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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
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Adoption
Posted by Nicole | February 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
The Best Lawyer In Virginia
Heather is by far the best Attorney around! she has handled 2 cases for me thus far one of which being a very nasty child custody and support case which she went above and beyond for me. She was very prepared with all my information and got the results i was looking for. While i was very nervous due ...
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...
"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