Atty. Allison W. Anders
Allison received her Juris Doctor in 2001 from Loyola University School of Law at New Orleans. After law school, Allison returned to Virginia and clerked for an Administrative Law Judge with the Department of Labor in Washington, DC for one year.
Family Law Attorney · Serving Virginia Beach, VA · 23+ Years Experience
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About Allison W. Anders at a Glance
Allison W. Anders is a family law attorney based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, practicing at Chaing Anders PLLC. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2003). Educated at Loyola University New Orleans (JD, 2001) and Old Dominion University (—, 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serves clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Allison W. Anders
- Allison received her Juris Doctor in 2001 from Loyola University School of Law at New Orleans
- After law school, Allison returned to Virginia and clerked for an Administrative Law Judge with the Department of Labor in Washington, DC for one year
- Thereafter, she worked as an associate at McKenry, Dancingers, Dawson & Lake from 2003 to 2006, as an associate and partner at Kaufman and Canoles from 2006 to 2015, and as a partner at Parks Zeigler from 2015 to 2022
- Allison’s has exclusively practiced family law since 2006
- Allison is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and is currently serving as the Secretary of the Virginia chapter of the AAML
- Allison is also a member of the Virginia Beach Bar Association (VBBA), Virginia State Bar Association (VSB), Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA), and Virginia Bar Association (VBA)
- She has been very active with the VBBA, serving on various committees since 2003 and is currently Immediate Past President
- She has also been a member of the VBA Family Law Coalition since November 2015
- Allison has been honored and recognized by numerous organizations: she has been recognized by Best Lawyers®, rated a Super Lawyer by Superlawyers.com, named Top 100 Virginia Super Lawyers and Top 50 Women Virginia Super Lawyers, named Legal Elite by Virginia Business magazine, as well as Top Lawyer by Coastal Virginia Magazine
- AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- and she’s achieved a 10.0 rating by AVVO
- She has also served as moderator, presenter and panelists for Virginia CLE, VTLA and NBI (National Business Institute)
- Outside of the law, Allison has served on the Board of Directors for REACH (Reading Enriches All Children), Inc., a local non-profit
- She also spends as much time as possible with her husband, son and pup
- They thoroughly enjoy being outdoors
- When they are not at the beach or swimming in their pool, they enjoy fishing, paddle boarding, camping and hiking
- Allison is also an avid reader and loves a good suspense novel
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Allison W. Anders's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Allison W. Anders handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Virginia Beach.
Family Law in Virginia Beach
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Virginia Beach
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Virginia Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Virginia Beach Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Virginia Beach-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Virginia Beach Choose Allison W. Anders
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Allison W. Anders's practice in the field of family law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Allison W. Anders brings 23+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Family Law Practice
Concentrating on family law means Allison W. Anders's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Virginia Beach
A Virginia Beach-based practice means Allison W. Anders attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Allison W. Anders Handles in Virginia Beach
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