Shirley Chim

Shirley Chim

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 14 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +5 more

3975 Fair Ridge Dr., Suite T25S-I, Fairfax, VA

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 14 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2012

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Location

Safi, Duran, and Chim PLLC

3975 Fair Ridge Dr., Suite T25S-I, Fairfax, VA, 22033

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Shirley Chim's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

56 Client Reviews

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Posted by Amalia | November 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Great experience

I would really like to point out how supportive and kind Shirley was through out my case. She was honest and realistic with everything. She stayed on top of everything and paid attention to so many details. It was great working with her.

Posted by Patricia E. Tichenor, Attorney-at-Law | November 02, 2021 | Litigation

Genuinely caring and committed to each client's case she handles.

As an attorney and colleague of Shirley's, I have seen first-hand how hard she fights for every client. She treats her clients the way she would want to be treated, with compassion, dignity and respect. She has incredible attention to detail both in her trial preparation and during trial. Any atto...rney who underestimates her abilities will learn quickly that is a big mistake.

Posted by Bill | November 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Caring, attentive, professional, and highly capable!

I hired Shirley to represent me in a protective order case, and I couldn't be happier with the result. It's not the outcome of the case that compels me to write this review, but rather, the fact that this case was particularly complicated and intertwined with my divorce case. Shirley did not repres...ent me in the divorce case, so she took extra care to learn the particulars of that case in order to be well-prepared for the protective order case. These types of cases are extremely stressful, but Shirley helped to ease my anxiety through her calm, professional demeanor and her caring attitude. No attorney can promise an outcome, and Shirley didn't, but she did make sure that I fully understood all possible outcomes and the implications of each. If you are in need of an attorney, I highly recommend Shirley Chim and NOVA Legal Professionals.

Posted by Aracelli | October 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Very professional

I hired shirley Chim and I want to share the positive experience I had with her. She came highly recommended and I hired her for my long, complex, and difficult case. I am so pleased with her professionalism, extensive knowledge of the law, and efficient representation. She handled attacks and un...substantiated claims in my case and I hold her in the highest regard. Definitely will hire again if I need representation in the future!

Posted by Michael | October 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Effective and knowledgeable

Coupled with extensive knowledge and a "go getter" attitude, Ms. Chim is passionate about her cases and will not only gather necessary information, but compile it in such a way that any adversary has their work cut out for them. She is a force to be reckoned with.

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Shirley Chim's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tara Keller

Family lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Shannon Johnson

Family lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Corrie Sirkin

Family lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Shirley is a knowledgeable, capable, and professional. She puts her client's needs first."

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Alisa Chunephisal

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Shirley is aggressive, professional and thoughtful in her representation. I endorse her for any family law, protective order or divorce and separation matter."

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Priti Khanna

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Matthew Davis

Family lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Anna Bristle

Family lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Shirley is very passionate about her clients and works hard for great outcomes."

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Sharie Albers

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

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 Association

Member

2018 - Present

Fairfax County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

Education

2011

Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

American University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Cantonese

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