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Mary Burkey Owens
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Mary Burkey Owens

4.4
18 reviews

15521 Midlothian Turnpike, Suite 300, Midlothian, VA 23113-7313

Divorce, Child Custody, Visitation Rights and 8 more

About Mary Burkey Owens

Member, Moot Court Board. Chester Presbyterian Church, Elder, Former Trustee, Finance Committee member, Endowment Fund Chair. Top 100 Virginia Super Lawyers, 2014. Top 50 Richmond Virginia Super Lawyers, 2014. Top 25 Women Virginia Super Lawyers, 2009-2011. Top 50 Women Virginia Super Lawyers, 2012-2013. Virginia Super Lawyers, listed in the Family Law category, 2008-present. Influential Women of Virginia, awarded by Virginia Lawyers Media, 2011. Legal Elite, Virginia Business magazine, listed in the domestic relations category, 2001-present. Best Lawyers in America, listed in Family Law, Family Law Mediation and Collaborative Law: Family Law categories, 2013-present.

 

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Divorce
Posted by Rupa
December 25, 2022
Hired Attorney

I am writing about Ms. Mary Owens on my 8th year anniversary of visiting her on the Xmas eve of 2013. That day I was shaking and watching at my back as I parked my car in the office park and today I am living my own life in my best possible way. It would not be possible without Mary and her group. Special thanks to Pam, Mary’s paralegal and Jermayah, Mary’s assistant at that time. Mary was courageous, experienced, fast and aboveall, funny. Aparantly the farm seems expensive, but you can trust them and the money will not be wasted. They actually had very good payment options. My divorce had an extended consequence, Mary helped me in another state, finding out the lawyer and resolving continuing problems with another lawyer. I find that I was fortunate having my divorce lawyer as Ms. Mary Owens.

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
February 05, 2020
Hired Attorney

Ms. Owens has always given me very sound and practical advice, covering all sides and options for me. I highly recommend her for any and all legal advice.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
August 26, 2010
Hired Attorney

She really knew the law. Very interested in keeping my daughter and me safe from an abusive dad and husband.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
June 29, 2010
Hired Attorney

I just wanted a divorce and custody of my children. 8k later and I had less custody, and the divorce was no closer than when I started. Billing issues, unresponsiveness, unclear communications, and a tendency to try to negotiate everything out beforehand with the other side left me with no justice and huge bills. Can not in good conscience recommend this firm to anyone. At least Ms. Owens zeroed out my bill when I let her go. That's about all I can say for her. Top priced lawyer, low service.

 
Real Estate
Posted by David
September 18, 2025
Hired Attorney

Hired Mary Berkeley Owens years ago for a lawsuit. She forgot to put something in the paperwork for court course and legal fees. After I won the case he handed me of the bill and I walked away with nothing because of her mistake I had to pay

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 6
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Visitation Rights
    • Child Support
    • Spousal Support
    • Premarital Agreements
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Guardianship and Conservatorship
  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Real Estate
  • Other 2
    • Adoption Law
    • Marital Property Settlements

Practice Details

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1986, Virginia
    Memberships
    Chesterfield County Bar Association (Past President)
    Richmond Bar Association
    Virginia State Bar Professionalism Course Faculty (Former Member)
    Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Committee (Former Member)
    Metropolitan Richmond Women's Bar Association
    Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association (Founding Member and Past President).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Richmond
    Class of 1986
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, English
    Class of 1983
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1961
    Richmond, Virginia, July 14, 1961

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Member at Owen & Owens PLC
4.4
18 reviews

15521 Midlothian Turnpike, Suite 300Midlothian, VA 23113-7313U.S.A.

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    Mary Burkey Owens was admitted in 1986 to the State of Virginia.
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    Owen & Owens PLC has 7 attorneys at this location.
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    Mary Burkey Owens attended University of Richmond.
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    Mary Burkey Owens is listed in the Business Law section of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

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