbia, 1997
J.D.
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Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law,
Washington,
District of Columbia, 1997
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Non Legal Education
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Loyola University of Chicago, 1994
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Major: Political Science
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Loyola University of Chicago, 1994
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Classes and Seminars
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Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy
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Virginia State Police
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Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office
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Fauquier County Fire and Rescue
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Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office
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Loudoun County Fire Department
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Henrico County Police Department
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Henrico County Police Academy
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Henrico County Fire Department
- Richmond City Police Department
Pro Bono Activities
- P.B. Smith Elementary PTO
- Former Director, Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program
- Community Policing Liaison, Henrico County
- Member, Department of Justice Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council
- Member, Multi-disciplinary Child Abuse Team
Bar Admissions
- Virginia
- Maryland
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia
Other Affiliations
- President of the Fauquier County Bar Association, 2017
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
- Virginia State Bar Association, Family Law Section
Contact
Carter Hall
31 Winchester Street
Warrenton, VA 20186
Phone: 540-595-3657
Fax: 540-347-3825
Email: Send a message
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