Matthew J. Yao, Esq.
Matthew J. Yao, Esq.
Phone: 703-828-5299 | E-mail: myao@yaolawfirm.com
Experience
Yao Law Firm, P.C., Fairfax, VA
Managing Attorney/Shareholder, Jan. 2014 - Present
Matthew J. Yao, Attorney at Law, Reston/Charlottesville, VA
Sole Practitioner, Nov. 2010 - Jan. 2014
Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, Charlottesville, VA
Private Attorney Involvement Program, Mar. 2011 - Aug. 2012
BrownGreer PLC, Richmond, VA
Contract Attorney, Oct. - Dec. 2010
Legal Aid Justice Center, Charlottesville, VA
Immigration Law Clinic, Spring 2010
Charlottesville/Albemarle Public Defender's Office, Charlottesville, VA
Criminal Defense Clinic, Fall 2009
Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Manassas, VA
Summer Associate, Summer 2009
Nonprofit Clinic, Charlottesville, VA
Pro Bono Volunteer, Spring 2009
Education
University of Virginia School of Law
J.D., May 2010
University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce
B.S., May 2007
Awards / Recognition
Language
Mandarin Chinese (中文)
- fluent in speaking (精通華語)
- proficient in writing
Bar Memberships / Court Admissions
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
Certifications
Guardian Ad Litem for Children
Guardian Ad Litem for Incapacitated Adults
Associations
- Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court Committee
- Network Attorney
Fairfax / Northern Virginia
10615 Judicial Drive, Suite 102
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703-828-5299
Fax: 888-618-8954
E-mail: myao@yaolawfirm.com
Yao Law Firm, P.C. represents clients throughout Virginia (Albemarle, Alexandria, Alleghany, Arlington, Augusta, Charlottesville, Culpeper, Fairfax, Falls Church, Fauquier, Fluvanna, Fredericksburg, Goochland, Greene, Henrico, Highland, Lexington, Loudoun, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Prince William, Rappahannock, Richmond, Rockbridge, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Staunton, Waynesboro). Our practice is focused mainly on juvenile and family law, immigration law, and elder law.