Mona Schapiro Flax

Mona Schapiro Flax

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 45 years

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

303 34th St Ste 7, Ocean Plaza Centre,, Virginia Beach, VA

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Licensed in Virginia for 45 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1980

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Mona Schapiro Flax Attorney At Law, P.C.

303 34th St Ste 7, Ocean Plaza Centre,, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451-2855

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Mona Schapiro Flax's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Naomi | April 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

SHE'S A TEN!!!!

Ms. Flax did a phenomenal job representing me in my custody case. She was considerably engaged and 100 % committed to ensuring that she produced facts in court and beat the odds in my case. I had the lower hand due to being Military and relocating to a different state. However, Ms. Flax and her paral...egal Ms. Shannon worked intensively on my case and thanks to them I have custody of my daughter. I am forever grateful for their time expertise. Hands down, I suggest if you want a go-getter, and a true professional, you hire Ms. Flax. She will fight for you!!!

Posted by Rodney | February 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

I hired her after having to oppose her the first time!

Unfortunately my first wife hired Mona to represent her and she did a really thorough job with that so I hired her to represent me in my divorce from wife #2. Mona took great care of me during that divorce. I have referred her to two of my friends and they have raved about her as well. Divorce is tou...gh and there are truly no winners. You definitely want Mona on your side.

Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

When I walked into Mona Flax’s office for the first time, I was a broken, scared, abused wife seeking divorce advice. Needing someone to help me navigate the system, who would help me and not take advantage of me. Mona and her staff were patient, kind and understanding. Never once in the process d...id Mona or her staff make me feel anything but supported. Mona is someone who will be in your corner with you. She did not just do her job she did it exceptionally well. My ex-husband tried to avoid paying me a previously agreed to amount, she was there fighting for me, asking questions and sharing all the information with me so I could make clear and informed decisions. When opposing counsel was insulting her in public, Mona behaved like a true professional, never wavering. Through all the bad behavior of my ex-husband and his attorney, Mona and her staff stood firm in their support of me and in their professional demeanor. Divorce can be an ugly business, Mona and her staff help it to be less stressful and confusing. They are an incredible group of ladies that you will be glad you hired.

Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The best you can hire

In 1993, my son-on-law, a young Petty Officer in the Navy, sued for custody of his 18 month daughter. Mona Flax was his attorney. After an arduous 18 months (by this time the child was 3), he won total custody of her and moved to Arizona. Today, this young lady is an accomplished 24 year-old busin...esswoman. My son-in-law never saw evidence that she doesn't believe children should be place with fathers. My family has used Mona Flax's services for various domestic issues since 1992. She is a bulldog and will represent you well in a case. However, she knows the law and sometimes it isn't what we think. She is the best domestic attorney I have ever seen. At present, she is representing my husband in a custody case. Old? How about seasoned.

Posted by Nellwyn | April 01, 2015 | Child Custody

You cannot do any better for domestic issues.

Ms. Flax has represented several members of my family over the years. Most notable was a long and expensive custody case for my granddaughter in 1996-1997. It was an uphill battle and her tenacity and insight prevailed. Since then, she has represented my now-husband in his divorce from his previo...us wife. She was able to redress years of unfair financial behavior in his favor at the settlement in 2010. Currently, she is representing us in a grandparent custody issue and representing my daughter in a custody issue. I would go to no other lawyer for these types of issues and have recommended her to others. A ringing endorsement: the opposing party in the granddaughter custody later hired Mona Flax to represent her in another matter entirely.

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Mary Commander

Family lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mona is one of the most experienced Family Law attorneys in the area. She is a tough opponent but always professional."

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Samuel Brown

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Martingayle

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mona is unquestionably one of the top domestic lawyers in the area. She is a great advocate for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law

2017

Top Lawyer, Coastal Virginia Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers

2015

Virginia Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Attorney, MONA SCHAPIRO FLAX, PC

Associations

2002 - 2006

Virginia State Bar, General Practice Section

Chairman

1999 - 2002

Virginia State Bar, Family Law Section

Board of Governors

Education

1980

The College of William and Mary - Marshall Wythe Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

University of Florida

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