Whitney Melton

Barry Zweig Attorney In The Irving Law Firm

Whitney Melton

Senior Associate Attorney

Whitney Melton Senior Associate Attorney The Irving Law Firm

Whitney is a seasoned trial attorney with extensive experience in family law, guardianships, and conservatorships. She is also a dedicated Guardian ad Litem for both children and incapacitated adults. Throughout Northern Virginia and Stafford, Whitney has litigated custody, support, and divorce matters in both Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts as well as Circuit Courts. Her deep belief in the essential role of parents in a child’s life has shaped her legal career, guiding her to helping families navigate the emotional and legal complexities of divorce and custody. She is known for walking closely with her clients through each stage of what is often a traumatic and uncertain process.

A 2009 graduate of The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, she gained experience as a student attorney in the Estate Planning Clinic. Upon graduation, Whitney began her legal career as a Guardian ad Litem, representing children in custody disputes and abuse and neglect cases. Her passion for supporting families led her to concentrate on family law, where she has developed a reputation for skillfully handling complex divorce and custody litigation. She also brings significant experience in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings, serving both as counsel for petitioners and as Guardian ad Litem for respondents.

Whitney’s professional excellence has been recognized through several honors. She was named to the 2025 Super Lawyers list and selected as a Legal Elite in 2023, accolades that reflect peer recognition and her dedication to the practice of law. Deeply invested in community involvement, Whitney currently serves on the Board of Directors for both the Prince William County Bar Association and the Prince William County Bar Foundation. She co-leads the Guardian ad Litem Committee for the local bar and served as President of the Prince William Chapter of the Virginia Women Attorneys Association from 2022 to 2023.

Her commitment to service extends beyond the courtroom. Whitney has volunteered with the Prince William County Bar Association’s Wills for Veterans clinic. Her current volunteer work includes participating in the JUSTice Like Me program, which introduces high school students to careers in the legal field. She has also volunteered with the Virginia Equality Bar Association, assisting individuals with legal name changes.

Originally from East Tennessee, Whitney moved to Northern Virginia to complete her education at George Mason University with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management. She has since made Virginia her home. Outside of her legal career, she enjoys spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren, and beloved dog. A passionate traveler, she continues to pursue her extensive travel bucket list. Whitney is also an avid music lover who frequently attends concerts and proudly supports her husband’s guitar duo performances.

  • EDUCATION

  • The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law(2009)
  • BAR ADMISSION
  • Virginia
  • PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

  • Virginia Women Attorney’s Association
  • Prince William County Bar Association
  • Prince William County Bar Foundation

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