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Jamie Leigh Allgood
Ashland, VA Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Regent University School of Law
My practice consists primarily of family law matters. People entrenched in a family law case-maybe a divorce or custody battle- often find this to be one of the most challenging seasons of their life. They are best served by an attorney who is truly invested in them. I work closely with my clients in creating a strategy that achieves my client’s goals in the most efficient and practical way possible. I am a skilled negotiator and an effective litigator, utilizing both of these tactics as needed.
I graduated from Christopher Newport University with a B.A. in Political Science, and I graduated...
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Brenton Bohannon
Chesterfield, VA Family Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
9500 Courthouse Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
Appalachian School of Law
Brenton Bohannon focuses his practice in the areas of Criminal Law, DUI, Traffic Violations, and Family Law. Before joining the firm, Mr. Bohannon served as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for New Kent County Virginia, where he prosecuted hundreds of criminal and traffic cases in the Circuit, General District, and the Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Courts. His experience as a prosecutor, along with his psychology and education background, provide a unique perspective on how to best represent clients, whether he is defending a criminal case, litigating a contested divorce or resolving a child support issue. Before becoming an attorney,...
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Allison Luck Bridges
Richmond, VA Family Law Attorney
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Richmond School of Law
Representing individuals and families throughout the Richmond Metropolitan area, including Caroline, Hanover, Henrico, and Chesterfield Counties and the City of Richmond. My practice areas focus on adoption, family law, divorce, support, child custody and visitation, criminal and traffic law.
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Cassie L. Baudean
Mechanicsville, VA Family Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Employment and Estate Planning
University of Richmond School of Law
Raised in Hanover, Virginia, Cassie completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in two years, majoring in both international studies and political science. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor degree from University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law. Prior to establishing Baudean Law, Cassie clerked for the Honorable judges of Hanover Circuit Court, working closely with the judges and attorneys on a wide variety of legal issues. Cassie has dedicated her work towards helping clients navigate the legal process for a variety of situations. The majority of Cassie's practice is family law, including...
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Roxanne C. Millan
Richmond, VA Family Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Richmond School of Law
Roxanne C. Millan is a resident of Richmond, Virginia. She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Louisiana, Monroe. She completed her juris doctor from T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond.
Roxanne is a member of the Virginia State Bar, as well as its Family and Criminal Law Sections. She also maintains membership in the Metro Richmond Women’s Bar Association, and looks forward to serving active roles both in these bar associations and the greater Richmond community. During law school, she interned with the Ouachita Parish...
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Michael W. Lee
Colonial Heights, VA Family Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
University of Richmond
Michael W. Lee is a 1988 graduate of the Virginia Military Institute. He obtained his law degree in 1996 from the University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law and holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the College of William & Mary. Prior to attending law school, he served as a police officer in Colonial Heights and worked for the Virginia State Corporation Commission. He has been an attorney for almost 20 years and is admitted to practice law in both Virginia and Colorado. He previously served as the elected Commonwealth’s Attorney forthe City of Colonial Heights, is...
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Tammy Sossei
Richmond, VA Family Law Attorney
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Regent University School of Law
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Aileen F. Lang
Richmond, VA Family Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
University of Richmond School of Law
I am an attorney in a general practice law firm. The focus of my practice is domestic relations and civil litigation. I represent clients in complex custody and visitation cases, divorces, modification and enforcement of court orders and negotiation of settlement agreements.
I bring my real life experience to the practice of law. As a divorced parent and step-parent, I understand the financial and emotional challenges which can arise and the demands of co-parenting and blended families. I am a strong advocate of "sparing the children" and I am committed to creative problem solving which allows...
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Mr. Michael P. Tittermary
Mechanicsville, VA Family Law Lawyer
(804) 508-7300
9097 Atlee Station Road
Suite 116
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Family, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
University of Richmond School of Law
804-508-7300
www.tittermarylaw.com
Michael P. Tittermary graduated from the Virginia Military Institute with a B.A. in Economics and Business, with Distinction, in 2005. In 2009, he earned his J.D. from the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond. During his final year of law school he was selected to serve as a student prosecutor with the Chesterfield County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office where he conducted motions, hearings, and trials in the general district and circuit courts and authored appellate briefs submitted to the Virginia Court of Appeals on behalf of the Commonwealth.
Michael entered private practice after serving as the Law Clerk...
