Practice areas: Family Law, Estate Planning & Probate; view more
Licensed in Virginia since: 2002
Education: University of Richmond School of Law
A compassionate professional, Jamie B. Sexton is a seasoned family law attorney at Jamie B. Sexton, PLC, a firm based in Richmond, Virginia. With over two decades of experience in litigating family law matters, she has become one of the most sought-after attorneys in the state. From divorce, child custody and support to estate planning, business valuation, modification of existing orders and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, she has handled a wide range of cases in her long career.
Ms. Sexton completed her undergraduate studies in history at North Carolina State University, graduating magna cum laude. Later, she obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Richmond – School of Law in 2002, and the very same year, she was admitted to practice law in the state. After graduating law school, she worked alongside several esteemed attorneys, garnering knowledge and navigating complex legal terrain. She has also served as guardian ad litem, advocating for children in custody, delinquency and abuse and neglect cases. In 2007, she founded her own law firm, Jamie B. Sexton, PLC.
Honoring Ms. Sexton’s legal excellence, the Virginia Business has named her a Legal Elite.
Ms. Sexton’s commitment to the legal community extends beyond her daily work. She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Metropolitan Richmond Women’s Bar Association, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and the Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association. She has also remained actively involved with the University of Richmond Law School as a member of the Young Graduate Association's Board, a featured speaker at student events, judge for Moot Court competitions and regular interver for the Mock Interview program assisting and mentoring students as they begin interviewing for jobs after law school.
Practice areas
Family Law, Estate Planning & ProbateFocus areas
Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Divorce, Estate Planning, Prenuptial Agreements, Trusts, Wills
- 70% Family Law
- 30% Estate Planning & Probate
First Admitted: 2002, Virginia
Professional Webpage: https://www.jsextonlaw.com/attorney/sexton-jamie-b/
Bar / Professional Activity
- The Bar Association of the City of Richmond, Chair, Publications Committee, Member, CLE Committee
- Virginia, 2002
- Legal Aid Justice Center, Pro Bono Housing Law Attorney
- Participant, Muscular Dystrophy Association Lockup, Spring 2007
- Executive Committee, Muscular Dystrophy Association
- Board of Directors, Young Graduates Association
- Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association
- Metro Richmond Women's Bar Association
Pro bono / Community Service
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Educational Background
- North Carolina State University, B.A., Bachelor of Arts in History, Honors: magna cum laude - 05/1999
Honors
- Selected as a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers
- Selected by Virginia Business as one of Virginia's "Legal Elite"
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2009, 2011 - 2016