Laura Leigh McQuesten

Laura Leigh McQuesten

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 12 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Virginia Beach, VA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Uncontested Divorce, Mediation ... +2 more

128 South Lynnhaven Road, Suite 202C, Virginia Beach, VA

About Laura

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 10%

Divorce, prenuptial agreements, separation agreements, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, equitable distribution, adoption, protective orders

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 12 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2013

Active

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Location

The Law Office of Laura L. McQuesten, PLLC

128 South Lynnhaven Road, Suite 202C, Virginia Beach, VA, 23452

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Laura Leigh McQuesten's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Posted by Peter | May 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best You Could Ask For

Attorney McQuesten should be anyone's number one go to when it comes to family court matters. She's incredibly engaging, her courtroom strategies are fantastic, and she will make sure you remain informed and prepared. She's incredibly knowledgeable and prepared to answer questions you will definitely... have about your case. I went into my case with high hopes and low expectations due to the preconceived notions I had about my situation, and left over the moon about the results. I'll definitely be recommending her and saving her number for any future family court matters.

Posted by Sara | March 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

For any grandparents out there.

I contacted Laura regarding my situation with our granddaughter. My son is active duty military, and his ex has custody of our granddaughter. She suddenly cut off contact and denied us visits after 5 years of being extremely involved in her life. Grandparent visitation law can be complex and difficul...t, and it is absolutely heartbreaking for so many of us who just want to love and be active family members in their lives. From the beginning, Laura was kind, empathetic, understanding, and very communicative regarding the motions we needed to take. Not only did we win our case, we got more than we originally asked. We now see our precious sweet Granddaughter on a regular basis, and we all could not be any happier. Laura and her staff are amazing. Her attention to detail, her knowledge, the many years of our documents and our story that she proved and presented, shined through in the courtroom. We are so thankful. I cannot recommend her services enough. Thank you Laura.

Posted by anonymous | January 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Extremely Proficient

Mrs McQuesten was very organized and extremely detailed in the handling of our case. This had been ongoing for well over five years and took many twists and turns, but Laura kept everything together managed the mountain of paperwork this case generated to make sure the most relevant pieces were broug...ht forward, while being able to instantaneously recall pieces from older court interactions where necessary. This helped keep the focus of the case into proper perspective and helped to express our desires with the courts. If the judges aren't satisfactorily appraised of our request they tend to be a lot more skeptical of what we ask for. Mrs McQuesten's skill in presentation, coupled with her organization, and insightful detail was a key factor in ensuring that our counsel provided the best advantage towards that end. As a result we did win our case. Thank you Laura for all your hard work and counsel!

Posted by Maureen | December 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thorough and knowledgeable

Ms McQuesten has represented me too many times to count whilst I’ve been dragged back into court repeatedly by a vindictive female that wanted my husband and uses the courts as revenge for our not getting divorced. Numerous criminal charges and repeated lawsuits filed against me. Never having committ...ed a crime and never having been sued before all I knew about courtroom procedure was what I’d seen on tv. Boy was I all wrong about how things are actually done. Ms. McQuesten, however, knew how to proceed when faced with an ex mistress who uses lawsuits and criminal complaints as retaliation and helping me understand which of my concerns were important from a legal standpoint. Sometimes a victim just needs to be heard. Ms. McQuesten listens. She’s understood the intense emotional strain this woman has put me through. I can not express strongly enough how grateful I am for her guidance and the attention she’s given my situation. And I might add, I’ve not been convicted of a single one of the false charges or lost any of the numerous times this woman has sued me.

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Laura Leigh McQuesten's Lawyer Endorsements

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Cherish Hadley

Family lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Laura has a wonderful demeanor. She is thoughtful before she speaks and is always prepared. She gives wonderful legal advise to her clients and will be honest even if it is not what you want to hear. She is a pleasure to work with."

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Sarah Buitrago

Family lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. McQuesten is a knowledgable, compassionate, and hard-working attorney. She knows the law, and most importantly knows how to apply the law to each individual case. I highly recommend Ms. McQuesten."

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Catherine Six

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I highly recommend this lawyer. Laura is a skilled attorney who cares about her clients. She is always prepared and does a thorough job for her clients. Divorce and custody battles are some of the toughest times people face, yet Laura is able to put clients at ease, and they have confidence knowing that they have a lawyer who will listen, who knows the law, and who is "in their corner." I highly recommend Laura to anyone who is faced with Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support, or other family law matters."

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Ekaterina Huff

Unknown lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Kreitzer

Family lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the opportunity to work with Laura on a number of different cases. She is a highly dedicated Guardian ad Litem and Family Law attorney. Excellent choice for someone looking for legal help."

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Natalya Dennett

Family lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anna Ernest

Child custody lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Laura is very knowledgable and dedicated to her clients. Her reviews, character, and experience speak volumes for the asset she is to the legal community here in Virginia. I endorse this lawyer."

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Gerardo Delgado

Family lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Laura has a thorough understanding of family law matters. She is detailed oriented, professional and pleasant to work with."

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Susan Fraser

Family lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeremy Smith

Unknown lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Other

"I highly endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of knowing Laura in law school and of working with her on Law Review. Laura is conscientious, thorough, and brilliant."

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Joshua Jenkins

Family lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Laura is an outstanding person and always fights for her client's best interests."

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Marilyn Solomon

Family lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Laura McQuesten (Zuber) worked as an attorney and Guardian ad litem for Solomon Law Group for over two years. Laura is a confident, talented, organized, effective attorney, who was well respected by clients, other attorneys, and judges. She handled each case with compassion, integrity, and zealousness. Laura did excellent legal research and writing and was always prepared for argument and cases in court. Her work as a Guardian ad litem for children was also outstanding. I am pleased to highly recommend Laura. Marilyn Solomon."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Pro Bono Hero, Virginia State Bar

2021

Pro Bono Hero, Virginia State Bar

2020

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2020

Pro Bono Hero, Virginia State Bar

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Attorney, The Law Office of Laura L. McQuesten, PLLC

2021 - 2023

Attorney, Chaing Anders

2018 - 2021

Attorney, Hadley Law, PLC

2016 - 2018

Attorney, East Coast Trial Lawyers, PLC

2014 - 2016

Attorney, Solomon Law Group

2013 - 2014

Law Clerk, Alaska Court System

2013 - 2014

Deputy Magistrate, Alaska Court System

Associations

2022 - Present

Virginia Bar Association

2017 - Present

Virginia Beach Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court

Certified Mediator

2013 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Grandparent visitation

Continued support for adult disabled child

Continued child support awarded for adult disabled child

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Education

2013

Regent University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Texas Tech University

Bachelor in Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2023

Pre-Service Training for Court Appointed Special Advocates

Perspectives from Guardian at litem

2022

Pre-Service Training for Court Appointed Special Advocates

Perspectives from Guardian at litem

2021

Pre-Service Training for Court Appointed Special Advocates

Perspectives from Guardian at litem

Languages

English

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