Jennifer Williams

Jennifer Williams

3.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 18 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family

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Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 18 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2007

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016

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Jennifer Williams's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Reason for disciplinary action

Jennifer Marie Williams was publicly reprimanded for violating Virginia Bar . The public reprimand was for violations to articles 1.3(a) 1.4(a)(b),1.16(a)(2). This was an agreed disposition of misconduct charges

Posted by Cfaith | November 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Attorney

I give Attorney Jennifer Williams the highest endorsement. I have worked with Jennifer over the years where she was the attorney on the other side both as a Commonwealth’s Attorney and in domestic matters as a private attorney. Jennifer is diligent, tenacious and skilled at what she does. She fights ...hard for her clients. She is also fair-minded and ethical, which is a breathe of fresh air. Carla F. Kithcart, Attorney at Law

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Jennifer Williams's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amanda Stone Swart

Family lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jennifer is an excellent advocate for her clients. She is diligent in how she approaches her cases, giving each case individual attention and researching all possible issues to prepare for all possible contingencies. Jennifer is very accessible to her clients and dedicated to providing excellent representation."

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Anneshia Miller Grant

Family lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Williams is well respected in jurisdictions throughout Virginia for her assertive, no nonsense demeanor in the courtroom. Ms. Williams is known for being well prepared for each case and for her compassion to her clients. Ms. Williams is invested in obtaining winning outcomes for her clients and I highly recommend her for any family law matter."

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Maria Zamayar

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Williams is very knowledgeable about Virginia family law, and she is a zealous advocate for her clients both in and out of the courtroom. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Jamel Rowe

Family lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Williams is a knowledgeable attorney who zealously advocates for her clients. I endorse her for any individual seeking representation in family law matters."

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Andrew Tank

Family lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jennifer is a shrewd advisor and a fierce advocate. She is always prepared and has great instincts. I would recommend her to anyone."

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Bethzabet Chavez

Family lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse lawyer. Ms. Williams, is extremely talented and skilled as a family law attorney. She is committed to working hard for her clients."

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Jasmine Moore

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer has extensive legal experience and is a zealous trial lawyer."

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Jonathan McHugh

Family lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Williams is an experienced and fearless advocate for her clients. I give her my highest endorsement."

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Veronica Williams

Litigation lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jennifer Williams (no family relation) is an extremely talented litigator. She brings to her cases an extremely high degree of raw intelligence. She is articulate, well reasoned, diligent, quick on her feet, temperate, and a zealous but collegial advocate. She is a great mentor of her craft. If I needed legal representation personally, I would not hesitate to secure her services."

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Matthew Smith

Family lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I give Ms. Williams my highest endorsement. She is smart, experienced, detail-oriented and compassionate. It's no surprise that she achieves excellent results for her clients."

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Melannie Dino

Child custody lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly endorse Jennifer Williams. She is an exceptional attorney who represents her clients zealously with confidence."

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Cara Wallace

Family lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jennifer is a seasoned and sharp attorney who zealously advocates for her clients. I highly endorse Jennifer to anyone seeking assistance with their family law matter."

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Amanda Kimble

Family lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jennifer is a committed advocate with a wealth of experience. She gives each client the individual attention their case deserves."

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James Livesay

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Jennifer Williams is a skilled and dedicated family law attorney. I highly recommend Jennifer to anyone facing a divorce or custody battle in Loudoun County or Northern Virginia."

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Kevin Myers

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"An outstanding family law attorney, Ms. Williams receives my highest possible endorsement."

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Eleanor Pittman

Family lawyer

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Allison Mazzei

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Maria Fostieris

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.

Public Reprimand issued in VA, 2016

updated on 03/08/2017

Public Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong, but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a Public Reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Associate Attorney, Raheen Family Law, P.C.

2021 - 2023

Associate Attorney, Livesay & Myers, P.C.

2017 - 2021

Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, Office of the Newport News Commonwealth’s Attorney

2009 - 2017

Principal Attorney, The Law Office of Jennifer M. Williams, PLLC

2008 - 2009

Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney, Office of the Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney

2007 - 2007

Adjunct Professor, Hampton University

Associations

2021 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Admitted to Practice

2007 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Admitted to Practice

Education

2007

Regent University Law School

J.D.

1997

University of Pittsburgh

B.A.

Languages

English

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