Oceanna Samarripa

Ocean is a Legal Assistant in the firm’s Family Law Practice with experience supporting complex matters involving federal enforcement actions, asset forfeiture, and state court proceedings. She has a strong foundation in court operations, legal research, and regulatory compliance, along with a client-focused and detail-oriented mindset.

Previously, Ocean worked with the Drug Enforcement Administration through a Woman-Owned Small Business government contracting firm, where she assisted attorneys and legal teams in the processing of civil, criminal, and administrative forfeiture matters. Her responsibilities included reviewing and analyzing legal documentation, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, coordinating with forfeiture counsel, and managing time-sensitive filings.

Ocean has also served as a Circuit Courtroom Clerk with the Arlington Circuit Court and as a Deputy Clerk with the Alexandria Circuit Court, where she worked closely with judges, attorneys, and court staff in active courtroom settings. Her experience includes drafting and processing court orders, warrants, and bond instruments, maintaining official court records, and supporting courtroom proceedings from pre-trial through disposition.

Ocean holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Political Science from Virginia Commonwealth University and maintains a Public Trust (NACI T1) security clearance.

In her free time, Ocean likes to hike with her dogs, hang out with friends, and spend valuable time with her family.