Hampton, Virginia Family Lawyers

Marqueta Neal Tyson Esq
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Hampton, VA Family Law Attorney. 18 years experience
(757) 723-8500 101 Eaton Street
 Hampton, VA 23669
Family, Business, Personal Injury and Trademarks
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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When bad things happen to good people, they call The Tyson Legal Team headed up by Attorney Marqueta Tyson. Marqueta helps people resolve some of life's most difficult challenges: criminal charges, traffic/DUI infractions, employment, business, divorce and personal injury matters. She also protects the rights of athletes and entertainers through contract drafting and deal negotiations. In June of 2003, she founded The Tyson Legal Team, PLC and Pulse Sports and Entertainment Management LLC. The Pulse side of the house focuses on all aspects of an athlete's or entertainer's career both on and off the field or stage. Pulse...
Jim Gochenour
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Hampton, VA Family Law Attorney. 30 years experience
(757) 525-5509 7 East Mellen Street
 Hampton, VA 23663
Family, Criminal and DUI
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Jim Gochenour grew up in the Fredericksburg area and Westmoreland County, Virginia. He graduated from the preparatory school Woodberry Forrest, received his Bachelor of Arts degree from The College of William and Mary in 1984 and his law degree from the University of Richmond’s T.C. Williams School of Law in 1987. He began practicing law in a small general practice as an associate, then as partner in a firm and then as a solo practitioner. In 1992, Jim was introduced to criminal law from the perspective of the prosecutor when the judges of the 15th Judical Court appointed him...
James S McNider III
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Hampton, VA Family Law Lawyer. 36 years experience
32 E Queens Way
 Hampton, VA 23669
Family, Business, Divorce and Tax
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Barbara Jean Evans-Yosief
Hampton, VA Family Law Attorney. 24 years experience
2013 Cunningham Dr
 Hampton, VA 23666
Family, Bankruptcy, Civil Rights and Divorce
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James Bell Thomas
Hampton, VA Family Law Lawyer.
(757) 726-0009 241 S Armistead Ave
 Hampton, VA 23669
Family, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Divorce
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Wayne E. Holcomb
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Hampton, VA Family Law Lawyer.
(757) 525-2424 4410 E. Claiborne Square
Suite 334
 Hampton, VA 23666
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Criminal and Divorce
Regent University School of Law
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Let me be the first to welcome you to Holcomb Law. Our firm is devoted to public outreach and education about the legal system, and I have written several articles and e-books on a variety of topics, including divorce, child custody, mediation, reckless driving, DUI defense, criminal defense and expungement of criminal records. We will provide this information to you, free of charge. Contact us any time to schedule your initial strategy meeting with one of our experienced attorneys. You might not be happy now, probably not, but I can almost guarantee that you will be happy with your Counsel...
(757) 525-2424 501 Village Avenue
Suite 104
 Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 317-1000 5267 Greenwich Road
Suite 101
 Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 525-2424 11815 Fountain Way
Suite 300
 Newport News, VA 23606
John G. Merna
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Newport News, VA Family Law Lawyer. 25 years experience
(757) 599-9099 11815 Fountain Way, Suite 300
 Newport News, VA 23606
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
George Mason University School of Law
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Adrienne Sakyi
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Yorktown, VA Family Law Attorney. 6 years experience
(757) 240-4000 4000 George Washington Memorial Highway
 Yorktown, VA 23692
Family, Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
College of William and Mary and Flagler College
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Adrienne Sakyi is an Associate Attorney with the law firm of Schempf & Ware, PLLC in Yorktown, Virginia. Her practice focuses on civil litigation, business disputes, and estate litigation. Schempf & Ware, PLLC represents both individuals and businesses in many forms of litigation ranging from business needs to personal injury to criminal matters, and we would be happy to assist you with any needs you may have.
Gregory Bean
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Newport News, VA Family Law Lawyer. 6 years experience
(757) 645-0827 11815 Fountain Way, Suite 300
 Newport News, VA 23606
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Divorce
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
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Greg focuses his practice in consumer protection, bankruptcy, and real estate litigation. Before joining Collins & Hyman to advocate for consumers, he spent years defending insurance companies and big banks in litigation. After graduating law school, Greg joined a small firm in Williamsburg, focusing on family law, criminal law, and personal injury. In 2012, Greg joined a large insurance defense firm in Las Vegas where he represented national auto insurance companies, casinos, and local municipalities in a variety of civil litigation matters. Afterward, Greg worked at a mortgage banking firm, defending lenders in foreclosure, unfair debt practices, bankruptcy, and other...
(757) 645-0827 Williamsburg, VA 23185
Thomas J Wright V
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Newport News, VA Family Law Attorney.
