Top Rated Portsmouth, VA Child Custody Lawyers

33 child custody lawyers serve Portsmouth, VA. Compare the best based on 313+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Portsmouth City County are listed below.

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Portsmouth Has 33 Child Custody Attorneys with 313 Reviews

1 High St Ste 2, Portsmouth, VA

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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801 Court Street, Portsmouth, VA

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Family and more

Bio: Hello! My name is Ashby Pope and I am a partner at the law firm of Riddick & Pope in Smithfield, Virginia. We also have an office in Portsmouth, Virginia to serve our clients on the Southside. I started my legal career in Portsmouth and I live in ...

Rating: 8.1

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Child Custody

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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1302 Coltrane Drive, Portsmouth, VA

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: I have been a practicing attorney for 18 years. I started my career as a judicial law clerk for three district court judges in Minnesota. I continued in public service as a public defender and attorney for two pdominant legal aid organizations in ...

Rating: 7.8

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Child Custody Attorney near Portsmouth (Virginia Beach)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Immigration, Divorce & Separation

Bio: Tatiana “Lawtina” Mendez is a highly sought-after bilingual attorney (English and Spanish) and a published author of "Virginia Child Custody Guide," which is available as a paperback from Amazon. She helps clients in complex child custody cases, a...

Rating: 10

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The Massie Law Group, P.C.
4406 W Norfolk Rd #D, Portsmouth, VA

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Car Accidents and more

Review: "I hired Mr. Massie to represent my son. He did a marvelous job, and my son came out on top. Of a scale from 1-10 I would definitely rate him a 10. Keep up the good work I will continue to recommend friends and family."

Rating: 3.9

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Child Custody Attorney near Portsmouth (Chesapeake)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

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

Review: "Mandy is such a great attorney! She answered every question I had and related to my case. She definitely knows what she's doing. And her fee isn't outrageous like other attorneys. She is SO nice to you too. One of the sweetest people I have met. I..."

Rating: 10

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Child Custody Attorney near Portsmouth (Norfolk)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

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

Bio: Mary Commander was born and raised in Hampton Roads, and only strayed as far away as Richmond for law school. She has worked with the court systems here for more than 35 years and knows how things work. Commander Law's goal is to make whatever leg...

Rating: 10

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Child Custody Attorney near Portsmouth (Chesapeake)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and more

Review: "I’m late with my review, but I was so scared. Didn’t have anywhere to turn. But Mr. Havener and his team talked me through the whole process, and remained completely transparent and upfront about everything. They helped relieve my anxiety about fi..."

Rating: 7.9

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Child Custody Attorney near Portsmouth (Norfolk)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Litigation and more

Bio: Kelly L. Vasta, a founding member of Nield, Delpierre & Vasta PLC, represents her clients in the seven cities of Southside Hampton Roads and beyond, including Northampton and Williamsburg/James County, Virginia. She focuses her practice in the are...

Rating: 9.1

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Child Custody Attorney near Portsmouth (Norfolk)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

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

Bio: Leslie is originally from Ohio, but spent her high school and early college years in South Florida. She graduated summa cum laude from Charleston Southern University in Charleston, South Carolina, and earned her law degree from Regent University S...

Rating: 9.6

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Child Custody Attorney near Portsmouth (Norfolk)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

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

Review: "Corrynn Peters is an exceptional attorney. I have worked with her on several occasions since 2011. Her stellar staff and team are fast, efficient, and professional. Corrynn is empathetic, resourceful, extremely knowledgeable, and possess a strong ..."

Rating: 9.2

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Child Custody Attorney near Portsmouth (Norfolk)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

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

Bio: Amy represents clients in complex domestic relations matters, including divorce, child custody and adoption, before Virginia Courts. In addition to her litigation practice, she represents clients in collaborative settlement negotiations and altern...

Rating: 8.7

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Child Custody Attorney near Portsmouth (Norfolk)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation

Bio: Attorney James Garrett is the founder and lead attorney at Garrett Law Group, PLC in Virginia Beach. He began in private practice immediately upon graduating law school and being admitted to practice in his home state of Virginia in 2005. The firm...

Rating: 8.8

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Child Custody Attorney near Portsmouth (Norfolk)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Alimony and more

Bio: Sarah grew up in a military family and came to learn about public service at a young age. During her time at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland, she shifted her focus from national security studies to pursuing the field of law after her time inte...

Rating: 9.2

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Child Custody Attorney near Portsmouth (Chesapeake)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

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

Review: "My previous lawyer was lazy and actually messed up my case horribly. Tony not only took over, fixed as many issues as he could, he has been an advocate and a rock. I love that I found an honest lawyer (who knew?) and that he works hard for us! Wel..."

Rating: 8.5

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Child Custody Attorney near Portsmouth (Norfolk)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

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

Review: "Ms. Maiden was an absolute godsend during my divorce. After a really frustrating experience with my previous attorney, I was honestly overwhelmed and unsure who to trust. I met with many attorneys in the Hampton Roads area, and I knew right away s..."

Rating: 8.5

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Child Custody Attorney near Portsmouth (Chesapeake)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

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

Bio: Thanks for visitng my profile. I became a lawyer at age 38 after a successful career as a UPS Loader, Driver, Supervisor, and Manager. I started a law practice right after law school in 1996 and have served over 19,000 clients. I love helping peop...

Rating: 8.3

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Child Custody Attorney near Portsmouth (Norfolk)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: I have been practicing law for 21 years. I started my career as a public defender. I then served as a prosecutor for over 11 years. I served as a prosecutor in Hampton, Newport News, and Portsmouth. I have tried every type of criminal case from tr...

Rating: 8.3

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Child Custody Attorney near Portsmouth (Norfolk)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense

Review: "We had a few weeks to bet papers done for our Grandchildren in Newport News, VA after their mother unexpectedly passed January 9, 2022. Ms. Tillman responded to a call I left her after hours and she promptly called and started the process the next..."

Rating: 8.3

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Child Custody Attorney near Portsmouth (Chesapeake)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Tiffany graduated from Liberty University, summa cum laude, in 2003. After college, she served as a legislative aide to a member of the Virginia House of Delegates. She decided to follow her true passion and graduated from Regent University School...

Rating: 7.3

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Which Child Custody lawyers have been licensed the longest in Portsmouth, VA?

Mary G. Commander 44 years licensed
Anthony Stephan Mulford 36 years licensed
Ralph Eugene Nichols Jr 36 years licensed
Besianne Tavss Maiden 34 years licensed
Anthony Louis Montagna III 32 years licensed
Michael Jerome Massie 32 years licensed
Kimberly P. Holt 32 years licensed
Elizabeth Davanzo Ireland 32 years licensed
David Michael Mccormick 30 years licensed
George Anthony Yancey 29 years licensed

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Shalonda Tillman 7 years licensed
Megan K. Bell 9 years licensed
Samantha Bull 10 years licensed
Sarah Elizabeth Morris 10 years licensed
Kelly L. DiCorrado 10 years licensed
Lisa Catherine Jackson 11 years licensed
Leslie Ann Williams 11 years licensed
Tatiana Mendez 12 years licensed
W. Andrew Patzig 15 years licensed
Kenneth William Jacobson 15 years licensed

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Portsmouth, VA Child Custody Lawyers

Portsmouth Has 33 Child Custody Attorneys with 313 Reviews

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