Elva A. Mason

Elva A. Mason

4.6
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 41 years

Child custody Lawyer at Charlottesville, VA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family

435 Merchant Walk Square Ste 300 - 506, Charlottesville, VA

About Elva

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Child Custody 75%

Fighting for the rights of fathers, mothers, and grandparents in complex custody battles.

75%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 41 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1985

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Location

Law Office of Elva Mason

435 Merchant Walk Square Ste 300 - 506, Charlottesville, VA, 22902

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Elva A. Mason's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney

An asset and impeccable, professional lady in the field of law

I cannot find enough adjectives in the English dictionary to describe Miss Elva Mason. Her professionalism , knowledge , love for Christ and caring spirit was impeccable. I have a way of saying a lot of words when there’s only two or three that’s needed. Mrs.Mason would always keep me on the straig...ht and narrow by keeping me on what the subject was about. She was always transparent and always let me know where I stood. She would help me to understand the views from both sides and how decisions are made and what they are based on. I really truly thank God for her because I know she was a godsend or this would’ve been a different story for me. Thank you, Mrs. Elva Mason.

Posted by Amy | April 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Great Attorney

There are so many great things I could say about Elva! I absolutely adored her as my attorney! My case was very complex and she walked me through all the different legal steps (sometimes having to repeat them to me -haha). My case was very ‘messy’ and she handled it with excellence. Aside from being ...a skilled attorney, she was so caring about me as a person (not just a client). By the end of my case, I considered her not JUST an attorney I had hired, but a friend! I would highly recommend her to anyone that is looking for a great family law attorney!

Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Family matters

Elva Mason is professional and knowledgeable about her work. I hired her, and she did a great job on my case! I recommend her services to anyone who needs her help with family matters. She will work hard for you. Reach out to her for your consultation. Thank you!

Posted by Walter | February 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Did not have faith in my case and did not listen to my needs

Elva Mason charged me $6000 for making "12" hours of just phone calls. She did not file any of the paperwork that I needed for my divorce case. She did not listen to my needs as a client. She talked down to me and told me I should just accept whatever my ex-wife offered as a settlement. She did not a...ppear to know the laws regarding divorce in Virginia. I absolutely do not recommend Elva Mason.

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Elva A. Mason

1994 - 1998

Director of Government & Community Relations, University of Virginia

1990 - 1993

Deputy Counsel, Sperry Marine

1988 - 1989

Counsel International Marketing, Honeywell Inc

1986 - 1988

Associate, Hazel Thomas Fiske Beckhorn & Hanes

Associations

1985 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Child Custody win

Win

Sole custody dispute

Win

Complex family custody dispute

Win

Joint Custody Dispute

Win

Mother's Custodial Rights

Win

Visitation Rights

Win

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Education

1982

University of Virginia School of Law

Juris Doctor

1977

University of Virginia

B.A.

Languages

French

Spanish

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