Blog Post
Madison Howell, Attorney at Fairfax Divorce Lawyers
2/8/2026
In 2025, Madison Howell joined The Irving Law Firm, focusing on criminal defense and civil litigation. She represents both retained clients and court-appointed indigent defense clients, while also assisting with the resolution of civil disputes in Circuit Court and General District Court.
A native of Knoxville, Tennessee, Madison earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Sewanee: The University of the South in 2021, with minors in Biology, Chemistry, and Classical Languages. During college, she was active in honor societies, volunteered at a local free health clinic, and contributed her time to The Ronald McDonald House.
Madison earned her J.D. from Washington and Lee School of Law in 2024, where she served as an editor of the German Law Journal, led the Health Law Association as President, and was a board member of the Women’s Law Students Organization. She also gained hands-on experience providing free legal assistance to taxpayers through the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic.
Her legal experience spans both civil and criminal matters. She developed significant exposure to civil litigation through a legal externship with the Office of the Solicitor at the U.S. Department of Labor in 2023 and continued to practice civil litigation after graduating, before joining the firm.
Outside the office, Madison enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, and traveling with her husband.
EDUCATION
Law School
The Washington and Lee School of Law (2024)
College
The University of the South (2021)
PRACTICE AREAS
Criminal Law
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Virginia State Bar
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Fairfax Bar Association
Prince William Bar Association
Women Attorney’s Association
10505 Judicial Drive Suite 300
Fairfax, VA 22030
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