Laura Leigh McQuesten
Top rated Family Law attorney in Virginia Beach, Virginia
The Law Office of Laura L. McQuesten, PLLC
Practice areas: Family Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Licensed in Virginia since: 2013
Education: Regent University School of Law
The Law Office of Laura L. McQuesten, PLLC
128 S Lynnhaven RoadSuite 202C
Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Phone: 757-598-5030 Email: Laura Leigh McQuesten Visit website
Laura graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and received her Juris Doctor degree from Regent University School of Law. During law school, she was the Managing Editor for the Regent University Law Review, a Pupil of the James Kent American Inn of Court, and a Board Member of the Alternate Dispute Resolution Board. She also had a distinguished internship with the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
Laura focuses her practice in the area of family law and serves as a Guardian Ad Litem for children. She handles simple and complex divorces, custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, and many more family law matters.
She also has experience representing parents and children involved with the Department of Social Services, children who are in or at risk of being in foster care, and children who are deemed children in need of services or supervision.
First Admitted: 2013, Virginia
Professional Webpage: https://mcquestenlaw.com/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Virginia State Bar, 2021
- United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Virginia admission, 2014
- Virginia Beach Bar Association, 2021
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Certified Mediator, 2016
- Mediation Mentor (responsible for training new mediators), 2023
Pro bono / Community Service
- Pro Bono Hero (Virginia State Bar), 2021
- Virginia Beach Court Appointed Special Advocates (Board of Directors), 2026
- Virginia Beach Court Appointed Special Advocates (Board of Directors), 2025
- Virginia Beach Court Appointed Special Advocates (Board of Directors), 2024
- Virginia Beach Court Appointed Special Advocates (Board of Directors), 2023
- Virginia Beach Court Appointed Special Advocates (Board of Directors), 2022
- Pro Bono Hero (Virginia State Bar), 2020
- Pro Bono Hero (Virginia State Bar), 2023
- Pro Bono Hero (Virginia State Bar), 2022
Educational Background
- Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business from Texas Tech University, 2005
Honors
- Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers, 2020
- Best Lawyers in USA-Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers, 2024
- Pro Bono Hero, Virginia State Bar, 2021
- Pro Bono Hero, Virginia State Bar, 2020
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2026
- Rising Stars: 2023