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also known as Elizabeth Wood-Hanna
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.
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19 years | 2,000 cases
19 years | 1,000 cases
19 years | 1,000 cases
19 years | 2,000 cases
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249 Central Park Ave., Ste. 300, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451
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Posted by Kristie | January 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family
The best attorney in our area
Let me start out my saying I’ve been in and out of the court system with my son for 15 years ! She is by far the best attorney I’ve had ! She isn’t afraid to fight for you and your children . She was very reasonable with my custody and visitation cost ! Mrs. Wood is very organized and gifted in her j...
Posted by anonymous | May 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Would not hire her again
Unfortunately, Mrs. Wood had a lot personally going on that easily distracted her from putting my case first. She treated my case as if it was the last thing on her mind and it showed in court. Even though she was available to communicate daily by text or phone, it was only to bill me for each messag...
Posted by anonymous | June 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
The best!
Liz Wood was a game changer for me in my custody case. Before I met with her, I was a stressed out mess and she took the weight off my shoulders for me and made me feel confident in what I was asking for. She was always responsive and easy to speak with. I got what I wanted without having to go broke...
Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Professional, quick, and on point.
I've had to go back and forth to the court concerning custody, support, and visitation. It is a very stressful and draining process every single time. Especially when you have an attorney that isn't much help. I can't say that about Elizabeth Wood. She is quick to get back to you when she can, profes...
Posted by anonymous | July 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Custody
She was very understanding with my concerns dealing with my son's disability and medical needs during my trial for custody. She kept me well informed with all the legal matters and answered all my questions, she also always had my best interest at heart. I was extremely satisfied with the outcome and...
"Liz is excellent in the courtroom and has a strong reputation handling domestic relations matters, including custody and support. As a local attorney myself, I can attest to her talents in the courtroom."
"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!"
"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. ."
"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."
"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."
"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."
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2021
Best Lawyers in Norfolk, Expertise.com
2020
Best Lawyers in Virginia Beach, Expertise.com
2018
Top Lawyer, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2006
2nd Place, John Jay Gibbons Moot Court Competition
2005
Thomas Munson Scholarship, Thomas Munson
2003
Academic Merit Scholarship, Regent University School of Law
2010 - 2017
Owner, Elizabeth M. Wood, P.C.
2009 - 2010
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, Portsmouth Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
2006 - 2009
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
2017 - Present
Virginia Women's Attorney's AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Norfolk Portsmouth Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Portsmouth Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
Father awarded custody of children with no visitation to mother.
Not guilty verdict, tried with a jury.
2006
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2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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