Charles R. Hofheimer, PC
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Charles R. Hofheimer- Lead Counsel is a tough, no-nonsense divorce and custody lawyer who is a formidable opponent in any courtroom. He has a long history of fighting for the advancement of women, even going back to his college years. As President of the student body of Washington & Lee Law School, he successfully advocated for the acceptance of women by the law school. During his Presidency of the Old Dominion University Intercollegiate Foundation, the University granted the first women’s basketball scholarships. As a former General Counsel for the Democratic Party of Virginia, he advocated for the rights of women and minorities in the political process. For 10 years he has lectured monthly on "What Women Need to Know About Divorce." A committed and knowledgeable advocate for women, he has successfully represented and fought on behalf of women who are now judges, lawyers, housewives, doctors, school bus drivers, educators, business owners, military wives, and shipyard workers in the Hampton Roads community. |
| Born in New York, NY, July 27, 1945; admitted to bar, 1972, VA; 1973, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of VA; 1974, US Tax Court; 1975, US Supreme Court. Education: Old Dominion University (BA, 1969); Washington & Lee University (JD, 1972). Phi Alpha Delta. President, Washington & Lee Student Bar Association, 1972. Co-author, “Weary and Wary of Expert Testimony” Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, The Journal, Winter, 1996-1997. Member: Hampton Roads Family Law Organization. Member: Virginia Beach, Virginia and America (Member, Family Law Section) Bar Associations; Virginia State Bar (Member, Family Law Section); The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Member, Family Law Section); Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. Practice Areas: Domestic Relations (Women only); Divorce Trials and Appeals; Complex Equitable Distribution Trials; Post Judgment Modification and Enforcement; Custody Trials; Domestic Violence; Child Sexual Abuse; Inverse Condemnation. |
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Jeffrey D.Tarkington combines compassion with tough advocacy as he guides women through the divorce process. Jeff is recognized for his expertise in complex real estate issues arising in divorce. His easy going out-of-court style masks his fierce advocacy, strong intellect, and unrelenting commitment to each of his clients. In addition to his divorce clients, Jeff leads the firm’s criminal defense team when usually unwarranted criminal allegations are made against our divorce clients by unscrupulous spouses. |
| Born Norfolk, VA, December 13, 1953; admitted to bar, 1979, VA; 1981, Michigan; 1988, US District Court, Eastern District of VA; 1992, US District Court, Western District of VA; US Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit. Education: Tidewater Community College (A.A., 1974); Old Dominion University (BA, Political Science, 1976); University of Detroit (JD, 1979). Member: Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia Beach and Virginia Bar Associations; Virginia State Bar (Member, Real Property, Business and General Practice Sections); State Bar of Michigan; Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association. Practice Areas: Domestic Relations; Divorce; Trial Practice; Appellate Practice; Equitable Distribution; Post Judgment Collections; Child Custody; Visitation Rights; Family; Child Abuse and Neglect; Criminal Defense; Inverse Condemnation. |
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Kristen D. Hofheimer is a graduate of the University of
Virginia School of Law. She has
written and lectured on the issue of breastfeeding in the context of divorce,
custody and visitation. In addition
to negotiating and litigating custody and visitation cases in which breastfeeding
is an issue, Kristen has handled all sorts of custody, visitation, and divorce
cases in various Virginia juvenile and domestic relations district courts,
circuit courts, and in the Virginia Court of Appeals.
Challenged by novel legal and factual issues, and having her analytical
and writing skills approved in both academic legal publishing and Virginia
courts, Kristen will “think outside the box” in analyzing a case, and has
obtained favorable results for her clients both by her written and oral trial
advocacy skills. |
| Born November, Virginia, April 15, 1969; Admitted to the Virginia Bar October of 1999. Education: Sweet Briar College (B.A., cum laude, 1990); University of Virginia (JD, 1999). Author: Breastfeeding as a Factor in Child Custody and Visitation Decisions, 5 Virginia Journal of Social Policy & the Law 433 (1998). Member: Virginia Beach Bar Association, Virginia Trial Lawyers Asociation. |
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Sheera R. Herrell can best be described as smart, tenacious and aggressive. Sheera enjoys preparing cases for trial, litigating and striving to
insure that her clients receive their full entitlements.
With the knowledge that divorce, custody, and visitation cases are
emotional and deeply personal, Sheera is careful to analyze the factual issues
of each case and provides every client with personal attention. In addition to divorce, custody and visitation cases, Sheera is part of
the firm’s criminal defense team. Not
one to shy away from adversity, Sheera is passionate about her work and is a
strong advocate for women. Sheera’s
combination of astute professionalism and youthful vigor has won her the respect
and appreciation of her clients as well as her fellow colleagues. |
| Born Manhasset, NY, June 3, 1974; admitted to bar, 1999, VA. Education: George Washington University (BA, 1996); Albany Law School (JD, 1999). Member: Virginia Beach Bar Association |
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These are some of the friendly, hard-working people you will meet in the office. From accounting to IT, each is a dedicated professional in her own right. |
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The
Law Office of Charles R. Hofheimer, P.C. 303
34th Street, Suite 8 Virginia
Beach, Virginia 23451 Phone:
(757) 425-5200 / Fax: (757) 425-6100 Email: info@divorceandcustody4women.com |
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