Jump To Navigation

Attorney Profile

Lawrence D. Burroughs II 
Virginia Beach, Virginia
phone (757) 363-0077
fax (757) 363-0092
email Email Me

In addition to founding Burroughs Law Office, P.C., Lawrence D. Burroughs II is an adjunct professor with Saint Leo University teaching in the areas of Political Science and Criminal Justice. Among the classes he teaches are Intro to Law and the Legal System, Substantive Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and Business Law.

Attorney Burroughs has represented hundreds of citizens in need in his capacity as Assistant Public Defender for the Office of the Public Defender in Norfolk, Virginia. Prior to entering the field of law, he worked for a number of well-respected companies honing skills in business and personnel management, marketing, and individual and corporate retirement planning. Among his former employers are Spirit Cruises, Delaware Investments, and the American Funds Group. He, his wife, three daughters, and son reside in Virginia Beach, Virginia and are parishioners of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church.

Attorney Burroughs practices in the following areas of law: Criminal Defense; DWI / DUI; Traffic Violations; Drug Crimes; Social Security Disability; SSI Disability; Estate Planning; Wills; Advance Medical Directives, Power of Attorney; Family Law; Divorce; Child Support; Alimony (Spousal Support); Child Custody; Visitation Rights; Restraining Orders; Domestic Violence; Marital Property Distribution.

Areas of Practice:
Advance Medical Directives
Alimony (Spousal Support)
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Criminal Defense
Criminal Law
Custody & Visitation
Divorce
Domestic Violence
Drug Crimes
DUI/DWI
Estate Planning
Family Law
Marital Property Distribution
Military Divorce
Military Divorce
Power of Attorney
Restraining Orders
Step-parent Adoption
Traffic Violations
Uncontested Divorce
Visitation Rights
Wills
Certification/Specialties:
Guardian Ad Litem, Commonwealth of Virginia


Bar Admissions:
Virginia
Education:
Regent University School of Law, Virginia Beach, Virginia
J.D.


Virginia Wesleyan College
B.A.
Major:  Business, Management, & Economics


Classes/Seminars Taught:
Handling Military Issues in Family Law, Half Moon LLC, April 22, 2009


Introduction to Law and the Legal System - Adjunct Professor, Saint Leo University


Substantive Criminal Law - Adjunct Professor, Saint Leo University


Criminal Procedure - Adjunct Professor, Saint Leo University


Business Law - Adjunct Professor, Saint Leo University


Professional Associations and Memberships:
Virginia State Bar


Notary Public Virginia


Knights of Columbus, July 1, 2008 - May 1, 2009
Financial Secretary


Past Employment Positions:
Office of the Public Defender, Norfolk


The American Funds Group


Delaware Investments


Spirit of Norfolk