Sally Hook Merchak - a Woodbridge, Virginia (VA) Family Law Lawyer

Woodbridge Family Law Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Family Law 100%

Litigation: 40%

Attorney Information

Overview

Born in Washington D.C. and raised in northern Virginia. Graduate of the University f Virginia and the George Washington University School of Law. Engaged in the practice of law in Woodbridge since 1977, first as a solo practitioner and then as a member of Peterson & Pesner, P.C., Merchak & Brice P.C., Merchak, Alston & Rollison, P.C., and currently with Ryland & Merchak, P.C. since 1992. Focused primarily on family law but experienced in real estate law and litigation. Member of the Virginia State Bar, Eastern District of Virginia Bar, Prince William County Bar Association, and Virginia Women Attorney's Association. Past board member of the Prince William County Boys & Girls Club and Lake Ridge Youth Lacrosse Association.

Awards and Honors

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Included on the 2024 Virginia Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2023 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
2022 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
2021 Washington DC Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- George Washington University National Law Center, Washington, District of Columbia, 1977
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1973
  B.A.
  Honors: With Distinction
  Major: Government and Foreign Affairs

Current Employment Position(s)

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Partner
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Past Positions

Peterson & Pesner PC, Of Counsel, 1985 - 1989
Merchak & Brice PC - Merchak, Alston, Rollison PC, Principal, 1989 - 1992

Languages

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English
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Bar Admissions

Virginia, 1977
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia, 1982

Other Affiliations

Prince William County Bar Association, 1978 - Present (Member)
Virginia Women Attorney's Association (Member)

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Woodbridge, VA

12728 Directors Loop
Woodbridge, VA 22192

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Phone: 703-491-6400

Fax: 703-491-6429

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