Elizabeth Munson Wood

Elizabeth Munson Wood

also known as Elizabeth Wood-Hanna

4.4
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 19 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Virginia Beach, VA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Child Support

249 Central Park Ave., Ste. 300, Virginia Beach, VA

About Elizabeth

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 45%

19 years | 2,000 cases

45%
Divorce and Separation 45%

19 years | 1,000 cases

45%
Child Support 5%

19 years | 1,000 cases

5%
Criminal Defense 5%

19 years | 2,000 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 19 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2006

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Location

Elizabeth M. Wood, P.C.

249 Central Park Ave., Ste. 300, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451

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Elizabeth Munson Wood's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Responsiveness

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...ob ! She has changed my child’s life and my life and our outcome for the best ! She was a godsend ! She was always available to me by text , phone call or email ! She knew family law very well , my case was never continued or drawn out , she tackled everything in one case , custody , visitation and child support . I am so glad to have her on my side !

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...e later, not to use any of the evidence in court to support the case. She would wait until moments before court to communicate or negotiate with the opposing parties. She would use her phone as a point of reference in front of the judge. Even the judge felt she was unprepared. When I tried to let her go, she came back with this extra $1000 invoice and illegally withheld my legal documents in order to get her money. It prevented me and prolonged me from continuing to fight in court even though I made arrangements to pay her. I had to hire another lawyer just to get my things back from Mrs. Wood and she still got her invoice paid in full. Ultimately, she helped put me in a worse position than I was before I hired her and charged me more than we originally agreed. She may be knowledgeable of the law, but I don’t think she has an enthusiasm for practicing anymore and it shows in her work. Reconsider hiring her if you have something very important.

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... to do so. She was honest with me from the start and I’m so so so grateful for her.

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...sional, and knows what she's doing. She is usually in court, but just send her an e-mail or text message and before you know it, your request is fulfilled and/or you get an answer back from her. She made this last case a breeze. I expressed my concerns and she understood them. She made sure to cover the important details in the agreement. Keep in mind, she will help you realize the realistic view. So work with her and she'll work with you. Plan on having her represent me again in another city. I definitely recommend her.

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... how she handled everything in court.

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Elizabeth Munson Wood's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joseph Verser

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Tatiana Mendez

Child custody lawyer | Mar 13

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!"

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Megan Blancho

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Elizabeth Wood is an advocate for her clients and very knowledgeable."

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Lee Thompson

Child custody lawyer | Jul 15

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. ."

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Bronwen Joyner

Child custody lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Diane Toscano

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 28

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."

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Nicholas Renninger

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Liz is a zealous advocate and is committed to achieving the best results possible for her clients."

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Tory Delpierre

Unknown lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Cynthia Ewing

Unknown lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Frederick Taylor

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"A very talented attorney, who is passionate about representing her clients."

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Justin Bush

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 06

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."

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Joseph Verser

Personal injury lawyer

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Megan Blancho

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jamilah Le Cruise

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nicholas Renninger

Child custody lawyer

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Thomas Wright

Child custody lawyer

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Tory Delpierre

Family lawyer

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Justin Bush

Child custody lawyer

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Diane Toscano

Probate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2017 - Present

Virginia Women's Attorney's Association

Member

2017 - Present

Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Portsmouth Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

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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Education

2006

Regent University School of Law

Law

2002

Christopher Newport University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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