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Sonja Naseth Aoun Lawyer
Location
409 7th St NW , Washington, DC 20004

Family Law, Divorce, Divorce & Family Law, Child Custody

Sonja Aoun is a Partner in the Family Law practice, representing clients throughout Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. She is known for her calm, strategic guidance and her commitment to helping clients navigate complex and emotional family law matters with clarity and care. Sonja focuses her practice on family law, including divorce, custody and visitation, child and spousal support, relocation, property distribution, military and government-related divorces, retirement and pension division, premarital and separation agreements, stepparent adoptions, and select estate planning matters. She is admitted to practice in Virginia and the District of Columbia and speaks some Spanish. Sonja earned her law degree from Georgetown University Law Center and holds a degree in Spanish from Georgetown University. Originally from Minnesota, she has built her career serving families throughout the DMV. Outside of her practice, Sonja is actively involved in community efforts addressing food insecurity and advocacy related to dyslexia awareness.

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Manuel Robert Geraldo Lawyer
Location
1316 Pennsylvania Ave SE Washington, DC 20003

Business, Contract, Workers' Compensation, Family Law, Real Estate

Manuel R. Geraldo is an accomplished legal professional and principal in the law firm of Robinson & Geraldo. His areas of practice include business litigation, contract dispute, workers compensation, and real estate litigation. Manny’s prior professional positions include Director and General Counsel for the District of Columbia Private Industry Council, litigation and legislative counsel in the Office of the General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, membership on the Newark Commission on Human Rights, and Executive Director for the Congress of Portuguese Speaking People. Manny was appointed by Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley to the Maryland Board of Airport Zoning Appeals in 2010 and as Chair of the Board in 2012. He also previously served as a Commissioner on the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, including a term as Chair of the Commission. A long-time committed community activist and volunteer, Manny currently serves as a Director on the Board of the Prince George’s County Community Foundation, a Director for the Portuguese American Leadership Council, Director and Vice President of the Pro Bono Resource Center, Board Member of the YMCA, and a member of the Maryland Court of Appeals Standing Committee on Pro Bono Service. Manny earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Seton Hall University in 1972, a Juris Doctorate from Rutgers School of Law in 1977, and a Master’s degree in International and Comparative Law from Georgetown University in 1984. Manny is admitted to the Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, District of Columbia, and Virginia Bars. A resident of Fort Washington, Maryland, he is married and has three children, and is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish.

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Andrew Jordan Watson Lawyer

Criminal, Wills & Probate, Family Law

ndrew Watson is a Criminal Defense Attorney who brings a deep commitment to justice, client advocacy, and practical problem-solving to every case he evaluates. With experience spanning courtroom advocacy, legal research, and client support, Andrew helps individuals navigate some of the most challenging moments of their lives with clarity and compassion. Andrew is from Rome, Georgia, and earned his law degree from Vanderbilt Law School. His early career included clerking for a superior court judge and working with a public defender’s office, where he “cut his teeth on criminal law” and gained extensive experience in matters ranging from misdemeanors to serious felony cases. This background allowed him to see firsthand the challenges individuals face when navigating the justice system, shaping his commitment to accessible, high-quality defense work. Before focusing his practice on criminal defense, Andrew also gained experience working in Washington, D.C., where he deepened his understanding of policy and public service. Coming from a family of educators, Andrew remains involved in community-focused legal education programs, helping introduce high school and early college students to the foundations of the law. Outside of his legal work, Andrew enjoys traveling the globe with his fiancé Kathryn, Georgia Bulldogs football, playing guitar, and spending time with his two dogs and cat. Andrew approaches criminal defense with the belief that every client deserves respect, understanding, and a fair chance at the best possible outcome. He emphasizes to clients that “bad actions don’t make you a bad person. You’re not defined by your worst day,” and he carries that philosophy through every interaction. He is driven by the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life and to help protect their liberty and future, whether they were wrongly accused or simply made a mistake. Andrew values honest communication, careful case evaluation, and ensuring clients feel both heard and supported throughout the process. Outside of his legal work, Andrew enjoys traveling the globe with his fiancé Kathryn, Georgia Bulldogs football, playing guitar, and spending time with his two dogs and cat.

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Alexander Geraldo Lawyer
Location
1316 Pennsylvania Ave SE Washington, DC 20003

Business, Contract, Workers' Compensation, Family Law, Real Estate

Alexander J. Geraldo, Esq. is an experienced attorney with deep roots in Prince George’s County, Maryland. A graduate of St. John’s College High School (2006) and Temple University (2010), he developed a passion for law while working in Intergovernmental Affairs for Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III, tracking legislation in Annapolis. This experience led him to earn his Juris Doctor (Cum Laude) from the University of Baltimore School of Law, where he was a member of the Civil Law Advocacy Clinic and an editor for the Journal of Land and Development. Mr. Geraldo began his legal career as a judicial law clerk for Judge Cathy H. Serrette in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County before joining Joseph Greenwald & Laake as a Litigation Associate. In 2018, he joined Robinson & Geraldo, PC, where he is now a Senior Attorney. An active member in the legal community, Mr. Geraldo serves as President of the Board of Directors for Prince George’s County Community Legal Services (CLS) and has been a board member since 2018. He is a Fellow and Chair of the Maryland Bar Foundation and remains actively involved with the Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA), having previously served on the Young Lawyers’ Division and the Continuing Legal Education Committee. He currently serves on the Judicial Appointments Committee and was elected to the MSBA Board of Governors for the 2025–2027 term. He also serves as a Board of Director for the Prince George’s County Bar Association, recently being elected as its Secretary, previously serving as Co-Chair of its Young Lawyers’ Committee. Additionally, he is on the Board of Directors for the Maryland Hispanic Bar Association, a member of the J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association, and the Washington, D.C. Bar Association. In 2025, he was elected to serve as a Delegate to the American Bar Association (ABA) House of Delegates representing the District of Columbia Bar. Mr. Geraldo is admitted to practice law in Maryland, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, Washington, D.C., the United States District Court for the District of Columbia and Virginia.

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Employment, Family Law, Corporate, Business Organization
Estate Planning, Employment, Family Law, Contract
Estate Planning, Family Law, Intellectual Property, Litigation
Estate Planning, Employment Discrimination, Family Law, Civil Rights
Family Law, Divorce, Employment, Immigration
Bankruptcy, Criminal, Estate Planning, Family Law