About Vicki L. Francois, Esq.

Vicki was named to the 2021 Influential Women of Law class by the Virginia Lawyers Weekly. This award honors women attorneys and judges for their “excellent work on behalf of the justice system and for their clients, their commitment to their communities and their service to the profession.” She was also named a Virginia SuperLawyer in 2026. She maintains a AV rating, which is the highest rating awarded, by Martindale-Hubbell

In November 2021, Vicki was also named a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. The American Bar Foundation limits membership to just 1% of lawyers practicing in each state. Fellows are distinguished attorneys whose public and private careers have demonstrated “outstanding dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession and to the welfare of society.”

In 2022, Vicki was designated as a Qualified Master Counselor in Divorce and Family Law Practice by The Virginia Law Foundation (2022-2024).

Vicki obtained a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh. She then obtained a Juris Doctor degree from Oklahoma City School of Law, where she was awarded Order of the Barristers in recognition of excellence of courtroom advocacy.

As an experienced and assertive trial attorney, Vicki has successfully litigated in every level of the Virginia state courts. Her most recent victory was a unanimous decision by the Supreme Court of Virginia in 2020 (Larsen v. Stack, 298 Va. 683). In 2020, she was also selected to serve as the Subcommittee Chair of the Eighth District Disciplinary Committee reviewing complaints against area attorneys for the Virginia State Bar. In 2021, she was awarded the Platinum Client Champion award by Martindale-Hubbell in recognition of her commitment to providing the best client service.

Vicki was licensed to practice law in Virginia (1998) and in the District of Columbia (1999). She is also licensed to practice law in the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia (1998). She has been a certified guardian ad litem for children in Virginia since 1999.

In 2019, she completed a graduate certificate program at the University of Pennsylvania graduate School of Social Policy and Practice. She also served as a law clerk for the Honorable James F. Lane of the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals during law school.

She is a charter member and co-founder of the Ted Dalton American Inn of Court which focuses on ethics, civility and excellence in the law. She is an adjunct professor in the Paralegal Studies Program at Virginia Western Community College. Vicki has served on the Board of Directors for the Legal Aid Society of the Roanoke Valley. In 2018, she received her Danger Assessment Certification from Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing to assist her clients in both pursuing and defending cases involving domestic violence and intimate partner violence.

In 2021, Vicki also received Martindale-Hubbell’s Platinum Client Champion Award. This award is given to “an elite group of attorneys who have received exceptional reviews from the people who know them best, their clients.” Wiese Law Firm is proud to provide exceptional service to our clients.

As an active trial lawyer, Vicki’s practice continues to involve all facets of litigation, collaboration, and appellate work in the family law arena, as well as criminal law, administrative matters and civil litigation.

 

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Spousal Support
Posted by anonymous
January 27, 2026
Hired Attorney

I’ve used three other lawyers in the Roanoke area and Vicky is by far the most tenacious!! She does her homework and knows how to find the information she doesn’t know! I would ABSOLUTELY HIGHLY RECOMMEND to anyone!! Working with her was a pleasure under difficult circumstances!! Her staff is extremely professional and most helpful and I was always able to reach someone in the office ALWAYS!! Or they would call me right back. Definitely felt that this law firm was looking out for my interests.

 
Family Law
Posted by Joan
August 26, 2025
Hired Attorney

I would highly recommend Attorney Vicki Francois. She was very honest and helpful. She reviewed our case, kept us informed and while she could not take it on at this time, she recommended another attorney to us. I very much appreciated and trusted her recommendations.

Family Law
Posted by Ramona
July 03, 2025
Hired Attorney

Vicki is the absolute best! She genuinely cares about her clients and she goes above and beyond. She was my lifeline throughout the entire time during my divorce and my biggest source of encouragement. She and her assistant Barb are truly beautiful people inside and out and their knowledge and experience coupled with compassion and understanding goes beyond anything I could have imagined. Having Vicki in my corner during a very traumatic time in my life is something I will always be grateful for.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
July 01, 2025
Hired Attorney

Vicki is hands down one of the best attorneys I have met. I knew from the first day I met her she was dedicated and determined. She got on her computer and went right to work. It’s been a long battle trying to keep my family safe and having the feeling like no one cares. It;s so nice to finally feel heard and to know that Vicki will fight like hell for my family, it has given me a sense of relief and peace of mind. I am so thankful I hired her, and I have no doubt she will continue to go to battle for my family, because she truly does care. I’d recommend her to anyone who is in need of a top-notch attorney and needs someone who definitely has your best interest at heart. She is definitely one of the best and you won’t regret hiring her.

 
Child Custody
Posted by Emily
June 30, 2025
Hired Attorney

My husband and I have worked closely with Wiese Law Firm for several years and they have been nothing but professional and helpful along the way. I highly recommend them for your family law needs. I can’t say enough positive things about this law firm! Although this had been a very long custody case Vicki and Barb have both remained dedicated and engaged along the way. We put our faith into Vicki and she has proven to be the best choice for our family throughout this entire process.

