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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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3975 Fair Ridge Dr., Suite T25S-I, Fairfax, VA, 22033
56 Client Reviews
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Posted by Mija | December 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Thank you Shirley
It has been 4 years fighting for the custody of my children and the child support that I am due. It has been a long slog and it seems at times no one seemed to be interested or cared about my situation. Everytime I hoped my ex would stop, he would come back to court with something new. I count mys...
Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family
Highly recommend!
Shirley is an excellent litigator and negotiator. She goes above and beyond for her clients! I would recommend her without hesitation for anyone needing a family law lawyer in the Northern Virginia area.
Posted by Amanda | April 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great lawyer
Here: I hired Shirley Chim in a highly contentious divorce matter. She exceeded my expectations and provided competent counsel that produced the results that my children and I needed. She was exceptional in her courtroom presence and remained calm when the other side was unreasonable. She ga...
Posted by Rachel | October 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Shirley Chim is an amazing lawyer, highly recomend!
Shirley Chim is amazing! She helped me with my divorce and a lengthy alimony situation. She has aided me in legal matters for almost 5 years. She is very helpful, caring, and professional, and always explains everything in a way I can understand. She has always looked out for me and after my best int...
Posted by Tingting | March 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent divorce attorney
My friend recommended Ms. Shirley Chim as my divorce lawyer. She is very professional and caring at the same time. I wish I could retain her sooner. My divorce case is kind messy but Shirley keep my head clear and gave me very good advice and very fast response to my phone calls and emails. She negot...
"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 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."
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2021
Nationally Ranked Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
2019 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Fairfax County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
Cantonese