Michelle Nicole Mathis

Michelle Nicole Mathis

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Newport News, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Personal Injury ... +3 more

601 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 210, Newport News, VA

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Government Attorney

About Michelle

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 20%

State courts: jail visits, bond hearings, juvenile, traffic, general district, circuit, misdemeanors, felonies, drug, property, violent crimes. Military courts-martial.

12 years

20%
Landlord or Tenant 20%

Lease review, Lease termination, Evictions, Letters, Negotiations, Court Actions and Defense, Military Tenant Rights.

13 years

20%
Personal Injury 20%

Car accidents.

9 years

20%
Debt Settlement 15%

Negotiate debt, review credit reports, FDCPA letters, bankruptcy consults, garnishment defense, re-open default judgments

9 years

15%
Immigration 15%

Citizenship, Permanent Residence, Asylum

9 years

15%
General Practice 10%

Guardianship and Conservatorship for Adults, Wills and POAs, Courts-Martials, Administrative Boards, NJP, Military rights and benefits, Military regulations, SCRA.

18 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 14 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Cowardin, Kim & Riddle

601 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 210, Newport News, VA, 23606

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Michelle Nicole Mathis's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by Elizabeth | September 17, 2013 | Foreclosure

A lawyer that really fights for your rights.

After working with two attorneys through my divorce I was ready to give up. I was married for 22 years when I filed for divorce and I have never experienced so much pain. After being ignored by my previous lawyer often in situations where I really need it legal advice I was often ignored. Try this s...how up to court for an emergency hearing because your house went up for auction and the opposite counsel for the fourth time did not show up to court with some lame excuse. Thanks God someone told me about Michelle Mathis. Ms. Mathis is straight to the point. Ms. Mathis explains why or when and how your case is unfolding. Ms. Mathis will fight for your rights and will stand up for what is right. This is the lawyer you want next to you in court . She is the best.

Posted by anonymous | July 02, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Obstruction of Justice Charge

Michelle was great! We sat down and talked about the case, and she immediately started pointing out defenses for my case. She worked around my busy schedule and always kept me informed. My case needed a continuence, and she stood in for me while I was out to sea. On the actual day of the case, she ha...d a sound defense, and the charges were dissmissed.

Posted by Martyn | May 24, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

After obtaining a mediated Settlement Agreement I was reffered to Michelle with a view to obtaining a divorce. The timeframe I desired was quite short but Michelle was very understanding and acted in a very professional manner throughout the whole proceedings. There were a few potential issues with... jurisdiction, witnesses, and cohabitation surrounding the case but Michelle investigated these issues and provided the answers to my questions. Additionally, she kept me at ease with the Court procedures and I was kept fully informed of what was happening with the case at all times. Michelle provided an excellent service and I'd recommend her as she is very personable, keeps you informed, and is honest with you about all aspects of the case.

Posted by RLM | May 17, 2012

Traffic Court consult

Ms. Michelle Mathis, J.D., listened attentively to what I had to say; answered all my questions; spoke with a vocabulary I could understand; was very informed regarding Virginia law; and at the end of the consult, I felt like my “feet” were finally back on the ground. I would highly recommend Ms. Mat...his to anyone needing prompt, informed legal service.

Posted by Krystal | April 23, 2012 | Landlord & Tenant

Very helpful and a great listener.

I called her out of the blue and she listened to my troubles even through a very emotional phone call. She was very courteous and treated me like a human. She was never demeaning and talked to me like a person. She handled my issues with the rental company when they did nothing to fix the problems wi...th the house. She is prior military and we are military as well so I felt like she knew where we were coming from since we were new to the area. We were able to get out of the lease and she dealt with the company. It was a great relief to have her on my side. She always kept me up to date and CC'd me in her emails to the company. Because of the great communication we were always on the same page as each other. I felt like she kept a lot of stress and anxiety off my shoulders. She admitted that she did not have much experience with the tenant side of the house, but she was able to study the laws and handle my case without any problems. She was able to find multiple laws from state to federal to back up my case. It was a great experience and I will keep her number close in the future for myself and my friends. Thank you for everything Michelle.