 
Child Custody
Posted by Emily
December 13, 2024
Hired Attorney

Contacting Vicki for a child custody case was the best decision! Vicki and her paralegal barb are absolutely amazing at what they do! I would recommend Vicki to anyone and everyone! I was able to get a consultation the day I first contacted Vicki

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
August 26, 2024
Hired Attorney

Vicki and Barb were amazing throughout my divorce. Vicki will not waste your time/money with pointless meetings or calls, but she will show up for court prepared and organized. She made my spouse's attorney look incompetent and unprepared when she walked in with a binder for testimony with color-coded tabs for each section that we covered. Vicki was able to find a case law that got my foot in the door in a court system that otherwise would have refused to hear my case and continued to let my financially dominant ex continue to exert power and control through financial manipulation. But mainly, Vicki and Barb truly care about you on a human level and will treat your case with care and compassion. The family you created being legal broke apart is NEVER an easy thing but I am sure that having Vicki and Barb's support made it so much better than it otherwise would have been. Thank you!

 
Child Custody
Posted by Kristin
June 19, 2024
Hired Attorney

I cannot express how extremely happy I was to have Vicki Francios as my lawyer during a very long 2+ year custody and child support battle. Vicki was not only extremely knowledgeable, but she explained everything to me with extreme detail and on a level that I would understand. I never felt rushed in a meeting or on the phone when discussing the details and strategies of my case. Vicki answered every question I had and provided reasoning behind them. However, the main thing that I was overly thankful for was Vicki’s compassion, caring, and concern for not only my life, but my child’s during this difficult time. She put my child’s safety and care above all. Vicki understands these situations are difficult and she does everything to protect her clients. She truly cares for her clients. Vicki was not only my lawyer, she was my friend through all this. I highly recommend retaining her for any legal need.

 
Divorce
Posted by Kevin
May 15, 2024
Hired Attorney

Going through a divorce after 31 years is one of the hardest things I have done. Vicki and Barb guided me though the entire process, looked after my best interest. I had to go to court and it was obvious that Vicki knows what she is doing. We won the case!!! She is the best and I highly recommend her.

Civil Litigation
Posted by anonymous
November 02, 2023
Hired Attorney

Vicki Francois is a good, solid, experienced lawyer. She and her assistant Barbara are professional and knowledgeable. They successfully stuck with me through a several years long case that had to be reopened.

Services

Areas of Law

  • Family Law 1
    • Child Custody
  • Annulment
  • Domestic Violence
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
    • Mediation
  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Other 37
    • Divorce (both Fault and Uncontested)
    • Spousal Support Calculations
    • (Alimony) Spousal Support Modification
    • Visitation
    • Child Support Calculations
    • Custody, Visitation and Child Support Modification
    • Pre-Marital/Prenuptial Agreements
    • Separation/Postnuptial Agreements
    • Modification of Agreements
    • Spousal Support Modification
    • Spousal Support Termination
    • Spousal Support Reservation
    • Enforcing and Defending Child Support Enforcement and Obligations
    • Grandparents’ Rights and other Third Party Rights concerning Child Custody and Child Visitation
    • Parental Alienation/Parental Alienation Syndrome (both defending and pursuing)
    • Name Changes for both Adults and Children
    • Adoption
    • Protective Orders (both defending and pursuing)
    • Collaborative Law
    • Arbitration (both Binding and Non-binding)
    • Division of Property, Debts and Assets
    • LGBT+ and Transgender Law
    • Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)
    • Paternity Establishment and Paternity Disestablishment
    • Relocation Law
    • Hague Convention
    • Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act (PKPA)
    • Abduction
    • Department of Social Service (DSS) Matters and Other Administrative Appeals
    • Criminal Law and Bond Hearings
    • Criminal Charge Expungements
    • Animal Abuse, Animal Cruelty and Dangerous Dog Laws
    • Appellate Law
    • Health Care Powers of Attorney and Financial Powers of Attorney
    • Registered Agent Services
    • Notary Public Services
    • Impact Litigation

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1998, Virginia
    1999, District of Columbia
    U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
    Memberships
    Roanoke, Rockbridge/Buena Vista (President, 2001) and American Bar Associations
    Virginia State Bar (Circuit Rep, 1999-2003, Board of Governors, 2003—)
    District of Columbia Bar
    Virginia Womens Attorneys Association
    Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
    Legal Aid Society of Roanoke Valley (Member, Board of Directors, 1999-2005)
    The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
    National Order of Barristers
    Certified Guardian Ad Litem for children and adults.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Oklahoma City University School of Law
    Class of 1996
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
    Class of 1993
    B.S.
    Psychology
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Attorneys FAQs

  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Vicki L. Francois, Esq. is admitted to practice in District of Columbia and Virginia.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Vicki L. Francois, Esq. is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Vicki L. Francois, Esq. has a 4.9 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Client Review rated?
    Yes, Vicki L. Francois, Esq. has a 4.8 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Vicki L. Francois, Esq. attended Oklahoma City University School of Law.