Jamie Leigh Allgood

Jamie Leigh Allgood

4.3
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 13 years

Family Lawyer at Hanover, VA
Practice Areas: Family

13224 Hanover Courthouse Road, Suite 205, Hanover, VA

About Jamie

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Family 100%

I have successfully handled all types of family law cases, including contested and uncontested divorces, military divorces, custody, visitation, support, show causes, protective orders, relocation cases, and CPS appeals.

13 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 13 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2012

Former Member

No misconduct found

Location

Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC

13224 Hanover Courthouse Road, Suite 205, Hanover, VA, 23069

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Jamie Leigh Allgood's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Gina | May 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Service

Jamie was very good about walking me through the process, she was very responsive, always followed up. Once I provided her with the information she was able to quickly draw up a separation agreement, which she also went over with me in detail. I will happily recommend her to family & friends, althoug...h I hope they never need her services!

Posted by David | March 02, 2017 | Family

Excellent Attorney

Jamie is a driven and hard working attorney. An expert in the field of family law. She will treat your case with special attention and not make you feel like you're just a name on a file.

Posted by Sue | September 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

Jamie and her team at Smith Strong, PLC provided an excellent service. Very pleased how Jamie is so professional, polite, respectful, knowledgeable and immediately recognized my concerns in my divorce case. Always kept me informed how the case was moving along and took care of my case from start to f...inish, didn't have to worry about anything had the confident and peace my case was in good hands. Strongly recommend.

Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Friendly and Efficient

I hired Jamie for a will and trust. She was incredibly professional, kind, and very easy to work with. Most importantly, however, she treated my family and me with utmost respect. Her passion for serving clients was obvious, and she quickly and efficiently drafted the documents exactly as we had d...iscussed. I recommend her without hesitation or reservation.

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Jamie Leigh Allgood's Lawyer Endorsements

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Virginia Podboy

Family lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jamie is a thoughtful, hard working, articulate lawyer. She is a gifted litigator, but also understands the value to her clients of working to achieve a compromise. I fully endorse Jamie Allgood."

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J. Bailey

Family lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jamie is a compassionate and professional representative. I regularly refer clients to her and have never once worried that they will be treated with anything less than the highest expertise and courtesy"

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H. Van Smith

Family lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jamie is a passionate advocate for her divorce and custody clients. She works hard every day, and I can attest, she is a diligent, attentive counsel for her clients."

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Heidi Lewis

Family lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jamie is a highly knowledgeable, hard-working, and honest attorney. She genuinely cares about each of her clients and is committed to achieving the best possible outcome for every case. She has excellent trial advocacy skills and is an experienced litigator. I would highly recommend her legal services."

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Braden Carroll

Family lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mrs. Allgood is an excellent lawyer and effective advocate for her clients. She has a very reasonable and patient approach to very difficult subject matter, and she is very knowledgeable about her work. I highly recommend Mrs. Allgood."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Associate, Shupert Law

Associations

2016 - Present

Richmond Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Contested Divorce

Custody granted to Father

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Education

2012

Regent School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Christopher Newport University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.),

Languages

English

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