Hirsch & Ehlenberger, P.C.

Client Testimonials: 1. Ms. Ehlenberger and Ms. Chew represented my case and did an excellent job. I highly recommend them.2. Ms. Ehlenberger and Ms. Chew represented my case and did an excellent job. I highly recommend them.3. As a lawyer myself, I work every day navigating complex legal transactions and processes and regularly engage with attorneys from top local and national firms in a variety of contexts. Yet when I found myself in the position of initiating a divorce, I worried that the unique set of skills that my situation required would be impossible to find. I needed counsel that could provide a focused, strategic, and analytic approach that fully understood and protected my interests while at the same time recognized my desire for a swift resolution that mitigated, to the extent possible, discord and conflict. Danielle delivered – far beyond all of my expectations – on all fronts. From day one, she demonstrated a detailed understanding of all the salient aspects of my case and advised me confidently yet compassionately through each step of the process. Her fierce advocacy coupled with her deep knowledge of and experience in the wide range of issues that emerged in my negotiation – from business distribution, to asset allocation, to custody and support considerations – navigated us to settlement, notwithstanding multiple hurdles that emerged along the way including several changes to opposing counsel. I am deeply grateful for the confidence that Danielle’s representation provided me to pursue a fair and equitable settlement for myself and my children. She provided true legal counsel, and I could not recommend her more strongly.4. As a lawyer myself, I work every day navigating complex legal transactions and processes and regularly engage with attorneys from top local and national firms in a variety of contexts. Yet when I found myself in the position of initiating a divorce, I worried that the unique set of skills that my situation required would be impossible to find. I needed counsel that could provide a focused, strategic, and analytic approach that fully understood and protected my interests while at the same time recognized my desire for a swift resolution that mitigated, to the extent possible, discord and conflict. Danielle delivered – far beyond all of my expectations – on all fronts. From day one, she demonstrated a detailed understanding of all the salient aspects of my case and advised me confidently yet compassionately through each step of the process. Her fierce advocacy coupled with her deep knowledge of and experience in the wide range of issues that emerged in my negotiation – from business distribution, to asset allocation, to custody and support considerations – navigated us to settlement, notwithstanding multiple hurdles that emerged along the way including several changes to opposing counsel. I am deeply grateful for the confidence that Danielle’s representation provided me to pursue a fair and equitable settlement for myself and my children. She provided true legal counsel, and I could not recommend her more strongly.5. Sharon Pederson represented me in a custody matter and I am really grateful for her help. From the start she was prepared, straightforward, and clear about what to expect. She took the time to go over everything with me and made sure I understood my options throughout the process. She brought a steady and professional presence during a stressful time and handled court confidently. Her experience in family law and attention to detail definitely showed. If you are looking for a family law attorney who is knowledgeable, responsive, and truly helpful, I would absolutely recommend sharon. If I could give 10 stars, I would.6. Sharon Pederson represented me in a custody matter and I am really grateful for her help. From the start she was prepared, straightforward, and clear about what to expect. She took the time to go over everything with me and made sure I understood my options throughout the process. She brought a steady and professional presence during a stressful time and handled court confidently. Her experience in family law and attention to detail definitely showed. If you are looking for a family law attorney who is knowledgeable, responsive, and truly helpful, I would absolutely recommend sharon. If I could give 10 stars, I would.7. It took them over 30+ hours at $400/hour just to respond to a discovery request. In the end, the opposition attorney clearly outperformed my counsel. Extremely disappointed with the value and outcome.8. It took them over 30+ hours at $400/hour just to respond to a discovery request. In the end, the opposition attorney clearly outperformed my counsel. Extremely disappointed with the value and outcome.9. I caught my wife cheating in my house and recorded what I saw and hired Danielle to help me proceed filing for divorce and avoid paying her spousal support but she failed and withdrawn the case. waste of money and time! if you value your time and money, please stay away from them.10. I caught my wife cheating in my house and recorded what I saw and hired Danielle to help me proceed filing for divorce and avoid paying her spousal support but she failed and withdrawn the case. waste of money and time! if you value your time and money, please stay away from them.11. Danielle Polina was an excellent attorney. I was seeking an annulment which is quite difficult but she navigated the law with ease and confidence, for an outright win! Highly recommend if you want a competent attorney who is responsive professional and talented. Thank you.12. Danielle Polina was an excellent attorney. I was seeking an annulment which is quite difficult but she navigated the law with ease and confidence, for an outright win! Highly recommend if you want a competent attorney who is responsive professional and talented. Thank you.13. Danielle helped me achieve what felt like the impossible for years: as a father, I was given sole legal and physical custody in Loudoun County, VA. Her strategic thinking, transparency, and deep knowledge of Virginia custody law made all the difference. Danielle wasn't the first attorney I worked with at Hirsch & Ehlenberger—I initially retained a different lawyer in early 2020 to handle my divorce and original custody case. After that attorney filed a bar complaint against opposing counsel, I was transitioned to working with Carol and Danielle in late 2020. I was reluctant to settle the custody portion at the time, but I ultimately did after Danielle gave me transparent and strategic counsel. Her honesty and foresight stuck with me: "As hard as it will be to watch your children struggle, a judge will need to see repeated patterns of the mother failing over time before awarding more than 50/50." She was right. In early 2024, after receiving multiple unsolicited calls expressing concern and support for my children. I retained Danielle to seek a modification. In early 2025, she delivered: a custody modification order and an updated child support order. If I needed representation again, I would rehire Danielle in a heartbeat. She's fast, sharp, and responsive—able to draft high-quality motions quickly, which helps control costs. She listens carefully, finds what others might miss in the evidence, and even brings a sense of humor to a long, stressful process. Every attorney who has worked on my case at Hirsch & Ehlenberger—Carol, Kayla, and Deborah—has been highly professional and legally sharp. Valeria and April have also been fantastic to work with. The firm is principled, thoughtful, and always takes the high road.14. Danielle helped me achieve what felt like the impossible for years: as a father, I was given sole legal and physical custody in Loudoun County, VA. Her strategic thinking, transparency, and deep knowledge of Virginia custody law made all the difference. Danielle wasn't the first attorney I worked with at Hirsch & Ehlenberger—I initially retained a different lawyer in early 2020 to handle my divorce and original custody case. After that attorney filed a bar complaint against opposing counsel, I was transitioned to working with Carol and Danielle in late 2020. I was reluctant to settle the custody portion at the time, but I ultimately did after Danielle gave me transparent and strategic counsel. Her honesty and foresight stuck with me: "As hard as it will be to watch your children struggle, a judge will need to see repeated patterns of the mother failing over time before awarding more than 50/50." She was right. In early 2024, after receiving multiple unsolicited calls expressing concern and support for my children. I retained Danielle to seek a modification. In early 2025, she delivered: a custody modification order and an updated child support order. If I needed representation again, I would rehire Danielle in a heartbeat. She's fast, sharp, and responsive—able to draft high-quality motions quickly, which helps control costs. She listens carefully, finds what others might miss in the evidence, and even brings a sense of humor to a long, stressful process. Every attorney who has worked on my case at Hirsch & Ehlenberger—Carol, Kayla, and Deborah—has been highly professional and legally sharp. Valeria and April have also been fantastic to work with. The firm is principled, thoughtful, and always takes the high road.15. Won my heavily contested child custody battle and support enforcement case. Kayla stood by me and defended my case from the beginning till the end. My custody battle went on for four years, and she defended my case and continued supporting me all the way. She is a very knowledgeable and detail-oriented attorney. I would recommend her to anyone who needs a good quality representation in a family dispute case.