This lady is a killer lawyer. She knows her business and is ready to go the extra mile to provide…read moregreat service. She represented me in a case and I have nothing but praise for her knowledge and communication skills. If you need a compassionate lawyer who will fight for you then Tatiana is your lawyer

Tatiana has gone above and beyond for my family. Not only was she incredibly professional, she was…read moreempathetic, gentle, and kind to us, traits so many attorneys tend to forget when they're in the throes of a battle. She pursued every possible angle with our case and ultimately was able to bring some peace to our lives. I highly recommend her services and would use her again in a heartbeat (although I hope I never need to). Thanks again Tatiana.

Wonderful attorney! Ms. Oram-smith was very professional and friendly. I was extremely pleased with…read moreher knowledge and the outcome of my custody case. She was very through, detail oriented and trustworthy. I strongly recommend her law office to anyone in need of a custody attorney. Her office and staff are very friendly and knowledgeable.

From the owner: In the legal arena, the first step toward success is hiring the right Lawyer. Oram-Smith Family Law…read moreSpecializes in all areas of Family Law; Divorce, Legal Separation, Child Custody, Child Support, Spousal support, Domestic violence, Adoption, Guardianship, Post-Divorce issues, Prenuptial agreements, Post nuptial agreements and more. As a veteran Family Law Attorney in Virginia Beach, Virginia for over 25 years, Jennifer Oram-Smith Family Law is devoted to helping those who need us where it matters most - at home. Call for a confidential legal consultation. All consultation fees are applied to lawyer fees if we are hired.

Estate Planning, I've had several inquiries from friends and family concerning establishing a…read moreLiving Trust. When you have the loss of a friend and or a family member, you will have an awakening. You will find out quickly that you aren't truly prepared for that person's passing. You should think about having those not-so-fun conversations with your elders or spouse about their wishes if something were to happen to them. Think about everything that involves gathering one's personal property and assets. If you don't have a Will, General Power of attorney, Special Needs, Guardianship, Advance Medical Directive, Joint financial/monetary accounts, and or co-ownership of any assets. You may seriously want to think about having a Living Trust established. Don't be afraid to hire someone who specializes in family planning. The Dickerson & Smith Law Group located in Virginia Beach, VA. is a law firm you can depend on. The expense of having them draw up a Trust is minimal, compared to what it could cost by having to go through probate. The Dickerson & Smith Law Group is dedicated to assisting you with your estate planning. When my wife and I had our Trust drawn up, their associate team were all consummate professionals. Thank You, Dickerson & Smith Law Group, and I like to give Mr. D. Dickerson Jr. Esq. a special thank you for his counsel and for establishing our family's living trust. It gave us a piece of mind knowing we can sleep well at night, without worrying about how our assets are distributed in the event of our passing.

I was involved in an automobile accident in 2019. I do not have enough great things to say about…read moreChris Hedrick. He worked tirelessly on my case. We finally went to court and he coached me and won the case. He is not only a fantastic attorney but also a good person and a great communicator. I would recommend him hands down to anyone in a similar situation. Joyce S.

The best advice I was given when I decided to throw my cheating husband to the curb was "Get a good…read morelawyer." Thank God I found Christie, Kantor, Griffin and Smith. Mark Smith represented me and he was on top of everything from day one. He gave me sound advice, always returned my calls (he even gave me his cell phone number for weekends), and always kept a good handle on the mounds of paperwork and communication involved. While he was always professional, he was also compassionate given the emotional situation. I've heard so many horror stories from people who went through a divorce never getting called back from their lawyers, or worse, their lawyer not even telling them when to show up for court. Divorce is stressful, and it's rarely straight forward. Having a good lawyer you can depend on makes a huge difference in getting through it with your mind still intact. That's the best way to move on with your life and never look back!

