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Highly dedicated, hardworking, and aggressive attorney who fights aggressively for her clients
“Mrs. Aloupas represented me effortlessly and aggressively and is very hard working and dedicated to her client.”
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Extremely compassionate and understanding, takes the time to fully understand each client's case
“Mrs Aloupas, was extremely involved & Caring, and more than reasonable and understanding in all aspects while working with me..she will go out of her way to help. Extreamly compassionate.”
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Achieves great outcomes for her clients, including overturning custody cases and winning landlord disputes
“She has overturned two custody cases for us and fought back two separate bogus landlord disputes on our behalf and handled any issue that's come up with ZERO losses...”
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Highly responsive, promptly returns inquiries, and is available even on weekends
“I'm glad I called and she was very prompt in returning my inquiry, which was surprising since it was at 9 am on a Saturday.”
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Provides clear guidance and advice, helping clients understand their cases and legal options
“She was very polite, knowledgeable and helpful. She is very easy to talk too.”
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As a result of the analysis of reviews about this lawyer, no significant cons were found.

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18 May, 2017 by Anonymous
I'm in the process of hiring an attorney for my custody case. Ms. Aloupas offered a free phone consultation. She was quick to respond and set up an appointment. I sent her the documentation for her review before our appointment. When I spoke to her she was very polite, knowledgeable and helpful. She is very easy to talk too.
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19 Apr, 2017 by Deville
Ms.Lu Aloupas is awesome. I am a father/Soldier that lives in North Carolina that was enduring alot of resistance from my children's Mother that lives in Virginia regarding Custody/Visitation. I called Lu Aloupas and explained to her everything that was going on and she jumped right on it. We then went to court on the day and she held her ground on what I told her I wanted and now instead of me only getting to see my kids 3 times a year I now get them every other week and more. Her prices are great especially for the greats work and professionalism she shows. This women will fight for you and your rights call her today you will not be disappointed I promise. Thanks again Lu Aloupas !!!
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11 Jul, 2016 by Dave
12 July 2016 Lu Aloupas is an extraordinary lawyer. I had an issue with a neighbor who asked the court to grant a Protective Order against me. I was innocent, but I did not have the knowledge to fight this on my own. Based on online reviews, I decided to call The Law Offices 0f Lu Aloupas. This is the best decision I’ve made in a long time. In our first phone call she patiently listened to my jumbled story (I was nervous) and then advised me what to do immediately. She then asked if I would like to come to her office (she has offices in Hampton and Chesapeake) and because she sounded so knowledgeable (and calm) I agreed. When I met her in the Hampton office we went through the basics of the case and then she asked if I would like to retain her services. We discussed the price, and I agreed. Here is my opinion about the cost. Of course I think that lawyers make waaaay to much money. But as I found out, if you don’t hire a lawyer, you will be overwhelmed by the system, and by stress. Her prices are fair. There might be a cheaper lawyer, and I know there are more expensive lawyers, but her value in my case totally justified the cost. My case was heard at the York County Circuit Court. On the date of the court hearing we met before the scheduled time and she explained exactly what would happen. She said “I know you are nervous, but stay as calm as you can.” I thought that’s easy for her to say. She told me to not be surprised if the other party changes his story, it happens all the time. She said not to react to this, that she would handle it. Just listening to her gave me confidence and remarkably, I was less nervous. From the beginning the outcome never seemed to be in doubt. The other party represented himself (huge mistake) and Lu was like a TV lawyer. You honor “Motion to Separate”, objection your honor “Relevance”, Move to Strike Your Honor “Hearsay”. The Judge sided with Lu every time. The Judge dismissed the request for a protective order against me and restored all my rights. I was like someone lifted a building off my shoulders. You might have heard the saying that nobody likes lawyers until you need one. I can personally testify that if you are involved in any legal action you need a lawyer. And if you need a great lawyer, at a fair price, I can, without reservation or hesitation, recommend Ms. Lu Aloupas, Esquire. Dave
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14 May, 2016 by Dave
Attorney Lu Aloupas provided me with sound advice about my traffic ticket. She was up front about what your max fine could be, as well as what I might expect by the Judge. She helped with any questions I had in a timely manner and provided great guidance as to what I could do in advance to my court date. When my court date had come, she was a good reason I received a very lenient ruling by the Judge. If you find yourself in my posistion, I highly recommend Attorney Lu Aloupas.
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12 May, 2016 by Jason
Mrs Aloupas, was extremely involved & Caring, and more than reasonable and understanding in all aspects while working with me..she will go out of her way to help. Extreamly compassionate. I could not have done it with out her... I highly Recommend..she is awesome!!!!
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