(757) 926-5231 11815 Fountain Way • Suite 300
 Newport News, VA 23606
Free ConsultationFamily, Collections and Divorce
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Whether your spouse served you with a divorce, or you need to serve your spouse with one, it pays to take immediate action. Sometimes it's difficult to make a decision, and things feel uncertain, and that's ok.For many clients, custody of children is the primary concern above all else. We understand prioritizing custody, and can work with you to achieve the result you desire. But it is critical not to wait. As soon as you realize a custody issue is brewing, you must take immediate action to protect your children. A proactive family law attorney will drive your case forward,...
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Avery T. 'Sandy' Waterman, Jr., Esq.
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Newport News, VA Family Law Attorney.
(757) 881-9881 12350 Jefferson Avenue
Suite 300
 Newport News, VA 23602
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Civil Rights and Domestic Violence
University of Virginia School of Law
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Rhiannon Jordan
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Norfolk, VA Family Law Lawyer.
(757) 447-4078 7508 Granby Street
 Norfolk, VA 23505
Family, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Divorce
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Shanna Courtney Harris
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Newport News, VA Family Law Attorney.
(757) 896-0677 Old Point Professional Park
11747 Jefferson Blvd. Suite 4-B
 Newport News, VA 23606
Family
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Tommy C. Smith III
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Norfolk, VA Family Law Lawyer. 19 years experience
(757) 583-8411 249 E. Little Creek Road, Suite 202
 Norfolk, VA 23505
Family, Bankruptcy, DUI and Divorce
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James D. Higginbottom
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Newport News, VA Family Law Lawyer.
(757) 320-2141 11828 Canon Boulevard
Suite A
 Newport News, VA 23606
Family
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Kimberly Hughes Phillips
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Norfolk, VA Family Law Attorney. 11 years experience
(757) 320-4133 109 E. Main Street, Suite 600
 Norfolk, VA 23510
Family and Divorce
Regent University School of Law
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I have practiced Family Law since graduating law school in 2005. I regularly provide counseling to clients on matters of divorce, equitable distribution, child custody and visitation, spousal and child support and adoptions. As an adoptive parent myself, I understand the blessing of building a family through the grace of adoption and I enjoy assisting families on this journey. I have had the great honor to meet my children's birth families and as a result I feel that I connect to both the adoptive parents as well as the birth parents, all of whom are making a...
Jamilah D. LeCruise
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Norfolk, VA Family Law Lawyer. 5 years experience
(757) 627-5215 500 East Main Street
Suite 1410
 Norfolk, VA 23510
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal and Divorce
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
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Before opening the Law Office of J. D. LeCruise, Jamilah LeCruise served as an Assistant Public Defender for the City of Norfolk, handling hundreds of criminal cases. She zealously defended clients charged with a variety of criminal offenses including traffic crimes, misdemeanors, felonies, and probation violations. From larceny and drug possession to burglary and firearms offense, Ms. LeCruise has experience in bench and jury trials. Over the years, she has established a strong reputation as a fierce advocate for her clients and has earned the respect of her peers and members of the judiciary. Ms. LeCruise graduated with...
Jason Eugene Swango
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VIRGINIA BEACH, VA Family Law Attorney. 11 years experience
485 S. Independence Blvd.
Ste 104-A
 VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Regent University School of Law
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Attorney Jason Swango is a leader in the law arena, representing MEN ONLY in divorce in family law matters through The Firm For Men. As a former military servicemember, Attorney Swango understands the intricacies of military family law, earning a reputation in Hampton Roads as one of the best attorneys for active duty and former military. In addition, Swango Law P.C. offers many practice areas, from DUI, traffic violations, and criminal cases to personal injury and workers' compensation.
W. Andrew Patzig
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Chesapeake, VA Family Law Lawyer. 1 year experience
(757) 942-5717 2006 Old Greenbrier Rd
#7
 Chesapeake, VA 23320
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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After finishing law school, I started a company focused on teaching new fathers (by birth or adoption) skills and abilities they may not have had a chance to learn. Eventually I closed that business in order to work in the area of foreclosure prevention law due to the increasingly common foreclosure (which in Virginia can happen very quickly). I have chosen to continue to help people in need at my own law firm so I can give my clients the attention they deserve.
Edrie A Pfeiffer
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Virginia Beach, VA Family Law Attorney. 19 years experience
(757) 340-3100 372 S. Independence Blvd., Suite 109
 Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
Georgetown University Law Center, Regent University School of Law and Oregon State University
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I’ve been helping others find a fresh start through bankruptcy and divorce for almost 20 years. When I was in law school I just happened to be working for a bankruptcy attorney. One of my first cases was a couple whose daughter suffered from a brain tumor, and after a multitude of surgeries and treatments, the family was left with bills in excess of $200,000 after insurance. They had no choice but to file bankruptcy and get some reprieve from the overwhelming amount of bills necessary to save their daughter. Soon after, I met...
