Douglas Christopher Fredrick

It can be so hard to find an attorney that will go the extra mile to get things done. When we needed help with a family law appeal, we looked everywhere for someone that we could count on. We first noticed Doug when reviewing the Family Law section of the Bar Association. His activity in advocatin...g for his clients and his knowledge of family law really impressed us and prompted us to find out more. His online reviews are right on! He is active in current family law and actively participates in conferences. He is sharp and on top of things! Doug has been, and continues to be, the lifeline that we needed in one of the most stressful times of our life! He went the extra mile to make sure we understood everything and took the time to help us every step of the way. He not only represented us in the appeal, but also offered his expertise and advice for the next battle. Most impressive, he not only serves his community, but his country as well. Thank you Doug and God bless you!

Doug has been a fantastic lawyer for us. He is very knowledgeable in military and family law (we are Air Force). We found his down to earth and frank demeanor to be very comforting in what was a difficult and complex child custody case involving the abuse and neglect of my three teenage kids by the...ir mother and her boyfriend. I have never had the feeling he was interested in gouging us for money, which has happened to us before with another lawyer. He would often advise us as to potential costs pursuant to a decision or action, and provide counsel to help keep his billing costs to us down. I was very apprehensive about this case, the financial costs, and the ability to obtain primary physical custody of my kids from their mother. I was concerned of the emotional toll the proceedings would take on all of us. If I did not feel the change was vital for my kids’ well-being, I probably would have chickened out. I needed a good lawyer to walk us through it. On multiple occasions, when we were feeling distraught and hopeless, Doug’s professionalism and knowledge calmed our nerves and gave us the confidence to forge ahead and make decisions. He did a great job of drafting Motions,Affidavits, Parenting Plan, etc.. working with us to adjust the verbiage, and getting them into the court. We also found his decision-making and interaction with the judge and defensive counsel to be both astute and effective. What makes all of this more amazing is that we have never met Doug face-to-face. I saw his picture for the first time today. We started this case in Summer of 2015, from Germany and finished after moving to Virginia. The final judgment should be complete next week. He was very accommodating in helping us overcome the challenges of working from distance. Based upon our experience, I think it is a good assumption he is even better in person. I vehemently disagree with the May 2015 review which claims Doug was only interested in the paychecks and was not diligent with a case. What lawyer does not submit a single motion in 10 months? How is that possible? This must have been his evil twin, because we did not experience this. This sounds more like a disgruntled customer who was not diligent and did not have a case go his way. Two things a good customer should understand. (1) This is YOUR case…you need to put in the effort to collect and compile supporting evidence/documentation for your case. The more you are able to do, the less you pay and the more you lawyer is able to focus on the bigger things; (2) Doug is not going to lie, so if you are looking for a lawyer to fabricate a story or twist the truth…then you should go elsewhere; (3) Some lawyers are better than others…but they are not magic. They can’t make a good case materialize out of thin air. If you don’t have enough supporting evidence or a good case…then you don’t. If Doug doesn’t feel like you have a good case. I am pretty certain he would tell you. There is justice in the court system, but a good lawyer is an important step in obtaining it. In my opinion, Doug is A-grade! My kids are now with us in Virginia for good! Even if the outcome had not been favorable, my review of Doug would still remain the same.

I hired Mr. Fredrick to represent me in a very complicated family law/divorce case. Initially, he seemed to care about my situation and he offered many thoughts and suggestions. Mr. Fredrick's concern and effort evaporated steadily with each of my checks he cashed. I was perpetually in the dark on wh...at was going on and what was being done. I repeatedly asked and pleaded for motions to be submitted and specific steps to be taken to stop my former spouse from ruining my relationship with my children and stripping me of my ability to be a father. 10 months later, not a single motion was made in my defense. Nothing was prepared for the trial. None of my witness were contacted in time to appear. None of my evidence was submitted in time to be used. Ultimately, I was forced to settle. The worst part was that Mr. Fredrick made me feel like the outcome was my fault. At my lowest point, I asked Mr. Fredrick why nothing was done, why nothing was prepared, and why there was no justice. He told me that he would still go to trial for me, but the judge's decision would probably be worse than the terms of the settlement. He followed with, "pick what hill you want to die on." At the start, I was sure that I had found a skilled attorney and an advocate who would represent me and the best interests of my children. Mr. Fredrick's statements and advice gave me a false sense of hope that justice existed in family court- Make no mistake about this- IT DOES NOT. Before I signed my name to the settlement, Mr. Fredrick revealed his true position: Justice doesn't exist in family law. The court is only there to conduct conflict resolution, if a little justice takes place- great, but that isn't the court's objective, he told me... I wish he had been so honest before I paid him so many thousands of dollars. In truth, I believe Mr. Fredrick is very smart and capable. However, if you are a father looking to retain any shred of what being a father means to you- then I would strongly advise you NOT to retain Mr. Fredrick. My case is a lost cause, but this review might save another from experiencing the disappointment and anguish that I experienced after retaining Mr. Fredrick. Simply Truth: If you are a father in need of an effective divorce attorney, DO NOT retain Mr. Fredrick.

If you like upfront answers, you'll like Doug Fredrick. We've used him on several occasions for different matters from fraud to family matters to real estate. You don't need to babysit him, he gets the job done, keeps you informed but doesn't make you jump through hoops. If he tells you something, yo...u know it's the truth. By fart he best attorney we've ever dealt with. We consider him our 'go to' attorney, without question.

Doug represented me recently for my hugely complex case of child custody modification that I was served with by my ex-husband and MY parents. I was afraid that he would turn me down like the 3 female lawyers I went to before I contacted him. Each lawyer said it was too much work and they wouldn't b...e able to dedicate enough time and effort to see me successful. I originally thought I needed a female lawyer to represent me, but I soon changed my mind. I found his website, sent a message, they called the same day, and I had an appt the NEXT day. I arrived to see a lovely, smiling paralegal named Kaitlyn. In the year that she assisted my lawsuit, she returned every call and made sure I was informed of any new developments in my case. My paperwork was filed in a timely manner and she went over each document with me making sure I understood completely. Doug's fees are very reasonable and he was constantly trying to keep my costs down. If there was to be a significant cost to my case he would let me know ahead of time and give me the choice. I came out very successfully in a case that appeared to be an uphill battle. Doug never gave me false hope or claimed that we would undoubtedly "win". He was realistic, but did reassure me that he was doing everything possible for my children and I. I will always recommend Doug as the BEST Family law attorney!!