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Maggie McNamara
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Maggie McNamara

4.0
8 reviews

477 Viking Drive, Suite 100, Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Criminal Defense and Family

About Maggie McNamara

When Virginia Beach divorce attorney Maggie McNamara meets with clients for the first time, she understands that their lives are upside down. She finds satisfaction in helping clients find a way forward that allows them to continue to enjoy the families and livelihoods they worked so hard to establish.

“I am a creative problem solver,” Ms. McNamara said. “I figure out my clients’ goals and work backward from there to determine how to get them where they want to go.”

There are always unknowns in family law cases, but by working together Ms. McNamara helps her clients navigate the process in a way that minimizes the damages and maximizes the quality of life going forward.

“I truly believe the practice of family law is my calling,” she said. “I understand the magnitude of what is at stake and will do everything in my power to ensure my client has as positive an outcome as possible.”

Professional Experience

Prior to joining Cordell & Cordell, Ms. McNamara practiced family law and criminal law.

Publication

Negotiating and Drafting Marital Agreements, 8th Edition, Virginia CLE, 2019, Author

Negotiating and Drafting Marital Agreements, 7th Edition, Virginia CLE, 2016, Author

Virginia CLE 33rd Annual Family Law Seminar, 2015, Faculty/Presenter, Fairfax-Norfolk-Richmond

Negotiating and Drafting Marital Agreements, 6th Edition, Virginia CLE, 2013, Author

Basic Divorce Law (Virginia MCLE), Co-author/Presenter, Lynchburg, VA

Ms. McNamara appeared on Fox 5 in Washington D.C. discussing taxes in divorce in 2023.

 

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Family Law
Posted by Molly
April 22, 2025
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Ms. McNamara clearly broke down the legal procedures for me during my divorce and custody dispute. She was extremely knowledgeable and communicative. She didn’t over promise, but was able to get me even more than I thought possible. She is well-respected in the area and has provided services for several colleagues and friends.

Family Law
Posted by Frank
April 22, 2025
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Was an instant relief during the most exhausting and stressful time in my life, very knowledgeable and professional. She litigated my case and I was very impressed by her compassion and understanding of the law and how it pertained to my kids and I. I recommend Maggie to everyone I know that’s going through a tough divorce especially with children involved. 10/10*****

 
Family Law
Posted by Adam
August 25, 2024
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Maggie was very deceitful and was a leech for money I won pro sei this lawyer isn't worth your money. She refused herself because she was personally involved w the defendant. Then pushed me off on another attorney who was a fugitive seriously you can't make this stuff up. Instead of doing the right thing they doubled down. Awful inexperienced lawyer

 
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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law 1
    • Criminal Defense
  • Other 1
    • Family

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2010, Virginia
    Memberships
    Virginia Beach Bar Association
    Virginia State Bar, Family Law Section Young Lawyer’s Conference
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Liberty University School of Law
    Class of 2007
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Appalachian State University
    Class of 2004
    B.A.

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Lead Litigator at Cordell & Cordell
4.0
8 reviews

477 Viking Drive, Suite 100Virginia Beach, VA 23452U.S.A.

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    Maggie McNamara was admitted in 2010 to the State of Virginia.
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    The practice area Maggie McNamara spends the most time on is Family.
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    Cordell & Cordell has 216 attorneys at this location.
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    Maggie McNamara attended Liberty University School of Law.
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    Cordell & Cordell was established in 1990.

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