Atty. Matthew Ryan Hamel

Atty. Matthew Ryan Hamel

Matthew Ryan Hamel is a lawyer practicing child custody, divorce / separation, military law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1996, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Virginia Beach Virginia Beach 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Ryan Hamel at a glance

Matthew Ryan Hamel is a divorce, child custody, and military attorney based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2005), New Jersey (2005), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (2005), and Virginia (2011). Educated at Rutgers University (J.D., 2005) and College of the Holy Cross (B.A., 1996). Serands clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Ryan Hamel is a lawyer practicing child custody, divorce / separation, military law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1996, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Matthew practices in Virginia Beach, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Ryan Hamel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Ryan Hamel 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.

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Child Custody & Visitation

Matthew Ryan Hamel is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Virginia →

Military Law

Military attorneys for court-martial, discharge upgrades, veterans benefits, and military family matters.

Matthew Ryan Hamel is one of 8,613 military attorneys indexed nationally. Browse military 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Ryan Hamel

Where is Matthew Ryan Hamel's law office located?
Matthew Ryan Hamel's law practice is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Ryan Hamel handle?
Matthew Ryan Hamel focuses on divorce, child custody, military. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Matthew Ryan Hamel practiced law?
Matthew Ryan Hamel has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Matthew Ryan Hamel go to law school?
Matthew Ryan Hamel earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Matthew Ryan Hamel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Rutgers University
- 2005
B.A.
College of the Holy Cross
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2005
New Jersey
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 2005
Virginia
Admitted: 2011

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