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Harding, Harding & Harding Attorneys at LawFounding Partner
Darrell M. Harding
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Darrell M. Harding

4.4
27 reviews

5366 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23462-1828

Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody and 12 more

About Darrell M. Harding

A formidable adversary representing clients for more than 40 years

Darrell M. Harding, founding partner at Darrell M. Harding Attorney At Law, PLC brings more than two decades of experience to the courtroom and negotiating table for every client he represents. Over the years, he has built a reputation for effective, trustworthy legal representation and ethical service. He wants every client he represents to understand that, while the family and legal issues they are enduring may seem overwhelming, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. You can and will make it through the process with your future intact. Darrell M. Harding combines compassion for his clients with the wisdom and experience that make him a formidable adversary.

Experience in the Virginia Beach area, focusing on trial work

Darrell M. Harding has practiced family law in the Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads area since 1988 after earning his J.D., and graduating at the top of his class, from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University. He served as legal and political chairman over the civil law division from 1987 to 1988, as negotiator forum vice president in 1988 and on the Law Review.

He was a moderator for a family law forum at Regent University and has published an article on grandparent custody and rights.

A skilled trial attorney, Darrell M. Harding appears in court almost daily. He is particularly experienced in handling contested divorces, child custody, grandparent custody and visitation, support and adoption. As a Norfolk divorce attorney, Darrell M. Harding understands that every family law matter is unique. Whether you need a divorce attorney or a child custody lawyer in Virginia Beach, he can help.

 

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Champion Badge Silver

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Champion Badge Gold

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Darrell M. Harding got this award in 2021

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At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

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Darrell M. Harding got this award in 2021

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Child Custody
Posted by anonymous
February 19, 2019
Hired Attorney Darrell M. Harding

He really helped my family through a custody proceeding.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
March 16, 2011
Hired Attorney Darrell M. Harding

I consider Mr. Harding to be the best lawyer around. I have referred all my friends. As has my family. He has helped me out on many occasions and I am always pleased with the results!

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 30, 2011
Hired Attorney Darrell M. Harding

Amazing at communicating with children involved in the case

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
June 24, 2010
Hired Attorney Darrell M. Harding

My experience with this firm was excellent!

General Practice
Posted by anonymous
July 23, 2023
Hired Attorney Darrell M. Harding

I paid Mr. Harding's Firm over 25,000 over some time handling my case and associated cases. There were some red flags at the beginning, but I had already paid his firm and and things were too far along to change given the circumstance I was facing, that eventually, anyways I had to face because of what I feel was negligence, and a an unbelievable amount of misconduct behind closed doors. Mr. Harding never truly appeared to be working in my best interest, and only wanted to take my money just to mediate the situation at his convenience. When you give someone you are paying everything they need to win for you, and that kind of money, you expect them to be aggressive and go for the opposing party's heart; he did no such thing most of the time. He made me look like in trials and hearings like someone he was just tolerating, like he was trying to save face with the judges and opposing counsels, he threw me and my case away, and yet still took my money, even asking for it at times

 
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October 05, 2010
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 6
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Visitation Rights
    • Child Support
    • Spousal Support
    • Military Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Legal Separation
  • Other 6
    • Grandparents Custody
    • Grandparents Visitation Rights
    • Adoption Law
    • Interstate Adoptions
    • Alimony
    • Marital Property Distribution

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Accepted Credit Cards
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Founding Partner
    Firm Name
    Harding, Harding & Harding Attorneys at Law

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1988, Virginia
    1990, District of Columbia
    1997, Utah
    1998 U.S. Supreme Court
    Memberships
    Virginia State Bar
    District of Columbia Bar
    Utah State Bar
    National Bar Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Brigham Young University - Provo, UT
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Brigham Young University - Provo, UT
    B.S.

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Founding Partner at Harding, Harding & Harding Attorneys at Law
4.4
27 reviews

AAA Building, Suite 3015366 Virginia Beach BoulevardVirginia Beach, VA 23462-1828U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Wednesday 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Thursday 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Friday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Darrell M. Harding was admitted in 1988 to the State of Virginia.
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    Yes, Darrell M. Harding has a 4.4 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, Darrell M. Harding will accept Visa and MasterCard.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Harding, Harding & Harding Attorneys at Law has 3 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Darrell M. Harding attended Brigham Young University - Provo, UT.

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