Practice: Child and Family, Divorce and Family.
Professional details, practice information, location and available contact information.
| Attorney / Law Firm | Jennifer Shelley Joffe, none |
|---|---|
| Location | Fairfax, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22030 |
| Address | 3955 Chain Bridge Rd 2nd FL |
| Licensed since | 2002 · 24 years |
Profile information is synchronized from the published source profile.
| Languages |
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| English |
| Education | Institution / details |
|---|---|
| University | Ohio State University |
Compare lawyer earnings with local demographic context for ZIP 22030, Fairfax, Fairfax County, and Virginia.
| Lawyer statistic | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan area |
|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $195,190 |
| Mean annual wage | $226,780 |
| 25th percentile | $161,470 |
| 75th percentile | $309,140 |
| 90th percentile | $382,890 |
| Lawyer jobs | 46,840 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · OEWS · May 2025 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan area
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