Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC

Law Firm Overview

A Traditional Law Firm with a Progressive Mindset

Founding partners Sean P. Schmergel and Dennis M. Mersberger opened the practice to provide people in Northern Virginia with a law firm that echoed the traditions of a classic boutique law practice: a careful focus on precise practice areas, strong client relationships, zealous representation, a commitment to problem solving with integrity. Our goal is to provide personalized attention to each of our clients in resolving all manner of divorce and family law, traffic defense and criminal defense legal matters.

At Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC, we offer our clients creative, open-minded and forward-thinking legal expertise. We bring a "best practices" mindset to every client's case, as well as years of experience in the local court systems. Each case is passionately pursued with the unique approach it deserves.

Areas of Practice

• Family Law
• Divorce
• Custody
• Child Support
• Alimony/Spousal Support
• Protective Orders
• Separation Agreements
• Prenuptial Agreements
• Visitation
• Paternity
• Distribution of Property
• Criminal Defense
• Traffic Defense
• DUI/DWI
• Reckless Driving
• Driving on a Suspended License
• Shoplifting
• Defense of Juveniles/Delinquency
• Domestic Assault/Family Abuse
• Drug Charges
• Felonies
• Misdemeanors
• Expungements
• Petit/grand larceny/vandalism
• Restricted driver's licenses
• Speeding
• Hit and run
• Weapons charges

West Practice Categories

Criminal Law, Family Law