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H. Van Smith
Richmond, VA Family Law Attorney
Family, Divorce, Elder and Estate Planning
Van Smith focuses his practice on family law and estate planning, including divorce, custody and support matters. He is the sole owner of SMITH | STRONG, PLC, with offices in Richmond and Williamsburg, Virginia. Van’s family law practice resolves complex divorce, related tax and business issues, custody and support plans, property distribution, integrated solutions for wealth preservation and management post-separation, civil litigation, defense of juvenile and domestic relations court criminal matters, and estate planning. He also practices elder law, assisting families with planning effectively for nursing home costs. We recognize many of our family law clients are in...
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Kahlil O. Perine
Richmond, VA Family Law Attorney with 5 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
University of North Carolina School of Law
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Rose Ann Palmer
Henrico, VA Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Family, Elder and Social Security Disability
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
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Preston Grant Williams
Crewe, VA Family Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
My firm is located in Nottoway County (Southside Virginia). I have15 years of experience in criminal law, family law, and personal injury. My past criminal representation involves serious crimes, such as murder, malicious wounding, embezzlement, grand larceny, and rape (less serious crimes would be DUI and Reckless Driving). I have also represented numerous clients in car accident cases, as well as, medical malpractice.
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Kellam T. Parks
Chesapeake, VA Family Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Family and Divorce
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law and St. Andrews Presbyterian College
Kellam Parks is a managing partner at Parks Zeigler, PLLC – Attorneys at Law, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Kellam focuses his practice on family law, cybersecurity and data privacy, credit report disputes, and civil litigation. He is active with the Virginia State Bar, most recently chairing the Special Committee on Technology and the Future Practice of Law. He is also active with both the Virginia Beach Bar Association, where he serves on the Circuit Court Liaison Committee and the Norfolk/Portsmouth Bar Association, where he serves on the Executive Committee. Kellam also participates in the mentorship programs for both associations,...
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Wayne E. Holcomb
Newport News, VA Family Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Regent University School of Law
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...
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Kimberly Hughes Phillips
Norfolk, VA Family Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Regent University School of Law
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...
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James E. Short
Chesapeake, VA Family Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
Family, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
James E. Short is a skilled lawyer who has over 30 years of experience. His practice is focused on a wide range of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases as well as DUI defense, family law and personal injury. As a former prosecutor, James E. Short, provides a unique perspective to assess your legal needs. He is committed to providing the highest level of service at an affordable price and fighting for the rights of his client. His successful track record has earned him the recognition of his colleagues and clients alike. Please call the office at 757-410-5042 to...
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Adriana F. Estevez
Fairfax, VA Family Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Adriana was born in New York and completed her undergraduate and law school studies in Washington, D.C. She received a B.A. in International Affairs, Philosophy, and Political Science from The George Washington University in 2009 and a J.D. from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in 2013. During law school, she worked at nonprofit organizations in Virginia and Washington, D.C., focusing on immigration matters for domestic violence survivors, crime victims, children, and families.
After graduation, Adriana moved to Virginia, became a licensed attorney, and joined the Yao Law Firm, P.C., where she developed her immigration and family law...
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Brandon Zeigler
Chesapeake, VA Family Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Family, Business and Divorce
California Western School of Law
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,...
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Shelly F Wood
Chesapeake, VA Family Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Regent University School of Law
While Shelly has had great success with her own law firm, the opportunity to become the Manager Partner of a Chesapeake office for Parks Zeigler was enticing. The merging of the two firms allows Shelly to offer a wide variety of services to her clients while maintaining her Chesapeake roots. She is looking forward to many more years of successful practice with Parks Zeigler.
Shelly attended Regent University School of Law and graduated in 2001. In law school, she competed on the mock trial team and served as an officer for the American Bar Association. In her third year, Shelly...
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Jordan A. Fanney
Virginia Beach, VA Family Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Richmond School of Law
I work as a principal attorney at Poole Brooke Plumlee PC. I have a passion for helping people navigate the most challenging family situations they have ever faced in their lifetimes, whether that includes a divorce, a child custody dispute, or other family law matter.
Each case is unique and deserves a specialized plan. When I meet with clients, I help them set reasonable goals and formulate a strategy and roadmap that we can follow together to maximize the chance of achieving those goals. I take pride in being accessible to my clients and keeping them informed about...
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Andrew Timothy Shilling
Chesapeake, VA Family Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Richmond School of Law
The son of a government official, Andy grew up in various parts of the country, including Ohio, Colorado, and Texas. He attended the College of William and Mary and graduated in 1988 with a B.A. with honors in Government. Andy then went to the University of Richmond Law School, obtaining his J.D. in 1991. While in law school, he won the moot court competition, the trial competition (twice), and the writing competition.
