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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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 22, 2020
Hired Attorney

If you want and/or need a lawyer that is calculated and thorough, an expert that will review your case once and have a plan for your win, then look no further than Vicki at Wiese Law Firm.  After 4 attorneys over a 2.5 yr period,  numerous, COUNTLESS court hearings, that of which I always left feeling defeated with no end in sight, then I hired Vicki who prevailed!! She articulated my case with flawless skill. I truly do not think anyone else could have matched her stellar court performance. She is life changing.  She is motivated, organized, articulate, attentive and focused. She is driven and respected. She has an exceptional reputation. Just having her as your attorney will give you immediate confidence. She will take control, no longer will you feel overwhelmed or uncertain. After 15 mins into my consult,  I knew she was DIFFERENT. I could see how she took everything in and had a grasp that I had not witnessed prior. In the end and with her as my attorney, I had a flawless victory.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 21, 2020
Hired Attorney

Vicki Francois, Esq. at Wiese Law Firm stepped in our complex and exhausting 2 year custody battle with no hesitation. Vicki was immediately comprehensive, strategic, one step ahead and a power house. When you hire Vicki and her Paralegal Barb, you have hired a 5 star team of legal advocates who care, who will keep you informed and who will fight for you till the end. The confidence of "One and Done" even after 2 other Lawyers "failed" was inspiring. Hiring Vicki first would have prevented 2 years of agony, excessive time with amateur Attorneys, thousands of dollars and unnecessary heartache. Vicki's day #1 passion and persistence paid off! The outcome of our case was successful. With tact and class she proved our grueling family law case in 2 hours! With all of the changes in recent years in LGBTQ cases, It is imperative that you have the experience, dedication that Vicki has with not just a loud bark but a big bite!! Vicki IS the "best"!! Wiese Law Firm is #1!!

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
June 24, 2020
Hired Attorney

I highly recommend hiring Vicki if you are looking for someone you can trust that will take great care of you. She acceded my expectations. She put my mind at ease because she is so good at her job! She knew how to handle every situation that came up with my case and I didn't have to worry about it at all. You would be in very good hands with her as your attorney!

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
August 27, 2019
Hired Attorney

Vicki and Barb are the BEST law firm in VA. When Vicki represented my case, she was prepared, alert and ready to bring on her A game. She has been my lawyer for years and she has NEVER disappointed me!! As a grandparent, I could not have had a better lawyer. She is a great listener and honest about any problems she may expect and how to address each issue. She NEVER made decisions with another attorney without getting my opinion FIRST. A very RARE quality in today's lawyers....

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
June 01, 2017
Hired Attorney

Vicki Wiese, has represented me, through many cases in the BLUE Ridge region. One of the many reasons I trust Vicki, she understands. I want someone to fight for my rights. {para}My family and I, Thank Vicki and her great team, for their out standing hard work.{para}I recommend Vicki Wiese at WIESE LAW FIRM.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
June 01, 2017
Hired Attorney

Ms. Wiese is dedicated to providing excellent counsel to her clients. She responds with immediacy and genuine concern for her client's rights and best interests. She thoroughly covers every detail of the case and knows what her clients need before they do. She drafted a separation agreement on my behalf that carefully ensured my children and myself were well taken of in every regard. She communicates well with all parties and I trust her explicitly.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
July 14, 2021
Hired Attorney

I believe that Vicki takes cases she believes in. She is willing to fight and will go to bat for her client. She is very knowledgeable of the law and does a great job of explaining things to her clients. There is a reason she is so busy!

Civil Litigation
Posted by anonymous
September 11, 2023
Hired Attorney

Vicki is determined and will provide no-nonsense advice. She really stuck it out to see me through a long term battle. There is a reason she stays so busy. She will not back down when fighting for you.

Civil Litigation
Posted by anonymous
September 11, 2023
Hired Attorney

Vicki is determined and will provide no-nonsense advice. She really stuck it out to see me through a long term battle. There is a reason she stays so busy. She will not back down when fighting for you.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
December 31, 2021
Hired Attorney

Vicki is amazing to work with. She is straight forward and honest about the case and what makes sense of what road to take.

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.