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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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 Thomas | April 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Child custody

Elva is phenomenal at what she does! She was a major help to me with my case from start to finish and was always extremely responsive anytime that I contacted her. She does amazing work for her clients but also she shows that she cares and works extremely hard to make sure her clients aren’t slighted... even the smallest bit. I give her a 10/10 rating and would highly recommend her to anyone!

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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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