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Shirley Chim
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Biography
Shirley Chim is an attorney with a solid foundation of professional experience in the areas of Family Law matters. Shirley has worked with families and individuals in Northern Virginia to help them understand the processes and complexities that are often presented in divorce, child custody, support, equitable distribution, adoption, and protective orders. Shirley is also a skilled negotiator and believes in empowering her clients in settlement and mediation, where appropriate. Shirley is flexible and creative in her approach to law and works side by side with her clients in some of the toughest times of their lives. Shirley believes there is no case too big or too small and invests in her cases accordingly. Whether it is a highly contested divorce case, or a simple traffic infraction Shirley will advocate for her client’s best interest and desired outcomes with all available resources and a professional and practical approach. Shirley represents clients in divorce, child custody, visitation, child support, spousal support/alimony and equitable distribution matters in local courts including Loudoun, Alexandria, Fairfax, Fauquier County, Stafford County and Prince William County.
Shirley resides in Loudoun County Virginia with her Husband, three kids and two black lab rescues. In her leisure time, Shirley enjoys traveling abroad and has traveled to over 10 countries, and 4 continents.
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Licensed in Virginia for 13 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2012
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Safi, Duran, and Chim PLLC
3975 Fair Ridge Dr., Suite T25S-I, Fairfax, VA, 22033
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Posted by Royce | October 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Custody Modification
Shirley Chim was an absolute rock star in helping modify my original custody agreement to something that worked better for my family. She was helpful on so many levels and I can say she truly cares about her clients. I don't think I would've had the same outcome with anyone else. Shirley not only h...
Posted by Ashley | July 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Transformational Experience
Shirley Chim helped me arrive at a negotiated custody agreement, with a difficult ex. I could not have asked for better representation and outcome. She was meticulousness, prepared, timely, and responsive. She understood the dynamics of my case and confirmed the dignity of both parties. She placed me...
Posted by Ervin | June 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Exceptional
Happy client having Shirley as my custody attorney. She was knowledgeable, professional, and easy to work with. She made this stressful situation easy to handle, no hesitation in recommending her to anyone in need.
Posted by Vinh | May 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Easy to work with
I hired Shirley for a divorce case and got what I wanted. It was a pleasure working with Shirley.
Posted by anonymous | April 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Krista Edwards
Shirley was fantastic to work with and very attentive . I was extremely happy with the outcome with my case.
Shirley Chim's Lawyer Endorsements
"Great attorney in and outside of the courtroom! Mrs. Chim has a keen awareness of key issues surrounding family law matters, divorce, child custody/visitation, and child support matters. She takes an aggressive, yet practical approach towards solving and litigating these issues. She cares about the clients and getting results - again, a great attorney."
"Ms. Chim works very hard for her client's, she listens well and helps them develop effective strategies to move forward in the case. Ms. Chim is a highly skilled family law attorney. She is highly skilled in litigation and negotiation. I could not recommend her more highly. She receives my highest possible endorsement."
"Shirley is a knowledgeable, capable, and professional. She puts her client's needs first."
"Shirley is aggressive, professional and thoughtful in her representation. I endorse her for any family law, protective order or divorce and separation matter."
"Shirley is an incredible advocate for her clients. I have worked with her on various cases and see her dedication first hand. She is skilled and knowledgeable and aggressive yet compassionate, a quality that is hard to find in family law attorneys."
"I have personally seen the passion and diligence attorney Chim has put into her cases. She is a hard working and approachable attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"Shirley is very passionate about her clients and works hard for great outcomes."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Rising Stars, Super Lawyers 2022
2021
Nationally Ranked Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
Associations
2019 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Fairfax County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
Education
2011
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
American University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Cantonese