Top Rated James City County, VA Family Lawyers

In James City County, Virginia, there are 20 family lawyers available with 179+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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James City County Has 20 Family Attorneys with 179 Reviews

James City County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, Probate and more

Bio: Kyle Burcham is a Pedersen Law attorney focusing his practice in the areas of advanced estate planning and estate administration. Kyle represents individuals in drafting and implementing simple and complex estate plans, including Revocable Living ...

Rating: 6.9

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James City County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and more

Bio: At the Law Office of Derek A. Davis, PLLC, we focus on professional and personal service for our clients. Clients are not just another case number, but instead will have the opportunity to deal directly with the lawyer handling their matter. At th...

Rating: 7.9

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Family Lawyers in James City County, VA

Family lawyers advise and represent clients in matters like divorce, custody, adoption, prenuptial agreements, and the civil aspects of domestic violence. They draft agreements, negotiate settlements, appear in family court, protect parental and financial rights, help enforce orders, and provide emotional and procedural guidance through sensitive family transitions.

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Family lawyers advise and represent clients in matters like divorce, custody, adoption, prenuptial agreements, and the civil aspects of domestic violence. They draft agreements, negotiate settlements, appear in family court, protect parental and financial rights, help enforce orders, and provide emotional and procedural guidance through sensitive family transitions.

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James City County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Family, Commercial

Bio: I began focusing my practice while still in law school, taking on divorce cases under a Third Year Practice Certificate. I have spent considerable time in correspondence, drafting pleadings and attending hearings in the local courts. I have handle...

Rating: 7.6

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James City County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, Real Estate and more

Bio: An attorney with 24 years of experience in providing the highest level of professional attorney services and counsel to individuals and the business community across the Commonwealth of Virginia, Vance brings to Montgomery, Kelley & McKinnon, PLC,...

Rating: 7.6

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James City County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Education and more

Review: "My husband and I needed to update our wills. We also needed Advanced Directive and Power of Attorney documents. Prior to our consultation, Ms. Richard supplied us with questionnaires which guided us as we gathered pertinent information. During the..."

Rating: 7.7

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James City County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody 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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James City County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Alimony and more

Dedicated, Compassionate Family Law Firm serving Williamsburg and surrounding Areas

Rating: 6.4

Call for a consultation(757) 378-0525

Barbara A. Selje's Website

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James City County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning

Leader in family law.

Rating: 8.1

Call for a consultation(757) 645-9111

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James City County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

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

Bio: H. Van Smith practices family law and estate planning from his Virginia offices in both the Richmond metropolitan area and Williamsburg. He is the sole owner of SMITH STRONG, PLC and a member of the family law sections of the Virginia State Bar, t...

Rating: 10

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James City County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and more

Review: "Kelli King is one of the greatest lawyers that I have had the pleasure of dealing with in my lifetime. She not only did what she set out to accomplish, but even more. I couldn't be happier! I have used her for family law matters and it has been a ..."

Rating: 6.7

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James City County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

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

Review: "Sara is a knowledgeable, professional attorney. If you are looking for someone to tell you what you want to hear, I suggest you look elsewhere. If you want someone who is real and honest, then she is the attorney for you. She advised me within the..."

Rating: 8.2

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James City County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: I DEFEND!, and I LOVE what I do. there are few things in life as rewarding as helping a person through a difficult period in their life. There is a certain joy and excitement that comes with helping a person overcome adversity. The Virginia State ...

Rating: 8.6

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James City County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

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

Rating: 8.3

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James City County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 56 years

Practice Areas: Family, Real Estate, Business and more

Rating: 8.0

Call for a consultation(757) 703-1775

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James City County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: Ariel is licensed to practice law in the state of Virginia. Ariel created Hedgepeth Law P.L.L.C. in 2018 and handles family law, criminal law, and tax law cases. Ariel Hedgepeth is a graduate of Western Carolina University. She received a Bachelor...

Rating: 6.7

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James City County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Family

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James City County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Family, Social Security, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Rating: 7.7

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James City County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Mike Mullin is a career trial lawyer and a member of the Virginia House of Delegates representing Williamsburg, James City County, York County, and Newport News. Those two roles gives him a special perspective on the court system here in Hampton R...

Rating: 6.7

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James City County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

Rating: 7.0

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James City County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Real Estate and more

Rating: 7.0

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