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Biography
At McGraw Law, P.C. we compassionately help real families solve very real problems. We understand that to most people family is the single most important thing, and the most important relationships in their lives. We also understand, and take the approach to our practice, that despite the parties' inability to get along, and the reality that in some instances members of the family will be ultimately better served in no longer remaining together under the same roof, the family nevertheless does not have to be destroyed.
We always remember that regardless of how many clients we represent, the individual client's family is the only one they have. Therefore, their case is always the most important, and we try hard to never lose sight of this reality. In all domestic and family law cases we protect and uphold our client's rights to the maximum extent allowable under the law, in order to obtain for them every single benefit and privilege to which they are entitled. At the same time we work hard to foster and encourage a loving, healthy and nurturing family relationship as much as possible for all involved.
My mission is to provide effective legal representation to all clients at all times; to obtain for them all rights and privileges to which they are entitled under the law to the maximum extent possible; to always maintain open and clear communication with the client on all issues pertaining to their case; and to always provide prompt, competent, and compassionate legal services.
We offer a 30 minute, initial, free, no-obligation consultation. Our standard hourly fee (for attorney time only; no support staff services are billed at all to the client in our firm), for cases in which we charge an hourly fee, is $250 per hour. However, many cases lend themselves to a flat fee, or other alternative fee arrangement. The actual fee to be charged of course will depend upon the specific facts and circumstances of each individual case, and therefore will need to be discussed personally and individually with each client.
Compassionately Helping Real Families Solve Real Problems
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Child Custody
25%
28 years | 1,000 cases
Divorce and Separation
25%
28 years | 1,000 cases
Family
25%
28 years | 3,000 cases
Child Support
20%
28 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2020 2019 2018
Licenses
Licensed in Virginia for 21 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Iowa for 25 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
McGraw Law, P.C.
(540) 904-5709
Fax
The McGRAW LAW, P.C. Building, 51 Boon Street, Boones Mill, VA, 24065
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Posted by Jessica | February 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
RESULTS!
Mr McGraw has represented me throughout a very difficult and complicated custody battle and has TWICE turned dire situations around quickly. He acted fast and fought hard for us in Court each time and gave great advice throughout the process. Would definitely recommend.
Posted by Jonas | January 24, 2024
Highly Recommended
I have been an attorney for almost fifteen years, so I can spot a good attorney when I come across one. I reached out to Attorney McGraw for a consult and was very impressed. Not only does he know the law, but he knows the “tricks of the trade” that can lead to positive results for his clients. I ...
Posted by Curtis | January 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Got the job done
Pat McGraw represented me on bogus protective order charges brought by my ex. He did an incredible job and got all charges against me dismissed and made the person bringing the charges look exactly like the liar they were. Then he also represented me in custody cases with my child and got me more t...
Posted by Lisa | August 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
My baby boy is home
Patrick McGraw was worth EVERY PENNY!! He brought our baby boy back home from foster care. It was a complicated case because I am not the birth mother but little man is legally ours now. We would have lost otherwise.
Posted by Patrick | March 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family
The best!
Patrick McGraw is a genuinely good family law attorney. I thought my custody case was open and close so I was handling it myself. Then I was thrown for a loop by the GAL, and DSS. Patrick believed what I was telling him and fought very hard for my daughter and I. There was times he put his career on ...
