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Experienced in State and Federal Courts in Virginia. I have spent my legal career fighting to protect fellow citizens’ rights in state and federal courts in Virginia, and I have represented clients from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia as well as clients from throughout the United States in the state and federal courts in Virginia.  I have practiced criminal and traffic law as well as domestic relations law (family law) since 1999.  I also represent clients in expungement matters (petitioning a circuit court to expunge criminal charges that were nolle prosequi (or formally dropped), the client was acquitted, or the charge was otherwise dismissed).  Throughout my entire legal career my law offices have been in Virginia Beach or Norfolk, Virginia.  I have practiced in all of the courts in the Virginia Beach/Norfolk area, as well as many courts outside of the area.  While I occasionally represent clients outside of the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, my primary geographical areas of representation are Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, and Northampton.  • Unique Background -- Before attending law school (1996 - 1999) I served as a U.S. Army Ranger (3rd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment), a city police officer (Lynchburg, Virginia), and as a Virginia state trooper.   While I have been in private practice since graduating from law school and becoming a licensed attorney subsequent to the Virginia bar exam in 1999, I worked as an intern in the Virginia Beach Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney and the Chesapeake Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney during law school.  I prosecuted numerous trials during my internship with the Virginia Beach Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney (during my third year of law school, while in the presence of a licensed attorney (prosecutor)).   I believe that my combination of legal, law enforcement, and military experience provides me with a unique skill set to assist clients in their criminal/traffic law and domestic relations/family law legal matters.  I have litigated hundreds of cases since being admitted to the Virginia State Bar in 1999, to include high profile cases.• Strong Litigation Skills -- I believe that I am an experienced, skilled litigator (trial attorney) with nearly 15 years of courtroom experience in state and federal courts in Virginia.  I have represented clients in jury trials in federal and state courts in Virginia.  I represented a Somali national accused of piracy under the law of nations and attack to plunder vessel, among other charges in a federal jury trial, which was a case with national media coverage.  I represented a client accused of murder, robbery, conspiracy, and using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence in a federal jury trial.  I have represented foreign nationals in federal court from Belarus, Argentina, Mexico, Senegal, and another Somali national in a high profile piracy matter involving Americans on a yacht named the S/V Quest.  I have represented clients in numerous state jury trials accused of violent felonies as well as non-violent felonies.  While every case is unique and the results depend on a variety of factors, I have had jury verdicts that acquitted my clients of the charged crimes.  Please remember that these case results do not in any way guarantee or predict a similar result in any future case undertaken by me. I have represented hundreds of clients in trials before judges, which are known as bench trials.  I have represented clients on appellate matters and argued before the Court of Appeals of Virginia and the Supreme Court of Virginia, and I have had cases in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.• Strong Negotiation Skills -- Most serious legal cases do not go to trial – they are settled or agreed upon, whether by plea agreement in criminal and traffic matters or by contract or an agreed court order in domestic relations (family law) matters.  While negotiations and trial work require different skill sets, I am well-experienced in both.  While I pride myself in being a litigator, or trial attorney, not every case does, or should, go to trial.  Many cases can be resolved without the necessity -- or expense -- of trial.  Part of being a skilled and experienced attorney is knowing when to recommend to a client that a case should be taken to trial.  The decision is ultimately the client’s decision and it is not always an easy decision.    I believe it is important that opposing counsel (the attorney for the other party or the prosecutor in criminal and traffic matters) knows that their counterpart has extensive trial experience.      • Principles -- One of my fundamental principles is that I am honest.  I always tell my clients the truth, whether it is what the client prefers to hear or otherwise.  While the practice of law ultimately is a business, it is primarily a profession, and it requires proper education, experience, legal skill, and the ability to talk to clients in clear, understandable, and candid terms.  It is essential that clients are aware of the potential perils that they may face by taking or not taking some course of action.  Clients will receive an honest assessment of their legal matter from me at the initial consultation, and throughout my representation.  • Reasonable Legal Fees -- I believe that my legal fees are reasonable.  It is my belief that a person seeking legal representation should find the proper fit, which is not always the least expensive fee.  I do not likely have the lowest legal fees in the area, and I likely do not have the highest legal fees in the area.  I believe that my fees are commensurate with my experience and skill set.  • Geographical Areas -- I am located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, which is in the Southeastern area of Virginia.  The area is known as the Hampton Roads area (formerly known as the Tidewater area) of Virginia, which includes Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, and Newport News.  If you are going through a contentious divorce or are have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI), David M. Good is ready to fight and win your case. • Criminal and Traffic Law -- I represent clients in every type of criminal and traffic law cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic infractions.  This includes speeding, reckless driving, driving under the influence (DUI), driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license, domestic violence, assault and battery, drug crimes, possession with intent to distribute drugs, petit larceny, grand larceny, violent crimes, white collar crimes, etc.  If you have been charged with a crime or a traffic infraction, please call me for a consultation. • Expungement Law -- I represent clients in expungement of their criminal charge matters, which are actually civil matters.  If your criminal charge was dismissed or dropped (nolle prosequi) you may be able to have it expunged, though there is no guarantee.  If the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney objects to the expungement then a court hearing will be required.  If you were convicted of the crime Virginia law does not presently allow for an expungement unless you receive an absolute pardon from the Governor or Virginia or if you were the victim of identity theft.  To determine if your case may be eligible for an expungement please contact me.  • Domestic Relations Law (Family Law) — I represent clients in domestic relations (family law) matters, which include divorce, equitable distribution, spousal support, child custody and visitation, child support, paternity, adoption, property settlement agreements, premarital and postmarital (postnuptial) agreements, and annulment. If you have a domestic relations/family law matter, please contact me for a consultation.Contact Attorney David Michael Good for a consultation Call me at or contact me online for an initial consultation.  I do not charge a consultation fee in criminal, traffic, or expungement matters, however, I charge a nominal fee of $50 for a family law consultation.   CASE RESULTS DEPEND UPON A VARIETY OF FACTORS UNIQUE TO EACH CASE.  THE CASE RESULTS REPORTED DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A SIMILAR RESULT IN ANY FUTURE CASE UNDERTAKEN BY THE LAWYER.

