About M. Michelle P. McCracken

Michelle McCracken graduated from LeMoyne College in 1986 and the University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law in 1989. With over 35 years in practice, Michelle specializes in personal injury, family law, and civil litigation across Hampton Roads. She is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating for a lawyer. Michelle is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum for her representation of personal injury clients. She is known for her sharp intellect, diligence, and directness. Michelle’s tenaciousness has won her the respect of her colleagues and judges in complex divorces, asset divisions, custody, and support and battles against insurance companies. Michelle is known for her negotiating skills and for getting her personal injury and divorce clients the best settlement possible. Michelle understands the change, fear and anxiety caused by severe physical injury, loss of a loved one or the breakup of a marriage. She works with each client individually to address their needs and find a meaningful solution. She has helped countless clients to begin a new life after the trauma of an injury or divorce. Michelle’s dynamic, tenacious and energetic style makes her a fierce and effective advocate for every person in need. She regularly appears in all courts throughout Hampton Roads.

Michelle has favorably represented hundreds of persons injured by the negligence of others in the State and Federal Courts throughout South Hampton Roads. Having obtained a $1.365 Million jury verdict for a traumatic brain injured client, resulting from a low impact rear end collision, makes her eligible for membership in the elite Million Dollar Advocate Forum. She has repeatedly taken on major corporations and insurance companies and resulting in millions of dollars to her clients. Her dynamic, tenacious and energetic style makes her a fierce and effective advocate for every person in need.

Michelle understands the change, fear and anxiety caused by severe physical injury, loss of a loved one or the break up of a marriage. She works with each client individually to address their legal needs and find a meaningful solution. She has helped countless clients to begin a new life after the trauma of an injury or divorce.

She regularly appears in all in courts throughout South Hampton Roads as well as Hampton and Newport News and is ready to assist you.

 

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
February 07, 2017
Hired Attorney

Very articulate, smart, ferocious, and knows the law. Her meticulous attention to detail is above all, and I recommend her to anyone and everyone that I know needs legal advice or help. If you want a lawyer that is dedicated to you and your families best interests, then Michelle McCracken is the lawyer to hire!!

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 30, 2016
Hired Attorney

Michelle is very personable and has done a great job during a very stressful and tough divorce case. I have appreciated all that she and her staff have done for my daughter and I. She made sure that we got what we needed and keeps me on track as we continue with this battle.VA-Virginia

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 26, 2012
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She is clear, articulate, professional, and focused. She not only was a superb advocate for me, but also was a great help in getting me to think about and to imagine my future (and about what really was best for me). I offer my highest recommendation.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 22, 2012
Hired Attorney

Michelle is very knowledgeable of the law and is very aggressive to ensure your case is heard to the fullest. Her attention to detail is amazing. A must hire when you need a lawyer.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
July 15, 2010
Hired Attorney

Highly recommended to all who need legal services - I have recommended them to family and friends and all have been extremely satisfied.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
February 21, 2017
Hired Attorney

Michelle is sharp, ferocious and focused. She helped me assemble my child custody case - documents, voicemails, emails, texts - into a potent case which got me into a much better arrangement of visitation, access and eventual transfer of custody to me, WITH ENFORCEMENT MEASURES. She did not permit me to drift into irrelevant pathways and she was very quick to get back to me when I was in a bind and unsure what to do. Her counsel was spot-on. My son's future was saved because of her!

 
Personal Injury
Posted by Zach
April 01, 2023
Hired Attorney

M. Michelle P. McCracken took on our case after we were in a bad car accident. She was professional at all times and looked out for our best interests. She negotiated with the insurance company and pushed back, making sure we got the best offer. When new information came up, she always gave us updates in a timely manner. Prior to contacting M. Michelle P. McCracken, the insurance company tried bullying us into a low offer and was impossible to deal with. After contacting M. Michelle P. McCracken, she was able to get us a substantially higher offer. which we ultimately accepted. I would strongly recommend her as your attorney if you have been injured in an accident.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 06, 2016
Hired Attorney

Disrespectful.Did not respect appointments,it takes her more than an hour to see me. Contract case was stretched for long months, first painted a rosy expectation,drained money as time passed,ended up conceding to the other party.Lost too much money in addition to tons of legal expenses. Finally presented a large invoice. She waived the charge when I threatened to report her to the bar.Divorce case she privately dealt with my spouse's lawyer,forced me to agree to everything he asked for(unjust).

 

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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury
  • Medical Malpractice 1
    • Dental Malpractice
  • Family Law 5
    • Divorce
    • Spousal Support
    • Child Support
    • Child Custody
    • Visitation Rights
  • Other 4
    • Nursing Malpractice
    • Domestic Relations
    • Marital Property Settlements
    • Marital Property Distribution

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Accepted Credit Cards
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
    Zoom
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Managing Partner
    Firm Name
    Fine, Fine, Legum & McCracken, L.L.P.
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Destiny Joy Crawford, Et Al. v. Terry B. Haddock, Et Al., 270 Va. 524
    621 S.E.2d 127
    2005 Va. LEXIS 95 (2005)

    Miller v. Hawkins, 14 Va. App. 192, 415 S.E.2d 861 (1992)
    Sarno v. Sarno, Court of Appeals, Record No: 1560-14-1(2015)
  • Pro Bono Services
    Time Spent on Pro Bono Work: 10%
  • Additional Links

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1989, Virginia
    1992, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
    Memberships
    Virginia State Bar
    Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Legislative and Public Affairs Committee)
    Virginia Beach Bar Association
    American Association for Justice
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Richmond
    Class of 1989
    J.D.
    Other Education
    LeMoyne College
    Class of 1986
    B.A.

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Managing Partner at Fine, Fine, Legum & McCracken, L.L.P.
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Towne Bank Building, 2101 Parks Avenue, Suite 300Virginia Beach, VA 23451U.S.A.

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  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, M. Michelle P. McCracken has a 4.7 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, M. Michelle P. McCracken will accept MasterCard and Visa.
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    Fine, Fine, Legum & McCracken, L.L.P. has 3 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    M. Michelle P. McCracken attended University of Richmond.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Fine, Fine, Legum & McCracken, L.L.P. was established in 1924.