M. Vanzile represents. No nonsense. No drama. Excellent attorney. My soon to be ex wife is not in a…read moreposition to screw me. M. Houyong is a true professional. He knows the judicial system, and everything and everyone throughout Richmond. Barnes and Deihle are not cheap, but their expertise and experience pays off in spades. I have spent at least $20k over the past 2 years in a knock-down drag- out divorce, and have not gone to jail, gone bankrupt, or had to pay my wife for anything. Divorce sucks... But, B&D will take you to the other side without losing anything you're not willing to forsake. Best family law firm in central VA.

My sister passed away and her husband decided to take their only child together away from our…read morefamily for two years. We needed a top notch law firm to represent our family law case. We knew this was going to be a tough case and our chances of winning was not good at all. Parents have more rights than aunts, grandparents etc.. Just because you are a grandmother or aunt is not good enough in the eye's of the court. You have to prove a lot in court and it is not easy at all. We started at ground zero and we were devastated. We searched for a law firm that could represent this special type of case that we were up against. We researched and contacted Barnes & Diehl in Chesterfield VA. We were represented by Mr. John Karanian who put together a magnificent case. He worked diligently and as a result...We won!!! Mr. Karanian is outstanding as an individual. Mr. Karanian is very professional, works very hard for his clients, keeps clients updated, and he never disappointed us. We now have visitation and it would not have been possible without Mr. Karanian. If you feel like you are up against the odds, we can assure you that there is hope at Barnes & Diehl with John Karanian.

Charles "Jody" Schumaker!!!!! on my way home i was saying Jody! Jody! Jody! lol He came off the…read moreelevator with this big box I was like what in the world. OMG he was so smooth with the trapping he got my ex lost in his lies. My ex eventually admitted to our agreement when his own attorney was questioning him. Me and Jody lol looked at each other like wtf. It got to a point I was embarrassed for him but then i thought nah. We each had less than an hour that was good for them because Charles was ready to mop the floor with him. Charles did his homework before the case he actually caught another lie while in court and went back up to question him about it. I am so so happy with the results. Put his name in Chatgpt lol. If you are looking for an attorney who is intelligent, organized, strategic, and truly prepared to fight for you in court, I would absolutely recommend Charles Shumaker.

Robert Miller was the worst. I wasted money and time with him representing me. I collected majority…read moreof the information and received outrageous charges to voth him and Owen. According to other reviews, Mr. Van Smith definitely knew before February of Mr. Miller's unsatisfactory representation. Why wasn't he addressed beforehand? Instead, money was adding up for services that weren't received. I blame the firm as well as Mr. Miller.February was when I reported Mr.Miller lack of interest and promptness of handling my case went unniticed in this firm. I will carry out my final decisions with Brian Fraser and hopefully this will be completed promptly.

Lindsay Hartz should not be representing children at all. Her behavior is highly unprofessional and…read morebizarre. Once in a meditation room she made the comment, "For all we know your Mother could be Mary Poppins or Jeffrey Dahmer." I tried to report her to VA State Bar but I will need to figure out the proper channel to go through to have her investigated. My sisters friend did not find her character in the best interest of the children but rather a individual who suffers from insecurities who power trips her position, however I saw right through her manipulation and scare tactics. Her behavior infront of the Judge was not the same as behind closed doors.

I normally don't write reviews for anyone, however when it comes to your lawyer who just saved your…read morebutt from a 1st degree criminal charge and license suspension, I surely will with a smile on my face! =) Things like 99/70 in VA is a huge deal- reckless driving, and to get away with just a speeding charge that is few points and a fine is just purely magic and I don't know how Ms. Hartz did it! Amazing! Ms. Hartz and her staff guided me from day 1, gave me a list of things I need to accomplish in order to receive best outcome, always communicated any the updates in timely manner. What amazed me is that she took personal interest in my case and didn't give up when 1st verdict was 1st degree misdemeanor and suspended license, Ms. Hartz took my case to a different court and got the best possible outcome you can only imagine! I HIGHLY RECOMEND Ms. Hartz and her staff!!!!! AAA 10++++++

Jennifer Wilkie was an absolute angel during one of the hardest times in my life. As a School…read moreCounselor in alternative education, I spend my days guiding and helping others through their challenges, so when Jennifer (aka Jenny) offered her help to me, my heart melted. You never know how or when a blessing from God will appear -- and she truly was one. As someone who deeply supports all public servants, especially those working in education, she felt it was her duty to help those who shape our daily lives and the future generations to come. Her kindness, patience, and calm guidance brought me peace when I needed it most. I'll forever be grateful for her compassion and the light she brought into such a difficult time.

