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Biography
I have been practicing family law for 37 years. I have just recently formed a new firm -- Albiston Brannon & Gilbert, located at 1321 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia,) where I will continue to practice exclusively family law. My practice includes all aspects of family law, to include contested and uncontested divorces, child custody, spousal and child support, equitable distribution (Virginia’s division of property law), military divorces, post-divorce matters and prenuptial agreements. For the first 11 years of my career, I practiced family law with Weinberg & Stein and for the past 26 years I practiced with Kaufman & Canoles and was the chair of their family law practice group. Having practiced family law for such an extended period of time, I certainly know this process can be very stressful; and I am committed to helping you reach the best resolution for your family.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Family
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42 years
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Licensed in Virginia for 42 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1983
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Location
Albiston, Brannon & Gilbert, PLLC
1321 Laskin Rd., Suite 200, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451
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Debra Cooney Albiston's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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Exceptional Attorney for Difficult Divorce
I hired Debbie, after working with another attorney for over a year, to resolve my contested & complicated divorce from a retired Navy Seal. She was immediately able to show that she had an expert understanding of military divorce, and was able to put together a strategy. Debbie, and her entire tea...
Posted by Teresa | January 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
I highly recommend Debra Albiston for amy of your family law needs!
When I found myself in the middle of a highly contested military divorce I asked friends and family who they would recommend, and five different people recommended Debra. She has been representing me since 2018. She has helped me through all aspects of my divorce, and new issues that arise regarding...
Posted by anonymous | November 1, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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If your case is complicated and difficult...
There are lawyers and there are LAWYERS. I worked with 5 others before going to Debbie. She achieved results that none of the others were able to get. I was advised before going to her by a retired family court judge that she is the best attorney in Hampton Roads to argue case law...which I'm pret...
Posted by Patricia | July 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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Grateful
Debbie Albiston saved my life! She is the absolute best attorney anyone could ever have. I am eternally grateful for all that she did to save me and my three children.
Posted by Pat | July 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Expert in Family Law
Debbie came highly recommended and completely lived up to her impressive reputation. She represented me in a very complex and contentious divorce. As my attorney, Debbie was extremely detail-oriented, professional, ethical, moral, always well-prepared and clearly an expert in Virginia family law. ...
Debra Cooney Albiston's Lawyer Endorsements
"Debbie and I worked together for nine years. I learned a lot while working for her. In my opinion, she is one of the best family law attorneys in the Hampton Roads area. She knows the law, is extremely effective and will work very hard to obtain great results for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is very attentive to clients, thorough in handling their matters, and impressive in her approach in communicating with opposing counsel. She is an expert in family law."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2024
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Top Lawyers, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2024
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2024
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2023
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2023
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2023
Top Lawyers, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2022
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2022
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2022
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2022
Top Lawyers, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2021
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Top Lawyers, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2021
Top 50 Women Attorney in Virginia, Super Lawyers
2021
Top 10 Attorney for Family Law, America's Best Attorney
2021
Lawyer of the Year for Family Law, Best Lawyers
2021
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2020
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2020
Top Lawyers, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2020
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2020
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Top Lawyers, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2019
Top 10 Nationally Ranked Attorneys, NAFLA
2019
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2019
Virginia Top Lawyers, Richmond Magazine
2019
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2018
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2018
Best Family Law Lawyers, Best Lawyers
2018
Top Lawyers, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top Lawyers, Coast Magazine
2017
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2017
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2016
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers
2016
Top Lawyers, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2016
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers
2015
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2013
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers
2010
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2010
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers
2008
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers
2006
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2005
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2004
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Partner, Albiston Brannon & Gilbert
1995 - Present
Of Counsel, Kaufman & Canoles
1984 - 1995
Attorney, Weinberg & Stein
Associations
2004 - Present
American Bar AssociationFamily Law Section
2004 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationFamily Law Section
1995 - Present
Virginia State BarFamily Law Section
1995 - Present
Virginia Beach Bar AssociationFamily Law Section
1984 - Present
Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar AssociationFamily Law Section
Virginia State Bar
Domestic Relations Council
2001 - 2007
Virginia State BarExecutive Committee Member
1990 - 1994
Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar AssociationExecutive Committee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Representative Matters
Education
1983
William & Mary Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
George Mason University School of Law
B.A.
Languages
English