James E. Short, PLC
“All of my concerns were addressed, any requests I made were promptly answered, and we got an outcome better than I had thought possible.”
Best Family Law Attorneys in Chesapeake, VA
15 firms listed · all 15 in Chesapeake · 1 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 18, 2026
Shannon & Associates
“Attorney Shannon closely listened to me and was highly responsive to my concerns and questions.”
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Parks Zeigler
“I hope I never need him again but if I needed representation I would call him.”
Brian A. Thomasson, P.l.c.
“Great lawyer, has multiple contacts in the legal system and fully understands the ins and outs of the courts.”
Slaven Law Group
“Wonderful law group, very kind and compassionate helping with our eviction process, always on call to give advice, answers any and all questions and give sound directions/explanations, steadfast and proficient in all manners.”
Archangel Law Group
“We have used Steve Green to represent our company during a court case and he was nothing but professional and was extremely detail oriented and explained every step.”
This page gathers the 15 family law firms listed for Chesapeake, VA. Practice areas, consultation terms and hours are what each firm publishes on its own website; ratings and quoted lines come from public reviews.
Area overview: Chesapeake, VA
All 15 firms we list here are in Chesapeake itself. We have 16 firms in Chesapeake on file; this page shows the highest-rated 15. 14 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 904 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (83%) and quality (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results" and "trust". 1 is open on Saturdays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are family law (6), personal injury (4), criminal defense (3), spousal support (3) and adoptions (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 offers payment plans; 2 offer a free initial consultation and 2 are family- or locally-owned. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Which family law firms listed for Chesapeake offer free consultations?
A first meeting at no charge is offered by 2 of the 15 firms. That usually buys a short intake call rather than advice on your situation. Ask what the call includes before booking, and treat it as your chance to hear how the practice works.
The Alliance Legal Group
“The Alliance Legal Group guided me step-by-step from gathering paperwork to answering all my “first timer questions “, from the secretary to the lawyer assistant.”
Aloupas Law
“She made me not only feel like I was getting a fresh start, but also believe that I could do whatever I set my mind to.”
Wooten Law Group
“I retained Kristi for my custody case and have been blown away by her and her staff.”
Davis Law Group
“All were wonderful to work with and very knowledgeable!”
Law Offices of Ralph Nichols
“Even though most of our interactions prior to our day in court were on the phone or over emails he still took the time to put me at ease and gave me the confidence that we could win our case.”
The Zydron Law Firm
“Zydron is a personal injury super lawyer!!!!”
Teddy Midkiff
“He reached out to Mr the day I left a message explaining my situation when I was looking for an attorney, where all the others waited several days before getting back to me.”
Berg & Chmielewski
“When it came to my case and questions, their response time was fast, and I never felt left in the dark.”
Crawford Ellsworth Esq., PLC
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