Thank you for visitng my profile. I hope to assit you with your legal matter. You will meet with me for your first consultation you can be sure that I will personally oversee your case from beginning to end.. We are a "Boutique Law Firm" dedicated to providing our clients with personalized, affordable quality legal representation to meet their expectations and legal needs.  Our Principal attorney brings valuable experience representing clients before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, formerly (INS), the Executive Office of Immigration Review, as well as appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.  Our clients come from a variety of backgrounds who need to understand the immigration system and their options.  We assess our clients' situation and provide legal representation focused in obtaining the most favorable result within the Immigration Laws.

Our Principal attorney is devoted to ensuring our clients receive the most up-to-date representation in their dissolution, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support and all other family matters.  We understand that matters concerning your family can be emotional and overwhelming.  We listen to our clients' goals and expectations and become our clients' advocate.  We are committed to assisting you and your family in moving on to the next chapter in your lives as quickly and cost effectively as possible.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Attorney and Robert Brown LLC Partner Jennifer (“Jenna”) Peyton received her Juris Doctorate from the Case Western University School of Law and is admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio. She is accepted to practice law before the US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Jenna’s practice focus is removal proceedings, family based cases both within the United States and with consular processing.. Jenna was born in Los Angeles, California and grew up in La Jolla, a small town in San Diego County. During her high school and college years, she studied abroad in Argentina, Italy and spent her junior year of college in Irkutsk, Siberia (Russia). Upon her return from Russia, Jenna graduated from Trinity College, and was awarded the Russian Book Prize for scholastic excellence. She moved to Cleveland in 1995. She is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Case School of Law (Immigration Practicum I and II), and an Adjunct Clinical Professor at Cleveland-Marshall School of Law. She speaks Spanish and Russian.. Jenna is currently the Vice President of Ohio AILA, and a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. She has received multiple awards for her pro bono service, notably for her efforts in ending family detention. She is married to Timothy Peyton, and they have two daughters, Margaret and Katherine.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

