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I grew up in a small farming town in Wisconsin. Through marriage to a military person, I landed in Virginia. I obtained my undergraduate education at Old Dominion University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science. I majored in Finance and Economics. I went on to attend law school at Regent University of Law. I have four children and reside in beautiful Williamsburg. I own two little designer dogs (Brussels Griffons) and a Ragdoll cat.
Having been through a difficult divorce, including the division of military retirement, I understand the challenging time folks encounter going through a divorce, particularly when there are children involved. I offer a unique compassion for my clients due to my own life experiences.
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State: Virginia
Acquired: 2008
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29 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | July 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Pedersen Law
Ms. Pedersen assisted me with a criminal charge approximately 4 years ago. She communicated clearly to me the process in which I would have to go to court and follow up with demands of the court regarding my charge. Ms. Pedersen was helpful and professional, she took the time to explain what various ...
Posted by Sally | July 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Step Parent Adoption
Ms. Pedersen has been my family's attorney for years. When we made the decision for my husband to adopt my daughter, she was the only attorney we even considered hiring. She went above and beyond assisting my husband and I with the adoption of my daughter. She made this confusing process easy and d...
Posted by Randy | July 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great attorney
Fantastic experiece with Heather as a divorce attorney. I have also referred many of my own clients to her for estate planning and other legal needs. She's professional and extremely efficient. I have and will continue to recommend Heather to my clients and would personally not hesitate to hire her ...
Posted by anonymous | June 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Not a nice person, forces you into settlement terms
Completely awful experience from start to finish. She was hard to get ahold of, and when I would speak to her office two of the staff members were nice, but the receptionist was awful. When it came time to go into settlement talks she just wouldn't stop telling me what to do and never gave me time t...
Unfortunately, when you have to let staff go (for behavior problems), they post false reviews. Since none of the above information is true or relates to a client, it is obvious the source.
Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Proceed with caution - lacking experience, maturity and professionalism
I was referred to Ms. Pederson by another attorney who could not handle my case due to a conflict. Her services were needed to manage a fairly straight forward case of family law. I was very disappointed by her lack of contact in the days, weeks and months leading up to the hearing, a significant del...
"Ms. Pedersen deeply cares about her clients. I have personally observed her zealous advocacy both inside and out of the courtroom. Ms. Pedersen has extensive experience in litigating complex family law matters. Her reputation commands respect from her colleagues."
"Ms. Pedersen is truly a family law expert. Her knowledge of the law and our local judicial community, provides an invaluable advantage to her clients' representation. Her compassion and care for each client makes her a well-respected, highly sought after advocate for a reason."
"Consummate professional in every regard. Highly competent, intelligent and professional. Can be counted on to get results for her clients in the toughest cases. My highest recommendation."
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
2013
Top Attorneys in Virginia Rising Stars, Richmond Magazine
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008 - Present
Attorney/Owner, Pedersen Law, PLLC
2008 - Present
Virginia State Bar, Family Law Section
2008 - Present
Virginia State Bar, Trusts and Estates Section
2008 - Present
Williamsburg Bar Association
2008 - Present
Virginia State Bar
Primary physical custody awarded to Father.
Mother denied relocation; If Mother chooses to relocate, Child to remain in Virginia with Father.
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Juris Doctor
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Bachelor of Science
Spanish
Legal Answers
Do unmarried fathers who have signed and acknowledge paternity in the hospital have the same custody rights as the mother?
01 Aug 2018
Can I revisit custody and visitation?
03 Nov 2017
Can a heterosexual couple be legal domestic partners in Virginia, and is it easier to separate than Divorcing a marriage?
07 Nov 2017