Passion. Experience. Diligence.
Ben Carafiol dedicates his practice to making a difference in someone's life. He has represented clients throughout Northern Virginia for the past twelve years. Former clients and other attorneys alike remark on his steady counsel and expansive knowledge. Ben has litigated, mediated, or settled every type of family law matter in Virginia. Those efforts have earned him a Superb rating from Avvo and a perfect 10.0 from Justia. He is also recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star, and has been every year since 2016.
Born in St. Louis, Ben attended The College of William & Mary, where he graduated cum laude. He carried this dedication to Wake Forest University, where he earned his law degree. While there, he was part of Law Review and a teaching assistant for the Legal Research and Writing class. After completing his law degree in 2008, Ben returned to Virginia and began to practice law. He soon began focusing on family law in the Fredericksburg area, where he has represented thousands of clients. He is a member of the Virginia Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the Fredericksburg Area Bar Association.
Ben specializes in military divorce and the unique issues they present. He has represented both sides in military family law matters, mastering its statutes, rules, and regulations. That experience lets him see all the angles in these complex and intricate cases. This allows Ben to make a difference for the many people in Northern Virginia who are – or are married to – active or retired service members.
Beyond family law, Ben also helps individuals and couples in estate planning. He works with them to learn their goals and the reasons behind those goals.
With three young daughters, Ben spends his after-hours time with family. He and his wife, a high school English teacher, met while at William & Mary, and married in Wren Chapel the summer he graduated from law school. They live in the Fredericksburg area, and catch a FredNats game whenever possible.
What clients are saying about Ben Carafiol
“There is no doubt that without his expertise and thoroughness that I wouldn’t have gotten the results I wanted. He was straightforward with our courses of action but compassionate at the same time. I do not expect to need his services again because of the great work he provided but I would gladly use them again if needed.”
– Walter, Avvo review
“It was a very stressful time for me and Mr. Carafiol’s calm demeanor was a big help because I was afraid I would have a hard time seeing my children.Well in that first meeting he told me what was going to happen in court and I’m happy to say he was right.The case was thrown out and I know if I ever have a need for a family attorney again,Mr. Carafiol will be the attorney I hire.”
— Earl, Avvo review
“Ben helped me through a difficult divorce, stepping through the process with sound advice at every juncture. The situation was unstable, and my spouse was acting out of emotion. Any wrong turn could have ended in a protracted court battle, but Ben’s advice helped me secure a settlement out of court (and likely saved me thousands). I would work with him again.”
– Mike, Avvo review
“If you are seeking the best law firm service, don’t hesitate to contact Mr. Benjamin Carafiol because he is the best one out there who truly cares about their clients’ interest. From first telephone consultation to the end, I was very impressed with each and every consultation I had with him.”
– KK, Avvo review
“Benjamin handled my case with professionalism. He reassured me throughout the process and explained things in a way I could understand. He was well prepared for my case. We won my case against my sons father and I was awarded sole legal and physical custody of my son.”
– Nicole, Avvo review
“Mr. Carafiol represented me through my divorce. He was knowledgeable and very accessible. This is a difficult and stressful transition so I was glad to have Mr. Carafiol walked me step by step through this whole legal process.”
– CD, Avvo review
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Ben Carafiol has litigated and negotiated every type of family law case in Virginia. He has extensive experience representing clients in in Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Prince William, King George, Caroline, Orange, and throughout Northern Virginia. Get started by completing our secure intake form. Then see his availability in real-time and schedule your 60-minute consultation with Fredericksburg, Virginia famly law attorney Ben Carafiol.