Ellen Charlotte Carlson
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Norfolk, VA Family Law Lawyer. 29 years experience
(757) 320-0526 The Wells Fargo Center, Suite 1800
440 Monticello Avenue
 Norfolk, VA 23510
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Estate Planning
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
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I've represented creditors, trustees and debtors during my years of practice. In my bankruptcy practice, my greatest satisfaction comes from coaching the person who is in despair over finances to a fresh start and a more promising future. In my family practice, it's helping folks with children build new futures for those children that are as safe and nurturing as possible. Both practices require patience, knowledge and a strong ability to take many puzzle pieces scattered hither and yon and put them back together to achieve the optimum outcome - and I DO that!
Steve Miyares
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Norfolk, VA Family Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(757) 955-7739 5900 East Virginia Beach Blvd.
Suite 202
 Norfolk, VA 23502
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Richmond School of Law
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A resident of Virginia Beach for nearly 30 years, Mr. Miyares has deep roots in our community. A graduate of Kellam High School in Virginia Beach, Mr. Miyares went on to attend Old Dominion University in Norfolk. After earing a B.S. in Political Science in 2000, Mr Miyares earned his J.D. in 2003 from the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond. After his admission to the Virginia Bar in 2003, Mr. Miyares proudly worked in the office of the Norfolk Public Defender. During 8 years in that office, Mr. Miyares gained...
Monica L Lombardi
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Virginia Beach, VA Family Law Lawyer. 26 years experience
(757) 309-4764 4445 Corporation Ln
Suite 250
 Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Family
University of Baltimore School of Law and The George Washington University Law School
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Attorney with nearly 20 years of experience in military, family, criminal and divorce issues.
Brian Damas Thoman
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Virginia Beach, VA Family Law Attorney.
(757) 962-2334 4176 South Plaza Trail
Suite 234
 Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Estate Planning
Regent University School of Law, University of Strasbourg, France and Gettysburg College
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Thoman Law, P.L.L.C is a boutique law firm, headed by an experienced former prosecutor, that focuses on Criminal Defense, Traffic Defense, DUI Defense, Divorce, Child Custody, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Medical Directives, Adoption, Personal Injury, and General Civil Litigation cases. The mission of the firm is to provide the best possible representation and service for our CLIENTS. Great customer service, flexible office hours, and payments plans are always available. Call for a free consultation! 757-447-4090 Managing Partner, Brian Thoman began practicing law in the Hampton Roads area after earning his law degree from the Regent University School of Law in 2006....
Mary G. Commander
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Norfolk, VA Family Law Attorney. 36 years experience
(757) 533-5400 5442 Tidewater Drive
 Norfolk, VA 23509
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Juvenile
University of Richmond School of Law
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Family Law Litigation and Mediation since 1981.
Josh Coe
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Virginia Beach, VA Family Law Lawyer.
(757) 352-2237 381 Edwin Drive
 Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
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Josh is a tenacious attorney with extensive courtroom and business experience that brings value to his clients. He has a broad area of practice with clients throughout the country. Josh’s focus of practice in the following areas of law: civil litigation, personal injury, criminal and traffic defense, divorce and family law, wills, trusts and estate planning, landlord and tenant law, business and corporate law, intellectual property, and general practice.
Peter John Louie
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Virginia Beach, VA Family Law Attorney. 8 years experience
5265 Providence Road, Suite 302
 Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation, Criminal and Divorce
Liberty University
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Mr. Louie focuses his practice on traffic defense in Virginia Beach and the greater Hampton Roads area. Mr. Louie also conducts mediations to help people in conflict.
Kerriel Bailey
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Virginia Beach, VA Family Law Lawyer.
(757) 961-3304 One Columbus Center
Suite 600
 Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Family, Appeals, Divorce and Estate Planning
Regent University
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Mr Dan Miller
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Virginia Beach, VA Family Law Attorney.
(757) 517-2942 4768 Euclid Road
Suite 104
 Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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Dan Miller was raised in Chesapeake, Virginia. He graduated from Norfolk Collegiate School in 1985, and graduated from Oxford College in 1987 with an Associate of Arts degree. Dan went on to graduate from Emory University in Atlanta in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Philosophy and Sociology. From 1989 to 1995 Dan played drums in a band based in Atlanta Georgia where he toured the College Circuit throughout the Southeastern United States. In 1997 Dan attended Thomas Cooley Law School in Lansing Michigan. Dan graduated a semester early and was admitted to practice law in Virginia...
