Spencer Stephen Beckman

Spencer Stephen Beckman

4.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at Leesburg, VA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

203 Harrison Street SE, Suite H, Leesburg, VA

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 15 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in South Carolina for 17 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2008

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Beckman Schmalzle PLC

203 Harrison Street SE, Suite H, Leesburg, VA, 20175

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Spencer Stephen Beckman's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 9, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Terrible Lawyer

Dismissed my case one day before trial without my permission, had to ask me about 3 times what my court date was (as my lawyer, how do you not know this info?), had a very nasty tone/attitude with me when I asked basic questions, ignored several of my emails, did not have faith in me or my case, allo...ws his personal life to get in the way of how he he handled his cases, does not ever return emails or calls and instructs his staff to do the same, buyer be aware ! Stay clear from him!

Posted by Sarah | August 4, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Ignored my case.

Collected retainer up-front. Impossible to get in touch with. When I did hear back from him it would take a month of contact, only to have him not remember anything about my case. It took a full year to get a court date. He gave me the wrong court date, getting my case dismissed. He never showed up ...at court, even on the date he did me. And is now ignoring my contacts. He has not so much as returned a call or email in the two months since he got my case tossed out. Avoid. He just took my money and ghosted me.

Posted by anonymous | January 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend

I would highly recommend this firm. In particular Spencer Beckman and Paralegal, Jenny Peshoff. I only met with Spencer once for my initial consultation, but he was very friendly, professional, and down to earth. My mind was put at ease very quickly. The majority of my time was spent working with ...Jenny Peshoff and she was incredibly responsive, timely, and always friendly. During the few times that I visited the office in person, the staff was always courteous and very helpful. I would highly recommend both Spencer and Jenny - they are a great team! The one thing I appreciated most was the "non-lawyer speak" they used when speaking with me so that I understood exactly what was happening every step of the way.

Posted by Latif | February 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Spencer is the Best

I had a situation with a Protective Order. Spencer won the case for me in a spectacular fashion. The opposing counsel went on and on but Spencer's thorough and deep understanding of the law made him pinpoint what is important and relevant and what the judge needed to hear to win the case for me. I wa...s so happy that day. In my opinion, he is the best in his business. If you are looking for an attorney, look no more. Just hire Spencer. He is your man... I will forever be in his debt for what he did for me. He is just an amazing lawyer!

Posted by Vanessa | October 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Spencer for the win!

I have been a client of Spencer’s for several years. Most recently he represented me in a case against my ex-spouse to enforce a separation agreement. Spencer’s willingness to stay in it for the long haul and his expert knowledge of the law enabled me to win the case and secure a judgement. Spence...r is a very compassionate and dedicated attorney and I highly recommend him.

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Family lawyer | Mar 17

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"I've known Spencer for about 10 years. We have worked against each other in several cases. I can attest that Spencer is smart, tough lawyer who cares about his clients!"

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Top 10 Under 40, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2015

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2015

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2014

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Managing Partner, Beckman Schmalzle PLC

2012 - 2014

Attorney, Whitbeck Cisneros McElroy PC

2011 - 2012

Attorney, Whitbeck & Cisneros PC

2010 - 2011

Attorney, Divorce Resource PLLC

2008 - 2010

Public Defender, Richland County Public Defender

Associations

2014 - Present

Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce

Member

2014 - Present

Ever Changing River LLC

Professional

2012 - Present

Loudoun County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

2010 - Present

Virginia Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

South Carolina Young Lawyers Division

Member

2008 - Present

South Carolina Bar

Member

2008 - 2011

American Bar Association

Member

Education

2008

University of South Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of Tennessee

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Divorce Support Group

Family Law

Languages

English

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