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Michelle Nicole Mathis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kathryn Lavelle

Debt settlement lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michelle Mathis is a well-grounded attorney with a common-sense approach to the practice of law. As a reservist in the Navy, Michelle has experience and knowledge about legal issues specific to the military - which lends itself to her practice in Hampton Roads. Michelle takes her cases to heart, and looks at all angles to see how she can best help her clients."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Other

"Top-notch attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Edward Atkinson

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michelle knows her stuff in all the areas of law she practices in. I ask for her help when I have a question about the law."

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Tiffany Sullivan

Uncontested divorce lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michelle is an excellent lawyer who woks diligently to get her clients the results they desire. She does excellent research to prepare for her cases and is not afraid to think outside of the box. I endorse this lawyer."

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Anthony Tuorto

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Cobin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tenacious, ethical and client oriented. I wholeheartedly endorse Michelle Mathis."

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Cassie Baudean

Unknown lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Louie

Military law lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michelle has served in the JAG Corps and understands how the military works. She has her client's best interest in mind and has represented military members as a defense counsel, focusing on non-judicial punishment, administrative board hearings and courts-martial. Michelle is the first person I think of to handle military law matters."

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Crystina O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michelle is a hard-working, smart lawyer who will do a great job for her clients. She meticulously researches every issue and is always prepared to win her case. I endorse this lawyer."

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Raymond Beal

Military law lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Michelle Mathis when she was a clerk for the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals. She was a very studious and hard working attorney who was routinely assigned challenging research projects and provided excellent and timely advice to the Court. I recommend her as a competent Military Justice practitioner."

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Robert Stumpf

Unknown lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nikeva Bailey

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James Broccoletti

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Edward Atkinson

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Tiffany Sullivan

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Andrew Cobin

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Andrew Richmond

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David Price

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Kellam Parks

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Peter Louie

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Crystina O'Brien

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2013

ABA Military Pro Bono Project Outstanding Services Award, American Bar Association

2011

Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy-Marine Corps Appellate Review Activity

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Associate, Cowardin, Kim & Riddle

2015 - 2017

Military Legal Assistance Attorney, Region Legal Services Mid-Atlantic (RLSO)

2014 - 2015

Associate, The O'Brien Law Firm

2011 - 2014

Attorney, Law Office of Michelle Mathis, PLC

2007 - 2011

Attorney, United States Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps

Associations

2011 - Present

Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2012 - 2018

Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

SW v. Suntrust

Avoided Bankruptcy

Commonwealth vs. Grant

Not guilty of Reckless

Commonwealth v. Newman

Bond Granted

Commonwealth vs. RR

Not Guilty

Neubecker v. Tichenor

Saved Tenant 4K of damages that the Landlord was claiming

Hamm v. Hamm

Client Received ALL Military Retirement Pay Owed, Husband submitted Petition to BCNR to reinstate SBP.

JJC Holdings v. Guerra

Case Dismissed

RR v. SR

Client Sees his Children More

Commonwealth v. Dorden

Secured 5K Surety Bond for Client Enabling him to attend his Child Custody Hearing.

RR v. SR

Secured a Protective Order

CW v. HB/RB

Defeated Protective Order, Case Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Riddick

Bond Granted - 3K Surety

Wallace v. Wallace

Defeated the Motion to increase Child support.

Apartment Community v. Guy

Client was allowed to stay.

Commonwealth v. Meeks

Dismissed on a Motion to Strike

Courtesy Auto Sales v. Willie Cook

Non-Suit

Hoody v. Snyder

Visitation Change

Commonwealth v. Bardall

3rd Probation Violation - All Re-Suspended

Commonwealth v. Branden Smith

Nolle Prosequi

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Education

2007

Pepperdine University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of California - Irvine

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Norview / Lake Taylor Middle Schools Accomplice Liability - Virginia Rules

Languages

English

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