Sarah Buitrago
757 687 3644
sbuitrago@wolriv.com
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Virginia
2013
Regent University School of Law, Virginia Beach, Virginia
J.D. - 2013Towson University, Towson, Maryland
B.S. - 2010
Virginia
2013
Regent University School of Law, Virginia Beach, Virginia
J.D. - 2013Towson University, Towson, Maryland
B.S. - 2010
Sarah G. Buitrago is dedicated to helping families through the complexities of family law. She adeptly handles cases involving divorce, custody, property settlements, premarital agreements, and other domestic relations issues. In addition, Sarah has a particular passion for assisting families in matters involving children with special needs, attentively navigating the additional complexities these cases present. As the spouse of an active-duty service member, Sarah brings a unique personal perspective to her work with military families. Her approach is marked by empathy and expertise, making her a trusted advisor in these complex situations.
She has been honored as a Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch and named a "Rising Star" in Family Law by Super Lawyers. Virginia Business Magazine has listed her among Virginia's "Legal Elite" in Family Law, and she has been acclaimed as a "Top Lawyer" by Coastal Virginia Magazine. Furthering her professional development, Sarah was selected for a prestigious two-year mentorship with the Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, benefiting from the guidance of seasoned Virginia Academy Fellows. She is also an active member of the I’Anson Hoffman American Inn of Court and participates in various sections and committees of the Virginia Bar Association and Virginia State Bar. Currently, Sarah serves as the Chair of the Wellness Committee for the Virginia Beach Bar Association.
When she is not in the office, Sarah enjoys spending quality time with her husband and two kids. She is passionate about strength training and wellness, pursuits that keep her grounded and focused both in her personal life and professional endeavors.
Military Families: Untangling Biases and Balancing Cultural Considerations, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Contributor, 2024
Trial Preparation: Back to Basics, 134th Annual Meeting of the Virginia Bar Association, Coordinator, 2024
Navigating the Involvement of Mental Health Professionals in Family Law Litigation, 133rd Annual Meeting of the Virginia Bar Association, Moderator and Coordinator, 2023
Follow the Money: Mastering the Use of Financial Experts, 133rd Summer Meeting of the Virginia Bar Association, Coordinator, 2023
Selected Issues Regarding Legal Malpractice, Inn of Court, Contributor, 2023
Family Law Practitioners – We Are Civil Litigators, Too, 132nd Summer Meeting of the Virginia Bar Association, Presenter, 2022
Selected as a Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Family Law), 2023 - 2025
Listed by Super Lawyers as one of Virginia’s “Rising Stars” (Family Law), 2023, 2024
Selected as one of Coastal Virginia Magazine’s, “Top Lawyers”, 2020 - 2024
Listed as one of Virginia’s “Legal Elite” (Family Law), Virginia Business Magazine, 2021-2023
Accepted as one of a select group of mentees for the Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), 2023 – Present
I’Anson Hoffman American Inn of Court: Barrister
Virginia State Bar: Family Law Section
Virginia Bar Association: Domestic Relations Section, Secretary/Treasurer
Virginia Bar Association: Domestic Relations Section, Executive Council
Virginia Bar Association: Domestic Relations CLE Chair, 2022-2024
Virginia Beach Bar Association: Wellness Committee Chair
Virginia Beach Bar Association: Young Lawyers Committee Chair, 2022, 2023
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association: Family Law Section
Virginia State Bar’s Young Lawyers Conference Annual Bench-Bar Dinner in Celebration of Women and Minorities in the Legal Profession, Sponsorship Committee
Military Spouse J.D. Network; Founding Member
Ms. Buitrago serves on the Board of Directors at the Eliza Hope Foundation and Therapy Center, which provides comprehensive therapeutic services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental delays.
Ms. Buitrago is a member of the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA), a national organization dedicated to protecting and enforcing the legal and civil educational rights of students with disabilities and their families.
