Alexandria, VA
With over two decades of experience in civil litigation, Kristina Pywowarczuk represents businesses, insurers and individuals in a wide range of matters, including HOA disputes, construction defect claims, premises and products liability, commercial litigation and motor vehicle liability. She has handled cases in state and federal courts throughout Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. Kristina has extensive experience handling all stages of litigation, from pre-suit investigation through appeal. Her background includes jury trials, summary jury trials, bench trials, administrative hearings and dispositive motions. She has also argued before the Arizona Court of Appeals and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Prior to entering civil practice, Kristina served for seven years as a Deputy Public Defender in Maricopa County, Arizona, where she gained substantial courtroom experience and developed a strong foundation in trial advocacy. She brings that same tenacity and attention to detail to her civil litigation work, guiding clients through complex disputes with a strategic approach.
Kristina is actively involved in the legal community through the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys and DRI. She has served as a volunteer judge for Arizona’s state and regional mock trial competitions for over 20 years and supports civic education initiatives, such as the Arizona Law for Kids.
Commercial & Business Litigation
Construction Litigation
Litigation
Motor Vehicle Litigation
Premises Liability
Products Liability
Achieved summary judgment in a federal housing/accommodation discrimination case regarding failure-to-accommodate claims
Secured a favorable verdict in a commercial contract dispute in federal court
Achieved summary judgment for claims of constructive fraud
Achieved summary judgment in an HOA dispute involving negligence, breach of contract and trespass over common area property damage
Favorable verdict premises liability dispute in Loudoun County
Favorable verdict in Fairfax for commercial contract dispute
Favorable verdict in motor vehicle claim