Eric E. Clingan, Partner

Education:
B.A. Political Science, University of Arizona
J.D. University of Arizona
Bar Admissions:
Virginia: All Circuit Courts and General District Courts; Court of Appeals; Supreme Court.
Professional Memberships:
Fairfax Bar Association; Virginia Bar; Virginia Bar, Criminal Law Section; Family Law Section.
Professional/Personal Highlights:
Eric Clingan is a co-creator and co-presenter of the annual legal seminar, “The Criminal Trial from Start to Finish in Virginia: The Defense.” He received his law degree from the University of Arizona, and is licensed to practice before all Virginia Courts, Court of Appeals and the Virginia Supreme Court. Mr. Clingan’s practice is concentrated in the areas of criminal defense, traffic law, family law, personal injury, and Landlord-Tenant disputes. As a trial attorney, Mr. Clingan represents clients before juries and judges throughout Virginia. As an appellate attorney, Mr. Clingan represents individuals before the Virginia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court.
In his spare time, Mr. Clingan has enjoyed working in his community as a football referee and baseball umpire for Fairfax and Arlington youth sports programs.

Travis D. Tull, Partner

Education:
B.A. Spanish; Minor: Arabic, Brigham Young University
Post Graduate Degree: Arabic, University of Jordan - Language Center
J.D. James Beasley School of Law at Temple University
(Fluent in Spanish, Arabic)
Bar Admissions:
Courts: Virginia; Federal Court for Eastern District of Virginia; Federal Bankruptcy Court.
Professional Memberships: Virginia Bar; Fairfax Bar Association; American Bar Association.
Professional/Personal Highlights:
Travis Tull is a partner of the firm and focuses his practice on Criminal Defense and Family Law. Also, Mr. Tull has previously handled complex civil litigation matters involving commercial, real estate, construction, corporate and bankruptcy law.
Mr. Tull was born and raised in Arlington, Virginia where he attended Wakefield High School. He is involved in both church and community activities including Boy Scouts of America, Cub Scouts and Little League Baseball.

Darwyn L. Easley, Partner

Education:
B.A. With Distinction, George Mason University
A.A. Magna Cum Laude, Northern Virginia Community College
J.D. Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America
Bar Admissions:
Courts: Virginia; U.S. District Court for Eastern District of Virginia; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Professional Memberships: Virginia Bar; Fairfax Bar Association; Virginia Trial Lawyers Association; Northern Virginia Black Attorneys Association; George Mason American Inn of Court.
Professional/Personal Highlights:
A native of Northern Virginia, Darwyn Easley graduated from Wakefield High School in Arlington, and thereafter joined the United States Army. Upon honorable discharge from the military, Mr. Easley graduated from both Northern Virginia Community College and George Mason University, with honors. He went on to obtain his Juris Doctor from The Catholic University, Columbus School of Law.
Mr. Easley is a seasoned litigator who knows his way around a courtroom. He is a former Judicial Law Clerk for the Arlington County Circuit Court and former Assistant Public Defender in Fairfax. With a concentration on Criminal/Traffic Defense, Mr. Easley has successfully represented numerous clients in matters ranging from mere traffic infractions to misdemeanors and serious felonies. He has also handled high profile and other sensitive matters, involving high ranking and very influential clientele, with outstanding results.
When not in court, Mr. Easley loves to laugh and enjoy himself. He reads, exercises, regularly attends local sporting events, and always looks forward to spending quality time with his family.

Amy N. Tobias, Attorney

Education:
B.S. Communications, Northwestern University
J.D., cum laude, Washington College of Law at American University
Received the Outstanding Graduate Award
Bar Admissions:
Courts: All Virginia Courts, including the Court of Appeals and the Virginia Supreme Court; U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Professional Memberships: Arlington Bar Association, Fairfax Bar Association
Professional/Personal Highlights:
Amy Tobias is an associate of the firm who focuses her practice in the areas of Family Law and Criminal Defense. She also handles a variety of other civil matters, including personal injury cases. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Tobias clerked for the judges of Arlington County Circuit Court and served as a Public Defender for the County of Arlington and the City of Falls Church. She continues to be involved in many local community theatre productions, both off and on stage.

 

Kristina A. Cruz, Attorney

Education:
B.A. Journalism, Penn State University
J.D. Penn State University, The Dickinson School of Law
Bar Admissions:
Virginia: All Circuit Courts and General District Courts; Court of Appeals; Supreme Court.
Professional/Personal Highlights:
Kristina is an associate of the firm who focuses her practice in the area of Family Law, Criminal Defense and other civil matters. She also handles many cases for our Spanish-speaking clients. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Cruz gained trial experience while working with the Centre County Public Defender Office in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. She enjoys traveling, cooking and spending time with family and friends. Ms. Cruz continues to be active in her church and the Metro Washington Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association.

 

Rossio Gomez, Office Manager

Education:
Associate Degree Liberal Arts, NVCC (2006) B.A International Relations/ Government; Minor: Legal Studies, George Mason University (2008).
Professional History:
Rossio interned at the Fairfax County General District Court- Court Services conducting interviews to indigent clients who needed a public defender. Other tasks in the court included helping clients by informing them of their new court dates, probationary program (ie; SRP), interpreting. At Clingan Tull Easley, Rossio handles all administrative matters, through the organization and maintenance of daily operations.
Personal History:
Rossio has lived in Northern Virginia for more than 10 years. She graduated from Yorktown High School and then continued her education at Northern Virginia Community College later transferring to George Mason University. In her spare time she enjoys volunteering at the Fairfax County Jail interviewing indigent inmates. She also enjoys volunteering at her church.

Anna Panameno, Legal Office Assistant

Education:
B.A Science in Paralegal Studies, Gibbs College
Professional/Personal History:
Anna is the first person to welcome you when you enter Clingan Tull Easley P.L.L.C. She was born in Dallas, Texas but raised in Fairfax, Virginia. She attended Gar- Field High School. Anna is pursuing her education with an eye toward being an attorney in the field of criminal law. She assists our attorneys and their clients in the preparation of their cases. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her pets, family and friends.

 

Perla Alvarenga, Legal Assistant, Family law section

Professional/Personal History:
Perla works directly with the attorneys of our family law section and is the primary point of contact for our clients handling divorce and/or child custody issues Perla was born and raised in Northern Virginia. She graduated from Woodson High School and plans to continue her education at Northern Virginia Community College. Prior to joining Clingan Tull Easley, Perla worked as an assistant branch manager for Bank of America. Outside of the office she enjoys spending time with her daughter, family, and friends.