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    Virginia Has 554 Child Custody Attorneys with 4618 Reviews

    Eric James Demetriades

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    Eric James Demetriades

    5.085 reviews
    Virginia Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Family and more
    A single source for effective legal solutions. Call 703-687-1558 to schedule your consultation.
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Cleveland Daugherty

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    Michael Cleveland Daugherty

    4.8121 reviews
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    Virginia Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense and more
    Experienced, trusted, & focused on your legal goals.
    Rating:  10
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    Child Custody Lawyers in Virginia

    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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    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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    Mark Beckner Dunevant

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    Mark Beckner Dunevant

    5.035 reviews
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    Virginia Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Providing dedicated legal services for full range of civil and family law matters.
    Rating:  10
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    Alisa Chunephisal

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    Alisa Chunephisal

    5.031 reviews
    Virginia Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more
    Dedicated and compassionate family law attorney.
    Rating:  9.7
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    Betsy E. Cornatzer

    Betsy E. Cornatzer

    3.04 reviews
    Virginia Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Betsy E. Cornatzer is a seasoned family law attorney with over 20 years of experience practicing throughout the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Prior to joining Cordell & Cordell in 2025, she owned her own firm and focused primarily on family...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Sarah Ann Piper

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    Sarah Ann Piper

    5.03 reviews
    Virginia Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Child Support and more
    Review: "This is on behalf of my ex-husband. Sarah Piper was a very good attorney despite badmouthing me on the stand."
    Rating:  10
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    Carolyn Mary Grimes

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    Carolyn Mary Grimes

    5.04 reviews
    Virginia Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    I believe in a problem solving approach to family law cases.
    Rating:  10
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    John Thomas Randall

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    John Thomas Randall

    4.611 reviews
    Virginia Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Child Custody, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and more
    Whether you're establishing custody, modifying an existing order, or resolving a visitation dispute, we provide experienced legal representation focused on protecting your parental rights and your child's future.
    Rating:  10
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    John Kevork Karanian

    John Kevork Karanian

    5.015 reviews
    Virginia Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: As Vice-President and shareholder of Barnes & Diehl, P.C. I focus my practice on all areas of family law. I am a former forensic and clinical psychologist for the Central Intelligence Agency, the Federal Correctional Institution in Butner,...
    Rating:  10
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    Patrick Michael McGraw

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    Patrick Michael McGraw

    4.344 reviews
    Virginia Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Compassionately Helping Real Families Solve Real Problems
    Rating:  9.3
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    Sean Peter Schmergel

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    Sean Peter Schmergel

    5.02 reviews
    Virginia Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Alimony and more
    Helping Families – Resolving Disputes. A Modern Approach To Family Practice
    Rating:  10
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    Nicholas David Renninger

    Nicholas David Renninger

    4.828 reviews
    Virginia Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Nick Renninger has called the Tidewater area of Virginia home since 2002, after moving here from Vermont. Nick earned his J.D. from Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, VA, where he graduated in the top third of his class. While atte...
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    Teresa S. Cole

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    Teresa S. Cole

    4.113 reviews
    Virginia Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Protects your interests and achieves your goals. Call 703-570-1277
    Rating:  10
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    Benton Samuel Duffett

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    Benton Samuel Duffett

    5.07 reviews
    Virginia Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Over 25 Years of Experience in Family Law. Call Me Today
    Rating:  9.3
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    Jenniffer Ann Denigris

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    Jenniffer Ann Denigris

    5.02 reviews
    Virginia Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Trust Your Family With Ours
    Rating:  10
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    Natalya Dennett

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    Natalya Dennett

    5.034 reviews
    Virginia Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation and more
    Natalya has built her career on fighting for her clients in family law proceedings for over ten years. From highly contested divorce proceedings to child custody, visitation, and child support! Natalya is not only well-versed in family law, she ha...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Corrie Ellen Sirkin

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    Corrie Ellen Sirkin

    4.827 reviews
    Virginia Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Child Support and more
    We will help you decide child custody and parenting time in the best interests of your children. We know that the health, safety, and well-being of your children is a top priority. We will help you navigate the legal process with your children's b...
    Rating:  10
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    Rebecca Saracco DeVincent

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    Rebecca Saracco DeVincent

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    Virginia Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: From an early age, Fairfax divorce lawyer Rebecca DeVincent knew she wanted to find a way to give back to her community and help other people. It was how she was raised, coming from a family where many of her family members served others in the he...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Devon Rood Slovensky

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    Devon Rood Slovensky

    5.017 reviews
    Virginia Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Compassionate and experienced. I’ll guide you through divorce, custody and support matters.
    Rating:  10
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    Cheryl Kaye Graham

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    Cheryl Kaye Graham

    4.36 reviews
    Virginia Child Custody Attorney
    Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Voted Loudoun's Favorite Lawyer
    Rating:  10
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