Schmergel Family Law, PLC

Schmergel Family Law, PLC Experienced lawyers providing individualized representation and counsel for your divorce and family law matters. Founding partners Sean P. Mr.

Schmergel and Dennis M. Mersberger opened the practice over a decade ago to provide clients with a law firm that echoed the traditions of a classic boutique law practice, yet utilized modern methods to achieve the most efficient and cost-effective results. The firm's goal is to provide personalized attention to each client in resolving all manner of family law, traffic defense and criminal defens

e legal matters. Clients can expect not only zealous representation, but a commitment to resolving each case in the most efficient manner, whether in court or by negotiation. At Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC, clients are afforded creative, open-minded and forward-thinking legal expertise based on years of experience in the local court systems. Each case is passionately pursued with the unique approach it deserves. Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC is not a "general practice" law firm, and chooses to focus in only two main areas of the law: Criminal Defense and Family Law. Schmergel serves as lead counsel in all family law cases at the firm, and Mr. Mersberger handles the firm's criminal and traffic cases. They believe that limiting their practice areas in this manner allows them to be more proficient in their respective practice areas and stay abreast of developments in the law which affect their clients.

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“But I built this on my own.”

Congratulations to Sean Schmergel, again named to Super Lawyers and to Zachary Moore, named a Rising Star by Super Lawye...
04/25/2026

Congratulations to Sean Schmergel, again named to Super Lawyers and to Zachary Moore, named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers!

Super Lawyers recognizes the top attorneys nationwide, across a variety of practice areas and firm sizes, using a patented process of independent research and peer input. The lawyers selected include those with many years of experience, as well as the Rising Stars of the profession.

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Defense strategies to implement.

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Don't get caught off guard.

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A judge won’t revise custody without a formal request.

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Congratulations to Sean Schmergel and Dennis Mersberger for being named to Arlington Magazine's 2025 Top Attorneys list ...
10/20/2025

Congratulations to Sean Schmergel and Dennis Mersberger for being named to Arlington Magazine's 2025 Top Attorneys list in family law and criminal law, respectively. The November/December 2025 issue is on newsstands now and the list is available online at: https://lnkd.in/erbM2Axs

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There’s still time!Voting is underway for Arlington Magazine’s annual Best Of Survey, but the poll will close Friday, Se...
09/02/2025

There’s still time!

Voting is underway for Arlington Magazine’s annual Best Of Survey, but the poll will close Friday, September 5, 2025, at 5 p.m. Please vote today for Schmergel & Mersberger for “Family Law Practice.” Remember, for your vote to count:

• You must provide responses in at least 5 categories
• You must provide your name, address and email address
• You can only complete the survey once

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1550 Wilson Boulevard , Suite 700
Arlington, VA
22209

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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