I hired Shields Law Firm to represent me regarding custody of my child. The experience and care…read morethat Bill and Jennifer brought was very comforting. I am grateful that I had that with me going into such a difficult experience.

Attorney Dorothy M. Eure handled my divorce with professionalism, patience, honesty, and care from…read morestart to finish. Divorce is never easy, but she helped me get through a very difficult season with clear guidance, steady communication, and real knowledge of the process. What stood out to me most was her personality. She is delightful, charmingly funny, and has a way of making a stressful situation feel lighter while still remaining completely professional. She loves to smile and laugh, and her conversations feel like turning lemons into lemonade. She was also honest about the price and upfront costs. There were no hidden fees, no surprises, and everything was explained clearly. I appreciated that she was direct, respectful, and made sure I understood what was happening at each step. I am truly thankful for Attorney Eure's help and would recommend Dorothy M. Eure to anyone who needs a knowledgeable, dependable, and compassionate divorce attorney. Thank you, Attorney Eure, for helping me through this chapter of my life.

I was referred to this office by a coworker that had used her services…read more When I contacted Attorney Eure, she provided me with the information that I needed to get my divorce started. She was able to answer my questions satisfactorily. I retained Attorney Eure and went through the process without any issues. If you and your spouse agree to an uncontested divorce, I recommend Attorney Eure.

Richard Locke is the best lawyer in Virginia. He helped me win custody of my son back after a judge…read morewrongfully took it away. He's a shark in the courtroom and worth every penny. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

My wife and I worked with Colleen Quinn and her paralegal Charli (CharSalle) on my daughter's…read moreinternational re-adoption. We are in Fairfax, VA and they were happy to work with us even though we weren't local to them. Everything was done by email and mail. They answered all of our questions in a timely manner and were very knowledgeable about the process. We worked almost entirely with Charli after the initial emails and phone calls and she was great to work with. They filed all of our paperwork with our court, everything went smoothly, and we received our Final Order. Charli has always kept us in the loop about the process and sent us updates. We mailed original documents back and forth without any issue. Their legal fee was very competitive and better than most attorneys in our own area. We are very pleased with their work and assistance in getting our adoption finalized. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone. Thank you!

Our son had some legal issues for which he needed an attorney's expertise!…read moreHe did some research and was impressed by Ms. Reiner's credentials. He set up an appointment with her and I am so happy he did. He was also happy when she agreed to represent him in court. We were impressed by her knowledge and professionalism and how she kept us informed every step of the way. She is very personable and you can tell she cares as well. I feel there is no other attorney that could have done a better job than she did. We cannot thank Ms. Reiner enough for getting our son another chance to "get it right!" She is the BEST!!!

Two years ago my family found itself in desperate need of legal services. This was the first time…read moreever for us. This legal matter was too important to just trust anyone and the stakes were truly high. Not knowing what to do or where to turn, four different attorneys were highly recommended to us. The names were in no particular order but the name Jacqueline M. Reiner, PLLC stood out to me immediately. After making a few phone, reading her extensive and impressive credentials and bio and most importantly prayer, we decided she was the one person that could help us and would fight for us. In the middle of COVID, she agreed to meet with us. It was the best decision we could have ever made! From day one, she was genuine, trustworthy, professional, personable and extremely concerned about what my family was up against and went to work for us immediately! Mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays and sometimes in the middle of the night. She kept us in the loop and provided us with sound advice and counsel the entire two-year court battle and fought for us! Due to her hard work and dedication to my family, we are now on the positive side of things and are moving forward as family which she is now part of. We love her and will be ever grateful to her in more ways than we can say! When your future is on the line, you want the Honorable Jacqueline M. Reiner in your corner!

I was very happy with the service I got from this law group even though I used them like 10 years…read moreago their services was excellent I used them twice they are great had to call them today 11-6-2025 for information from the old case and Ava answered the phone told her what I needed she got right on with no proble very nice very professional and she had Eduardo send it to me I would most definitely used them again if need be I highly recommend them .They Are GREAT!!!!

Recently filing a chapter 13 the team is excellent in communicating every scenario we might see or…read morego through with the ends and outs etc. We truly have been blessed with their help and would recommend them to anyone who has this type of service or need!