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Experienced Family and Criminal Defense Attorney
The Law Office of Michelle Mordue Helms is a general practice law firm in Virginia Beach dedicated to providing high-quality representation to clients throughout Hampton Roads. Led by Michelle Mordue Helms, a distinguished attorney with over 31 years of legal experience, the firm offers personalized legal solutions for individuals facing difficult life transitions. A graduate of Syracuse University College of Law, Ms. Helms began her career as a paralegal in New York before establishing her practice in Virginia. Her background gives her a deep understanding of the legal system, allowing her to handle complex cases with both skill and compassion.
Comprehensive Legal Support
As a solo practitioner, Ms. Helms provides a level of personal attention that larger firms often cannot match. She handles a diverse range of legal matters, ensuring that her clients have a knowledgeable advocate by their side, regardless of the challenges they face. Her primary practice areas include:
- Family Law: Guiding clients through divorce, child custody, visitation, and support disputes.
- Criminal Defense: rigorous defense for adults and juveniles facing felony and misdemeanor charges.
- DUI and Traffic Defense: Protecting driving privileges and minimizing the impact of traffic violations.
- Personal Injury: Representing victims of auto accidents and negligence to secure fair compensation.
Dedicated to Client Satisfaction
Ms. Helms is known for her dedication to her clients and her ability to navigate the local court systems effectively. She has litigation experience in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts, General District Courts, and Circuit Courts across the region. Additionally, she has appeared before the Virginia Appellate Court and the Virginia Supreme Court. The firm strives to be accessible and affordable, offering payment arrangements in certain situations to ensure that quality legal representation is within reach.
‘Every case is personal and the most important. We put our experience to work for you.’
Conveniently Located
The office is situated at 2697 International Pkwy, Suite 106, in the Parkway 2 building. This location in Virginia Beach offers easy access for residents of Norfolk, Chesapeake, and the surrounding areas. Whether you are dealing with a family crisis or a criminal charge, the Law Office of Michelle Mordue Helms is prepared to fight for your best interests.
Specializing In
DUI Defense, Divorce, Child Custody, Juvenile Defense, Personal Injury
Address & Location
Located in the active Princess Anne Plaza and Lynnhaven commercial district of Virginia Beach.
Building Location
This is a two-story professional commercial office building known as Parkway 2 (part of the Parkway 1 & 2 complex), built in 1980 with recent common area renovations.
Suite Access
Enter through the main front entrance of the Parkway 2 building. The office for Suite 106 is located on the first floor and has direct corridor access from the main lobby.
Parking Details
A freshly sealed and striped on-site surface parking lot surrounds the building, offering abundant parking spaces for clients and visitors with a ratio of 4.57 spaces per 1,000 SF.
Public Transit
Served by Hampton Roads Transit Route 26 (International Pkwy/TCC Virginia Beach); nearest stop is at Lynnhaven Mall.
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