Atty. Steven K. Whitaker

Atty. Steven K. Whitaker

Steven K. Whitaker is a lawyer practicing divorce, family law, child custody and 24 other areas of law.

Chesapeake Chesapeake 47 yrs experience 47 year
Call (757) 895-7170 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Steven K. Whitaker at a glance

Steven K. Whitaker is a Member based in Chesapeake, Virginia. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on divorce, formation, residential, wills, and car accidents. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1979), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. Tax Court (1979), District of Columbia (1980), and U.S. Supreme Court (1988). Educated at University of Dayton School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Old Dominion University (B.A. Norfolk, 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chesapeake Bar Association Virginia State Bar Bar Association of the District of Columbia. Serands clients in Chesapeake, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Steven K. Whitaker is a lawyer practicing divorce, family law, child custody and 24 other areas of law
  • Steven K. received a B.A. degree from Old Dominion University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Steven K. practices in Chesapeake, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Steven K. Whitaker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven K. Whitaker 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.

Steven K. Whitaker is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Virginia →

Business Formation

Steven K. Whitaker is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Virginia →

Residential Real Estate

Steven K. Whitaker is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Virginia →

Wills

Steven K. Whitaker is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Virginia →

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Steven K. Whitaker is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents 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 Chesapeake 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.

Looking for additional Virginia attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Chesapeake or all attorneys in Virginia.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Steven K. Whitaker

Where is Steven K. Whitaker's law office located?
Steven K. Whitaker's law practice is located in Chesapeake, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven K. Whitaker handle?
Steven K. Whitaker focuses on divorce, formation, residential, wills, car accidents. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Steven K. Whitaker practiced law?
Steven K. Whitaker has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Steven K. Whitaker go to law school?
Steven K. Whitaker earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A. Norfolk, 1975).
How can I contact Steven K. Whitaker for a consultation?
You can contact Steven K. Whitaker 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.
What awards or recognition has Steven K. Whitaker received?
Steven K. Whitaker's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Dayton School of Law
- 1979
B.A. Norfolk
Old Dominion University
- 1975

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1979
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1988

Reviews

3.9
2 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.