After passing the Virginia bar exam in 1991, Andy worked in one of the largest law firms in the country in its Norfolk office, primarily defending large...
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Jonathan P. McHugh
Manassas, VA Family Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Family and Divorce
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Jonathan McHugh is a lead senior associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. He is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, including high asset divorce cases. Mr. McHugh works in the firm’s offices in Manassas and Arlington, and represents clients all across Northern Virginia.
As one of the leading military divorce lawyers in the firm, Mr. McHugh is intimately familiar with issues of military retirement, the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act, the Survivor Benefit Plan, disability pay, and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. Mr. McHugh is also experienced in the division...
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Shalonda Michelle Tillman
Norfolk, VA Family Law Attorney with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Personal Injury
Florida Coastal School of Law
Divorce, child custody or a criminal charge can be one of the most challenging events in your life, with emotions, finances, your life, and more hanging in the balance. Attempting to figure it out on your own, or through consultation with a lawyer that is unskilled in the law, unprepared or going at it alone can only adds unnecessary stress. Turn to Anson Law to provide the legal advice you need to ensure your case isn’t more difficult than it needs to be.
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Amy Weisberg
Newport News, VA Family Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
(757) 528-2643
744 Thimble Shoals Blvd. Suite B
Newport News, VA 23606
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
Amy has been practicing law exclusively in the area of Domestic Relations since 2003. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Dickinson College, graduating cum laude, with a double major in Sociology and Spanish. While at Dickinson, Amy was a Member of the Spanish Honor's Society, and also served as a Teaching Assistant and tutor.
Continuing her education at the Dickinson School of Law of Pennsylvania State University, Amy received her Juris Doctorate. At Pennsylvania State, Amy was selected to Appellate Moot Court Board, and also served on the ACLU's "Know Your Rights Campaign." Amy also met her husband Noah...
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Benjamin H. Carafiol
Fredericksburg, VA Family Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Wake Forest University School of Law
Ben Carafiol dedicates his practice to making a difference in someone's life. He has represented clients throughout Northern Virginia for the past twelve years. Former clients and other attorneys alike remark on his steady counsel and expansive knowledge. Ben has litigated, mediated, or settled every type of family law matter in Virginia. Those efforts have earned him a Superb rating from Avvo and a perfect 10.0 from Justia. He is also recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star, and has been every year since 2016.
Born in St. Louis, Ben attended The College of William & Mary, where he graduated...
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David C. Johnson
Hampton, VA Family Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Regent University School of Law
Traffic and Criminal Defense. If you have a date to appear before a judge in southeastern Virginia, get help before you go! The Commonwealth is represented by an attorney, and you should be, too. David C. Johnson honorably retired as a lieutenant colonel from the U.S. Marine Corps after 25 years of service, and takes special pride in caring for clients presently serving on active duty.
Virginia Beach Law Group: Practicing law with passion for our profession and compassion for our clients. We offer representation in the general practice of law. If you...
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Jason Eugene Swango
Virginia Beach, VA Family Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Regent University School of Law
Attorney Jason Swango, founder of The Firm For Men, is a leader in the law arena, representing men exclusively in all family law matters including divorce, custody, support, post-divorce, and more. As a former military servicemember, Attorney Swango understands the intricacies of military family law, earning a reputation in Hampton Roads as the go-to attorney for active duty and former military.
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Cary Powell Moseley
BEDFORD, VA Family Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
JD, Washington and Lee Law School
BA, University of Virginia (English and Mathematics)
Echols Scholar
Washington Scholar
National Moot Court Team
Big Brother of the Year
Recognized expert in consumer law and consumer rights litigation and has testified as an expert witness in the Virginia Circuit Courts
Cary Powell Moseley, Esquire
Attorney at Law
Moseley Law, PLLC
401 Otey Street
Bedford, Virginia 24523
540.583.5362 (office)
434.546.3774 (cell)
cary@carymoseley.com (email)
carymoseley.com (web)
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Sarah C. Collins
Manassas, VA Family Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Family and Divorce
George Mason University School of Law
Sarah Collins is a partner at The Manassas Law Group, P.C., practicing family law and criminal law. She is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody, and support cases. Ms. Collins represents clients in Manassas, Prince William County, and all across Northern Virginia. Before entering private practice, Ms. Collins served for two years as a law clerk in the Prince William County Circuit Court.
