Nicole O'Neal

We had the pleasure of hiring the team of Nicole O’Neal, Ashley Constant and Davina Locklear. From the first meeting with Nicole we knew right away she was the lawyer that we wanted to help us with our custody case. She was always straight and to the point and very knowledgeable about the law. The... entire team was always there ready to answer questions when ever we had them and made the process easier than we could have ever hoped for. From the beginning the entire team had our daughters and family best interest at heart, which we loved. I had hired a lawyer before for a previous divorce and custody agreement that was a horrible experience with lack of communication and what was best for my kids. This was the exact opposite with Nicole and her team. We are 100% sure that if not for Nicole and her team we would not have had the out come that we did that granted us custody of our daughter.

At a time in my life when I could not be more devastated, more, unsettled, more uncertain of my present or future, I was left with no choice but to find an attorney. Virginia is a difficult state to maneuver divorce, add all that you have worked for and need to protect, fold in your emotional devasta...tion and you will find yourself in a place you just can't see your way out of. I found my way to Nicole O'Neal. Having been in the military, she understood all that I had to lose. She is a fierce fighter for her client and will not back down. She maintains your best interest while advising you, even when there are concessions to be made to move things along. At the same time, she is empathetic, compassionate and does not judge you for the behaviors or transgressions you may have dismissed in your relationship, or whatever you blame yourself for. She gives you all of your options in detail, sometimes more than once when you can't remember from day to day. She works hard with you, providing you several opportunities for communication to allow you to keep your billing within your budget. To include the hardworking paralegals that assist her. Matt Hall, was amazing in facilitating various signings and keeping me informed. While Ashley Constant was great in wrapping up the case and ensuring I had the documents I needed. Nicole stays calm and grounded as you go through your stages of grief and keeps you from going down paths that in the end will only cause you trouble. She became my most trusted confidant. She was happy with me as I achieved milestones and cheered me on as I pursued goals for myself and celebrated for me when I finally achieved my final objective, freedom, from a past of pain. I walked away with all that I achieved in retirement and benefits still in tact. She helped me know this was not my fault and through our win, we proved it to all, but most importantly, to me. I walked away with my dignity restored and my head up.

Nicole and her paralegal are the best! I hired another attorney years ago for the same matter I went to NIcole with but never got resolved. I was always kept informed, any calls or emails were promptly responded too. I never felt like i was a burden, or my questions were stupid or repative. Each s...tep was clearly explained to me and the process/next steps were always understood. Nicole and her paralegal never asked me to do "work" that I hired them for, therefore i was able to leave the matter in their hands and not worry. Since family court can be expansive, they did everything to keep costs minimal and explain why things were being done BEFORE it was done. My input was valued and acknowledged. I would go back to Nicole and her paralegal for any family matters and NO OTHER attorney. I have already recommended her to another party. Even though we just completed my case, I was hesitant to let her go because she cares about her clients.