Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Chesapeake, VA

Attorney Carmelou G. Aloupas is the founder and owner of Aloupas Law, which has offices in Chesapeake and Hampton, Virginia. A highly rated and award-winning attorney, Ms. Aloupas serves clients throughout the state who are dealing with serious and complex legal challenges involving any of the following:

• Family law and divorce, including child custody and support, spousal support, property division, modifications and enforcements, and other related areas

• DUI/DWI defense, as well as defense for those facing serious traffic violations and other criminal charges

• Civil and criminal appeals

An attorney since 2010, Ms. Aloupas has earned a reputation as one of the region's leading family law and criminal defense lawyers. Personable and responsive, she takes the time to fully understand her clients' needs so that she can more effectively help them protect their rights and interests and achieve the most favorable outcomes possible for their situations.

A 1991 graduate of Athens State University, Ms. Aloupas earned her Master of Science in criminal justice from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2000. She then attended Regent University School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2010. That same year, the Virginia State Bar admitted her to practice, and she is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.  In 2018. Ms. Aloupas was admitted to the State Bar of Texas.

An accomplished author and speaker, Ms. Aloupas has written extensively and conducted numerous lectures and seminars on a variety of legal topics, and she maintains an active presence in her legal community, as evidenced by her memberships with several local, state and national bar associations.

Recognized for her impeccable professionalism and exceptional legal abilities, Ms. Aloupas has received a number of awards and honors throughout her career, and she holds top ratings from Avvo in the areas of family law, criminal defense and appeals. In addition, Coastal Virginia Magazine voted her a Top Lawyer in 2015.