Nicole O'Neal

During my consultation Nicole was very clear, professional, confident and knowledgeable. She sets expectations, doesn’t over promise to make you happy and instead explains the law in a very direct and easy to understand manner. She never pressured me to hire her, she ensured she gave me the most inf...ormation during my consultation so that I could make the most education decisions moving forward. Nicole took the time to review my case, sent reminders for deadlines with court and read and analyzed volumes of information to prepare and present for my case. She was very personable and caring and goes to bat for you. She is busy, because she is excellent at her job, however she always remembers every detail about your case when you talk or email. During the trial, Nicole was sooo impressive to watch, she is quick on her feet, is able to pivot her line of questioning based on answers and is able to prepare you very well for the case. She made me feel confident and knowledgeable. I was a nervous wreck before meeting her whilst deciding to fight for custody of my child. Once meeting with her for my pre trial prep, I was no longer nervous, I knew I had the best attorney who cared and would fight for my rights also, she had prepped me well. Nicole was able to expose my narcissist ex’s lies flawlessly in court. The judge and everyone else there were able to see that he did not have the best intentions for our child despite him stating that he did with his words. I was able to successfully gain sole custody of my child all thanks to Nicole. For her, it was just a regular Thursday where she helps people day in and day out but for me, she changed my life, she is my superhero. I am eternally grateful for Nicole O’Neal.

Mrs.O’Neal has been extremely helpful throughout my whole case. This being my first time ever having to go to court she kindly explained what to expect and what everything means. She has remained professional and friendly with me. Her work is incredible! Her impressive knowledge of law and her love f...or families and children was shown and I am highly satisfied with her work! She charges a more than fair price! Overall, I recommend her and her team if you’re lost and don’t know what to do just like I was! She will not judge you, instead help you!

Ms. Nichole O’Neal handled my divorce and was excellent at aiding and guiding me through a very demanding situation. Nichole is extremely knowledgeable in Virginia and military divorce law. Nichole was always available, supportive, and led me through the lengthy process while always keeping me focuse...d on what was important and centered on the end goal. Nichole is a hard driven individual, as evident by here proven success in the military and her civilian careers; she worked hard to achieve her personal accomplishment and she will work hard to achieve the greatest results for you as well. Without reservation I am glad I had Nichole on my side, and I genuinely recommend her as an attorney.

I never expected to be going through a divorce, yet when faced with the reality, I was lucky to find some one who carries every attribute you’d look for. Honest, knowledgeable, fierce, compassion, quality all around. Honesty-she’s going to tell you how she see’s how things will progress, and with ...mine, she was spot on. When your emotions are controlling decisions, she has a unique way of letting you see around those emotions and let’s you focus on reality. She won’t steer you wrong. Knowledgeable-she came up with different angles and aspects of issues we were dealing with that turned what looked bleak, into a great outcome. Fierce-when she needed to get a little forceful with opposing counsel, she handled it confidence and vigor. I never doubted that there wasn’t an argument or battle she wouldn’t win. Compassion-if you are just starting this process, be prepared for emotional sways, I’m proof, you’ll get through it. Nicole without a doubt was by my side through every up and down, a rare combination of a lawyer, a counselor, a therapist, and a friend. I anticipated this as being the worst experience of my life, it wasn’t easy, but here I am on the other side, walking away from the past and eagerly looking towards the future. I wouldn’t be here without Nicole’s guidance, she is one of those few people who have made a lasting mark in my life. You CANNOT go wrong by selecting Nicole as your representative. I am a person of high ethics and integrity, I assure you if there was the slightest question in Nicole’s capabilities, I would not be here writing this. If you’re reading this, I don’t envy you, it’ll be a long road but I assure you, if you select Nicole you’ll have the best person to guide you along the way. You’ll get through it, you’ll be a better, stronger person, stay strong and trust Nicole.

If you have found yourself in need of an attorney for any reason my heart goes out to you. The legal process can be confusing and daunting to the unfamiliar and uninformed. It is always suggested and recommended to have several consultations with lawyers to see who you like best. With that said, my e...xperience with Ms. Nicole O'Neal was better than I could have ever imagined (she is not the first or only lawyer I've had experience with - so this review is in comparison to my experience with other lawyers). From the moment I sat down with Ms. O'Neal she put me at ease with her knowledge and experience regarding Family Law. I hired her for my child custody/visitation case. As a father going through a custody battle facing the wildest of false accusations I felt completely helpless, and honestly, quite afraid. Ms. O'Neal was sympathetic to my circumstances and she hit the ground running on my case and immediately immersed herself into my defense by acquiring documentation and giving me "homework" of everything she needed from me to best represent me. The legal process is expensive and it can be frustrating and intimidating, so I'd like to express why I recommend Ms. O'Neal so highly. Professionalism - She is well educated and experienced. She is very familiar with the area she is practicing (courts, judges, opposing counsel). She treats her clients with respect and compassion and not only listens to your concerns, she remembers them. Her integrity is unparalleled and her legal ethics are inspiring. She is not afraid to give you "the facts" or "the truth" and she's not going to "blow any smoke" just to appease you. She is on a mission to win your case at the least possible expense. What other lawyer has that objective? Communication - This is probably the most desirable quality in your attorney while you are in the "waiting" process. Every email you send or phone call you make costs money. You don't want a lawyer who doesn't remember details of your case or past conversations you've already had, can't find documents you've already provided, is unprepared in the courtroom, or is unavailable when they scheduled an appointment to discuss something with you. Ms. O'Neal excels in her communication and surpasses any other lawyer in my experience. Her memory was amazing regarding the details of my case. I never had to repeat anything or resend any documentation. And she had a work load of 60-70 other cases. That's impressive. I never had to wonder if I mattered to my lawyer. She showed me that I did. Tenacity - If you have the misfortune of being faced with an opposing counsel that is a "bulldog" have no fear. Ms. O'Neal will not tolerate it. She will protect just as much as she will defend, whether in mediation or in the courtroom. She is not afraid to roll up her sleeves if she needs to. Attention to Detail - This quality can either win or lose your case and can have a dramatic strain on your bank account if your lawyer is deficient here. Throughout my case I sent countless emails, filled out countless forms and provided countless documents. Ms. O'Neal never lost, misplaced or forgot a single one. There is no guarantee that any lawyer can win your case or reach the outcome you desire, but I can say that Ms. O'Neal will do her absolute best to represent and defend you all while putting you at ease and keeping you informed throughout the process and respecting your bank account. She will fight for you and she will show you that you, your life, your case, and your circumstances matter to her. If you are headed for divorce or a custody battle I can't recommend Ms. O'Neal highly enough. She is the best at what she does and she proves it to you all throughout the process.