Messman Law

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!

Keller Law Group

4.0

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!!!

Law Office of Simon J. Marle, PC

4.1

(14 reviews)

Mr. Marle is exceptional! He's professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about his clients…read more He kept me informed every step of the way and delivered great results. Highly recommend!

If you want to be alone at the last minute at the court. If…read moreyou want to be told go represent yourself and here is the form to calculate your your money and the ex money. If you want to be having very short period of time to find attorney to represent you for the right of your kids. So hire him. He went to the juvenile court with me twice. First time the judge said the paperwork was filed wrong. Second time he came late we were in December and when he came late the judge was done so he continued to first week of. This office had me in thier calender since then. The surprise is that his assistant called me before the court by five days telling me that he will not come to the court to represent me because he has to go to chesapeake. The court does not want to continue cause it is the third time. He is putting me in very bad situation after he had is the one who continued till may. So from December till May he could not tell me earlier that he does not want to go to the court. First, no responsibility to handle people matters. Second, he put the claint in bad position because who will be able to find another attorney in a few days. Third, being told to go represent myself in the court alone is not appropriate. If you want to go through this so this will be a right choice for you

Melone Hatley

2.6

(5 reviews)

While Victoria appeared eager to help, my overall experience did not align with the reputation of…read moreMalone Hatley or my expectations as a client. On multiple occasions, I requested that my spouse be contacted. I was told this would happen, but to my knowledge, it never did. I was also asked to spend significant time preparing financial documents, narratives, and other case information. Later, while preparing my settlement, I was repeatedly asked for the same information by phone and text. I was told it was "cheaper for you to just answer my questions," which made the time I invested gathering those materials feel unnecessary. Despite investing nearly $10,000 in legal fees, I did not feel my case made meaningful progress toward mediation or divorce. My biggest concern was the lack of communication. Even after requesting it by phone and in writing, I was never provided a clear timeline, an explanation of the process, or realistic expectations for next steps. Navigating separation after experiencing a physical attack by my spouse was already extremely difficult. During that time, I needed proactive communication, guidance, and confidence that my case was moving forward. Unfortunately, that was not my experience. I left feeling disappointed by the lack of follow-through, transparency, and overall case management.

Melone Hatley was such a great resource for answering my questions and pursuing a delicate family…read morematter. They took the time to address my concerns before I even retained their services. THIS is what a law firm should be -- people over billable hours. Thank you, Melone Hatley, for being there when I needed you.

Invictus Law

3.4

(5 reviews)

Had a great experience with this firm. Knowledgeable, helpful, professional, and left me with the…read morebest possible outcome for my case. Wouldn't choose anyone else to help represent me.

Excellent law firm. Mr Leckie and his staff are amazing. If you have a traffic ticket or arrest…read morethey are whom you want to go to battle with.

The Law Office of Shantell S. Nashatka

2.7

Shantel is a great salesperson. She cost me emotionally, physically and financially. My case was…read moredivorce related.

I suggest first asking around and getting word of mouth feedback about Ms. Nashatka's family law…read morestrategy that does not match most decent family attorneys in Hampton Roads area. There is a reason that she only has one positive review.

Cordell & Cordell | Family Law & Divorce

3.0

My attorney friend in PA recommended C&C and I was very happy. Jonah Dickey is very affordable…read morebecause he is efficient; he is efficient because he has alot of experience and does not play lawyer games (filing just to bury the other lawyer, etc.) He provided excellent and actionable strategic advice (lawyers often shy away from strategic advice.) Via phone or email as appropriate, Jonah usually got back to me the same day, often in minutes. Very pleasant personality. I recommend him to everyone.

Do not by any means allow Cordell and Cordell Family Divorce Law of Richmond, Va pair you with…read moreNicholas Braswell Esq. he will take your money keep charging you and WILL NOT represent you effectively. You will loose all cases and be in dyer straight by the time he is done.

The Coastal Virginia Law

2.7

(9 reviews)

Brook M. Thibault was calm, professional, and easy to talk to during a very stressful divorce…read moreprocess. He explained each step clearly and helped me understand my legal options without making things more confusing. I appreciated the honest guidance and steady communication.

Shady practices and poor communication are hallmarks of this attorney and his staff. Despite…read moremultiple attempts to schedule meetings or get email responses, they remain unresponsive--even though you're a paying client. They lure you in with a flat fee, then double the price mid-case, knowing changing attorneys can hurt your case in court. They ignore explicit instructions and still bill you for what you told them not to do. Never made it to court and the case was rescheduled because of his unavailability to appear. Yet the bill was $4500. Still waiting for a refund that was promised by his staff. Its been months with no avail. Do not use this attorney unless you want to toss you money into a furnace. Responses to your "Update" The issue remains unresolved. The communication issues have been ongoing, not recent. Furthermore, this does not negate the fact that your client provided specific instructions that were disregarded, resulting in charges for services they explicitly declined. This appears to stem from your staff failing to read or respond to emails in a timely manner. Additionally, the case was unnecessarily prolonged for several months due to your unavailability. Incorrect dates and other inaccuracies were submitted, despite accurate information being provided by the guardian ad litem. Your client was forced to follow up and personally correct these errors. To add to the concern, your recent response merely stated that the refund process will take another month, offering no real resolution or accountability.

