Highly recommend Chris Malinowski and his firm. I sought their help on a family matter and was provided with sound and honest advice right from the initial consult. Chris listened to and guided me thoroughly to minimize back and forth. The entire team especially the paralegals is sharp, caring and responsive resulting in super quick turnarounds. read more

My soon to be ex-husband is using this firm to handle our divorce, and up until this point the divorce was going as smoothly as possible. I post this as a person deeply concerned about how this office serves divorce notices. The paperwork from my divorce separation agreement/address/phone number were taped to my door, not in an envelope, for my entire apartment building to see. I say this also on behalf of my soon to be ex-husband because sensitive information about him was in the document as well. When I went to alert the firm that this had happened and that they should put such notices in an envelope, the receptionist or paralegal was incredibly rude, and said "let me cut you off there and ask you to put your concerns in an email to....." This is vile, unprofessional, and unethical. If you want your information left on someone's door for neighbors to be able to see, go with this firm. I would rather hire someone with some discretion and decorum that would be expected of an attorney's office. read more

I met with several lawyers before my initial consultation with Chris Malinowski but was impressed with him and the organization of his firm. Before the appointment, Greg sent me forms, and Chris had read them before we met and was already familiar with the situation and had a game plan. They provided a folder with information and guidelines to follow (i.e., social media, deadlines on documentation, how to fill out the documents, what to gather, etc.) My ex-husband retained an aggressive lawyer (a young Better Call Saul type) who was pushy from the beginning, and Chris was professional but firm in all his responses. Chris has an aggressive style but is tactful in communicating with opposing counsel. His approach was perfect in court for handling someone like my ex-husband (narcissistic traits)- confident demeanor (calm but intimating), the presentation of the questions, and pointing out the inconsistencies in their responses. Despite Chris stating over and over that he has to present all options, I felt safe going in whatever direction he thought was best, and it always worked out well. He seemed to map out all the possible dangers that may come (with realistic expectation), and I felt like he rescued me many times. I would highly recommend Chris and his firm. They made the emotional roller coaster of divorce (with young children and in a pandemic) more bearable with a lawyer who knows what he's doing, is fair, and will fight to protect my children and me. read more

When I needed a divorce lawyer I asked around and Mr. Malinowski was recommended to me by two different people who also work in this industry. Chris is very professional, he knows what is important to win the case. During the hearing it was very clear why he was asking certain questions and using certain evidence items. I obviously can not share details of my now finished case, but we got everything we asked for, even more in some parts. Also, unlike some other lawyers I dealt with in the last, Mr. Malinowski always responds quickly, or if he is in court at that time either he would let me know beforehand or one of his paralegals would let me know that Chris is in court that day and would respond later in the afternoon. read more

I acquired Ms Hubbard's family law expertise to modify custody (permitting an out of state move) and motion for child support. Ms. Hubbard was by far the best lawyer I'd hired throughout my divorce experience (my 4th). She was always well prepared for my hearings, had taken plenty of time to listen, and knew the facts of my case to fairly represent me and achieve my desired outcomes avoiding a lengthy trial. She was very flexible, responsible and able to think outside of the box. She was not intimidated by opposing counsel and fought equally hard with facts, law, and reason. She knows the Fairfax county legal system and judges very well and was able to think dynamically in pre trial hearings. I always felt she had my family's best interests at heart and never felt like just another client in the process. She provided fanatastic counseling referrals willing to testify on behalf of my minor child if needed. The staff at Malinowski & Hubbard are great too. They helped with the paperwork, assisted with follow up actions, and were extremely responsive. Pricing was a standard rate for what I experienced in Fairfax county. M&H were able to accomplish what I desired under budget and within the expected timeframe. read more

This is an excellent firm for contentious Divorce and they are also very compassionate during this difficult time. Ms. Hubbard and Ms. Malinowski have represented me for the last 7 years through many Custody and Divorce matters and helped me prevail in Court. Highly recommend them and the Firm. read more

Expert help and support during an incredibly difficult time. I highly recommend this law firm and their team. They provided excellent guidance on my case, and I would turn to them again in a heartbeat if needed. read more

I retained Christopher Malinowski to represent me in a contested divorce upon a recommendation from a friend who also used Mr. Malinowski in a divorce situation similar to mine. By that point, I had worked with two other lawyers but was not satisfied with progress on my case. Meanwhile, my spouse retained a very expensive and aggressive lawyer who advocated vigorously on his behalf from the beginning. I could tell the difference between my other two lawyers and Mr. Malinowski after my first meeting with Mr. Malinowski. Unlike with my other two lawyers, I did not have to convince Mr. Malinowski to advocate on my behalf. After hearing the details of my case during our first meeting, I could tell that he was sympathetic to my circumstances, was ready to advocate on my behalf, and knew what he was doing. I knew I was in good hands and felt that I finally had a lawyer who could think strategy and was not intimidated by opposing council. Thanks to Mr. Malinowski's skills and guidance, we were able to avoid litigation while securing a great separation agreement. Mr. Malinowski always listened to my wants and needs while providing a voice of reason and logic when needed. He was flexible and always honored his client's preferences. He was available via email late at night and on weekends and responded to my questions and concerns in a timely manner. He was always courteous yet firm with the opposing council - an important skill a lawyer must have. He has a fantastic team who do a great job supporting clients. I would highly recommend Mr. Malinowski to anyone who needs a serious, experienced, and non-nonsese professional to advocate on their behalf. read more

When getting a divorce, you want attorneys who can get the job done smoothly and without rancor. Because once you add revenge to the divorce the costs of divorcing can rocket skyward quickly. I worked with Chris Malinowski and he impressed me as that normal, midwestern kind of personality who helps his clients through this difficult process. Chris focused on avoiding drama, and getting the real work of divorce done, while demystifying the intricate dance of discovery and property settlement agreements. There were a few times when I wished the firm was larger, as when my attorney was in court and something came up that needed his review. The firm did their best to rearrange court dates and ask for extensions to allow for the divorce to proceed along the normal process. In the long run, I did get divorced, they also assisted with my name change, and anytime I call on them, they answer my question(s) immediately. Level headed divorce attorneys, who calmly get your divorce done, and not given to bullying or drama - a much needed asset in the flock of divorce attorneys of Northern Virginia. I hope you never need to use them, but if you do, they are also conveniently located near the Fair Oaks mall with free parking. read more

The firm represented me for my contested divorce case, which included child custody and child support matters. My former spouse was asking for full custody of the children. My case was no piece of cake, to say the least, which included parallel cases in criminal matters against me. Even when everything seemed to go against me, the firm listened to what I wanted and did their absolute best to make it happen, even if they advised against it. Thanks to them, I have primary custody of my children and have the pleasure to tuck them in to bed at least five nights a week. The divorce, also, concluded with a favorable judgment. While you may read several reviews and comments about the firm's victories, none of that matters. There will be similar reviews about most firms you research. What really matters is knowing a little something about the people in the firm. At Malinowski and Hubbard, you will not only find smart, capable attorneys and staff, but compassionate, caring people. There are no words capable of expressing my gratitude to the firm. read more