Atty. Kate Skarvan
Kate Skarvan is a dedicated and compassionate attorney who brings clarity and focus to complex legal challenges. With years of experience in both the private and public sectors, Kate’s multifaceted legal background allows her to skillfully navigate cases in Family Law, Landlord and Tenant Law, Protective Orders, Expungements, Adoptions, and Guardianships/Conservatorships.
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About Kate Skarvan at a glance
Kate Skarvan is an Attorney based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, practicing at Ernest Law Group, PLC. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Their practice focuses on family law, adoption, dv protection, expungement, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in California (2018) and Virginia (2019). Educated at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law J.D. (—). Serands clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Kate Skarvan is a dedicated and compassionate attorney who brings clarity and focus to complex legal challenges
- With years of experience in both the private and public sectors, Kate’s multifaceted legal background allows her to skillfully navigate cases in Family Law, Landlord and Tenant Law, Protective Orders, Expungements, Adoptions, and Guardianships/Conservatorships
- Her approach is rooted in a deep commitment to her clients, ensuring they feel supported and informed at every step of the process
- Kate earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Crime, Law, and Justice from Pennsylvania State University and her Juris Doctor from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
- She is admitted to practice before the Virginia Supreme Court and is a proud member of the Virginia State Bar and the Military Spouse Juris Doctor Network
- Kate began her legal career in 2018 at a private firm in San Diego, California, where she specialized in Social Security Disability cases, helping clients secure vital benefits
- Since moving to Virginia in 2019, she has worked for a non-profit law firm in Norfolk, Virginia covering diverse legal issues that allowed her extensive courtroom experience with her clients
- She has also worked as a prosecutor, handling misdemeanor and felony cases that also allowed extensive courtroom experience as well as interaction with crime victims
- This diverse experience has given Kate a unique perspective and ability to represent a wide range of clients with empathy and determination
- Today, Kate focuses her practice on assisting individuals and families through some of life’s most challenging transitions
- Whether it’s navigating a divorce, securing child custody, or resolving housing disputes, Kate offers practical legal solutions with a personal touch
- Her clients appreciate her open communication, thorough explanations, and availability, which help alleviate the stress of the legal process
- Outside of her legal work, Kate enjoys an active lifestyle with her family in Virginia Beach
- She loves running, hiking, and spending time with her husband, young son, and their beloved dogs
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Kate Skarvan's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kate Skarvan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Kate Skarvan is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Virginia →
Kate Skarvan is one of 15,997 adoption attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adoption attorneys in Virginia →
Kate Skarvan is one of 3,907 dv protection attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dv protection attorneys in Virginia →
Kate Skarvan is one of 5,311 expungement attorneys indexed nationally. Browse expungement attorneys in Virginia →
Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.
Kate Skarvan is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant 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 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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