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Family Legal Issues Are Extremely Complex and Sensitive

When emotions run high, you need committed, compassionate counselors by your side

Garriott Maurer, PLLC is a full-service family law firm that exclusively offers comprehensive representation for divorce, child custody, and child support issues. Approaching your disputes with sensitivity and understanding, we ensure you receive the support you need, and the high-quality legal service you deserve during your difficult times.

Rankings

Garriott Maurer PLLC is metro ranked in 1 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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Metro Rankings

Norfolk
Tier 1 for Family Law

Highlighted Client Comments

All client comments represent the opinions of the people who provided them. All potential clients are urged to remember that no two cases are ever completely alike and that the result in one case does not guarantee a similar result in another case.
Family Law
Richard Garriott & Patrick Maurer of Garriott Maurer know the law and how to utilize it to the best benefit their clients. They are upfront, don’t pull punches, and were brutally honest with me because as a client I needed to hear the ugly truth. They were emotionally intelligent while being aggressively strategic to uphold my position within the law. If anyone would want an attorney that will go the distance with you, through the ups and downs, even when the cards are stacked against you, Rich & Pat are it! I was involved in a contested divorce; being a service member in Hampton Roads, inference had already put me behind any power curve. My ex-spouse created a plethora of false allegations (a shotgun effect) hoping one would stick, still Rich and Pat stood by me through the toughest days of my life. Richard Garriott and Patrick Maurer are going to be brutally honest with their clients. They will not tell you what you want to hear, they will tell you the way it is while holding the opposing counsel accountable for their clients as well. I feel that Rich and Pat will always tell you the blunt truth and fight for your best interest!
Family Law
Highly experienced, prompt and attentive. They are dedicated, compassionate and detailed family lawyers. Represented my family in laws of marriage, divorce, separation, property settlements, child support, and ultimately child custody. I've gone back to them after the divorce for additional legal matters with wonderful results. 100% recommend them - they represented us in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court as well as Circuit Court. They have extensive experience in the litigation and resolution of child custody, visitations and support issues.
Susan Gamberg
Family Law
Patrick Maurer worked on my very difficult divorce case. The plaintiff was difficult and took every opportunity to slow down the process to drive up my costs. Patrick’s professionalism and experience helped me through some difficult times and decisions. He was able to put each situation into valuable and understandable perspectives that allowed me to make the best decisions regarding each situation. I will always exclusively use this law firm.
Shannon Smith

Rankings

Regional Rankings

Norfolk
Tier 1 for Family Law

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
  • Family Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Garriott Maurer PLLC has 2 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Garriott Maurer PLLC eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Client Comments

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Awards

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  • 2022 Best Law Firms - Tier 1 Family Law Norfolk

Office Locations

Virginia Beach, VA
5041 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite G180
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
United States
757-530-9595 Call our Virginia Beach, VA location at 757-530-9595 Get Directions Get directions to our Virginia Beach, VA location
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