Michelle Nicole Mathis
About Michelle
Biography
I am currently on active duty with the US Navy, call Cowardin, Kim and Riddle at for your legal needs.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
12 years
13 years
9 years
9 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Virginia for 14 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 18 years
State: California
Acquired: 2007
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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17 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Compassion
Posted by Jason | June 27, 2013 | Government
Ms. Mathis helped us, when no one else was willing.
After a year of dealing with the UN-helpful VA, Ms. Mathis was willing to consult with me while all other attorneys had turned me away due to the complex nature of my case and their unwillingness to fight the Federal Government. She is extremely helpful, professional, and will take the time to go the...
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...
Michelle Nicole Mathis's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"Top-notch attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Tenacious, ethical and client oriented. I wholeheartedly endorse Michelle Mathis."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
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 LawyersMember
2012 - 2018
Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Avoided Bankruptcy
Not guilty of Reckless
Bond Granted
Not Guilty
Saved Tenant 4K of damages that the Landlord was claiming
Client Received ALL Military Retirement Pay Owed, Husband submitted Petition to BCNR to reinstate SBP.
Case Dismissed
Client Sees his Children More
Secured 5K Surety Bond for Client Enabling him to attend his Child Custody Hearing.
Secured a Protective Order
Defeated Protective Order, Case Dismissed
Bond Granted - 3K Surety
Defeated the Motion to increase Child support.
Client was allowed to stay.
Dismissed on a Motion to Strike
Non-Suit
Visitation Change
3rd Probation Violation - All Re-Suspended
Nolle Prosequi
Education
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2014
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
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