About Stephanie Brinkley

Since founding Brinkley Law Firm in 2011, attorney Stephanie Brinkley has helped families grow and expand by navigating them through the legal challenges surrounding Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART) and Adoption. As an attorney who focuses on family-building options, Ms. Brinkley stays informed of the cutting-edge procedures of advanced medical science, as well as ever-evolving laws regarding egg, embryo, and sperm donation; surrogacy; adoption; and family law. With greater frequency, Stephanie is consulted to advise families transitioning to divorce after creating children through third-party reproduction. Parental disputes arising from genetic relationships (or lack thereof), misapplication of medical consent forms, and ownership rights of unused embryos are rising among divorce litigants.

Married to a former Air Force Officer and Virginia Military Institute Alum, Ms. Brinkley is aware of the unique challenges for civilian and military families in transition. When clients pursue divorce, or any litigation directly affecting the family, Ms. Brinkley remains passionate about promoting family values and the interests of children. She advocates for her clients while being mindful of the impact of litigation on children. Ms. Brinkley applies a holistic approach to help her family formation and divorce clients move forward, making the best choices now and in the future.