$ 425-425 per hour
My practice is limited to family law matters, including divorce, equitable distribution, qualified domestic relations orders, custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, and protective orders.
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21 years
21 years
21 years
21 years
$ 425-425 per hour
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Acquired: 2004
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6800 Paragon Pl, Suite 650, Richmond, VA, 23230
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Posted by MICHAEL | February 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Shannon is handling my current divorce. Very patient and understanding, yet gives it to you straight and truthful. Very fair in regards to cost. Has charged 1/3 of my wife's attorney yet has filled me in more and made sure I understand what she is doing for me in trying to move forward. Has recom...
Posted by Liz | January 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I hired Ms. Otto to assist me with my divorce in 2012. She was very easy to work with and did a great job in dealing with my ex husbands attorney. We were able to come to an amicable separation agreement in a very reasonable amount of time which was important to me so that things didn’t get dragged o...
Posted by Alejandro | November 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I retained Ms. Shannon Otto and she helped me to file a couple of show cause motions for contempt of court, she also helped me to increase my visitation time, and to update our child support schedule. I am extremely impressed with Ms. Otto. She is very knowledgeable, professional and honest attorney...
Posted by Tammy | March 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Shannon Otto came highly recommended to me by a friend that she and a family member had been represented by in their divorce cases. I took the time to interview several lawyers before hiring Shannon. She impressed me with her expansive knowledge of the law, professionalism, an honest approach, and ...
Posted by Erin | February 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney
She is the Best Lawyer in Richmond, I had a tough custody case and she was always very organized and responsive to any questions I had. She goes above and beyond to make sure you have the best chance for a good outcome. I can't thank her enough!!!!
"Shannon is an excellent attorney. She is very thorough in her preparation and a strong advocate for her clients. She is very reasonable and works with opposing counsel to resolve as many issues as possible as amicably as possible."
"Ms. Otto is an asset to the legal community. She fights hard for her clients in court, yet is willing to resolve issues when opposing parties are reasonable."
"Shannon is an excellent lawyer. She has tremendous trial skills. Shannon obtains excellent results for her clients in a very cost effective manner. I highly recommend Shannon for any family law matter including Divorce, Separation, Custody, Visitation or Support."
"Shannon excels in all matters related to divorce and separation, including support, custody and visitation. She has superior knowledge of the statutory and case law in the field, and she brings to each case personal attention to detail and the right mix of tactful persuasion and aggressive representation."
"I endorse Shannon Otto in all areas of family law. She is always extremely well prepared and very knowledgable about her cases and the applicable law. She is perfectly politely aggressive in representing her clients to ensure they get the best representation possible. I highly recommend Shannon for any family law case whether it be divorce, support, custody, property division, pre-marital agreements or otherwise."
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2023 - Present
Owner/Attorney, Shannon Otto Law, PLLC
2005 - 2023
Attorney, Locke & Quinn
2004 - 2005
Law Clerk, Henrico County Circuit Court
2006 - Present
Henrico County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
City of Richmond Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Metro Richmond Family Law Bar AssociationMember
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
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