Liz is a former prosecutor in both Norfolk and Portsmouth. She has been in private practice as a general practitioner since 2010. She has practiced in courts throughout the area and is familiar with all judges in the Hampton Roads area. She has conducted over 50 jury trials and is an experienced litigator.
Liz is a Hampton Roads native and grew up in Smithfield, Virginia. She attended Christopher Newport University. She graduated cum laude and received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2002, a full semester early. She then went on to attend Regent University School of Law on an Academic Merit Scholarship, graduating with a Juris Doctorate in 2006.
Liz is resides in Virginia Beach with her husband and twin daughters.
Practice areas
14 years, 1,000 cases
14 years, 2,000 cases
14 years, 2,000 cases
14 years, 1,000 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 2006 | 06/02/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Best Lawyers in Norfolk | Expertise.com | 2021 |
Best Lawyers in Virginia Beach | Expertise.com | 2020 |
Top Lawyer | Coastal Virginia Magazine | 2018 |
Client's Choice | Avvo | 2017 |
2nd Place | John Jay Gibbons Moot Court Competition | 2006 |
Thomas Munson Scholarship | Thomas Munson | 2005 |
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Academic Merit Scholarship | Regent University School of Law | 2003 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Elizabeth M. Wood, P.C. | 2010 - 2017 |
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney | Portsmouth Commonwealth's Attorney's Office | 2009 - 2010 |
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney | Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney's Office | 2006 - 2009 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Virginia Women's Attorney's Association | Member | 2017 - Present |
Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association | Member | 2017 - Present |
Portsmouth Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
Virginia State Bar | Member | 2006 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Regent University School of Law | Law | 2006 |
Christopher Newport University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2002 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Juvenile custody case | Father awarded custody of children with no visitation to mother. |
Commonwealth v. Hodges | Not guilty verdict, tried with a jury. |
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Tatiana Mendez, Child custody Attorney on Mar 13, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I’ve had the pleasure of having Ms. Wood as my GAL and of working with her together on several matters. She’s a brilliant attorney who is more than comfortable in a courtroom and truly advocates for her clients. She is reasonable and easy to work with and I fully endorse her!
Megan Blancho, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 17, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Elizabeth Wood is an advocate for her clients and very knowledgeable.
Lee Thompson, Child custody Attorney on Jul 15, 2017
Relationship: Other
No problem here endorsing Ms. Wood. She has a firm understanding of child custody. On Ms. Woods website is an excellent article written by her explaining Virginia child custody law. .
Bronwen Joyner, Child custody Attorney on Jun 29, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Diane Toscano, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 28, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have watched Ms. Wood handle many criminal cases. She is able to think quickly on her feet and understands the process well. Ms. Wood brings the experience of a former prosecutor to each of her cases.
Nicholas Renninger, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 21, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Liz is a zealous advocate and is committed to achieving the best results possible for her clients.
Liz is a fantastic defense attorney with a passion for what she does. She has been an amazing mentor and it is always a pleasure to work with her.
Liz zealously represents her clients and gets vested in her cases. I have found her to be very skillful in her presentations to the Court.
Frederick Taylor, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 6, 2017
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
A very talented attorney, who is passionate about representing her clients.
Justin Bush, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 6, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
I have know Liz for over ten years. She is a zealous advocate for her clients, and she cares about the outcome of her cases. I highly recommend her.