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CHARLES R. HOFHEIMER is a tough, no nonsense divorce and custody lawyer. He has a long history of fighting for the advancement of women. As President of the Student Body of Washington and Lee Law School, he successfully advocated the acceptance of women by the law school. During his Presidency of Old Dominion University Intercollegiate Foundation, the University granted the first women’s basketball scholarships. As a former General Counsel for the Democratic Party of Virginia, he advocated for the rights of women and minorities in the political process. For 10 years he has monthly lectured on “What Women Need to Know About Divorce.” A committed and knowledgeable advocate for women, he has successfully represented and fought on behalf of women who are now judges, lawyers, housewives, doctors, school bus drivers, educators, business owners, military wives and shipyard workers in the Hampton Roads Community. Born New York, NY, July 27, 1945; admitted to bar, 1972, VA; 1973, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of VA; 1974, U.S. Tax Court; 1975, U.S. Supreme Court. Education: Old Dominion University (BA, 1969); Washington & Lee University (JD, 1972). Phi Alpha Delta. President, Washington & Lee Student Bar Association, 1972. Co-author, “Weary and Wary of Expert Testimony” Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, The Journal, Winter, 1996-1997. Member, Hampton Roads Family Law Organization. Member: Virginia Beach, Virginia and America (Member, Family Law Section) Bar Associations; Virginia State Bar(Member, Family Law Section); The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Member, Family Law Section); Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. Practice Areas: Domestic Relations (Women only); Divorce Trials and Appeals; Complex Equitable Distribution Trials; Post Judgement Modification and Enforcement; Custody Trials; Domestic Violence; Child Sexual Abuse; Inverse Condemnation. E-Mail: chofheimer@hoflaw.com JEFFREY D. TARKINGTON combines compassion with tough advocacy as he guides women through the divorce process. Jeff is recognized for his expertise in complex real estate issues arising in divorce. Jeff’s easy going out of court style masks his fierce advocacy, strong intellect and unrelenting commitment to each of his clients. In addition to his divorce clients, Jeff leads the firm’s criminal defense team when usually unwarranted criminal allegations are made against our divorce clients by unscrupulous spouses. Born Norfolk, VA, December 13, 1953; admitted to bar, 1979, VA; 1981, Michigan; 1988, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of VA; 1992, U.S. District Court, Western District of VA; U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit. Education: Tidewater Community College (A.A., 1974); Old Dominion University (BA, Political Science, 1976); University of Detroit (JD, 1979). Member: Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia Beach and Virginia Bar Associations; Virginia State Bar (Member, Real Property, Business and General Practice Sections); State Bar of Michigan; Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association. Practice Areas: Domestic Relations; Divorce; Trial Practice; Appellate Practice; Equitable Distribution; Post Judgement Collections; Child Custody; Visitation Rights; Family; Child Abuse and Neglect; Criminal Defense; Inverse Condemnation. E-Mail: jtarkington@hoflaw.com KRISTEN HOFHEIMER is a graduate of the University of Virginia Law School and a published authority on the issue of Breast feeding as it affects custody and visitation. Graduating from law school as a single mom raising a son, Kristen knows first hand the incredible struggles women must overcome during divorce. Persistence and dedication to detail are traits that serve Kristen well as she works with the firm’s lawyers in trial preparation for contested divorces. Kristen also directs the work of the firm’s paralegal staff. Born Norfolk, VA, April 15, 1969; admitted to bar, 1999. Education: Sweet Briar College (BA, 1990); University of Virginia (JD, 1999). (Paralegal Research Assistant). Author: Article, Breast-feeding as a Factor in Custody and Visitation Decisions”, Virginia Journal of Social Policy and Law, Vol. 5:2. Practice Areas: Family Law. E-Mail: khofheimer@hoflaw.com SHEERA R. HERRELL can best be described as smart, tenacious and aggressive. Sheera enjoys preparing cases for trial, litigating and insuring that the women with whom she works are fully aware of their entitlements. Not one to shy away from adversity, Sheera is passionate about her work and is a strong advocate for women. Sheera works closely with the firm’s lawyers in researching and preparing for trial and other divorce, custody and visitation issues. Born Manhasset, NY, June 3, 1974; admitted to bar, 1999, VA. Education: George Washington University (BA, 1996); Albany Law School (JD, 1999). Member. Virginia Beach Bar Association. E-Mail: sherrell@hoflaw.com |
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