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James E. Short, PLC
- Job
- Matter
- Advice
“His sage advice and expert assistance provide consistently high-quality results.”
Best Divorce Lawyers in Chesapeake, VA
24 firms listed · 11 in Chesapeake · 1 open 24/7 · 2 open weekends · 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Shannon & Associates
- Charges
- Driving Course
- Custody
“Shannon & Associates was very easy to work with, provided detailed instructions and answered any questions I had about the process quickly and clearly!”
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Parks Zeigler
- Estate Planning
- Team
- Divorce
“She also took the time to understand the issues and crafted agreement language that addresses my daughter's long-term needs which we are very thankful for.”
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Brian A. Thomasson, P.l.c.
- Jail
- Office
- Call
“On our scheduled court date we had two additional show causes that were never served, however, Brian got them dismissed without having time to prepare.”
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Archangel Law Group
- Team
- Sound
- Landlord
“Steve have provided legal counsel and support to our small businesses for several years now and continues to lead and guide us in a manner that is not only sound, but refreshing.”
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Aloupas Law
- Trust
- Money
- Price
“Everything went so smoothly - even my friends were amazed that had used other attorneys for their divorce as to how quickly and smoothly my divorce was.”
The 24 firms listed for Chesapeake, VA take divorce and separation work. Everything shown about their process, consultations and hours is drawn from each firm's own website, and the star ratings and quoted lines come from public reviews.
Area overview: Chesapeake, VA
11 of the 24 firms we list are based in Chesapeake; the other 13 serve Chesapeake from Virginia Beach (15 mi), Norfolk (15 mi) and Portsmouth (12 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 2,058 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews and 15 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (87%) and quality (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "trust" and "knowledge". 1 is open around the clock; 2 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are family law (6), criminal defense (4), child support (3), divorce (3) and military divorce (3). 1 shows a license on its website and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 22 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 46 years. 1 offers urgent consultations; 1 offers remote or virtual consultations; 4 offer a free initial consultation and 2 are family- or locally-owned. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
What do divorce firm websites listed for Chesapeake tell you?
All 24 firms here have a website on file. Those sites are where the practice describes its own approach, its process options and its consultation terms. Read two or three before calling any of them, because the tone of a divorce site tells you a great deal.
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Davis Law Group
- Trust
“Our church was in the midst of revamping our constitution and by-laws and we wanted to ensure compliance with Virginia law as well as seek counsel regarding best practices amongst other churches.”
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Law Offices of Ralph Nichols
“He has helped me with many legal matters over the years and I can count on him giving advice that is to the point and by sharing an honest picture of my situation, I just feel better prepared legally.”
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The Zydron Law Firm
- Injury
- Settlement
- Results
“Our family was thrust into an unimaginable situation in 2001 when my father suffered severe injuries from a motor vehicle accident, including a traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures that left him incapacitated.”
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Roy Larsen Carnes & Romm
“Staff is personable, Mr Larson was very professional, no nonsense and cuts through all the facts to build the case, looking forward to working with him.”
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Bart Keil - Green Hampton and Kelly
“He was able to navigate the constant barrage of motions being filed by the Plaintiff's attorney; all while working to keep my fees and costs down.”
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Hilton Oliver Attorney and Counsellor At Law
- Financial
- Stress
- Questions
“I highly recommend him to anyone in Virginia, because I honestly don't think you will find someone that charges as low as he does for such fast work!”
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The Collins Law Firm
- Payment
- Courtroom
- Knowledge
“But my close friend did she said about 600 will cover them to fight against those nasty in person reckless citations Virginia is giving out like candy.”
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Anthony Montagna, III
- Family Law
- Judge
- Reduced
“Montagna is very personable, so that combined with his experience in the field helped make something that could have been quite stressful rather manageable.”
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Ernest Law Group, PLC
- Personal Injury
- Cost
- Patient
“I loved the fact the judges were familiar with her because it helped them understand me as well, everyone in this practice is knowledgeable even when i called For a consultation everyone was helpful !”
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Von L. Piersall, III
- Matter
- Questions
“After applying 2x and then having “complications with paperwork” the judge was attempting to try my case with no legal representation for myself stating they could not continue anymore per my requests.”
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Melone Hatley
- Information
- Law Firm
“I was nervous to work with an attorney because I was falsely under the impression that they would try to squeeze as much time and money out of me as possible.”
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Hadley Law, PLC
- Money
- Legal Services
- Work
“Professional and friendly environment, experienced and personable staff and colleagues, knowledgeable in Immigration, Business, Estate Planning and Family Law.”
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Zoby & Broccoletti
- Not Guilty
- Witness
- Matter
“Lorello thoroughly briefed me on what to expect, made sure I understood the process, and asked me if I was comfortable telling the judge in my own words what had happened.”
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Levin & Levin
- Personal Injury
- Mark Levin
- Knowledge
“When representing you just know that he is going to go above and beyond to make sure you are aware of everything that you need to know about your case.”
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Goldblatt, Cohen & Legum
- Custody
- Honest
- Military
“When I first went to him I'd have to admit I was scared and didn't want to go through the process however he gave me the needed strength and confidence to move forward.”
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The Law Offices of Daniel J. Miller
- Courtroom
- Secretary
- Job
“Attorney Michael Piluso did an excellent job advising me and representing me in my traffic case, and it was always easy to contact the office and schedule meetings with him.”
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The Firm For Men
- Hand
- Financial
- Pay
“Elizabeth Jeffries (Liz) thank you for being a warm and friendly voice on the phone and allowing me to ramble when I was still feeling a little lost in this whole situation, as well as the quick response that I always received when contacting you.”
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Commander Law
- Feel
- Father
- Court
“The team was in frequent contact with me and kept me abreast on the next steps throughout my case whether it was over emails, text messages, or conference calls.”
Divorce and Separation Legal Services in Chesapeake, VA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$4533
Maximum cost
$20825
National Average
$7350
Avg Per Hour Rates
$490
$5513
$10413
Fair price range is based on 368 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in and near Chesapeake
- “Lu has been extremely knowledgeable, attentive, understanding and very helpful in navigating through my divorce.” — client of Aloupas Law
- “Extremely professional and responsive! Kept me very comfortable and confident throughout my divorce process.” — client of Hilton Oliver Attorney and Counsellor At Law
- “Very knowledgeable and supportive. Amy Holland helped me file for divorce and it took less than 3 weeks before it was finalized.” — client of Ernest Law Group, PLC
- “Mr. Oliver handled my divorce professionally and in a most timely manner.” — client of Hilton Oliver Attorney and Counsellor At Law
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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