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Heather Heleena Embrey

also known as Heather Embrey, PC

2.9
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 24 years

Family Lawyer at Spotsylvania, VA
Practice Areas: Family, Juvenile, Speeding & Traffic Ticket ... +2 more

Po Box 459, Spotsylvania, VA

About Heather

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 65%

Adoptions, Step-Parent Adoptions, Custody, Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Spousal Support

25 years

65%
Juvenile Law 25%

All matters arising in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts

25 years

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 24 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2001

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Location

Embrey & Associates LLC

Po Box 459, Spotsylvania, VA, 22553-0459

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Heather Heleena Embrey's Reviews

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2.9 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tracy | January 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Not Reliable

Heather represented me in a custody case. She felt overwhelmed by the opposing attorney and asked me to sign a document one day before court releasing her from representing me. She made no mention of any refund on the $10,000 retainer already paid. I refused to sign the form. She showed up in cour...t and brought all my documents. Then she told the judge she couldn't represent me, shoved the box of paperwork toward me, and left. She's not someone you can count on.

Posted by Daniel | April 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional and intelligent, worth every cent

I hired Heather for a civil case. She gave great council before during and after the entire process. With her on our case, we were well informed of everything ahead of court. She answered all our questions and helped us choose the best paths to take to meet our goals. I highly recommend her. Her pric...es are very fair given the knowledge and determination she brings.

Posted by Brian | October 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

One of the best that I have ever worked with

As a Private Investigator I have worked with many lawyers over the past 18 years. Ms. Embrey is by far one of the best and most client oriented pit bull client advocates out there! I have read other reviews here and find them to be highly questionable. Espesially with ficticious names or "Anonymo...us". Such as works out of her car. Apparently, this person does not know many lawyers. Many lawyers will "Work out of their car" or meet a client someplace conveinent for both parties. But I can assure you that ms Embrey's client information is safe at all times. As for her "being all about the money", I guess that's why she's always doing stuff for people who have no money? Ms Embrey has helped many people whom I know personally. There are always some out there that feel that they did not get the results that they wanted. but in Court, sometimes, that's how things happen. we may not get what we want, but our lawyers get us the best possible outcome that they can. So before writing false reviews about a great person who helps so many, ask yourself... Am I better off than I was before? The answer will most likely be "Yes". Then why slander someone because your case or your testimony may not have been as strong as you said or thought that it was. Ms Embrey is highly recomended by clients who do not use these sites, friends, family, and colleagues. very experienced and honest. If you aren't willing to put your name to a review, it probably should not be trusted.

Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Last Minute and unprepared

Heather Embrey was recommended by a colleague I work with, I met with her and asked her who she thought the best attorney was int he area for my case. She stated that no other attorney will fight like her. I retained her services. I am a busy professional, I hired her to put the roadmap together an...d assist with the details, You guessed it , it fell 100% on me. Where I became upset was when I was notified of the first hearing and I felt unprepared, never did she or her office reach out to me in the 2.5 month's they had my paperwork to state what was needed, she arrive disorganized and not prepared we looked horrible compared to the other attorney who was the opposite. She was brash with me and unprofessional. Court Case took place I stated to heather that we need a reset. three weeks pass, nothing, night before I get a email literally laying out the order, I had some disagreements and really wanted to discuss but felt stressed and under a time constraint. I asked her to fix some things. Midnight a email comes across basically advising me she is terminating our relationship. I must say, that I think this is her Mode of Operation 6,000.00 dollars later. I would say that Ms. Embrey is probably the most unprepared attorney I have ever witnessed and was horrible in front of the Judge. I would state to anyone please find an attorney that will guide you, will respect you and will have the professional experience and expertise to navigate you through this most stressful event.

Posted by Francisca | March 23, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Disappointed

The night before my Mediation case for my Divorce, Heather call me and told me she was not going to represent me I was really surprised I never expected to hear that the before Mediation since I have been working with her from 2012, Heather know how important this is been for me since all I really wa...nted was my Divorse. Last year I ask her why is taking so long and if she already file my paperwork, Heather told me she did, but the court lost my paperwork, so I decide to go down to the court and find out the status of my case and why I haven't received any papers with a court with a date, I was told that the paper was never file, for months I call her office living message behind message and she will never return my call, when I finnally was able to speak with her after months I told her I been calling her Heather replay by saying she was sorry she was having personal problems. Heather dropping my case the day before my Mediation put the other atterney license in Jeppordy since he did not know that she was not going to represent me the Judge was highly upset because she didn't now eather, I personally didn't now eather that I wasn't supposed to be there with out Heather because she told me I will do fine by my self.

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Honors

1999

Masters in the Studies of Environmental Law, Vermont Law School

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Attorney and Counselor at Law, Heather Embrey, PC

2001 - Present

Attorney and Counselor at Law, Heather Embrey, PC

Education

1999

Vermont Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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