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Attorney Rita Ros-Planas has been practicing law full time since 1985 and is committed to protecting the rights and interests of individuals facing family law, personal injury and criminal legal disputes. She provides personalized service, focused on achieving desired results for every client. From your initial consultation, she will take the time to understand your unique position, including your long-term goals and objectives. She works collaboratively with clients to devise legal solutions that suit your time and budget constraints, while also protecting your rights.
With her extensive record as a public defender and attorney in the Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Chesapeake areas, she is familiar with the judges, knows the court system, and knows how to use that experience to the advantage of every client. In addition to her experience in law, she holds a Master’s of Science in Psychology, allowing her to understand and work with psychologists and social workers who may become involved in family law or criminal matters. Since 1989, Ms. Ros-Planas has been a mediator, working with individual clients and their families to effectively develop lasting solutions to family legal disputes.
Ms. Ros-Planas is originally from Cuba and is fluent in Spanish, her native language. She can assist the Hispanic community in all of their legal matters.
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Acquired: 1985
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1080 Laskin Road, Suite 103, Virginia Beach, VA, 23452-8515
11 Client Reviews
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Posted by Ed | April 29, 2020 | Contracts & Agreements
Never hire this Attorney
Made a $60,000 mistake in my settlement agreement, called in her own CPA/Attorney to back her up & try to convince me I was wrong. Went to my CPA & he read my agreement and agreed with me. Went before the Judge & Judge agreed with me. Because she already had me sign the settlement agreement I had to...
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Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2020
Reliable and knows her stuff: Rita's good to have on your side.
Rita gave me the support and expertise I needed when I contacted her re: urgent matters. She was quick and got back with me right away by phone and email. Over the span of a 3-4 weeks, she made time in her already busy schedule for my time-sensitive request, unlike other attorneys, who never seem to ...
Appreciate the kind words. If there is anything I can do for you in the future, please let me know.
Posted by Don | April 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
Years Of Exemplary Service
Rita Ros-Planas is an honest caring person who happens to be a great Attorney. Her focus is on OUR needs and she has represented our family for years.
Don, thanks for the wonderful review.
Posted by Trudy | April 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
CHILD CUSTODY
I had the good fortune of receiving the expertise of Ms Ros Planas in a custody case. I love her humor ability to make you comfortable in a very uncomfortable situation. She was very considerate of every family member which allowed us to come to an expedient settlement during a very emotional time in...
Trudy, thanks for leaving such a wonderful review. We are grateful for your kind words.
Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Compassion, Wit, Clarity
Ms. Ros-Planas is definitely the person to have in your corner in legal matters. She is a fierce advocate who is excellent at clarifying complex legal issues. Her compassion and incredible sense of humor help to defuse stressful situations. She has successfully guided me through several legal iss...
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure serving your legal needs.
"I endorse this lawyer. Rita is a fierce advocate for her clients and a respected professional in the legal community. She carefully considers the best course of action for each client, communicates options, and listens to her client to provide the best possible outcome for each individual case. Rita truly cares about her clients and acts as both an attorney and counselor at law."
Family lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
1984
Regional Competition Representative in Trial Advocacy, William and Mary Law School
1983
Competition Representative in Client Counseling, William and Mary Law School
1980
Oustanding Foreign Language Student Award, Old Dominion University
1980
Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Old Dominion University
2018 - Present
Sole Practitioner, Rita Ros-Planas, Esq. PLLC
2015 - 2018
Partner, Fuller, Hadeed & Ros-Planas, PLLC
1990 - 2015
Sole Practitioner, Rita Ros-Planas, Esquire, PC
1985 - 1990
Partner, Phillips & Planas
1984 - 1984
Assistant Public Defender, City of Virginia Beach Public Defender's Office
1983 - 1983
Legal Extern, Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
1983 - 1983
Legal Extern, Tidewater Legal Aid Society, Norfolk
1978 - 1980
Psychology Department Teaching Assistant, Old Dominion University
1977 - 1978
Psychology Department Research Assistant, Old Dominion University
1972 - 1984
Translator (Spanish), Free Lance
2010 - Present
Virginia Beach Bar Association Seatack Elementary School Mentoring ProgramMember
1985 - Present
Virignia State BarMember
1985 - Present
Virginia Beach Bar AssociationMember
2001 - 2001
Multicultural Alliance of TidewaterFormer Member
2000 - 2008
Virginia Beach Bar Association, Mentor CommitteeFormer Member
1995 - 1995
Tidewater Legal Aid SocietyFormer Board Member
1995 - 1995
Virginia Beach Bar Association, Domestic Relations District Court Liaison CommitteeFormer Member
1992 - 1992
Virginia Beach Chamber of Commerce, Sister Cities Project CommitteeFormer Member
1990 - 2014
Virginia Beach CLASS Program (Counsel Advocating Sposual Safety) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District CourtPro Bono Attorney
1990 - 1990
YWCAFormer Board Member
1985 - 1998
Hispanic-American Society of TidewaterFormer Officer and Board Member
1985 - 2005
Tidewater Legal Aid Society Pro Bono PanelFomer Member Attorney
1978 - 1978
Phi Sigma Phi Scholastic Honor SocietyMember
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1980
MS - Master of Science
1978
BS - Bachelor of Science
Spanish
English