Family Law
Family law is where we find good people in very stressful situations. Our team of attorneys and paralegals have years of experience to help you manage the stress and uncertainty that comes with the breakup of the family unit and address the issues that exist after. We are also well-trained to the specific considerations that come with military divorce. Having practiced our entire careers in Hampton Roads, we have decades of experience handling cases as our foundation and we take consistent steps to stay current with the changing landscape of laws, rules, and regulations as it applies to our military members and their spouses.
We can provide an experienced Virginia family law attorney to help you address your issues. We handle the following areas:
Criminal Defense
Everyone is entitled to legal representation. Regardless of the offense in question, our country guarantees every citizen the status of innocent until proven guilty. At Parks Zeigler, we are devoted to that creed. Our experienced legal team is well informed on Virginia Criminal Law and will use all of our resources and knowledge to fight for your case. Understanding the contingencies that inform your particular legal case can mean the difference between serving jail time or probation. No matter your situation, we have the knowledge, experience, and resources to defend your case.
DUI/DWI
Driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated is a serious offense in Virginia. The consequences that come with a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) / Driving Under the Influence (DUI) conviction can include jail time, a substantial fine, alcohol, and drug classes, a suspended driver’s license, an ignition interlock, probation, and a substantial increase in your insurance premiums. DWI/DUI offenses are very technical, and you need experienced legal counsel on your side.
Traffic Defense
Traffic violations are a serious matter. They can lead to an increase in insurance rates, fines, points on your driving record, even jail time. Hiring a traffic attorney is not simply about having a ticket dismissed or keeping you out of jail. An experienced attorney will also negotiate small fines (or remove them altogether), keep points off of your driver’s license, or have the ticket stricken. This is accomplished by having an attorney who is familiar with Virginia traffic law and understands how the law works in relation to your situation. Our experienced legal team will apply every resource at their disposal to fight for your legal interests and rights.
We handle all of the following traffic issues:
Wills, Trusts & Estates
Everyone needs a personalized plan for his or her estate. It doesn’t matter your net worth – that just determines what is involved in creating the plan; that you need one is without question. Caryn West, the principal partner in this practice area, has been practicing law for over 15 years, with hands-on experience in a wide-variety of Trusts and Estates matters throughout her career.
The services we provide in this area include:
- Wills
- Trusts
- Estate Administration
- Medical Power of Attorney and Advance Health Care Directive
- Financial Powers of Attorney
- Business Succession Planning
- Trust and Estate Litigation