CTR Group

(7 reviews)

Came here looking for employment and found Brittany Clarke who was professional and polite. We…read morestarted my journey that day. She communicated with me daily, throughout the whole process. She was dedicated and determined to find me an assignment. She is beyond awesome and glad I met her. My business is upcoming and then I will be on my way to steal Brittany from you guys!!!!

Overall the company does a great job with placements. During my hiring process Sina was in contact…read morewith me and very attentive to ensure I had everything needed in a timely manner. After starting in my position the staff was helpful with showing me how things were completed. It is amazing to have a company that celebrates birthdays with cakes and has regular cookouts and potlucks.

AppleOne Employment Services

4.2

(5 reviews)

They find you great jobs also the people are very nice…read more Great company to get help with finding a job.

Applied with agency for employment assistance…read more Agency rescheduled virtual appointment time and date placed by me online. After rushing through first half of day to prepare for virtual meeting, linked into their Zoom link for scheduled 30 minute meeting. Sat for 30 minutes with microphone and camera on waiting on someone to connect. No one came online from their side. There was zero text, e-mail, nor phone call before, during, or after the designated time. If this is how AppleOne does business, then I cannot honestly recommend their supposed service to anyone else.

Eggleston Services

I'm in the midst of a major purge. As a part of the purge, I had bags of documents that needed…read moreshredding. I have 2 good shredders. But the amount of time it would require was overwhelming, Eggleston Shredding & Document Center came to the rescue. The timing has to be quick. Drop Off service is only available from 9 - 2 M-F. My visiting son had to work from home on Friday. He would be leaving on Sunday. So I worked till midnight going through the bags to separate the trash from the shredding items so he could get them in the vehicle ready to leave early the next morning. The Shredding & Documents Center is located on N Military Highway. The building doesn't face Military Highway but it's a very visible presence. There is a large drive through at the front of the building with numerous trash cans, similar to our city recycling bins, sitting out front. Walk into a very large lobby with a cashier style glass covered area with a friendly employee behind. She instructed us to take a bin, empty our bags and containers into it, then bring the container inside to pay. If I had known the size of the bin I could have saved the time in separating junk mail. The bin could handle a huge amount of documents. The cost, $45 per bin, was unbelievable. What a tremendous amount of time was saved for such a small cost. The employee explained that the bin would be taken immediately back & dumped into the shredder. A human hand would never touch my documents. Even better, they recycle the shredded paper. She provided me with a Certificate of Destruction & a receipt. We were then on our way. Eggleston is so much more than a source for shredding. They employ individuals with disabilities & provide them the chance to learn skills & gain confidence in their abilities and independence. Improving their quality of life through multiple programs is to be applauded. Among the services they provide to 1,500 individuals at 22 locations are rehabilitation services such as Day Support, Residential Support, Brain Injury Services, Veterans Programs & Community Employment. Business Services include Document Shredding & conversion of paper to digital. They do Commercial Landscaping, prepare donated vehicles for auction, and a number of additional services. A retail Garden Center & Farmers Market is also operated. Their work with the federal government includes commercial laundry, food service, mail room & custodial. What a wonderful mission this non profit begun in 1955 has for the people who need help in becoming employable. Eggleston was a great source for bulk shredding for me. But even better, the shredding of my documents provided learning skills to those who need it the most.

Eggleston is a great place to work. They do a great help allowing people who have a disability…read morehave a job. No matter what type of disability. It's great that Eggleston will work with that employee, with their needs. Considering their transportation, or other needs that employee needs. And a good place to learn something new that a person didn't know, because of all the jobs Eggleston has in different cities. The Laundry is great doing so many bases around our area, helping them out that way.

Sure Staffing

The management team was absolutely outstanding!!!! They listened to my needs and provided me with…read morewhat I needed to succeed. I recommend them 10 out of 10!!!

From the owner: Welcome to sure staffing we are thrilled to have you join our team where excellence is not just a…read moregoal but a standard. as the leading staffing provider in virginia, we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch services and fostering a dynamic work environment. your skills and talents will contribute to our continued success and uphold our reputation as the best in the state we look forward to achieving great things together and supporting your professional growth along the way welcome aboard

Gillmann Services

There on point and they work with you. They keep and touch with you and stay informing youread more

From the owner: Gillmann Services is a skilled labor staffing company that specializes in providing qualified…read moreskilled trades employees to commercial, industrial, mining, manufacturing, and marine construction companies. We are dedicated to supplying quality craftsmen on an as needed basis to help our customers complete their projects in a timely and cost-effective manner. "We Work for You" is our motto as well as our pledge to every client and employee.

Reliance Staffing

Posting on my husband's behalf because he doesn't post reviews like I do. He went through the…read moreprocess and we waited for a while to get a call back from them (he called about twice before). He finally has a new job and not through reliance at all. Reliance has yet to call back either it was a waste of time and gas in my eyes.

Reliance got me the job I wanted within days of applying. The Chesapeake location Rocks!read more

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Bobby W.

7 years ago

BEST LEGAL REPRESENTATION I HAVE EVER HAD!!!! Mrs. Messman-Alleman is a no nonsense, take no prisoners attorney that will fight for your best interest and will always provided top notch legal advice in your time of need. The work that she did during my divorce was nothing short of exemplary. My hat is off to you Ma'am. In the future if I ever need representation, her law firm is my number one pick. I am more thankful than she will ever know. I also want to extend a special thank you to her paralegal Kala for keeping me updated on my legal proceedings. Hopefully some of my referrals followed up with your office. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! read more

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