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Mary G. Commander
Norfolk, VA Family Law Attorney with 44 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Juvenile
University of Richmond School of Law
MARY G. COMMANDER has been engaged in the practice of law in Norfolk, Virginia and surrounding areas since 1981. She is well-known and respected in the Hampton Roads area for her proficiency in all matters of Family Law and her diligent and no-nonsense approach in court. Ms. Commander is a certified Norfolk Master Gardener Volunteer and actively involved in the rescue of former racing greyhounds (with two of her own at home).
Mary Commander’s Education & Experience:
She is a magna cum laude graduate of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, where she served for three years as an elected member of...
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Kelly L. DiCorrado
Norfolk, VA Family Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Regent University School of Law
Kelly L. DiCorrado (formerly Vasta), a founding member of Infinity Law Group, PLC, represents her clients in the seven cities of Southside Hampton Roads and beyond, including Northampton and Accomack County and Williamsburg/James County, Virginia. She focuses her practice in the areas of criminal defense, traffic, juvenile criminal defense, family law and insurance civil defense. Ms. DiCorrado is a kind, compassionate and caring individual who stands up for those without a voice. As a trial lawyer, Ms. DiCorrado employs lifelong advocacy skills to zealously represent her clients in the courtroom and through all stages of litigation. As...
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Kyle Farmer
Charlottesville, VA Family Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
University of Richmond School of Law
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Lindsay Connolly
Fredericksburg, VA Family Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Family and Divorce
UDC David A. Clarke School of Law
Lindsay Connolly is a lead senior associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. She is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody and support cases. Ms. Connolly works in the firm’s Fredericksburg office, and represents clients in Stafford, Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg and surrounding areas.
Originally from Milford, Massachusetts, Ms. Connolly graduated magna cum laude from Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island. She then earned her law degree from David A. Clarke Law School in Washington, D.C., graduating summa cum laude and the top female in her class.
Ms. Connolly was...
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Sarah Patras
Fredericksburg, VA Family Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Richmond School of Law
Sarah Patras is a lead senior associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C. She practices exclusively family law, representing clients in separation, divorce, custody, visitation and support cases, including a large number of contested cases. Ms. Patras works in the firm’s Fredericksburg-Stafford office, and represents clients in Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania and surrounding areas.
Born in Nebraska, Ms. Patras grew up in Iowa and earned double B.A. degrees from Iowa State University. She then relocated to Virginia, and graduated from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2016.
After law school, Ms. Patras clerked for one year for a Virginia Circuit Court...
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Tori Bramble
Fredericksburg, VA Family Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
(540) 628-7340
1320 Central Park Boulevard, Suite 200
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Family, Bankruptcy and Divorce
Accomplished and result-focused with 24 years of experience in Family Law, Bankruptcy and Administrative Law specializing in Security Clearance Defense and Medical License Defense.
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Steven L. Raynor
Charlottesville, VA Family Law Lawyer
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Juvenile
University of Virginia School of Law
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Michael P. Mullin
Lawrenceville, VA Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Mike Mullin has an extensive legal background as a former prosecutor and seasoned trial lawyer. Mike Mullin graduated from Christopher Newport University in 2004 and Catholic University School of Law in 2007. Since then, he has worked for almost 15 years as a criminal prosecutor and trial lawyer in all levels of Virginia Courts. The majority of Mike's practice is traffic, criminal, and family law matters. Mike specializes in DUI defense and speeding cases. Being a member of the Virginia House of Delegates and serving on the House Courts of Justice Committee gives Mike a unique perspective he can share...
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John "Jack" Randall
Hopewell, VA Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Regent University School of Law
Jack Randall became acquainted with the need for good advocacy while working for the Virginia Beach Police Department. As a police officer, Jack would have to put on cases for the Commonwealth and recognized that he had an ability to present cases in such a way that judges and other attorneys recommended he attend law school. Having graduated from Christopher Newport University, Jack attended Regent University School of Law during their evening program, while working full-time for the Virginia Beach Police Department. Upon graduation, Jack joined the Southampton Commonwealth Attorney’s Office. As a member of Randall Page, Jack brings a...
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Erÿk Mahaffey
Warrenton, VA Family Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
7289 Greenbrier Road
Warrenton, VA 20187
Family, Bankruptcy and Divorce
University of Richmond School of Law
Erÿk Mahaffey is an attorney at Boston Law Firm, practicing Bankruptcy and family law. Mr. Mahaffey handles every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody and support cases.
Mr. Mahaffey earned his law degree from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2008, after graduating cum laude from Salem State University in 2001.
An attorney since 2008, Mr. Mahaffey worked at a law firm in Winchester, Virginia from 2008—2010. He then operated his own solo bankruptcy and family law practice.
Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Mr. Mahaffey served in the United States Army from 1993—2001....