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CHARLES W. BEST, III
MANAGING PARTNER
EDUCATION
University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law (1986)
Hampden-Sydney College (1983)
Institute of Political Studies and Institute of European Studies – Paris, France (1982)
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Admitted to the Virginia State Bar (1986)
CREDENTIALS
Member of American Immigration Lawyers Association (1988-present)
Chairman of Special Educational Advisory Committee on Maritime and International Trade (1995-1997)
Chairman of Virginia State Bar’s International Practice Section (2000-2001)
President of Hampden-Sydney College Tidewater Alumni Association (2002)
Virginia’s Legal Elite for Immigration Law (2006)
Coastal Virginia Magazine’s Top Lawyers for Immigration Law (2023)
FUN FACTS
Two-time Ironman triathlete and avid tennis player.
JANNA L. GLAVAN
EDUCATION
American Institute for Paralegal Studies (2006)
B.A. in Political Science, Magna Cum Laude, University of Colorado (2001)
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
National Association of Legal Assistants Certified Paralegal (2007-present)
FUN FACTS
Janna is a Zumba instructor and started a dance fitness class on a military base in Alaska. In 2022, she was selected to participate in a roundtable discussion with First Lady Jill Biden about the challenges facing military families and gave a speech introducing Dr. Biden to the press and public at the event.
MAYA H. HRISTOVA
Prior to coming to the United States, Maya worked as a journalist at the largest Bulgarian weekly, “168 Hours,” for 17 years. She was hired as a reporter during her college years, later promoted to editor, and finally a foreign correspondent. Maya traveled extensively to cover major political events during the 1990s and early 2000s, including the war in former Yugoslavia, NATO and European Union expansion, and the 2004 Olympics in Greece. After moving to the United States, she made a career change into the legal field. Maya has been working at Best Law Offices since 2016. Her research skills, attention to detail, and analytical thinking make her a valuable addition to the team at Best Law Offices.
EDUCATION
M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communications, St. Kliment Ohridski University – Sofia, Bulgaria (1996)
Modern Greek Language Diploma, The Kapodistrian University – Athens, Greece (2002)
Web Development Specialist Career Certificate – Tidewater Community College (2006)
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Paralegal Certificate in Immigration – The American Immigration Lawyers Association (2018)
Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) Associate Certificate in Web Design and Networking (2006)
Languages: Bulgarian (native), English (fluent), Greek (fluent), Russian (proficient)
FUN FACTS
Maya was born in Bulgaria and has also lived in Greece. She successfully navigated the waters of filing for U.S. permanent residency and then becoming a U.S. citizen. Working as a legal assistant became a second career for her, as she discovered that helping clients resolve their legal matters can be as challenging and gratifying as chasing after a news story or analyzing foreign political issues. She loves traveling overseas, reading, and drinking espresso.
Formula for Success
Our formula for success is the hands-on service we provide. Because we are a small firm, every single one of our clients is important.
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“Keeping Families Together” Program Starts Today
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