Sarah Elizabeth Morris

Sarah Elizabeth Morris

also known as Sarah E. Morris

4.8
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 10 years

Family Lawyer at Norfolk, VA
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Alimony ... +5 more

425 W. 20th Street, Suite 5, Norfolk, VA

About Sarah

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Family 60%

Divorce, child custody/visitation, child support, spousal support, show cause actions, negotiating settlement agreements, deeds, drafting QDRO, ADRO, Retirement Benefits Orders, and for enforcement of orders.

60%
Child Custody 10%

Custody and visitation/parenting time contested trials, negotiating and drafting agreements, grandparent/third-party custody/visitation, and show cause actions for enforcement of orders.

10%
Adoption 5%

Assistance with domestic adoptions and step-parent adoptions.

5%
Alimony 5%

Spousal support hearings for temporary and permanent spousal support, negotiating and drafting agreements, and show cause actions for enforcement of orders.

5%
Child Support 5%

Child support hearings, negotiating and drafting agreements, show cause actions for enforcement of orders, actions to correct DCSE arrears miscalculations, and to remove DCSE as enforcement bodies.

5%
Domestic Violence 5%

Obtaining and defending against protective orders, and representation for violation of protective orders for petitioners and respondents.

5%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

Drafting and negotiating prenuptial agreements and marital/property settlement agreements.

5%
Uncontested Divorce 5%

Drafting and negotiating marital/property settlement agreements, and finalization in court for uncontested divorces.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 10 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Morris Williams LLC - A Family Law Firm

425 W. 20th Street, Suite 5, Norfolk, VA, 23517

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Sarah Elizabeth Morris's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 26 reviews

Posted by Robert | March 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best Attorney I've ever worked with!

Ms. Morris is the greatest attorney! She understands the law and fights for her clients with expertise. Her team is efficient and works cost effectively. Most of all she is polite, knowledgeable and courteous! Ms. Morris took on what I knew would be a hard case and made it work in my favor in th...e end. All this while holding on to her Christian beliefs and letting them shine everyday. I've dealt with attorney's before, without having a good experience. Ms. Morris will be my attorney if I should ever find myself in need of one again.

Posted by Alteza | March 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding Defense

Mrs. Morris did an outstanding job; she won my case. Her and her staff treated me and my dilemma as if we were the most important things in their life. She was very caring and attentive to detail. I felt very comfortable with her throughout the entire process. I highly recommend.

Posted by Michael | March 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Exceptional Representation

An amazing and tenacious lawyer. During what was a trying and difficult time in my personal life Sarah E. Morris was a firm guiding hand that went above and beyond to ensure I was kept informed, and that I was given the best legal advice possible. During difficult negotiations and emotional swings ...she was a consummate professional that kept me on the right rack and ensured the best possible outcome in the most expedient way possible. Anyone who finds themselves in need of a lawyer who is professional, punctual, and keeps the bigger picture in mind could not do better than Sarah E. Morris.

Posted by TJ | February 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best decision I made was Sarah!

Sarah was my attorney for my assault and battery charge and she did everything she could to help me. She listened to everything I told her about the incident and about how I was falsely being accused. She talked to my witnesses, she kept in touch with me and updated on everything in between court dat...es. She’s an excellent lawyer and a good hearted person I’m glad I can say she helped me I would most definitely refer her and use her again (hopefully I won’t to though) THANKS FOR EVERYTHING SARAH!!!

Posted by Aaron | January 31, 2018 | Residential

Great legal advice for a tenant

My girlfriend and I are currently in the process of purchasing a home and we needed advice about our options regarding our current lease and Sarah was very helpful. She was very quick to review the information and get back to us with sound advice. I would definitely recommend her services as she is ...knowledgable, efficient and easy to talk to!

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Sarah Elizabeth Morris's Lawyer Endorsements

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Leslie Williams

Family lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sarah is a knowledgable practitioner both in family and criminal matters, but what separates her from other attorneys, is her genuine compassion for her clients. I have witnessed, firsthand, Ms. Morris' diligence in representing clients with the utmost integrity. She is a dedicated attorney whose knowledge of the law enables her to serve her clients' interests effectively no matter what issues may arise. I fully endorse Sarah Morris!"

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Meredith Maust

Family lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah is a colleague and a friend. She is forthright and honest with a sharp intelligence. Anyone looking for representation that makes them feel their attorney genuinely cares about their case should give Ms. Morris a call."

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Heather Pedersen

Family lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Morris has all the qualities one desires in an excellent lawyer. She will work to achieve the best outcome for her client and do so with integrity."

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John Napier

Real estate lawyer

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Leslie Williams

Family lawyer

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Meredith Maust

Family lawyer

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Heather Pedersen

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Top Lawyer, Coastal Virginia Magazine

2022

Top Lawyer, CoVA Biz - Coastal Virginia Business Magazine

2022

Virginia Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers

2021

Top Lawyer, CoVA Biz - Coastal Virginia Business Magazine

2021

Virginia Rising Stars, Virginia Super Lawyers

2021

Top Lawyer, Coastal Virginia Magazine

2021

Client Choice Award, Avvo

2020

Top Lawyer, CoVA Biz - Coastal Virginia Business Magazine

2020

Best Of 2020 Winner Silver Award - Excellence in Family Law, Virginian Pilot

2020

Best Of Winners, Virginia Media

2020

Top Lawyer, Coastal Virginia Magazine

2019

Top Lawyer, CoVaBiz - Coastal Virginia Business Magazine

2019

Top Lawyer, Coastal Virginia Magazine

2018

Client Choice Award, Avvo

2017

Client Choice Award, Avvo

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Co-Founder/Attorney, Morris Williams LLC - A Family Law Firm

2016 - 2020

Associate Attorney, Holcomb Law, P.C.

2015 - 2016

Attorney, Independent Contractor

2014 - 2014

Summer Internship for Criminal Division, United States Attorney's Office

2013 - 2013

Judicial Internship for Domestic Relations Cases, City of Virginia Beach Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court

2011 - 2012

Intern - Witness/ Victim Section for Domestic Violence Docket, State's Attorney's Office For Frederick County

Associations

2020 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association

2015 - Present

Virginia Bar Association

2018 - 2018

Greater Peninsula Women's Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Contested custody and visitation/parenting time trial

Parent awarded primary physical custody of children

Spousal support termination

Successfully terminated an award of spousal support after proving the former spouse, payee, was cohabitating with their romantic partner

Protective Order

Court awarded a two year protective order for party

Negotiated a Property Settlement Agreement

Successfully negotiated a property settlement agreement for all issues of custody, visitation, support and property and avoided lengthy litigation on all matters

Sole Custody

Parent was awarded sole custody of child

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Education

2015

Regent University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2012

Hood College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

Legal Practice Skills II - Course

Starting Your Law Practice

2019

Legal Practice Skills I - Course

Starting Your Law Practice

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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