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Kristen Diane Hofheimer

Kristen Diane Hofheimer

10.0

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Contributor level 7

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 20% Child Custody
    13 years
  • 20% Divorce / Separation
    13 years
  • 10% Child Support
    13 years
  • 10% Alimony
    13 years
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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Hofheimer Family Law Firm
    638 Independence Parkway
    Suite 240
    Chesapeake, VA 23320
    Office: 757-425-5200
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  • Hofheimer Family Law Firm
    1060 Laskin Road
    Suite 12 B
    Virginia Beach, VA 23451
    Office: 757-425-5200
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

Photos (2)

Videos (0)

I have been practicing family law with my father and other Hofheimer Family Law Firm attorneys since 1999. I was a single mother for 13 years before marrying... more

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References

Client Reviews

Client Rating


5 star rating

“WITHOUT A DOUBT”

Posted by: Leigh, 7 months ago.

Client Review: I hired Kristen Hofheimer initially in 2006 for my separation agreement, then my divorce, legal advice when issues had immerged, and later custody... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

17 endorsements


J. Richard Kulerski

I endorse Kristen Hofheimer. She helps people, and is an asset to the Avvo community of lawyers. I give Kristen all five stars.

Endorsement from lawyer: J. Kulerski , Oak Brook (IL), 3 months ago
Mark P Breyer

As a lawyer, i have the opportunity to speak with attorneys from all over the country. Many do not understand they are representing real people who... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Mark Breyer , Phoenix (AZ), 3 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

14 years since Kristen Diane Hofheimer was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Virginia Authorized to practice law 1999 11/29/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Hofheimer Family Law Firm 1999–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Virginia School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1999
Sweet Briar College Psychology BA - Bachelor of Arts 1990

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
SuperLawyers Rising Star SuperLawyer 2009
SuperLawyer Virginia's Rising Star 2008 SuperLawyer 2008

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Past President Family Law Organization of Greater Hampton Roads 2007–2010
Barrister Hoffman-I’anson American Inn of Court, State Liaison for American Inns of Court 2006–2009
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 7
Answers: 23 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
6 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
4 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Women's Custody Survival Guide Women's Custody Survival Guide 2009
Handling Spousal Support Cases in Virginia: You've come a long way, baby? The Journal (Virginia Trial Lawyers Association) 2004
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Divorce Second Saturday Monthly Divorce Seminars 2013
Child Custody Custody Bootcamp for Moms 2013
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