Mary Commander and her entire legal team are what you need on your side for any family law matter…read more Hands down, Mary Commander knows the Virginia family law, and practices civility and integrity from start to finish. Mary is tougher than nails and handles any high-conflict and nasty opposing counsel with ease. Mary is reasonable and the entire legal team will have you and your children's best interest as a priority. Regardless, if you have mediation or need to go to court or trial, Mary is a strong litigator and will have your back. From the beginning, Emily (Mary's receptionist) was prompt, patient with my numerous emails, and very responsive. Most of all, when things seemed bleak and overwhelming, Emily was considerate, patient, and kind with every one of my visits to their office. My first visit with Mary was a preemptive and strategic move as my ex had not filed a motion with the local court yet. Mary did not want to take a retainer fee unless needed. This was different than the 7 other attorneys I'd met with in the local area. Mary is 100% the epitome of integrity and is up front with you about your case and will NEVER charge you unnecessarily. For any other reviews that dislike what Mary might say, it is only because she will be honest and never sugarcoat any situation. This is what you need in an attorney and a legal team. Good or bad, you need an attorney and team that won't run up the bill or be fake with you. A little bit after I met with Mary, the ex eventually filed numerous motions. I had approximately 60+ pages worth of discovery and questions to respond to. As chaotic as it might seem, Abby(Mary's paralegal) made sure the process was seamless. Abby's prompt communication and "hand-holding" made the prep for the court hearing much easier. In fact, Abby had even more experience and knowledge than my ex's own attorney! The entire team kept me in the loop and made sure all my questions and concerns were promptly addressed even with Mary's schedule. Mary is the attorney you need. Granted you never know what a judge might say or decide, but the team at Commander Law will do everything they can to ensure your things go in your favor. There is nothing more reassuring and uplifting than seeing Mary in action in a courtroom. It's a great feeling when Mary and her team are fully prepared and state your case eloquently while opposing counsel continue to stumble in their responses to the points Mary brings up. I know that my ex will continue ongoing/future frivolous litigation, but as long as I have Mary on my side, I know it will be okay!

I had Ms. Commander as a lawyer. I am a teacher of 35 years in Va. Beach City Public School. I am…read moreunsure why I was yelled at by Ms. Commander to sign documents that would leave me broke! Today I served for jury duty and I saw Ms. Commander in the circuit court building. We road the elevator together. Funny she doesn't even recognize her own clients. I own my property and she allowed my ex to get 50,000 while he never contributed to the welfare of he home, he is not even own he deed. I paid 9,000 estimated to her and still paying! She did not recognize me because she had no intentions of helping me. Could it be that I am African -American? She never sit down and tried to understand , heck, I never meet her! I felt bullied and cheated. Please see the red flags! I had a lawyer who did not care, and could give a hen's egg about my child or us having a home to live in. My ex was abusive, narcissistic and down right hateful. Please pick a lawyer who gives a dam!

A wonderful lawyer. Very accommodating, straightforward, and helpful. He made filing bankruptcy as…read moreeasy as possible. Definitely recommend!

Kelly M. writes Mr. Moreno helped us through our chapter 7…read morefrom start to finish. He was tough and went out of his way to get the job done for us. He kept the creditors off our back and got the results we needed. He made the process easy and quick. We completed our chapter 7 in 3 1/2 months. Ken helped us get our life back in order after I was laid off. He actually cared about our needs and made sure we came out of the bankruptcy ok. He explained everything in great detail no matter what we asked of him. I recommend him very highly as he is the real deal.

Process was difficult and very expensive due to complicated case. Wasn't clear about many things…read morethat wound up causing issues and was fired by attorney before final divorce decree was filed. Never wanted trial but money was spent preparing for trail without my prior approval which didn't go over well. Very sad and costly ending to painful divorce.

Virginia divorce law is a complex (and archaic) process and Julia is one who will help you navigate…read moreeverything with the highest level of honesty and integrity. Her advice is always spot on and she truly cares about you-and the outcome. Julia is a rare breed in a very crowded field of lawyers who feed off of the emotional (and financial) landscape of Va Divorce Law!! I highly recommend her and her wonderful staff!!!