Anne Louise Roddy, experienced Child Custody, Child Support attorney in Richmond, VA with 117 reviews
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Anne Louise Roddy

Boulders VI - Suite 200, Richmond, VA

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Education

2008:
University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law, JD - Juris Doctor
2005:
University of California - San Diego, Bachelor of Arts

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4.4 117 reviews
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Danielle newman

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12 Nov, 2024
I called this law office seeking counsel. Cathy spent time with me on the phone when she didn’t have to and really helped me with a ton of questions I had and it wasn’t even a consultation. Thank you so much! I can see why your ratings are so high! Very caring and helpful!
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Brian joseph

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11 Sep, 2024
You truly get what you pay for, especially in legal representation. And if your kids mean enough to you you won't think twice about retaining Craig Sampson. A father in a custody battle in VA can be a bad position to be in and bring low expectations regarding the outcome. Craig is the best in the business hands down. Extremely well prepared and has a court presence second to none. He will shine for you if given the opportunity. His pre-trial performance stopped the opposition in their tracks so overwhelmingly, they withdrew the case prior to the actual trial. Where they were not prepared, he was and made that day the trial. The judge acknowledged every point and legal precedent he presented. I can't say enough to truly explain his skill sets and professionalism, but you can witness it yourself. Although this is business, I will be eternally grateful for what he did for me and my daughters ensuring we stayed as one, family.
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Alan weinstein

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22 Aug, 2024
I'm recently divorced, it was stressful time, my attorney Mellissa Vanzile was so professional and always to the point. She was always compassionate with me, knowing I was stressed out. When we went to the pretrial hearing, Melissa argued professionally to the Judge, and we were able to get him to side with Mrs. Vanzile and myself. Through this process, my ex-wife and I are still friendly and are able to talk freely with each other, I Owe a lot of that to Melissa, because of the way she handled our situation. Also, we have a daughter, son in law and a very special Grandson. My ex and I agree they are three people that are very important. During Holiday, birthdays and special events we will be able to stand in the same room together and especially school events with our Grandson. Agin this would not be possible without Melissia's help. Sincerely Alan W.
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Experienced and knowledgeable attorneys who are well-prepared and confident in the courtroom
“Professional, confident in the court room, incredibly knowledgeable, great to work with!”
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Attorneys who are caring, empathetic, and take the time to understand the client's needs
“Cathy spent time with me on the phone when she didn't have to and really helped me with a ton of questions I had and it wasn't even a consultation. Thank you so much!”
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Attorneys who are responsive, communicate well, and keep clients informed throughout the process
“Melissa VanZile is the best and is highly recommended. She communicates well and gives great advice.”
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Attorneys who strive to achieve the best possible outcome for their clients
“Craig Sampson is the best in the business hands down. Extremely well prepared and has a court presence second to none.”
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Firm with a reputation for excellence in family law matters
“Barnes and Diehl is ranked as one of the best law firms in Virginia.”
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Concerns about certain attorneys being unprofessional, unresponsive, or not effectively representing their clients
“Do not employ these lawyers. Do not trust them. Your family is worth more than Barnes and Diehl.”
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Complaints about high legal fees and the firm prioritizing billable hours over client outcomes
“Their only goal is to milk you dry with fees and make YOU do all the work for them.”
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Instances of poor client communication and lack of responsiveness from the firm
“I called and left a message to Gwen Massie Wind....never returned call until I emailed....currently still waiting on judge signature since 2017 is know 2020.”
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Concerns about the firm's ability to handle complex or difficult cases
“If you have a high conflict divorce or custody don't trust these guys, they don't care to fight for, they will settle against your best interest and move on to the next case and still drain you out of money.”
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Allegations of the firm prioritizing their own interests over those of their clients
“The lawyers assigned to me did no research, ignored the piles of evidence I brought from previous cases, and were so passive and reactionary that they basically handed the other team the ball and let them run with it.”

Publications

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Richmond Journal of Law and Public Interest, Staff Member
2010:
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Family Law CLE, Annual Update on the Law

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