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Experience
Honors
2023
Superb Rating, Avvo
2023
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2023
Best Divorce Lawyers in Roanoke, Expertise.com
2023
Top 30 Matrimonial Law Attorney in Virginia, The National Advocates
2023
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Top Family Law Attorney, Top Attorneys of North America
2023
Virginia Top 10 Attorney in Family Law Practice, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2023
Named 1 of 10 Best Family Law Attorneys in Virginia, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2022
Top 30 Matrimonial and Family Law Attorney in Virginia, The National Advocates
2022
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2022
Best Divorce Lawyers in Roanoke, Expertise.com
2022
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®
2022
Top Family Law Attorney, Top Attorneys of North America
2022
Virginia Top 10 Attorney in Family Law Practice, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2022
Named 1 of 10 Best Family Law Attorneys in Virginia, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2021
Best Divorce Lawyers in Roanoke, Expertise.com
2021
Top 30 Matrimonial and Family Law Attorney in Virginia, The National Advocates Top 100
2021
Named 1 of 10 Best Family Law Attorneys in Virginia, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2021
Virginia Top 10 Attorney in Family Law Practice, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2021
A Top Family Law Attorney, Top Attorneys of North America
2021
Martindale-Hubbell, Client Champion Award
2021
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2020
A Top Family Law Attorney, Top Attorneys in North America
2020
Virginia Top 10 Attorney in Family Law Practice, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2020
Named 1 of 10 Best Family Law Attorneys in Virginia, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2020
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2020
Top 30 Matrimonial and Family Law Attorney in Virginia, The National Advocates Top 100
2019
Top 30 Matrimonial and Family Law Attorney in Virginia, The National Advocates Top 100
2019
TOP 10 Attorney in Virginia in Family Law Practice, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2019
Named 1 of 10 Best Family Law Attorneys in Virginia, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2019
President's Circle Top Attorney of North America, Who's Who Legal
2019
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2018
Exclusive Diamond Top Attorney of North America, Top Attorneys of North America
2018
Named 1 of 10 Best Family Law Attorneys in Virginia, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2018
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Pinnacle Professional and Top Attorney (only 1 in Roanoke), Inner Circle Executive Magazine
2018
Top 30 Matrimonial and Family Law Attorney in Virginia, The National Advocates Top 100
2018
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2017
Named 1 of 10 Best Family Law Attorneys in Virginia, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
A Top Family Law Attorney in North America, Top Attorneys in North America
2017
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2017
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2016
Named 1 of 10 Best Family Law Attorneys In Virginia, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
A Top Family Law Attorney in North America, Top Attorneys in North America
2015
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2006
Outstanding Professional Award, America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
1997
Football Academic All Conference, Iowa Collegiate Athletic Conference
1997
Football Scholastic All American, Collegiate Scholastic All American
1990
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
N/A
Award for Excellence in Volunteer Work, United Way
N/A
Highest Excellence in Trial Advocacy, National Institute for Trial Advocacy
Work Experience
2005 - Present
President, Attorney, McGraw Law, P.C.
2004 - 2005
Attorney, Williams Law Firm
1998 - 2004
Attorney, Brick, Gentry, Bowers, Swartz, Stoltze, Schuling & Levis, P.C.
Associations
2012 - Present
Virginia Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2004 - Present
Virginia Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
American Bar Association (Iowa chapter)Member
2000 - Present
Iowa State Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Delta Theta Pi Legal FraternityMember
1996 - Present
Alpha Chi National Honor SocietyMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Representative Cases
Favorable
Education
2000
Drake University Law School
Juris Doctorate Degree with High Honors
1997
William Penn University
Bachelor Degree of Arts and Sciences with Highest Honors
1995
Ricks College
Associates Degree of Arts and Sciences with High Honors
Speaking Engagements
2017
Law Merit Badge Counselor
Boy Scouts of America
2015
Roanoke Valley Association of Legal Professionals
Child Removal and Foster Care Process in Virginia
Publications
2000
Drake Law Review
Drake Law Review
2000
Criminal Law Newsletter
Drake Legal Clinic, Editor-In-Chief
1999
Drake Law Review
Drake Law Review
1999
Criminal Law Newsletter
Drake Legal Clinic, Editor-In-Chief
1998
Drake Law Review
Drake Law Review
1998
Criminal Law Newsletter
Drake Legal Clinic, Editor-In-Chief
Languages
French
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I get a petition for custody dismissed if my wife filed in the wrong county by lying to the court?
19 Jan 2019
Q&A
Can a grandparent get immediate temporary custody if both parents fail a drug test.
10 Jan 2017
Q&A
I'm on Subutex and for but I had a script neg. For everything else baby didn't even have anything dss came can they do that
10 Jan 2017