Vicki L, Francois

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Vicki L, Francois

also known as Vicki L Wiese

4.9
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 28 years

Family Lawyer at Roanoke, VA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

1506 Franklin Rd SW Ste 101, Roanoke, VA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Vicki

Biography

Vicki was just named to the 2021 Influential Women of Law class by the Virginia Lawyers Weekly. This award honors women attorneys and judges for their “excellent work on behalf of the justice system...

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 75%

75%
Criminal Defense 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 450-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2022 2021
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+ 1
Platinum Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 27 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 28 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Wiese Law Firm

1506 Franklin Rd SW Ste 101, Roanoke, VA, 24016

wieselawfirm.com/

Online Presence

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Vicki L, Francois's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

FLAWLESS ATTORNEY!!

If you want and/or need a lawyer that is calculated and thorough, an expert that will review your case once and have a plan for your win, then look no further than Vicki at Wiese Law Firm.  After 4 attorneys over a 2.5 yr period,  numerous, COUNTLESS court hearings, that of which I always left feelin...g defeated with no end in sight, then I hired Vicki who prevailed!! She articulated my case with flawless skill. I truly do not think anyone else could have matched her stellar court performance. She is life changing.  She is motivated, organized, articulate, attentive and focused. She is driven and respected. She has an exceptional reputation. Just having her as your attorney will give you immediate confidence. She will take control, no longer will you feel overwhelmed or uncertain. After 15 mins into my consult,  I knew she was DIFFERENT. I could see how she took everything in and had a grasp that I had not witnessed prior. Barb her legal assist is also amazing and is extremely knowledgeable and available to guide and assist throughout as well. Very prompt and diligent. There are attorneys that can make you think your case is a priority. Vicki is shows it and proves it from start to finish.  Don't throw away your precious time and money on anyone else. She is all you need and more. Her presence alone is a statement. She is worth a million times her fees. I CANNOT SAY ENOUGH about how perfect she is. She dominates in her field. She is an absolute MUST HAVE!  Having her as an attorney feels and equates to driving a Bugatti in a world of Ford Escorts. FLAWLESS VICTORY!!

Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Determined

Vicki is determined and will provide no-nonsense advice. She really stuck it out to see me through a long term battle. There is a reason she stays so busy. She will not back down when fighting for you.

Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Serious warning — proceed with extreme caution.**

Serious warning — proceed with extreme caution.** In my experience, this attorney prioritised money over client care at every stage. From the outset, I felt assessed more for what I could pay than for the actual legal support I needed, with little compassion for what I was going through. Most c...oncerning was the pressure to write a five-star review in exchange for a reduction in my bill (around $1,000), particularly while I had an upcoming court date. Feeling under pressure, I complied. I later became aware of similar experiences from other clients, which raises serious concerns about how these positive reviews are obtained. After providing the review, I was then told I could no longer be represented due to payment issues. The timing felt deeply troubling and left me without support at a critical moment. Throughout the process, I did not feel properly prepared or represented. There were instances where I experienced a lack of organisation and focus, which affected my confidence going into hearings. Overall, my experience felt highly transactional, lacking the professionalism, integrity, and human consideration one expects in legal representation. I cannot recommend her services and strongly advise others to look elsewhere.

Vicki Francois

Replied last March 30, 2026

Hello: Our firm continues to provide clients with effective, ethical and zealous representation. And we take our clients’ confidentiality seriously. Therefore, we will not respond to the allegations in this post, but encourage you to contact us directly at 540-206-3770. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Vicki

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Sample of Legal Cases

Larsen v. Stack, 298 Va. 683 (2020)

Unanimously affirmed

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Education

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Oklahoma City University School of Law

J.D.

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University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

B.S.

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