Mykell LaRocque Messman

Mykell LaRocque Messman

4.1
Rating: 6.4

Licensed for 16 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Virginia Beach, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

2181 Upton Drive, Unit 418, Virginia Beach, VA

About Mykell

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

17 years | 1,000 cases

50%
Family 50%

17 years | 1,000 cases

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 16 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2009

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Location

Messman Law, Plc

2181 Upton Drive, Unit 418, Virginia Beach, VA, 23454

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Mykell LaRocque Messman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 12 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2017 | Child Abuse

THE LAWYER THAT "GOT" IT

I have decided to give Mykell a review and she was not even my lawyer but the biological father's lawyer. When we approach a lawyer, all we want is to be represented whether we are right or wrong. This lawyer represented the biological father like he should be represented. He is a master manipulat...or and harmful to my child but she didn't know that. She did her job. He is so harmful that he left my 5 year old out in the dark by himself in a parking lot while he sat in his car with the windows rolled up because he was mad at my child. This was also in January. Why am I choosing to give her a review like this because my lawyer bombed at protecting my child. My high priced lawyer did a horrible job at helping me. My lawyer was easily manipulated by the biological father and it was Mykell in the end that understood the horrible man he is. For that, I am grateful for her. Now I have heard she will stretch out her litigation and will not return calls. That so far is true and hopefully she will improve but when she shows up to court, she shows up fighting. I have written a review about my previous lawyer but it still has not started the healing process of hiring a horrible lawyer. I thought, how can I bring goodness to this situation. Thanking the people that did good in this situation was the only way I knew how.

Posted by Greg | October 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Aggressive - Dedicated - Advocate

If you read the sign on the door as you enter Ms. Messman's office you should take notice of her motto, aggressive, dedicated, advocate. Being a client I can assure you, this is exactly what you will get from her. Ms. Messman demonstrates a thorough knowledge of criminal and family law that can help ...any client navigate the complexity of making the best decision. In addition to the expertise that Ms. Messman provides when she becomes a part of your case, she is supported by a knowledgeable, responsive and helpful staff. It is evident in being a client of Ms. Messman that her dedication to law is driven by a true passion for her profession and helping those whom she serves, making her stand out as an excellent choice as an attorney.

Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2016

DO NOT HIRE

Mrs. Messman is a horrible lawyer and a joke. It cost me over 7000 and over a year to complete an order that she stated would take a few months. I was lied too continuously and would never receive updates or call backs. The only time I was contacted was when she needed more money. I had to find out a...bout the status of my own order myself and she lied to me about how long it was approved. It was approved for a month before it was disclosed to me.

Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2016

Disappointed

Ms Messman dropped the ball and made several mistakes in my case and I was left having to deal with the consequences. She was too busy to handle my concerns or case with any detail. Came off as trust-worthy but Same comments as previous -nearly impossible to get a hold of, and only time office reache...d out to me was for payment. So disappointed.

Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2016 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

I would recommend to everyone!!

I have used messman law from a simple speeding ticket all the way to a custody battle! I have never had any issues with the law firm, they take your matter seriously as if it were there own. No rock goes unturned when mrs messman is on your side and that is what I like. It can be hard reaching mrs me...ssman which can be frustrating at times but she does her best to get back to u and the ending result is always a plus! I would recommend her to anyone I know that needed an attorney she even set me up with a pay plan!

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Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 07

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"Mykell Messman is extraordinarily intelligent and hardworking. I would highly recommend her!"

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Rating:  6.4 (Good)

Languages

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