Atty. Shirley Chim

Atty. Shirley Chim

Shirley Chim is a lawyer practicing family, speeding & traffic ticket, child custody and 5 other areas of law. Shirley has been licensed for 14 years.

Fairfax Fairfax 14 yrs experience 14 year
Call (571) 570-6883 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Shirley Chim at a glance

Shirley Chim is a divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and traffic attorney based in Fairfax, Virginia. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2012). Educated at Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law (JD, 2011). Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Shirley Chim is a lawyer practicing family, speeding & traffic ticket, child custody and 5 other areas of law
  • Shirley has been licensed for 14 years
  • Shirley practices in Fairfax, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Shirley Chim's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shirley Chim 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

Shirley Chim 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.

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

Child Support

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

Traffic Violations

Shirley Chim is one of 14,506 traffic attorneys indexed nationally. Browse traffic 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 Fairfax 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 Shirley Chim

Where is Shirley Chim's law office located?
Shirley Chim's law practice is located in Fairfax, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shirley Chim handle?
Shirley Chim focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, traffic. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Shirley Chim practiced law?
Shirley Chim has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Shirley Chim go to law school?
Shirley Chim earned their education at (JD, 2011).
How can I contact Shirley Chim for a consultation?
You can contact Shirley Chim 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

JD
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
- 2011

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2012

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