Atty. Dawn South

Atty. Dawn South

DAWN SOUTH has been practicing law since 2009 and has concentrated her practice solely in the area of family law. She is a tenacious litigator who uses thorough preparation, her trial advocacy skills and experience to represent the needs of her clients.

Richmond Richmond 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Dawn South at a glance

Dawn South is a Partner based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at DeBoerSouth PLLC. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, real estate, and child support. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2009). Educated at University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., 2009) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (B.A. William, 2006). Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • DAWN SOUTH has been practicing law since 2009 and has concentrated her practice solely in the area of family law
  • She is a tenacious litigator who uses thorough preparation, her trial advocacy skills and experience to represent the needs of her clients
  • She prefers to work for and help individuals and families as opposed to businesses and corporations, which is why she was drawn to the practice of family law
  • Ms. South is known for responsiveness to her clients and being a tough litigator
  • She finds satisfaction in helping people take back control of their lives in tough situations
  • Consideration and preparation are at the forefront of her work
  • She has previously worked with Bremner, Janus & Stone
  • Martin, Ingles & Hensley
  • and Deanna D. Cook, P.C
  • She is proud to volunteer with Comfort Zone Camp
  • Ms. South was admitted to the Virginia State Bar in 2009 (member, Domestic Relations Section)
  • She is also a member of the City of Richmond Bar Association and the Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association
  • She has served on the Domestic Relations Section of the Richmond Bench Bar Conference and is the 2019 Co-chair of the Richmond Bench Bar Conference

Practice Areas Explained

Dawn South's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dawn South handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Dawn South is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Virginia →

Child Custody & Visitation

Dawn South is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Virginia →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Dawn South is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Virginia →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Dawn South is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →

Child Support

Dawn South is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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 Richmond 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dawn South

Where is Dawn South's law office located?
Dawn South's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is DeBoerSouth PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dawn South handle?
Dawn South focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, real estate, child support. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Dawn South practiced law?
Dawn South has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Dawn South go to law school?
Dawn South earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A. William, 2006).
How can I contact Dawn South for a consultation?
You can contact Dawn South directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Baltimore School of Law
- 2009
B.A. William
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2009

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