Michelle Marie Hopkins

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Michelle Marie Hopkins

also known as Michelle M. Hopkins Esquire

4.4
68 reviews
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Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 17 years

Child custody Lawyer at Gainesville, VA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family ... +13 more

7130 Heritage Village Plaza, Suite 201, Gainesville, VA

About Michelle

Biography

During Ms. Hopkins's many years of legal experience, she clerked for the Hawaii State Office of the Attorney General, Education Division, and the Judiciary, Staff Attorney Office. She also worked as an...

Practice Areas

16

Practice Areas

Other 10%

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Alimony 6%

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Child Custody 6%

14 years

6%
Criminal Defense 6%

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DUI and DWI 6%

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Divorce and Separation 6%

14 years

6%
Education 6%

6%
Estate Planning 6%

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Family 6%

14 years

6%
Life Insurance 6%

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Marriage and Prenuptials 6%

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Power of Attorney 6%

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Probate 6%

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Speeding and Traffic Ticket 6%

14 years

6%
Trusts 6%

6%
Wills and Living Wills 6%

14 years

6%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Platinum Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 15 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 17 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Hopkins Law Firm, PLLC

7130 Heritage Village Plaza, Suite 201, Gainesville, VA, 20155

mhopkinslaw.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Michelle online.

Michelle Marie Hopkins's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2011

Great Choice!

Michelle Southwick Hopkins is an absolutely outstanding attorney. Her integrity is above reproach. She clearly has her clients’ best interests in mind. Her sharp analytical skills and common sense enable Michelle to determine the best course of action for each unique situation. Michelle cares ...about her clients. She will guide you to ensure that your desired results are reasonable and attainable, and if so, will aggressively pursue them within the legal system.

Posted by Greg | September 3, 2011

Greg Gardner Review of M. Southwick

I have known Michelle since 2008 and rely completely on her advice and counsel; she has never steered me wrong. My situation was a divorce and property settlement and Michelle was simply superb. She handled the situation with intelligence and sensitivity and brought the case to a completely satisfa...ctory conclusion. I recommend Michelle wholeheartedly; she is terrific.

Posted by Deborah | September 2, 2011

A+++++

Michelle has made this time in my life painless. She took care of everything I didn't want to deal with. She was precise, knowledgable with amazing expertise and super responsive. Thank you MICHELLE! I will definitely recommend my friends. Best of luck@ your new firm!

Posted by anonymous | October 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I would not recommend

I retained this law firm and regret it. They are not very responsive, the office staff generally unhelpful. There was a lack in strategy and communication which drew things out and would up my bill. There was a lack of follow through. 7,000 later I ended up hiring a different lawyer and my case was ...resolved within two weeks for less than 1,000. I am really disappointed in my experience and I hope no one else ever has to experience this. I do not recommend. This was for straightforward change after a divorce judgement.

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

N/A

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Principal & Owner, The Hopkins Law Firm, PLLC

Associations

2010 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association

Circuit Court Bar Committee Member

Education

2008

George Mason University School of Law

JD

2003

Troy State University

MPA

1993

George Mason University

BS

Languages

English

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