Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in Virginia since: 2012
Education: Emory University School of Law
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Hirsch & Ehlenberger, P.C.
12110 Sunset Hills Rd#401
Reston, VA 20190 Visit website
Danielle V. Poliner has been a distinguished member of Hirsch & Ehlenberger, P.C., located in Reston, Virginia, since 2013, and ascended to the role of partner in 2021. Her legal competence encompasses a broad spectrum of family law issues, including:
- Divorce
- Child custody and visitation
- Spousal and child support
- Equitable distribution
- Post-divorce modifications and enforcement
Before focusing on family law, Ms. Poliner honed her skills as a criminal defense attorney in northern Virginia.
Originally from Miami, Florida, Ms. Poliner has considered Virginia her home since 1998. She pursued her undergraduate studies in psychology at the University of Virginia and subsequently earned her Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2012.
During her time at law school, Ms. Poliner was an active member of the Emory International Law Review, serving as a notes and comments editor, where she diligently reviewed and refined her peers' scholarly work. Her insightful commentary on the proposed International Megan's Law of 2010 was published in the Fall 2011 edition of the Law Review. She was admitted to the Virginia State Bar in 2012.
Ms. Poliner is a respected member of the Fairfax Bar Association, the Loudoun Bar Association and the Virginia State Bar. She has shared her knowledge by presenting seminars on discovery objections and evidence in family law practice and is the co-author of the Virginia Family Law Trial Handbook. Additionally, she contributes her skills as a conciliator for the Fairfax County Circuit Court.
Renowned for her professionalism, Ms. Poliner is a dedicated advocate for her clients, guiding them through the complexities of their legal challenges with skillful legal counsel and empathetic support. Her peers commend her for fostering a client-focused practice that prioritizes personalized attention, meticulous detail and a passionate commitment to resolving her clients' legal issues.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Marital Property, Prenuptial Agreements
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 2012, Virginia
Professional Webpage: https://www.novafamilylaw.com/attorney/poliner-danielle-v/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Fairfax Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member
- Conciliator for the Fairfax County Circuit Court
- Loudoun Bar Association, Member
- Virginia State Bar, Member
Pro bono / Community Service
- Fairfax Circuit Court Conciliation Program, 2025
- Fairfax Circuit Court Conciliation Program, 2024
- Fairfax Circuit Court Conciliation Program, 2023
- Fairfax Circuit Court Conciliation Program, 2022
Honors
- Highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards (also received in 2023), Martindale-Hubbell Award AV Preeminent Rating, https://www.martindale.com/attorney/danielle-v-poliner-169127248/, 2024
- Virginia Super Lawyers, Rising Star; 2025
Educational Background
- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, B.A., Bachelor of Arts, 2007
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- This comment argues that future legislation closely resembling House Bill 5138, the International Megan's Law of 2010, should not become law. Further, this comment encourages future drafts of such a law to account for the inherent weaknesses of House Bill 5138. This comment proposes two alternative solutions for Congress to consider in light of the problems discussed: Congress should either change the language in its next attempt or decline to pass any law until it can analyze the successes and failures of the British Parliament's similarly drafted Sarah's Law., Author, Try as They Might, Just Can't Get It Right: Shortcomings of the International Megan's Law of 2010, Emory International Law Review, 2011
- Co-author, along with Brian Hirsch, of the first edition of the Virginia Family Law Trial Handbook, Co-Author, Virginia Family Law Trial Handbook: Pleadings, Evidence, and Strategies, Virginia Family Lawyers, 2017
- Co-author, along with Brian Hirsch, of the second edition of the Virginia Family Law Trial Handbook. We are currently working on a third edition to be published in 2024, Co-Author, Virginia Family Law Trial Handbook: Pleadings, Evidence, and Strategies, Family Lawyers, 2021
Office location for Danielle V. Poliner
12110 Sunset Hills Rd
#401
Reston, VA 20190
Phone: 703-239-4832
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2026
- Rising Stars: 2025