I have focused my practice on all aspects of family and domestic relations law, including divorce, division of assets, custody, alimony, child support, support modification, legitimation, paternity, and contempt since 1987. I have been privileged to hold many leadership positions in the legal profession in the State of Georgia, including fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers which is an exclusive organization of the nation's preeminent family law practitioners, master of the Charles Longstreet Weltner Family Law Inn of Court, chair of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia, Trustee and member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees for the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education which bears primary responsibility for basic training and continuing education of Georgia's judicial branch, and chair of the the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency. I frequently speak on family-law topics throughout Georgia and have published many articles on family law for Continuing Legal Education seminars. I am a co-author of family law legislation. In addition to my trial experience, I have extensive expertise in resolving cases by mediation and settlement, I am also a fully-trained mediator and late-case evaluator.

I focus my practice on issues pertaining to family law, especially difficult child custody cases.   I provide timely legal services and problem solving services to clients for a reasonable fee. I strive as an attorney and as a person to listen to you, to answer your questions and concerns in plain English, and to be honest, courteous, and respectful.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Laura L. Lichter, Founder/Managing Partner, se habla español. Laura Lichter is national President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”), the premier bar association of immigration lawyers and law professors in the U.S. She has been an elected member of AILA’s national leadership for over a decade and has served as the association's top liaison to the key immigration enforcement bureaus of the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which is responsible for immigration investigations, prosecution, detention and removal operations, and the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR), which oversees the nation’s immigration court system. Ms. Lichter is AILA’s liaison to the American Bar Association’s Commission on Immigration and serves on the Federal Bar Association’s Immigration Law Section Advisory Board. Ms. Lichter recently served on the Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) Task Force on ICE’s Secure Communities program, reporting to findings on the ICE enforcement initiative to DHS Secretary Napolitano. Based in Denver, she is the former Chair of AILA’s Colorado Chapter. Ms. Lichter’s practice focuses on the representation of foreign nationals in removal proceedings, contested family and naturalization applications, administrative appeals, and related federal district and appellate court litigation. A nationally-recognized mentor and immigration law expert, Ms. Lichter is a respected author who lectures throughout the United States on cutting edge immigration issues. Her commitment to community outreach, education, pro bono representation of indigent clients, and access to counsel has been demonstrated through various awards, projects, and related initiatives. Ms. Lichter is an avid equestrian, runner, and part-time farmer.

MAUREEN GLASS graduated on academic scholarship from St. John's University School of Law in 1981. At St. John's, Mrs. Glass worked on Law Review and won numerous American Jurisprudence Awards for scholastic excellence. Mrs. Glass served Suffolk County as Principal Assistant District Attorney handling white collar and rackets prosecutions. In 1987 she joined Glass, Lazio & Glass as general partner.. Mrs. Glass concentrates on divorce and family law, civil and criminal litigation, and wills and estate planning. Mrs. Glass has served as Village Attorney and Special Assistant District Attorney for the Village of Lindenhurst since 1987. She has also served as a guest litigator in the annual Surrogate's Court Mock Trial. Mrs. Glass is a member of the Suffolk County Bar Association and is admitted to practice in all New York State Courts, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Phil practices family law, including divorce and post-divorce proceedings, child support and parenting plan modifications, parental relocations, and juvenile court matters. He’s also listed as a Rule 31 mediator with expertise in collaborative divorce and collaborative practice. He has successfully kept more than 250 civil litigation and family cases out of court through mediation.. After earning his Tennessee law license in 1993, Phil tried cases at Manier, Herod, Hollabaugh & Smith in Nashville, TN. He and Mark Puryear founded Puryear and Newman in 1997, and PN+M Law was born in 2000 when the two recruited Chas Morton as a third member.. Phil handles cases in Williamson, Davidson, Maury, Dickson, Rutherford, Wilson, Cheatham and Montgomery Counties and has argued before the Tennessee Court of Appeals and Tennessee Supreme Court.. Raised in Brentwood, Tennessee, Phil and his wife Jude White now live in Nashville with their sons John Patrick and Joe. Phil loves great books, coaching youth sports, running, and spending Sundays at St. Patrick Catholic Church with his family.

