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Allison W. Anders, Family Law Attorney in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Over 23 years of legal practice

Chaing Anders PLLC

Virginia Beach, VA

Practicing family law in Virginia Beach since 2003.

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Allison W. Anders is an attorney based in Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on Family Law. Allison has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Chaing Anders PLLC.

Based in
Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA
Experience
over 23 years
Known for
Family Law
  • Handles Family Law matters from Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA.
  • Over 23 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Norfolk) (2023).

About Allison W. Anders: Allison W. Anders is an attorney based in Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on Family Law. Allison has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Chaing Anders PLLC.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Allison takes on

Allison concentrates on family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Allison handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Family Law cases in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Allison takes family law matters in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Allison agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Allison W. Anders — family law lawyer in Virginia Beach

Allison W. Anders is an attorney based in Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on Family Law. Allison has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Chaing Anders PLLC.

Allison received her Juris Doctor in 2001 from Loyola University School of Law at New Orleans. After law school, Allison returned to Virginia and clerked for an Administrative Law Judge with the Department of Labor in Washington, DC for one year. Thereafter, she worked as an associate at McKenry, Dancingers, Dawson & Lake from 2003 to 2006, as an associate and partner at Kaufman and Canoles from 2006 to 2015, and as a partner at Parks Zeigler from 2015 to 2022. Allison’s has exclusively practiced family law since 2006.

Allison is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and is currently serving as the Secretary of the Virginia chapter of the AAML. Allison is also a member of the Virginia Beach Bar Association (VBBA), Virginia State Bar Association (VSB), Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA), and Virginia Bar Association (VBA). She has been very active with the VBBA, serving on various committees since 2003 and is currently Immediate Past President. She has also been a member of the VBA Family Law Coalition since November 2015.

Allison has been honored and recognized by numerous organizations: she has been recognized by Best Lawyers®, rated a Super Lawyer by Superlawyers.com, named Top 100 Virginia Super Lawyers and Top 50 Women Virginia Super Lawyers, named Legal Elite by Virginia Business magazine, as well as Top Lawyer by Coastal Virginia Magazine; AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell; and she’s achieved a 10.0 rating by AVVO. She has also served as moderator, presenter and panelists for Virginia CLE, VTLA and NBI (National Business Institute).

Outside of the law, Allison has served on the Board of Directors for REACH (Reading Enriches All Children), Inc., a local non-profit. She also spends as much time as possible with her husband, son and pup. They thoroughly enjoy being outdoors. When they are not at the beach or swimming in their pool, they enjoy fishing, paddle boarding, camping and hiking. Allison is also an avid reader and loves a good suspense novel.

Allison's approach to family law cases

Allison received her Juris Doctor in 2001 from Loyola University School of Law at New Orleans. After law school, Allison returned to Virginia and clerked for an Administrative Law Judge with the Department of Labor in Washington, DC for one year. Thereafter, she worked as an associate at McKenry, Dancingers, Dawson & Lake from 2003 to 2006, as an associate and partner at Kaufman and Canoles from…

Clients Allison works with

Allison reviews new inquiries case-by-case for family law matters in Virginia Beach and the surrounding Virginia area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Loyola University New Orleans

    JD · 2001

  • Old Dominion University

    — · 1996

Jurisdictions

Allison's state bar admissions

  • Virginia

    2003 · ACTIVE

Allison studied at JD in Loyola University New Orleans and — in Old Dominion University.

Law school and academic background

Allison completed JD in Loyola University New Orleans and — in Old Dominion University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Allison runs in Virginia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Allison has received 6 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Norfolk)

    2023

  • Best Lawyers in America — Family Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Avvo 10.0 Rating

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent from Martindale-Hubbell

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Norfolk) (2023). Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Avvo 10.0 Rating (2026). Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent from Martindale-Hubbell (2026).

Locations

Allison W. Anders's office in Virginia Beach

Allison's primary office is at 1333 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23451. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Chaing Anders PLLC

1333 Laskin Road

Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451

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Hiring guide

How to hire Allison W. Anders — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new family law attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Allison usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Allison charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Allison's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Allison will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a family law attorney in Virginia Beach, Virginia

A short list to run through before you commit: How many family law matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Allison

Allison discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in family law practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every family law matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Allison confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Allison's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many family law practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Allison W. Anders

  • How much does it cost to hire Allison for a family law case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Allison walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Allison offer a free consultation?

    Allison charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Allison's office. Some family law attorneys offer free consults — check Allison's current terms during booking.

  • How long do family law cases in Virginia typically take?

    Simple family law matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Allison gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Allison take my case if I'm outside Virginia Beach?

    Allison is licensed in Virginia. Matters governed by Virginia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Allison will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Allison?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Allison will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Allison accepting new family law clients right now?

    Allison's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Family Law attorneys serving Virginia Beach, Richmond and Alexandria in Virginia

Allison handles family law matters throughout Virginia. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified family law attorneys in that community.

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