The Collins Law Firm
“She will not waste your time or her time to get the job done (even when it is an extremely difficult one) like my husband's was.”
Best Family Law Attorneys in Portsmouth, VA
15 firms listed · 4 in Portsmouth · 2 open 24/7 · 2 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Von L. Piersall, III
“My family has used his services for as long as I can remember, and we've never been disappointed.”
Levin & Levin
“Very professional and personable, reasonable fee, and obviously has rapport with the courts.”
Michael Jerome Massie
“Best lawyer on the east coast very knowledgeable, smart and focus has a great staff as well”
Anthony Montagna, III
“Get him and you will not be disappointed, also everyone at the office is super nice as well including the receptionist and his paralegal Cara!”
James E. Short, PLC
“He explained everything to me in terms I could easily understand and was always very responsive.”
This page gathers the 15 family law firms listed for Portsmouth, 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: Portsmouth, VA
Of the 15 firms we list here, 4 are in Portsmouth itself and 11 come from Chesapeake (6, 12 mi) and Norfolk (5, 6 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 4.9 across 1,378 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (81%) and responsiveness (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "trust". 2 are open around the clock and 2 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are family law (7), criminal defense (4), military divorce (3), personal injury (3) and child custody (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 2 offer urgent consultations; 4 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is 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.
Why are some listed family practices outside Portsmouth?
An office in Portsmouth is held by 4 of the 15 firms. The rest come from other towns. Family matters are usually heard where you live, so ask a firm from further out how it handles hearings in your area.
Shannon & Associates
“I live out of state she attended court on my behalf, communicated efficiently and the whole experience was seamless, stress free and cost efficient.”
Harding, Harding & Harding: Jeffrey M. Harding
“Was charged with a hefty speeding ticket, but Mr Jeffrey Harding helped me get the reckless charges dropped and the speeding ticket drastically reduced.”
Montagna Law
“As soon as the case started his client was put at ease because Attorney Montagna was in full control.”
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Parks Zeigler
“Jason Barlow is a Super Attorney… He knows the legal system and is a pillar of the community of Great Bridge”
Zoby & Broccoletti
“If you want an attorney that will fight for you, and actually listen to you, this is the firm to go to!”
Brian A. Thomasson, P.l.c.
“He was very responsive to every question we had along the way.”
Slaven Law Group
“I highly recommend Attorney Slaven and his staff when it comes to Elder Law, Guardianship/Conservatorship of a family member.”
Archangel Law Group
“Great law firm with even better results”
Commander Law
“Her paralegal Abby was great at making me feel comfortable with her very personal touch, making a difficult situation seem as though I had a genuine connection and support.”
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