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Angela Nicole Watson

4.1
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 26 years

Litigation Lawyer at Petersburg, VA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Family, Bankruptcy & Debt ... +2 more

Petersburg, VA

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 15 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2011

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 20 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in West Virginia for 26 years

State: West Virginia

Acquired: 2000

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Angela Nicole Watson

Petersburg, VA, 23805

Law Offices of Angela Nicole Watson

Law Office of Angela N. Watson, PLLC

Po Box 3605, Petersburg, VA, 23805-3605

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Angela Nicole Watson's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | 1 star

Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Unprofessional/ Waste of Investment

I’m only just now deciding to leave this review in hopes that I save others the trouble/loss. I paid Attorney Watson full retainer fee up in hopes that I could maintain custody of my child. Not only was she late to court but she was completely unprepared. I was truly better off going in on my own rat...her than hiring her. The decision came by mail weeks later and she again was completely disconnected from the case (she had no clue what the judge’s decision was and I had to send her a copy).I was devastated to say the least and due to the contract upon retaining her, she would not appeal on my behalf. There’s a reason why you can’t find many reviews for this lawyer. There’s no telling how many others there are, who have experienced the same unprofessionalism.

Angela Watson

Replied last September 20, 2026

I am always prepared for court, and in 26 years of practice I only have seen custody lost from a client twice and that has been the result of crucial facts which were withheld by the client that were not favorable. It is very important that clients divulge all pertinent information even if it is negative. When we lawyers are blindsided with relevant information at trial that a client has omitted, we cannot present evidence to the contrary if not advised in advance. As lawyers, we do our best with such land mines, but undisclosed negative detrimental facts strongly influence the judges decision so you must advise the lawyer in advance. Also, I am rarely late to court, so it is highly likely that there was a traffic accident. As noted in my reviews, I represent my clients zealously. Also, it is very rare for a judge to delay their ruling, and issue a written opinion later. This normally means they weighed many factors and wanted to give careful consideration to their decision. We lawyers have no control over the timing of that final decision and since it is sent via mail occasionally clients receive it before counsel. This has only happened twice in my career and when it happened about four years ago, I was out of the country when the judge mailed the decision, so the client received it before I did so I did not know the Judge had ruled nor his decision since I was out of the country. You posted anonymously because your review and recitation of the facts is not true. The judge’s decision was based on the negative fact you withheld which was presented by the opposing party, and I was prepared & represented you zealously as I have the other 800 clients I have served in the last four years.

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Lack of attention to detail, accountability, or empathy

Had a speeding charge out of state and hired Angela to file a continuance for more time due to travel restraints. She filed a continuance with clients name spelled wrong, did not research approved continuance reasons, and did not follow up after sending the court an incomplete and subpar request for ...continuance. When asked for help to make it right (re-contact the court to explain, submit to the client in writing their mistake) she bot only refused but she was rude, critical, and dismissive while saying “the judge isn’t mad at me so it’s not my issue.” For someone who claims to have decades of experience for the less fortunate, Angela really dropped the ball and doubled down on it

Posted by Lala | June 29, 2024

Very rude

I found this lawyer through my legal insurance at work. When I called her about my spouse's traffic violation case, she seemed disinterested and like I was bothering her, despite the fact that I understand I called her on the weekend. I think it's important to treat people with respect, even on weeke...nds. As a result, I'll be looking for another lawyer to handle my case.

Posted by Tatyana | May 20, 2024

Rude

She is very rude. I would not choose to work with her. I got her information from my group legal plan that I have through my employer. I only called and left a voicemail to see if she can assist me in an appeal case. I ended up getting the help I needed elsewhere. And when she called me back, before ...I barely said hello and could let her know I no longer needed her assistance, she quickly just says “I don’t do appeals” and hangs up.

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Education

2000

William & Mary Law School

Doctor of Law (J.D.)

1994

University of Richmond

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

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