Top Child Custody Lawyers in ZIP 24011 | 3 available

Firm: Woods Rogers PLC

20 S. Jefferson Street , Roanoke , Virginia 24011

Practice Areas: Divorce, Uncontested Divorce, Prenuptials, Alimony, Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

310 S. Jefferson Street , Roanoke , Virginia 24011

Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Criminal Defense

Nathan Coulter joined Gilbert, Bird & Weston as an associate attorney in 2016, after graduating from the University of Richmond School of Law. Nathan received his undergraduate degree from the College of William and Mary in 2012. Nathan is a born litigator whose practice currently focuses on family law, including divorce, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, and property distribution; however, he practices a broad range of general litigation. Nathan gained much experience in criminal litigation during three internships with various Virginia Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Offices.. As the son of a mechanic and a nurse, Nathan is no stranger to hard work and he understands the value of other people’s time and money. He prides himself on his efficiency and the ability to deliver timely results. Practicing primarily family law, Nathan fully appreciates how difficult the legal process can be on the client and the client’s family. Consequently, Nathan believes in the importance of keeping clients informed and involved, and in being a responsible steward of the resources clients trust him with.. Nathan is a Virginia native who was raised in Harrisonburg. In his free time, Nathan enjoys reading, playing guitar, and fixing all manner of broken things.

Firm: Slovensky Law

10 Church Ave SE , Roanoke , Virginia 24011

Practice Areas: Child Custody

The Resiliency and Vigor You Need On Your Side. Samantha Smith is a family law attorney in Roanoke, Virginia. She has the resilience and vigor to fight for her clients to reach the best outcome in their case.. Samantha was born and raised in Salem, VA. She attended Davis and Elkins College in WV, where she accepted an athletic scholarship to play softball. She graduated from D&E with honors and received a Bachelor’s degree in English and an Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice. After actively competing on her college’s debate team, she knew it was her true ambition to become an attorney.. Samantha attended law school at Elon University School of Law, where she was an active member of the Moot Court Board and had the honor of competing at the ABA National Moot Court Competition in Washington, D.C. She was also elected by her peers to serve on the board of Elon’s Women’s Law Association.. Samantha is licensed to practice law in both North Carolina and Virginia. After graduating law school, Samantha practiced in North Carolina at Dummit Fradin in Greensboro before returning to her hometown in Virginia to practice at Slovensky Law, PLLC, where she is still currently practicing. Samantha was voted by her colleagues into the 2022 North Carolina Business Legal Elite "Young Guns" category. Her most notable wins have been in the arenas of domestic violence protective orders and child custody matters, but she has experience settling difficult property division matters and resolving large estates.. Samantha manages domestic cases with compassion but fights aggressively when it’s time for court. She is an attorney who will listen compassionately to your questions and concerns and explore every option with you to reach the best outcome in your case. She understands that many matters can be solved with skilled negotiation, but she is also not afraid to fight vigorously in court for her clients, even when the facts are unfavorable. While many attorneys push for settlement outside of court because they are afraid of trial, Samantha knows that sometimes trial is the only way to reach a fair outcome, and she is not afraid to put on her boxing gloves and fight it full-force.. When she’s not fiercely advocating for her client in the courtroom, Samantha enjoys going to the gym, cooking, and spending time with her friends and family.