Defended my brother in his criminal case and even helped in another case when she wasn't his…read moreattorney in that matter.

After speaking with several other offices regarding a ticket I received Mary, the administrative…read moreassistant there, was a breath of fresh air. She clearly explained to me all the details of the process for my case and associated costs from legal fees to court costs to expect as well as the process. I could not be happier.

M. Vanzile represents. No nonsense. No drama. Excellent attorney. My soon to be ex wife is not in a…read moreposition to screw me. M. Houyong is a true professional. He knows the judicial system, and everything and everyone throughout Richmond. Barnes and Deihle are not cheap, but their expertise and experience pays off in spades. I have spent at least $20k over the past 2 years in a knock-down drag- out divorce, and have not gone to jail, gone bankrupt, or had to pay my wife for anything. Divorce sucks... But, B&D will take you to the other side without losing anything you're not willing to forsake. Best family law firm in central VA.

My sister passed away and her husband decided to take their only child together away from our…read morefamily for two years. We needed a top notch law firm to represent our family law case. We knew this was going to be a tough case and our chances of winning was not good at all. Parents have more rights than aunts, grandparents etc.. Just because you are a grandmother or aunt is not good enough in the eye's of the court. You have to prove a lot in court and it is not easy at all. We started at ground zero and we were devastated. We searched for a law firm that could represent this special type of case that we were up against. We researched and contacted Barnes & Diehl in Chesterfield VA. We were represented by Mr. John Karanian who put together a magnificent case. He worked diligently and as a result...We won!!! Mr. Karanian is outstanding as an individual. Mr. Karanian is very professional, works very hard for his clients, keeps clients updated, and he never disappointed us. We now have visitation and it would not have been possible without Mr. Karanian. If you feel like you are up against the odds, we can assure you that there is hope at Barnes & Diehl with John Karanian.

I highly recommend him to anyone in the area. He has been extremely helpful in legal matters…read morerelated to setting up my own business. His recommendations for what business bank and cpa to use have also held strong. He is prompt in his return of calls and emails. It is easy to make an appointment through his office manager. The office is clean and quiet.

From the owner: Bankruptcy, Divorce, Custody, Support, Real Estate Closings, Business and Commercial Law,…read moreCorporations and LLCs, Criminal and Traffic, Personal Injury, Wills, Estate Administration, and Elder Law

If you need Estate Planning, you need this firm. I spoke with 3 different firms and received 3…read moredifferent answers. I decided to go with this firm because they not only took their time explaining, (as I know nothing about this), they were not after the green. Seriously guys, this is a trustworthy family establishment, who cares more about getting what you need, than their bottom line. Lawyers who actually care about you... I didn't think that existed anymore. We are getting the whole family outfitted here now. If you want honest, helpful and just what you need (not what you don't) try them!! You won't be sorry.

DO NOT USE THEM. RUN! It would appear the lawyer they retained for family law (Mrs. Barclay) should…read morenot be in practice or be retired. You can see the burnout or lack of caring (she self admitted that she no longer cared about complaints while at the same time, receiving many of them). In essence, the only thing they may have excelled at are uncontested matters, maybe a criminal one. Apparently, they only have one lawyer to work on family cases. When I determined that I was the recipient of ineffective counsel or ethical wrong by Mrs. Barclay, I tried working with the attorney directly in the course of the proceedings, and then ultimately addressed these concerns of ineffective counsel to the law firm owner. I expected that there would be a concern given, but there was not. I was advised by the law firm owner (Mrs. Ranney) that she could not help, considering her and her husband's background in family law was limited. Given that I tried to rehabilitate our relationship with clear expectations, I was further denied service by Mrs. Ranney due to my complaints or concerns that were credible enough to be reported to the Virginia Bar. I sought return of my retainer at the least (realizing they must be paid for some effort even if it were unscrupulous) However, this was never answered. Counsel in this matter was critical, due to a wife who absconded with my children over a decade ago and denied custodial or visitation. The issues I faced are not limited to: 1) Last minute discovery and poor communication. Whether about admissibility, facts or case direction and intentions. 2) No use of subpoena duces tecum to corroborate findings. 3) Allowing unsupervised interrogatories by GAL or court appointed staff. 4) Failure to make disclosures of evidence or submit interrogatories. No evidence was reported by judge! 5) Failure to proceed on the wishes of client during trial, threatening to leave the case and ultimately causing a show cause to be vacated. 6) Threatening abandonment numerous times over minor disagreements. 7) Fails to immediately recognize and object to inadmissible evidence. 8) Allows opposition to run all over the case. Rolling over at any concern raised by GAL or opposing party. Hesitant to make any push for justice, or seek recompense. During retainment, it was pitched about the enjoyment of such cases, determination to follow through, and aggressive stance. This could be further from the truth. We were treated as another manila folder in the stack. The only thing we expected were emails detailing what "couldn't be accomplished", and lowering the bar on the "aggressive" representation promised from the outset. When contacting other law firms to represent in the appeal, it was clear they were "known" as having difficulties in family related cases, particularly Mrs. Barclay's counsel. You cannot win a case when all you do is waste time putting out the fires... VSB case been opened based on this representation.