The Law Office of Aimee Ashby Flanagan is committed to providing clients with a valuable resource that not only offers aggressive and professional legal counsel, but remains focused on settling matters without needless litigation. We recognize that clients are faced with some of their most important decisions during a very emotional time. The Law Office of Aimee Ashby Flanagan will handle family law matters expeditiously, competently and economically with the client's best interests in mind. We represent clients throughout all Orange County and Los Angeles County courts.. Clients are kept well-informed at every stage of their case through regular correspondence regarding the progress of their case and promptly returned telephone calls. We have the experience, ability and the technology to represent clients who are out-of-state or out of the country. Aimee Ashby Flanagan ensures that each client recognizes the potential legal and emotional consequences of the choices involved in their matter, recognizing that a knowledgeable client is better able to make competent decisions that lead to desired outcomes.. The Law Office of Aimee Ashby Flanagan also offers document preparation services for family law clients who need assistance with preparing the correct documents to be filed with the clerk of the court, but do not wish to hire an attorney to go to court with them. The legal system can intimidate and overwhelm anyone. We are here to help find the answers and create the solutions you need. Don't let yourself get buried in details. Contact us instead.. Please feel free to contact the Law Office of Aimee Ashby Flanagan to discuss how our firm can best meet your important family law needs.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

My name is Patrick Lacroix. I represent parents, grandparents, children, and adoption agencies in adoption, dependency, severance, and guardianship matters. I also practice immigration law.  In addition to English, I speak Spanish and French.. I am a Fellow of the American Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys. The Academy is an organization of nearly 500 highly vetted attorneys dedicated to the competent and ethical practice of adoption law. Membership to the Academy is offered only after meeting their extensive experience criteria and rigorous screening process.. I earned my B.A. degree from Georgetown University and my J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University of Arizona Rogers College of Law.. After graduating from law school, I worked for a judge who taught me to always remain focused on the children and the families we serve. I have taken her philosophy into my legal practice and have represented hundreds of children, parents, relatives, and others who seek to care for and protect children through adoption, dependency, probate, and family law matters.. Early in my career, I had the honor of spending five years at a law firm that encouraged the ethical and scholarly practice of family law. The attorneys at that firm instilled in me the belief that I have a responsibility to ensure the families I serve, and the community as a whole, benefit from my counsel. As a scholar of the law, I lecture both locally and nationally on the subject of adoption law and contested adoptions.. I was named one of the top 50 pro bono attorneys in Arizona in 2022 and in 2015 for volunteering to assist hundreds of clients in their legal matters. I am also proud to be a member of the Arizona State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the local Bar Associations, and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. I have served as a trustee on several non-profit boards in the field of child welfare. It is my sincere hope that through my life's work, I will contribute to making Arizona a better place for our children and families.

I am an adoption and reproductive law attorney focusing on assisting clients in the journey to become a family. I am the proud father of three children who joined my family through adoption and have first-hand experience with the devastation of infertility, adoption, open adoption and assisted reproductive technology (ART) options. My practice includes representing intended adoptive parents, birth mothers and adoption agencies in domestic agency adoptions, second or co-parent adoptions, adoption for non-traditional families, open adoption agreements and assisting parents on all aspects of the adoption process, from choosing the appropriate agency through adoption finalization. I work with and represent intended parents and gestational carriers in drafting and negotiating gestational carrier agreements, egg donor agreements and embryo donation agreements as well as obtaining Court parentage orders. I further advise and represent clients in litigation and insurance coverage matters and work with clients to prepare wills and estate planning documents. I welcome the opportunity to share my story and counsel those seeking guidance on family building.