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

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Criminal Defense 50%

17 years | 1,000 cases

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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

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4.1 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Posted by Alexis | February 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Don’t go anywhere else

I was with another firm for over two years. They drained my bank account, my hope, and I felt like a pawn in my own custody battle. I sought Mykell out after a terrible experience where I felt my attorney at the time didn’t know how to represent my case. I had an initial meeting, we talked about what... was important to me and once accepted Mykell literally heard everything I said, as a single mom, and went from there. We didn’t have a bunch of consultations that she billed me obscene amounts, we had two. She went to court and she FOUGHT for my babies and for me. She fought for everyone’s best interests, she was amazing. She told me from the beginning we’re not doing this whole “petty” thing which I 100% respect because my previous lawyer told me to call them about everything, and they billed me accordingly. She said call me when you NEED me and gave me her personal cell. After two and a half years for the first time I felt HEARD with her without repeating myself twenty times. I felt SAFE with her and I knew she was looking out for EVERYONE. She was everything I needed from the beginning and more. If you don’t go to Mykell you’re doing a disservice to yourself and your sanity. For the first time in two and a half years I feel like I can breathe again. Retain her. The juice is worth the squeeze I promise you.

Posted by anonymous | July 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Pathetic

By far the worst attorney I have ever worked with in my life! Have filed complaints to the bar. Lost all but 4 days of custody for two daughters combined! Have been waiting to receive final decree for over a month after being filed! Never returns calls or emails. Always too busy to meet.

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 | Divorce & Separation

My amicable divorce no kids took a YEAR to finalize

I spoke to this woman at the initial discussion about my case then never again. The office fumbled around with paperwork and unnecessarily delayed my divorce for months. The office never reached out to me to expedite anything and I had to constantly nag them for answers. They even informed my ex befo...re they informed me that my divorce was final! I was the one that paid them!

Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2016 | Child Custody

Child Custody

Mrs. Mykell Messman did an awesome job handling my child custody battle. She was thorough and detailed with all the steps taken in our case . She worked with me on the fines and always kept me informed . I didn't have a problem reaching out to her at all when I needed to speak with her or her paraleg...als about issue regarding the case. She is an awesome lawyer with a big heart . I think that is he one of the best ones out there .

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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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Experience

Rating:  6.4 (Good)

Languages

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