Top Rated Virginia Child Custody Lawyers

Child custody lawyers represent parents in establishing physical and legal custody arrangements, parenting time, and visitation schedules. They advocate for the child’s best interests, draft parenting plans, negotiate agreements or mediate disputes, and present evidence in family court. When circumstances change, these attorneys seek modifications or enforcement of custody orders.

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Virginia Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support

Bio: I am a Virginia native, born in Newport News and raised in Seaford. I graduated from York High School before earning my Bachelor’s in Justice Studies and Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communications and my Master’s in Writing, Rhetoric, and Tec...

Rating: 8.3

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Virginia Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Rating: 8.9

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Virginia Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Wills & Living Wills, Family and more

Bio: Adrian is a graduate of Marymount University and received his Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law. Upon graduating from law school, Adrian gained invaluable litigation experience handing all aspects of family law matters from divorce...

Rating: 7.5

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Virginia Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Adoption and more

Bio: Most family law attorneys regard courtroom proceedings as a necessary, but hopefully avoidable, part of their practice. Not SmolenPlevys Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson, who enjoys the challenge of the courtroom. I love going to court, Dickerson says. I...

Rating: 10

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Virginia Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Susan M. Hicks has more than 30 years of trial experience, including numerous appellate court cases. Her peers have recognized her by electing her a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and she has received Martindale-Hubbell’s to...

Rating: 10

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Virginia Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Review: "Jennifer worked so hard on my case. She helped ease anxiety I had, and never made me feel like I was anything but her most important case. Her ability to organize and argue a case is stellar and will provide your child custody case the best litiga..."

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Virginia Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Born and raised in Chesterfield County, Erika MacCormac attended the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University graduating magna cum laude with memberships in Gamma Beta Phi, Pi Sigma Alpha, and the Golden Key Society. She was also a colu...

Rating: 8.3

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Virginia Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Alimony and more

Bio: I was born and raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia. I made Richmond, Virginia my home in 2008 an could not be happier. After spending approximately 10 years in general practice i decided to focus on Family Law at the Friedman Law Firm, PC.

Rating: 7.8

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Virginia Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Erÿk Mahaffey is an attorney at De Nova Law, practicing family and bankruptcy law. Mr. Mahaffey handles every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody and support cases. Mr. Mahaffey earned his law degree from ...

Rating: 7.6

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Virginia Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: John Patrick Walsh received his Juris Doctorate degree from Brooklyn Law School in 1998 and was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in 1998 and the New York State Bar in 1999. After practicing in New York City and Long Island in the areas of personal ...

Rating: 7.8

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Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Sarah is a dynamic family law attorney with extensive experience assisting federal employees, military servicemembers and their spouses navigate divorces, child custody and support matters in Northern Virginia. She is also well versed in the matte...

Rating: 7.7

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Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more

Bio: The Orsino Law Firm provides legal services to individuals with family law issues. Mr. Orsino is an experienced Fairfax family law attorney who handles a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, visitation, support and a...

Rating: 9.7

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Virginia Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Telecommunications, Divorce & Separation

Bio: Each one of us has unique experiences in life. The family is central to our support system. It is the most important thing we have to call ours. When there is a breakdown in a family and important decisions need to be made, I believe that knowledg...

Rating: 7.8

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Virginia Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation

Bio: Elizabeth Carpenter-Hughes is a passionate advocate for her clients. She works to resolve cases and legal issues in the most beneficial manner possible, utilizing all available means, including negotiation, mediation, and litigation. She strives t...

Rating: 8.1

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Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials and more

Bio: From a young age, Nicole M. Thurston learned to be versatile, having lived abroad in Spain and Germany with her family while her father served as a U.S. Army Officer. Her mother, a native of Spain, passed on her native tongue, Spanish, to her daug...

Rating: 8.7

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