Attorney Dorothy M. Eure handled my divorce with professionalism, patience, honesty, and care from…read morestart to finish. Divorce is never easy, but she helped me get through a very difficult season with clear guidance, steady communication, and real knowledge of the process. What stood out to me most was her personality. She is delightful, charmingly funny, and has a way of making a stressful situation feel lighter while still remaining completely professional. She loves to smile and laugh, and her conversations feel like turning lemons into lemonade. She was also honest about the price and upfront costs. There were no hidden fees, no surprises, and everything was explained clearly. I appreciated that she was direct, respectful, and made sure I understood what was happening at each step. I am truly thankful for Attorney Eure's help and would recommend Dorothy M. Eure to anyone who needs a knowledgeable, dependable, and compassionate divorce attorney. Thank you, Attorney Eure, for helping me through this chapter of my life.

I was referred to this office by a coworker that had used her services…read more When I contacted Attorney Eure, she provided me with the information that I needed to get my divorce started. She was able to answer my questions satisfactorily. I retained Attorney Eure and went through the process without any issues. If you and your spouse agree to an uncontested divorce, I recommend Attorney Eure.

I was just checking to see what kind of reviews these clowns had acquired over the past several…read moreyears and no surprises here. Joe Cravens mishandled my divorce processes several years ago and was simply the worst. Never returned phone calls, never negotiated on my behalf, or gave me a sense of confidence that he was competent in the least. As I look at these reviews I see he has only gotten worse. How this guy ever acquired a at card to be a lawyer or attorney doesn't speak well for the law school he graduated from. Personally I don't think he gives a crap about his clients and to too it off he's gained about 150 pounds. Your incompetence has prompted me to write this honest review.

Such a LAZY law firm. NO ONE should use them for their DIVORCE as they will NOT LISTEN to anything…read morethat another party is saying. My child received divorce papers from this firm MULTIPLE times and EACH and EVERY time they were received they were WRONG. They kept referring to the husband as a she through out the document - had incorrect names and dates and incorrect address. And they were filing in the incorrect locality of where either of them live. Each of them lives in two different counties and yet they file in the City of Petersburg. My child simply kept telling them that there would be no signing until it was all corrected. There is NO CONTESTING of the divorce - just wanted the paperwork corrected with the correct spellings and address and FILED in the CORRECT LOCALITY. But they served my child with the paperwork and said that due to refusal of signing they were filing anyway in the CITY of PETERSBURG and the divorce would go through. Custody is clearly filed in the county that one resides and YET this law firm filed the divorce in the City of Petersburg all because the address says Petersburg on it and it is listed WRONG, which the correct address had been given listing the county. I have NEVER SEEN so many revisions from a firm on a NON CONTESTANT DIVORCE PROCEEDING in my life! All I can say is RUN!! I guess you GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR! Luckily my child did not pay for this sorry excuse of an attorney. It is CLEAR that the attorney on this DOES NOT REVIEW anything his assistant did. He just signed his name and kept it moving. Doesn't matter what is right or wrong. Hopefully the assistant and attorney will do better moving forward and when the Defendant calls in with correct information - either believe them or check it out yourself to ensure it's true !!!! But DO NOT do what you did with this case!!!

Jennifer Wilkie was an absolute angel during one of the hardest times in my life. As a School…read moreCounselor in alternative education, I spend my days guiding and helping others through their challenges, so when Jennifer (aka Jenny) offered her help to me, my heart melted. You never know how or when a blessing from God will appear -- and she truly was one. As someone who deeply supports all public servants, especially those working in education, she felt it was her duty to help those who shape our daily lives and the future generations to come. Her kindness, patience, and calm guidance brought me peace when I needed it most. I'll forever be grateful for her compassion and the light she brought into such a difficult time.

I hired Shields Law Firm to represent me regarding custody of my child. The experience and care…read morethat Bill and Jennifer brought was very comforting. I am grateful that I had that with me going into such a difficult experience.