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The Hopkins Law Firm, PLLC

4.6
65 reviews

7130 Heritage Village Plaza, Suite 201, Gainesville, VA 20155, U.S.A.

Family Law, Traffic Violations, Wills and 49 more

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Principal & Owner Michelle M.
Hopkins
, Esquire

About The Hopkins Law Firm, PLLC

The Hopkins Law Firm, PLLC is a law firm established in 2011 with an office in Gainesville, VA. At this office location, there is 1 lawyer practicing family law, traffic violations, wills and 49 other areas of law.

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The Hopkins Law Firm, PLLC got this award in 2021

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Overall Rating
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5 stars
74%
4 stars
15%
3 stars
2%
2 stars
3%
1 star
6%
What do people say on Lawyers.com?
Communication
4.6
Quality of Service
4.6
Responsiveness
4.7
Value for Money
4.5
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 09, 2015
Hired Attorney Michelle Hopkins Esquire

Unethical practices when billing clients. Only in it for the money, not here to help.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
April 06, 2019
Hired Attorney Michelle Hopkins Esquire

Worst experience I have ever had with a lawyer. By far the WORST LAW FIRM EVER. $6000 wasted on a firm who racks up the bill Unnecessarily. I still dont have the answers I so badly needed and wanted.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 05, 2018
Hired Attorney Michelle Hopkins Esquire

The biggest issue I faced was a lack of clear strategy and communication which drew things out. I ended up hiring a different lawyer and my case was resolved within a week. My new lawyer had a clear proactive strategy and the ability to provide time and attention for my case. She also had an effective strategy that Ms. Hopkins had never suggested. I am confident my case would not have resolved at the first hearing if I had stay with Hopkins Law Firm.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
August 03, 2015
Hired Attorney Michelle Hopkins Esquire

I wouldn't recommend her. She was paid a lot and accomplished nothing. $20,000 in, nothing settled. She failed to file for divorce, failed to file a court date, failed to forward a settlement offer, failed to provide advice or answer questions. The only thing she didn't fail to do was bill me.

Response from Michelle Hopkins Esquire
August 03, 2015
I understand it was a difficult time for you, but respectfully disagree with your rendition of events. However, I am dismayed that you are displeased, as our Firm prides ourselves on stellar service and representation. I wish you the very best.
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 30, 2015
Hired Attorney Michelle Hopkins Esquire

Had to pay $5,000 retainer for divorce. Met with Michelle Hopkins. Thought I found good lawyer. Spent over $10,000 and never even got to speak again with Michelle. My husband controlled ALL financial - I ended up with nothing. After divorce, ex continued to violate custody agreement. Called firm for assistance. Was told have to pay $15,000 up front to speak to Michelle Hopkins. This firm is concerned about money - I did not receive anything I set out to in child custody or divorce.

 

Services

Areas of Law

  • Family Law 31
    • Divorce
    • Alimony
    • Cohabitation Agreements
    • Domestic Relations
    • Domestic Violence
    • Marital Agreements
    • Marital Property Settlements
    • Military Divorce
    • No Fault Divorce
    • Name Changes
    • Post Divorce Modification
    • Postnuptial Agreements
    • Premarital Agreements
    • Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
    • Spousal Support
    • Uncontested Divorce
    • Child Advocacy
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Grandparents Custody
    • International Child Custody
    • Interstate Child Custody
    • Interstate Support
    • Non-Traditional Family Law
    • Palimony
    • Parental Kidnapping
    • Parental Rights
    • Parenting Time
    • Paternity
    • Step Parent Adoptions
    • Termination of Parental Rights

  • Criminal Law 4
    • Traffic Violations
    • DUI/DWI
    • Driving While Intoxicated
    • Juvenile Law
  • Wills and Probate 2
    • Wills
    • Living Wills
  • Education Law 2
    • Student Discipline
    • School Board Defense
  • Annulment
  • Legal Separation 1
    • Legal Separation Agreements
  • Agency and Distributorships 2
    • Marital Property Distribution
    • Equitable Distribution
  • Drivers License Suspension
  • Fathers Rights
  • Restraining Orders
  • Contracts
  • Other 1
    • Post Nuptial Agreements

Office Details

  • Languages

    Spanish.

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features

    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available

    Accepted Credit Cards

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  • Firm History
    Year Established

    2011

  • State Bar Summary

    Member of the American Bar Association, Fairfax County and Prince William County Bar Associations, Virginia State Bar and District of Columbia Bar.

  • Additional Links

    http://www.mhopkinslaw.com

  • Ownership Details

    Minority Owned

The Hopkins Law Firm, PLLC

4.6
65 reviews

7130 Heritage Village Plaza, Suite 201Gainesville, VA 20155U.S.A.

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