Mary Michelle Phillips McCracken

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Mary Michelle Phillips McCracken

also known as M. Michelle P. McCracken, Michelle McCracken

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 36 years

Child custody Lawyer at VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation ... +6 more

2101 PARKS AVENUE, SUITE 300, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

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About Mary

Biography

Experienced. Knowledgeable. Professional. Family Law, Personal Injury and Estate Planning attorneys with over 100 years of experience

We try to resolve cases without litigation, but if it is required, we are fully capable of representing you in all facets of your child custody or other family law matters.

We try to resolve cases without litigation, but if it is required, we are fully capable of representing you in all facets of your child support or other family law matters.

We try to resolve cases without litigation, but if it is required, we are fully capable of representing you in all facets of your divorce or other family law matters.

We try to resolve cases without litigation, but if it is required, we are fully capable of representing you in all facets of Elder Law.

We try to resolve cases without litigation, but if it is required, we are fully capable of representing you in all facets of your divorce or other family law matters.

Our attorneys can assist you in navigating this process to ensure you receive just compensation. We will ensure you are fully compensated for your immediate pain, permanent injuries, lost wages and all other pain, suffering and financial loss.

Our attorneys can assist you in navigating this process to ensure you receive just compensation. will ensure you are fully compensated for your immediate pain, permanent injuries, lost wages and all other pain, suffering and financial loss resulting from someone else’s negligence.

We try to resolve cases without litigation, but if it is required, we are fully capable of representing you in all facets of your spousal support.

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Alimony 12%

12%
Child Custody 12%

39 years

12%
Child Support 12%

38 years

12%
Divorce and Separation 12%

Complex division of assets- Equitable Distribution Business evaluations Property Settlement Agreements Spousal Support

36 years

12%
Elder Law 12%

Guardian and Conservatorship

12%
Family 12%

12%
Medical Malpractice 12%

12%
Personal Injury 12%

Auto accidents Trucking accidents Motorcycle accidents Nursing home negligence Wrongful Death Traumatic Brain Injury Dog Bite Slip and Fall Dental Malpractice

36 years

12%
Other 4%

4%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 36 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

FINE, FINE, LEGUM & McCRACKEN, LLP

2101 PARKS AVENUE, SUITE 300, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23451

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Mary Michelle Phillips McCracken's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kerstin | August 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Best legal firm in the 757

I highly recommend Michelle P. McCracken! She represented my interests with professionalism, expertise, and dedication. Michelle and her team were always responsive, clear in their guidance, and truly prioritized achieving the best outcome. I felt confident and well-supported throughout the entire p...rocess.

Posted by Melissa | April 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The Best of the Best

Michelle McCraken is an extraordinary attorney whose dedication and compassion carried me through one of the most devastating times of my life. When my husband of 31 years was diagnosed with brain cancer, our world turned upside down, and I found myself facing legal battles I never imagined. From div...orce proceedings to conservatorship issues, and ultimately a federal court battle over insurance beneficiary designation, Michelle stood firmly by my side through it all. What makes Michelle truly exceptional isn't just her brilliant legal mind – it's her heart. She fought for me as if she were fighting for her own family. Her approach wasn't just about winning cases – which she did each time– but about protecting me and my children when we needed it most. I don't know how I would have made it without Michelle's expertise and support. If you're facing difficult legal challenges, Michelle isn't just a good choice – she's the only choice. She is, without question, the best of the best!

Posted by Kevin | April 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent divorce lawyer

Michelle was exactly the type of lawyer I needed going through my divorce case. She listened to my goals, needs, and wants, wand made sure that I received everything that was important to me at the end of the case. She is extremely knowledgeable, experienced, and has a tremendous track record of winn...ing for her clients- including myself. She is always available and responsive. Well respected amongst her peers and judges. I could not be more satisfied.

Posted by Matthew | January 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

My first choice for family legal

I have hired Michelle twice now for child custody matters. She was able to have custody of my children awarded to me, then she was able to prevent my children from ending up in an unsafe situation. I have the deepest respect for her, her staff and I have the upmost confidence that she will go the ex...tra mile for her clients. Thank you Michelle!

Posted by Nicholas | January 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommended

Michelle came highly recommended and rightfully so. After our first meeting I was confident in Michelle's ability to handle my divorce case. Michelle was attentive to my needs and always kept me well informed. It was a contentious divorce from the start and Michelle did a tremendous job with the m...any "curve balls" throughout the case. In the end, I was satisfied with the result and would definitely hire Michelle in any of her specialties.

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Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Ms. McCracken for about 16 years. She has been opposing counsel on a number of family law matters. I have also been a Guardian as litem for numerous children involved in Ms. McCracken's custody matters. I give her the highest recommendation. Ms. McCracken makes her peers better lawyers. She has a sharp intellect; the legal process is her 3D chess board with her forwarding looking strategy. Her questioning of experts is always first rate. She is a master at complex family law litigation. Ms. McCracken is also the best prepared attorney in the community. Her submissions to the court and to the Guardian ad litem thorough and accurate. Ms. McCracken is highly experienced in psychological testing and evaluation, the effects of mental illness and addiction on parenting, and academic needs of children. I am delighted to endorse Michelle McCracken."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2021

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Lawyers of Distinction, Lawyers of Distintion

2020

Family and Divorce Law, Lawyers of Distiction

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Managing Partner, Fine, Fine, Legum & McCracken, LLP

1900 - Present

Managing Partner, Fine, Fine, Legum & McCracken, L.L.P.

1989 - 1990

Judicial Law Clerk, Fourteenth Judicial Circuit

Associations

1990 - Present

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Education

1989

University of Richmond

J.D.

1986

LeMoyne College

B.A.

Languages

English

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