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Nicholas David Renninger

Nicholas David Renninger

also known as Nick Renninger, Nicholas D. Renninger

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

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

200 Bendix Road, Suite 300, Virginia Beach, VA

About Nicholas

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Child Custody 50%

Child custody and visitation disputes; child support; parental rights; modification; relocation.

16 years

50%
Divorce and Separation 50%

Complex, contested divorces as well as uncontested divorces.

16 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 17 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Wolcott Rivers Gates

200 Bendix Road, Suite 300, Virginia Beach, VA, 23452

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Nicholas David Renninger's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 12 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Earl | August 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Renninger is the way to go.

I hired Mr. Renninger several months back to handle a child coustody case after being poorly represented by a different attorney. I was granted full coustody of my son. Mr.Renninger is the best there is. He worked long hours on my extremely complicated case. From hours of audio and video recordings ...that I had to working with a Private investgator i had also hired. I was the type of client that called alot and second guessed everything. But Mr.Renninger and his staff were always there to help in every way possible. If there was ever something I needed to let him know and he was busy I could text him and he would get back to me always in a reasonable amount of time. He even came to my home to meet with me on a Saturday because my schedule wouldn't allow me to come to his office when he had a opening. More then that Ithe was clear the entire time that he was not only professionaly doing everything he could to help me but he actually cared about the well being of my son and he wanted what was best for him. My family is now and will always be extremely greatfull for all that he did. He was truly a blessing.

Posted by Jennifer | July 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Awesome attorney

Mr. Renninger has helped me tremendously with my divorce. We're still in the thick of it, but so far he's made the process a lot less painful than I thought it would be. I would definitely recommend Mr. Renninger.

Posted by Jeff | February 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Custody Hearing - Mason

Mr. Nicholas Renniger did an outstanding job regarding my custody hearing . His thorough knowledge of the legalities in my case were phenomenal. My custody case went on for over one and half years. Mr. Renniger definitely did his fuel diligence to ensure the outcome in my case was what to be expe...cted.

Posted by Megan | February 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Custody/Visitation/Support/Criminal

My first appointment with Nick was right after court, I walked in and told him that I had just declared war on my child's father and that I needed him to make it happen. He told me it wouldn't be cheap but together we can do it! We shook hands and have been attorney-client partners ever since. I was ...being paid $60/month (court ordered) on joint physical joint legal custody. Now my support is $350/month. Custody remained the same but we are not done yet. Child's father retaliated with an assault charge from a year prior, when I found out about a warrant for my arrest I blew poor Nick's phone up around 10pm and he walked me through everything. Letters of representation were already at court at my arraignment. Nick is trustworthy, honest, and takes time to listen to me when I freak out and will be my right hand man until my son is 18. I highly, highly, recommend him to EVERYONE I talk to.

Posted by Ann | December 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Worst Attorney I ever head of

Mr. Renninger represented me in a federal criminal case in which he knows that I was innocent. He came to my first court appearance not even knowing the names of the parties involved. Nothing he told me was truthful. He made promised and did not keep even one of them. After encouraging me to take the... plea deal (confusing guilty to a crime in which I did not commit) he told me the prosecutor agreed to time served and I would not go to prison. I never got to read the plea deal prior to signing because Renninger showed up only 5 minutes before court with the agreement. I still do not have a copy of the agreement that sent me to prison for a crime I did not commit. Needless to say the agreement was in total contradiction of the verbal agreement Renninger expressed to me. I have been told Mr. Renninger has had some success with city/county criminal cases, but his success rate with favorable outcomes for federal cases is extremely low. In court he did not use the evidence I provided to him and was a total push-over in court. The judge and the prosecutor literal laughed at his defense. He was not a tough attorney, no fight, no backbone, no defense.

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Nicholas David Renninger's Lawyer Endorsements

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Derek Colvin

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Nick for over a decade and have been opposing attorney to him on many cases. Nick is a great attorney. He stays busy and works hard for his clients."

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Hetal Challa

Family lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Nick is a very skilled attorney who is knowledgeable and well versed in many areas. He is a good listener and tries to understand his clients’ objective so he can represent them fully. I have worked with him on 2 custody and visitation matters where I observed his ability to zealously advocate for his clients position while maintaining poise and professionalism. He cares about his clients and willing to work towards achieving the best possible outcome for them. These are very important skills to have in a lawyer."

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John McCormick

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elizabeth Wood

Child custody lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Nick for many years. He cares about his clients and is always available to answer a question or make something happen should you need help."

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Catherine Six

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Nick is a top-notch family law attorney. He is experienced, well prepared, and always maintains a professionalism that judges and other lawyers respect. I highly recommend Nick."

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Brandon Wilder

Unknown lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Carroll

Child custody lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nick is a fantastic attorney and advocate for his clients. I've know him for years and he is a trusted source for cases that I cannot handle due to conflicts. He is extremely knowledgable and respected by the courts and other practitioners. I would trust him to represent me if the need ever arose."

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Andrew Page

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Katie Brown

Child custody lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mandy Rogers

Family lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Nicholas. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Frederick Taylor

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity to work alongside and on opposing sides with Mr. Renninger, and always found him to be professional, and maintain a high work ethic with his cases."

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Catherine Six

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Justin Bush

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Adam Carroll

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top Lawyer’s of Coastal Virginia, Coastal Virginia Magazine

2019

Rising Star- Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Rising Star- Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer- Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer- Family Law & Criminal Defense, Super Lawyers

2015

Top Lawyer’s of Coastal Virginia, Coastal Virginia Magazine

2015

Legal Elite- Domestic Relations, Virginia Business Magazine

2014

Legal Elite- Criminal Law, Virginia Business Magazine

2008

Highest Grade in Professional Responsibility, Phi Alpha Delta

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Shareholder, Wolcott Rivers Gates

2013 - 2022

Partner, Kozak, Davis & Renninger, P.C.

2010 - 2013

Associate Attorney, Kozak & Associates, PC

2008 - 2010

Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, Suffolk Commonwealth's Attorney's Office

2008 - 2008

Law clerk/Attorney, Johnson, Gardy & Tuemer

2007 - 2008

Intern, Suffolk Commonwealth's Attorney's Office

2006 - 2006

Intern, Suffolk General District Court

Associations

2013 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Council Representative & Member

2008 - Present

Suffolk Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Virginia Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - 2014

Portsmouth Bar Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v. Tucker

Hung Jury- resulting in Government offering dismissal upon probation completion.

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Education

2008

Regent University School of Law

Juris Doctor

2002

Woodbury College

Speaking Engagements

2015

Legal Resources - Cities of Suffolk & Portsmouth

Wills, Trusts & Estates

Languages

English

Activity

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