Safi, Duran & Chim, PLLC, Virginia Lawyers

STEPHANIE DURAN  co-founded the firm in 2022, after practicing law in the Northern Virginia area for over ten years. Stephanie began as a general practice litigation attorney, gathering a broad range of experience in a multitude of practice areas, including domestic relations, real estate law, business law, personal injury law, estate planning, and even criminal defense.  Over the course of her practice, she narrowed her focus to domestic relations, real estate, and business law, and strives to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients in those matters, whether through litigation, mediation or settlement.

Stephanie's diverse background has proved to be an asset in navigating the nuances of family law, and she prides herself on finding innovative solutions tailored to each client's individual needs. Stephanie is an advocate for finding an out-of-court resolution, but recognizes that each client's situation is unique, and is ready to vigorously pursue relief in court when necessary.

Stephanie grew up in Fairfax County and attended law school in Michigan and Ontario, Canada, as part of a Canadian and American Dual Juris Doctor program between the University of Windsor and University of Detroit-Mercy's schools of law. 

Stephanie has appeared in numerous courts throughout Northern Virginia, and has been admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, as well as the United States Court of Appeals. She recently appeared in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in a child abduction matter brought under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. 

Stephanie lives in Fairfax County with her husband, her two children, and her senior dog.