Reviews

Nicole worked on my very difficult, complex, and stressful divorce case. For 17 months, she put my mind at ease with her knowledge, compassion, determination, and absolute zest fighting on my behalf. Even with a very busy and hectic schedule, she was always prompt in her responses and communication, never once leaving me to worry about what was happening on my case. Nicole is extremely trustworthy and her judgement every step of the way proved to be the optimal solution as we progressed. She never sold me a story or false reality. She managed expectations with absolute honesty, a realistic approach, and always properly prepared me for multiple potential outcomes. She never over promised, but always over delivered. Nicole is the attorney you want on your side through a difficult legal matter and is absolutely not who you want to see as opposing counsel. She is kind to clients and firm with the opposition to ensure optimal results. As my final trial date approached, Nicole knew that I was nervous and anxious. She woke up incredibly early to meet me 2 hours ahead of an early morning trial to help calm my nerves and prepare me for what I would encounter in the courtroom. This is just one of the multiple examples of Nicole going above and beyond. By the end of the 17 months, I no longer saw her as just my attorney, but also a friend. She is exceptional and cares. That is exactly what you want when dealing with a stressful family relations legal battle. Words can’t even truly express the gratitude I feel and the happiness in our final result.

After my initial consultation with Nicole, I felt such a relief at finally meeting with a lawyer that would fight for me and have my back. I am so grateful that this turned out to be true. She was open and honest about billing. She let me know steps that I could take to help mitigate costs along the way. Nicole outlined the process for me and was thorough in answering all of my questions. She was adamant about making sure my wants/needs were understand and the priority. Nicole was also forthright about what were and were not reasonable expectations. When it came to court or any dealings with OC she was a bulldog and a true advocate. I am happy with the outcome of my case with Nicole and would recommend her highly to anyone.

If you find yourself in need of an attorney I give my strongest recommendation to Nicole O'Neal. She is straightforward with you, approachable, and will keep you updated about what's going on in your case. She isn't afraid to do the heavy lifting and put in the work necessary for your case. I hope to never find myself in this situation again but if I do I will be calling Nicole.

Mrs.O’Neal has been extremely helpful throughout my whole case. This being my first time ever having to go to court she kindly explained what to expect and what everything means. She has remained professional and friendly with me. Her work is incredible! Her impressive knowledge of law and her love for families and children was shown and I am highly satisfied with her work! She charges a more than fair price! Overall, I recommend her and her team if you’re lost and don’t know what to do just like I was! She will not judge you, instead help you!

Nicole was great, we live outside of Va. and had to travel to make court dates, so everything needed to be scheduled. She made sure if anything came up that affected our granddaughter she contacted us right away so that we could get to Va. to take care of the situation.

Ms. Nichole O’Neal handled my divorce and was excellent at aiding and guiding me through a very demanding situation. Nichole is extremely knowledgeable in Virginia and military divorce law. Nichole was always available, supportive, and led me through the lengthy process while always keeping me focused on what was important and centered on the end goal. Nichole is a hard driven individual, as evident by here proven success in the military and her civilian careers; she worked hard to achieve her personal accomplishment and she will work hard to achieve the greatest results for you as well. Without reservation I am glad I had Nichole on my side, and I genuinely recommend her as an attorney.

Professional. Efficient. Personable. This is my second time retaining Nicole O’neal to represent me in court. My experience with Nicole was nothing short of exceptional. What seemed to be a routine case in the beginning quickly turned into a complex case with an unusual set of circumstances. She gave my case all the time and attention needed to succeed in court. Nicole was aggressive in court, empathetic to my situation, and always provided sound recommendations/ advice. Because of her efforts, I maintained primary physical custody of my children. Without hesitation, I recommend Nicole to handle your legal situation if the need arises! You will not be disappointed.

Words cannot express the level of dedication Nicole holds for her clients. Nicole never told me what I wanted to hear, but instead listened carefully to identify and respond to my needs and the needs of my son. Nicole gave my case all the time and attention that was needed and never rushed my decisions. Nicole was a calming, reassuring, and confident presence during an extremely difficult time. During the pendency of my case Nicole guided me through each step of the process - clearly answering any questions I had along the way. She was always quick to respond by email or phone and I truly appreciate that she kept my case a priority. I wholeheartedly trust and highly recommend her.

Nicole made my divorce process as easy as it could be. She is extremely knowledgeable regarding the topic, and was always available for any questions that I had. Every time I contacted her, she usually responded with an hour. Even during an extended leave period, she was extremely responsive, when I think she had every right to pass her work to another attorney. I would definitely recommend her as an attorney, and would rehire her again.

I remember my first time walking into Nicole's office -- a scared mother of two, feeling alone, isolated, and scared. I had tried 6 months of mediation with my husband, trying to move towards an amicable divorce, and I was severely disappointed that mediation had not yielded more progress. In fact, it had made things more contentious, and I felt so drained and hopeless after every mediation visit. At that time, I felt that it was time to take it a step further and hire an attorney. From the moment I met Nicole, she was so helpful, understanding, and strong, and I felt brave and empowered knowing that I didn't have to fight this fight alone anymore. Nicole was prompt, honest, thorough, prepared, organized, diligent, determined, and helped to manage my expectations through this difficult process. She is incredibly ethical, fair, and grounded. She was able to catch a few technicalities on the opposing party's side, which helped us when we eventually went to court. My now ex-husband despised her in every sense throughout the divorce process (these situations tend to create a normal and healthy amount of resentment from one party towards the other). However, once things were finalized, he admitted to me that I definitely had the better attorney, that she did a great job in and out of court, and that he ended up despising his own attorney and wishing that he had hired someone as competent as Nicole. Due to the pandemic, many of my friends unfortunately were or are still in the process of divorce. I already knew that I had a great attorney in Nicole, but I found a higher level of respect for Nicole after hearing about their difficulties with their attorneys. It was easy to brag about Nicole, and although I hope to never work with her in this situation again, I find comfort in knowing that if I hit any other family-law-related issues, I can fall back on her to guide me through it. The situations which lead to having to find an attorney are stressful. The process of choosing an attorney to fit your personality/case is even more stressful. After going through the process of divorce for a little over 1.5 years with Nicole, I can honestly say that she drastically minimized the amount of stress which was placed on me, and she made the whole process as streamlined and straight-forward as possible. I'd hire her again, and recommend her to anyone, in a heart beat.