Dedicated to Virginia Families
When you need a lawyer, you want someone with the experience to help you through the challenge you are facing so you can get on with your life. At the Burroughs Law Office, P.C., we get results for clients as quickly and cost effectively as possible. And we aim to do it in a way that will help prevent future legal problems.
"I don't just do divorce. I don't just defend you in a criminal case. I look at the whole picture and address your family's needs. That's what I mean by redefining the practice of family law."
— Attorney Lawrence D. Burroughs II
Whether you need help with estate planning or are facing a criminal charge or family law matter, you can depend on us for effective legal representation and personal service.
We offer cost-effective legal representation in the following areas of practice:
- Family Law Effective representation for the legal issues that concern families.
- Divorce We assist clients in all legal facets involved in the dissolution of marriage.
- Uncontested Divorce Spouses who agree on the major issues involved in a divorce can save the cost and time of family court.
- Child Custody, Child Support & Visitation We help clients establish, modify and enforce these court orders.
- Property Division We help clients form workable property and debt distribution agreements.
- Post-Decree Modifications When your life changes, your court ordered support, visitation and alimony should, too.
- Military Divorce We understand the complexities involved when servicemembers legally separate or divorce.
- Step Parent Adoption We help you through the process of adopting your spouse's children from another relationship.
- Collaborative Law We offer alternatives to litigation for family law issues.
- Criminal Law A former public defender, attorney Lawrence D. Burroughs has represented clients in more than 400 trials.
- Drug Charges We represent clients accused of crimes involving street drugs as well as prescription drugs.
- DUI/DWI We develop a plan for addressing the immediate legal issue as well as any underlying problems that may lead to a future offense.
- Traffic Violations From speeding tickets to vehicular manslaughter, we defend clients facing all types of driving-related charges.
- Domestic Violence The consequences of a conviction on charges of domestic violence can affect your life, your family and your ability to earn a living for years to come.
- Weapons Charges We help identify the underlying issue in a weapons charge and address our clients' needs.
- Juvenile Law A criminal charge can significantly affect a child's future. You need an experienced attorney who can help your child move past the incident.
- Estate Planning Failing to adequately prepare for the future is like skydiving without a parachute or bungee jumping without a cord.
From our office in Virginia Beach, we represent residents, college students, tourists and visitors throughout the Tidewater region. We offer a free initial assessment interview in any family law, criminal defense or estate planning matter. Please read our frequently asked questions for more details.
