Atty. Heather Silkstone

Atty. Heather Silkstone

Heather Silkstone is a compassionate attorney who always delivers a clear-headed focus to her representation of clients in difficult situations. She practices in the areas of family law, immigration, bankruptcy, and estate planning.

Virginia Beach Virginia Beach 13 yrs experience 13 year
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Profile Summary

About Heather Silkstone at a glance

Heather Silkstone is an Attorney based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, practicing at Ernest Law Group, PLC. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on green cards, divorce, asylum, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Virginia United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia United States Bankruptcy (2013). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 2013) and Bethel University (B.A., 2009). Serands clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Heather Silkstone is a compassionate attorney who always delivers a clear-headed focus to her representation of clients in difficult situations
  • She practices in the areas of family law, immigration, bankruptcy, and estate planning
  • Ms. Silkstone grew up in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
  • She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with double majors in Political Science and International Relations
  • She attended law school at George Washington University Law School in Washington, DC, where she represented clients in the Immigration Clinic and interned at the United States Senate
  • She also had her scholarly work published in the George Washington International Law Review
  • Ms. Silkstone lives in Norfolk with her husband and four children
  • Following her career as a successful, All-American track athlete in college, she still enjoys competing in local road races
  • Outside of the time she spends relentlessly defending the best interests of her clients, she enjoys spending time with her family and being involved with her church

Practice Areas Explained

Heather Silkstone's Areas of Practice

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

Green Cards / Permanent Residency

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Divorce

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Asylum & Refugee

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Family Law

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Estate Planning & Probate

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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 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 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 Heather Silkstone

Where is Heather Silkstone's law office located?
Heather Silkstone's law practice is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The firm is Ernest Law Group, PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Heather Silkstone handle?
Heather Silkstone focuses on green cards, divorce, asylum, family law, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Heather Silkstone practiced law?
Heather Silkstone has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Heather Silkstone go to law school?
Heather Silkstone earned their education at (J.D., 2013); (B.A., 2009).
How can I contact Heather Silkstone for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University Law School
- 2013
B.A.
Bethel University
- 2009

Bar Admissions

Virginia United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia United States Bankruptcy
Admitted: 2013

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