Reviews

Mary and Abby were incredible through my whole 3 year divorce. Very professional, knowledgeable, and they really care. I never once felt left behind or lost in the process.

Got things done very quickly . Ms. Commander and her staff were very kind and helpful

Mary Commander took the time to review my case, which seems unique and complex to me, but she was able break things down for me in a way I haven’t heard. Her kind, yet no-nonsense manner was exactly what I needed. She provided advice for how I should proceed in my case while also advising me to save money. Mary Commander’s skills and expertise as an attorney are clear, and you should hire her.

I was immediately put at ease after retaining Mary Commander to represent me. Her team was able to help me in this difficult time, and were always available if I had a question. Despite being in the middle of a pandemic, they were able to handle my case quickly and with minimal hassle. Thanks so much for all of your help!

Hands down, Mary Commander knows the Virginia family law, and practices civility and integrity from start to finish. Mary is tougher than nails and handles any high-conflict opposing counsel with ease. Mary is reasonable and the entire legal team will have you and your children’s best interest as a priority. Regardless, if you have mediation or need to go to court or trial, Mary is a strong litigator and will have your back. From the beginning, Emily (Mary’s receptionist) was prompt, patient with my numerous emails, and very responsive. Most of all, when things seemed bleak and overwhelming, Emily was considerate, patient, and kind with every one of my visits to their office. My first visit with Mary was a preemptive and strategic move as my ex had not filed a motion with the local court yet. Mary did not want to take a retainer fee unless needed. This was different than the 7 other attorneys I’d met with in the local area. Mary is 100% the epitome of integrity and is up front with you about your case and will NEVER charge you unnecessarily. For any other reviews that dislike what Mary might say, it is only because she will be honest and never sugarcoat any situation. This is what you need in an attorney and a legal team. Good or bad, you need an attorney and team that won’t run up the bill or be fake with you. A little bit after I met with Mary, the ex eventually filed numerous motions. I eventually retained Mary and had no regrets. I had approximately 60+ pages worth of discovery and questions to respond to. As chaotic as it might seem, Abby (Mary’s paralegal) made sure the process was seamless. Abby’s prompt communication and “hand-holding” made the prep for the court hearing much easier. In fact, Abby had even more experience and knowledge than my ex’s own attorney! The entire team kept me in the loop and made sure all my questions and concerns were promptly addressed even with Mary’s schedule. Mary and Abby knew the best cases to cite for my particular situation to get the motion filed against me dismissed. Its true you never know what a judge might say or decide, but the team at Commander Law will do everything they can to ensure your things go in your favor. There is nothing more reassuring and uplifting than seeing Mary in action in a courtroom. It‘s a great feeling when Mary and her team are fully prepared and state your case eloquently while opposing counsel continue to stumble in their responses to the points Mary brings up. I know that my ex will continue ongoing/future frivolous litigation, but as long as I have Mary on my side, I know it will be okay.

They were prompt and knowledgable. They made sure I had everything i needed during my divorce.

Mary Commander and the staff of Commander Law are top notch! At every court appearance my custody desires were relayed effectively. As can be expected, going through a custody dispute can be a taxing and confusing process. I was able to call, email, or text Mary or her staff and receive an almost immediate response. At the conclusion of my case, I walked away with an outcome that I was completely satisfied with and that was in the best interest of my family. ** With no hesitation, I am providing a 5-Star rating **

This review is long overdue but better late than never. I needed legal representation after my wife of 5 years decided to leave our marital home while I was at work. Without my knowledge, she took our 2 young children and moved interstate from MD to southern VA. Turns out she wanted me removed from the children’s lives altogether and based on false accusations, filed legal proceedings against me in VA – despite the fact that she/we were residents of MD. Accordingly, as I am still residing in MD, I had to find legal representation in VA to get her filings against me dismissed. I found Commander Law online and am eternally grateful that I did. Ms Commander and her team were great. They were polite, empathetic and most importantly, highly competent and professional. Ie when they told me they were going to do something, they did it. Unfortunately, while that might seem like a given, Commander Law were the only firm I came across that provided me this service and level of respect. Even though I never met any of the staff in person, I had many phone conversations with the office administrator and Ms. Commander herself. All staff were kind, personable and sincere. Considering what I was going through I found that very helpful. So, through the services of Commander Law, the pleadings against me were dropped and I am now able to pursue my divorce in it’s rightful place – Maryland. To anyone requiring legal representation in the Norfolk area I would highly recommend you reach out to Commander Law. I am certain you will find the same high quality service that I did.

Mary Commander was a fantastic attorney. She was everything I needed in this trying time in my life and was so experienced and knowledgeable with military life. She was able to get me exactly what I was looking for. I had another attorney prior and left him to find someone who I felt would be able to represent me better. She went above and beyond. Her office staff was wonderful and always got back to me in a timely matter also!

Went through a long and complicated custody case that involved CPS and the police because of my scheming ex. Ms. Commander was able to help me through all of the crazy shenigans and get me exactly what I asked for. She will be the only lawyer you’ll ever need. She is very knowledgeable and knows how to get the job done while maintaining integrity. A rare a true gem among lawyers!! She embodies and represents the standard that every lawyer should emulate!!

Thank you so much! I've been fighting this custody case for two years but when you became my lawyer you won and for the first time I feel like I can breathe again. Your staff was kind and welcoming. I will forever be grateful to you all.

Ms. Commander and her team did an excellent job when it came to my divorce. Even though I was not in Virginia, they were on top of any issues I had with my ex husband. If I had issues they responded in a timely manner to his attorney making sure there were no delays in my case. They were very knowledgeable about mil-mil divorces.