Kellam T. Parks
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Va.Beach, VA Family Law Attorney. 16 years experience
4164 Virginia Beach Blvd, Suite 204
 Va.Beach, VA 23452
Family and Personal Injury
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law and St. Andrews Presbyterian College
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Kellam has created his firm to be paperless with cloud-based systems to enable immediate and remote access for himself and his clients. He is able to utilize digital technologies for legal research and litigation in the courtroom, such as the use of a tablet for case presentations. Kellam is also able to harness the power of social media to inform the public on his practice areas and keep in touch with his clients.
Allison Wittersheim Anders
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Virginia Beach, VA Family Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(888) 691-9319 4164 Virginia Beach Blvd
Suite 204
 Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Family and Divorce
College of Law at Loyola University
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As a family law attorney for Parks Zeigler, Allison Anders handles a wide range of divorce, child custody, and other family law cases. Allison is compassionate and offers sound guidance, both as an attorney and a mediator. She works with families to reach the best resolution, no matter how routine or complex the circumstances are. In 2016, Allison earned the distinct honor of becoming a Fellow with American Academy of Matrimonial Attorneys (), being recognized as an attorney able to handle complex matters related to family law and is one of only eight lawyers in the Tidewater area...
Brandon Zeigler
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Virginia Beach, VA Family Law Lawyer. 23 years experience
(888) 691-9319 4164 Virginia Beach Blvd
Suite 204
 Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Family, Business and Personal Injury
California Western School of Law
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Brandon Zeigler is one of the top-rated Family Law and Small Business attorneys in Virginia Beach, VA. Brandon is focused on providing exceptional, quality legal representation to individuals, families and businesses. The backbone of the American economy is small business. As a principal at Parks Zeigler, PLLC, he is extremely passionate about this area of law. As the owner of three small businesses, he knows first-hand the issues that need to be addressed in forming and running a company. He enjoys working with small business owners to ensure they have the correct documents, contracts, leases,...
Melinda Faith Seemar
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Norfolk, VA Family Law Lawyer. 18 years experience
(757) 622-6011 999 Waterside Drive, Suite 435
Dominion Tower
 Norfolk, VA 23510
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
University of New Hampshire School of Law
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I have been practicing in the Tidewater courthouses, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth and Suffolk for over 18 years. I practice criminal law, misdemeanors, serious traffic and felony cases. I provide a 1/2 hour no charge consultation to review your case with you.
Rachel S. Gunther
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Virginia Beach, VA Family Law Lawyer. 11 years experience
(757) 671-3352 4646 Princess Anne Road Suite 101
 Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Regent University School of Law
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James E. Short
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Chesapeake, VA Family Law Attorney. 31 years experience
(757) 410-5042 652 Independence Pkwy.
Ste. 120
 Chesapeake, VA 23320
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
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A native of Portsmouth, Virginia, James Short graduated, cum laude, from the University of Richmond in 1983 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He received his law degree in 1986 from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary. After graduating, Mr. Short was admitted to the Virginia State Bar. He started his career as an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney for the City of Portsmouth and held that position for four years. He has been in private practice since 1991. Mr. Short is admitted to practice before the U. S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and...
Michael Stephen Weisberg
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Norfolk, VA Family Law Attorney. 48 years experience
(757) 777-9214 112 College Place
 Norfolk, VA 23510
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Personal Injury
University of South Carolina School of Law
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Michael graduated from the University of South Carolina Pettigrew School of Law in 1969 with a Juris Doctor. He was a finalist in the Prince Competition, where he demonstrated exceptional ability in appellate advocacy. He was a recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Conflicts. While in law school, he was selected by the NAACP to travel to Memphis, Tennessee. There, he helped investigate police brutality in connection with the Memphis riots that followed the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King. He was a member of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. Among lawyer associations, Michael was admitted to both...
Jenna M. Williams
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Virginia Beach, VA Family Law Attorney. 5 years experience
4646 Princess Anne Rd.
Suite 101
 Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Social Security Disability
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Chad Simpson
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Norfolk, VA Family Law Attorney.
(757) 828-0064 735 Newtown Road
Suite 203
 Norfolk, VA 23502
Family, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Divorce
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Janelle Mills
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Portsmouth, VA Family Law Attorney.
(757) 447-4086 3568 Western Branch Blvd
 Portsmouth, VA 23707
Family, Bankruptcy and Divorce
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T. Alexander Cloud Jr.
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Virginia Beach, VA Family Law Lawyer. 8 years experience
4164 Virginia Beach Blvd, Suite 204
 Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Family, Divorce, Juvenile and Landlord Tenant
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
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