
Sally Hook Merchak
Partner
Born in Washington D.C. and raised in northern Virginia. Graduate of the University f Virginia and the George Washington University School of Law. Engaged in the practice of law in Woodbridge since 1977, first as a solo practitioner and then as a member of Peterson & Pesner, P.C., Merchak & Brice P.C., Merchak, Alston & Rollison, P.C., and currently with Ryland & Merchak, P.C. since 1992. Focused primarily on family law but experienced in real estate law and litigation. Member of the Virginia State Bar, Eastern District of Virginia Bar, Prince William County Bar Association, and Virginia Women Attorney's Association. Past board member of the Prince William County Boys & Girls Club and Lake Ridge Youth Lacrosse Association.
Areas of Practice
Family Law 100%
Bar Admissions
Virginia, 1977
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia, 1982
Education
George Washington University National Law Center, Washington, District of Columbia
J.D. - 1977
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
B.A. - 1973
Honors: With Distinction
Major: Government and Foreign Affairs
Professional Associations and Memberships
Prince William County Bar Association, Member, 1978 to Present
Virginia Women Attorney's Association, Member, Present
Past Employment Positions
Peterson & Pesner PC, Of Counsel, 1985 to 1989
Merchak & Brice PC - Merchak, Alston, Rollison PC, Principal, 1989 to 1992
Languages
English