Laura L. McQuesten

BIOGRAPHY

Laura received a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business with a minor in German from Texas Tech University in 2005. Laura’s love of travel had prompted her to study abroad while pursuing her bachelor’s degree. Laura studied in Paderno del Grappa, a village in the Veneto region of Italy. This was Laura’s third trip to Italy, having studied abroad in high school as a Rotary exchange student in Germany during her junior year, during which she travelled to more than a dozen European countries. Between pursuing her Bachelor and Juris Doctor, Laura lived abroad in Canada and New Zealand. In 2010, she returned to school, pursuing her Juris Doctor. She received her Juris Doctor from Regent University School of Law in 2013.

After law school, Laura clerked for the Superior Court of Alaska in Kotzebue, Alaska—a small town above the Arctic Circle. Thereafter, she worked as an associate attorney in a prominent family law firm in Winchester, Virginia, and then moved back to Virginia Beach.

Family law has been Laura’s primary practice area. She also serves as a Guardian ad litem for children, advocating for children’s best interests in family law and juvenile matters. Laura is a trained mediator. The Supreme Court of Virginia certified her as a mediator in 2017 and as a mediator mentor in 2023 to train new mediators.

Laura is a member of the Virginia State Bar, the Virginia Beach Bar Association, and the Virginia Bar Association. Her recognitions include Top 40 Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers, Pro Bono Hero by the Virginia State Bar, Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, Rising Star by Super Lawyers, and others!

Laura is on the board of directors for Virginia Beach Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), which is a non-profit organization that recruits, trains, and supports volunteers to advocate for children of abuse and neglect. She currently serves as CASA’s secretary.

Laura lives in Virginia Beach with her husband and two children. They enjoy outings to the beach, Busch Gardens, aquarium, and other places where they can explore.

Laura L. McQuesten

128 S Lynnhaven Rd Ste 202C
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Phone: 757-598-5030

Testimonials & Client Thank You Letters

I cannot begin to say enough good things about Laura McQuesten! She is an exceedingly gifted attorney, utterly professional and knowledgeable. At the same time she is kind, thoughtful, caring, and compassionate. It's not a combination that one often finds in a lawyer, but Laura isn't just any ordinary lawyer! I have absolute and unequivocal trust in her and would recommend her to anyone without a moment's hesitation!

Todd

I contacted Laura regarding my situation with our granddaughter. My son is active duty military, and his ex has custody of our granddaughter. She suddenly cut off contact and denied us visits after 5 years of being extremely involved in her life. Grandparent visitation law can be complex and difficult, and it is absolutely heartbreaking for so many of us who just want to love and be active family members in their lives. From the beginning, Laura was kind, empathetic, understanding, and very communicative regarding the motions we needed to take. Not only did we win our case, we got more than we originally asked. We now see our precious sweet Granddaughter on a regular basis, and we all could not be any happier. Laura and her staff are amazing. Her attention to detail, her knowledge, the many years of our documents and our story that she proved and presented, shined through in the courtroom. We are so thankful. I cannot recommend her services enough. Thank you Laura.

Sara

If you want real league justice and someone to fight for your rights and not just sit and wait, "PLEASE" I advise you NOT to look anywhere else, this woman seriously gets the job done she is so good at what she does I wish lots of attorney's learn from this woman, she went strong on my case and also made me feel like I was family, I DEFINITELY give this woman a 5star!!!! Trust me when I tell you" this woman is a BLESSING:) you won't regret her, she is very professional at what she does, GOD BLESS THIS LAWYER<3

Mayeline

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