Lawren D. Burroughs

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Lawren D. Burroughs

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 19 years

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

4445 Corporation Ln, STE 225, Virginia Beach, VA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Lawren

Biography

Our focus is on Virginia's families - no matter how they're defined, legally or otherwise. Our attorney has practiced locally in the Hampton Roads/Southeastern Virginia since 2006, and was admitted to the United States Supreme Court Bar in 2024. Let our family help you and yours.

If your matter involves a cooperating parent, a loving step-parent, or is one where the other legal/biological parent is deceased, we may be the most affordable option available in Virginia for qualified families seeking to adopt close relatives or step-children. Call (757) 363-0077 with questions.

There are no clear "winners" in most child custody matters. Even in cases where there is no opposition, there is a child without a loving parent. In cases where parents are fighting over power and control, it's the children who suffer. Don't let your children become another statistic. Let us help.

In addition to our affordable flat-fee options for uncontested divorce matters, we focus our practice on issues that affect people most. A divorce or separation can wreak havoc on families, leaving no member unaffected. Let our family be there for you and yours in your time of need.

Frugal Legal Services offer affordable, flat-rate, attorney representation in uncontested divorces for residents of all cities/counties of Virginia. We created our unique online service as a way to lower the cost of quality representation in Virginia's uncontested divorces and step-parent adoptions.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

Our divorce/separation matters typically include child custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, equitable distribution (property/debt division), and military/government-related issues. We are LGBTQIA+ welcoming and affirming.

20 years

40%
Child Custody 30%

20 years

30%
Adoption 15%

We only handle stepparent adoption where the noncustodial biological parent consents to the adoption. These are managed in our office and online through Frugal Legal Services®.

20 years

15%
Uncontested Divorce 15%

Most uncontested divorces are managed through Frugal Legal Services®. These are for Virginia residents (for a minimum of 6 months preceding the date we file a complaint on your behalf), with or without children, who have been living separately and apart without cohabitation and without interruption for a minimum of 6 months or a year (depending upon whether you have children and/or a validly executed separation agreement).

20 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 19 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Burroughs Law Office, P.C. (dba) Frugal Legal Services

4445 Corporation Ln, STE 225, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462

burroughs-law.com

Online Presence

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Lawren D. Burroughs's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Crystal | May 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Second parent adoption

Highly recommend! They made the second parent adoption painless. Communication is great.

Posted by Justin | April 5, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Child custody

Ms. Burroughs is the staple and prime example of what a top notch family law attorney is. Extremely professional, focused, and prepared these are only some of the accolades Ms. Burroughs deserves. I wish I could give Ms. Burroughs more stars because I feel it is a great injustice to only be able to g...ive a single digit. I will be recommending her for the rest of my life and everyone I speak to will know and. Burroughs is a hard working and driven attorney who you will never doubt have her all in any and every case she works!

Posted by Eric | July 6, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great service at a very good price

Lawren and Jennifer were very helpful throughout the process, answering lots of questions. I think Frugal is an outstanding choice for couples pursuing a collaborative and amicable divorce. If the couple can agree on the major issues, Frugal makes the actual filing process easy at a very reasonable... price.

Posted by B | June 24, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Tireless advocate

Lawren is a tireless advocate for her clients. She comes well prepared and ready to fight if necessary but understands the value that a negotiated settlement brings.

Posted by Melanie | February 7, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing Attorney!

Lawren and Jennifer Burroughs walked me through my divorce, step-by-step, from day one. My (now) ex-husband and I had been married 24 years and we decided that we didn't want to pay attorneys thousands of dollars to get a divorce, so we opted to work together to get an uncontested divorce. I found ...the Burroughs Law Firm just by googling "uncontested online divorce". They had all great reviews so I decided to give them a call. This was one of the best decisions I've ever made! From day one, Lawren and Jennifer Burroughs walked me through this process, step-by-step. Lawren and I communicated via e-mails, and mostly through a secure online site. Jennifer and I texted or talked on the phone. Both of them answered any and all questions I asked (and I definitely had lots of them) in a timely manner, often working after regular business hours and even on weekends. They both treated me with kindness and respect, and showed compassion whenever I got emotional. They understand that going through a divorce is one of the hardest things a person can experience. Whenever I was confused or got stressed out about any procedures, documents, or computer issues, they simplified instructions and talked me through it. It really saved me so much time to not have to go to court or meet in person. The Burroughs Law Office guided me through my divorce process smoothly and in just a couple of months! I am still in awe of how quickly and inexpensively it was, and I deeply appreciate Lawren and Jennifer!

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Family lawyer | Jun 24

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"I endorse this lawyer. Lawren is professional, prepared, knowledgable, and represents her clients well. She is compassionate and conducts herself with class and civility in and out of court."

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R. Rowell

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 24

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"I have worked with Lawrence on several matters in the past, have known him for more than 10 years, and know that he always gives 100% on every case. He is diligent in his preparation and is a strong advocate for his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2024

Best Divorce Lawyers in Virginia Beach, Expertise

2024

Best Family Law Lawyers in Virginia Beach, Expertise

2020

Best Divorce Lawyers in Virginia Beach, Expertise

2016

Best Divorce Lawyers in Virginia Beach, Expertise

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Attorney, Burroughs Law Office, P.C. (dba) Frugal Legal Services

2006 - 2008

Assistant Public Defender, Office Of The Public Defender

2006 - 2014

Adjunct Professor, Saint Leo University

2000 - 2003

Dealer Services, American Funds Distributors

1998 - 2000

Dealer Services, Delaware Investments

1993 - 1998

Manager, Spirit of Norfolk

Associations

2024 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar

Attorney Member

2024 - Present

Virginia LGBTQ Bar Association

Member

2020 - Present

National Trans Bar Association

Attorney Member

2017 - Present

Virginia Beach Bar Association

Attorney Member

2021 - 2025

LGBTQ Family Law Institute

Attorney Member

2020 - 2023

LGBT life Center Board of Directors

Member, Secretary

2016 - 2025

National LGBTQ Bar Association

Attorney Member

Education

2005

Regent University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1998

Virginia Wesleyan University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2023

Coming Out Day Panel

Panel Discussion (LGBTQIA+ Counsel)

2022

Coming Out Day Panel - LGBT Affinity Group

Panel Discussion (LGBTQIA+ Counsel)

2009

Military Issues in Family Law

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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