Wayne E. Holcomb

Let me be the first to welcome you to Holcomb Law. Our firm is devoted to public outreach and education about the legal system, and I have written several articles and e-books on a variety of topics, including divorce, child custody, mediation, reckless driving, DUI defense, criminal defense and expungement of criminal records. We will provide this information to you, free of charge. Contact us any time to schedule your initial strategy meeting with one of our experienced attorneys. You might not be happy now, probably not, but I can almost guarantee that you will be happy with your Counsel here. - You Matter Here.

• Family Law
• Criminal Law
• Divorce
• Arbitration & Mediation
• DUI & DWI
• Personal Injury

• Reckless Driving Defense

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• Contingent Fees
  In certain types of cases, we will work on a contingency basis.
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  In certain circumstances, we will agree to work for you on a flat fee basis. Ask us to explain this new approach to legal representation. It may work for you. We have partnered with a well-established local finance company who will discuss with you financing your lawsuit or defense for an affordable monthly payment. This has proven to be a very valuable tool for clients.

Virginia

Owner

HOLCOMB LAW, P.C.

2012 - Current

Managing Partner

Holcomb & Carmines, P.C.

2011 - 2012

Founder

Poquoson Law Group, P.C.

2010 - 2011

Associate Attorney

Pender & Coward, P.C.

2007 - 2010

Pilot, Legal Officer

U.S. Navy

1986 - 2006

Regent University School of Law

J.D. (2008) | Litigation

2005 - present

Old Dominion University

MBA (2001) | Business Admin/Dispute Resolution

1997 - 2001

Oral Roberts University

B.A. | Literature

1980 - 1985

Baker University

Pre-medicine

1979 - 1980

Rising Star

Super Lawyers

2017

Legal Elite

Virginia Business Magazine

2017

Best of Family Law, Criminal Law, Mediation - Peninsula

2017 Daily Press Choice Awards

2017

Rising Star

Super Lawyers

2016

Family Law and Criminal Defense

2016 Daily Press Choice Awards

2016

Client Satisfaction Award--2nd Consecutive Year

American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Client Satisfaction Award

American Institute of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2016

Lifetime Member

Trial Masters

2015

Family Law and Criminal Defense

2015 Daily Press People's Choice Awards.

2015

Premier 100 in Virginia

American Academy of Trial Lawyers

2015

Family Law Book Award Class of 2008

Regent University School of Law

2008

Hampton Roads Military Volunteer of the Year

VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads

2005

Meritorious Service Medal

U.S. Navy

2000

Three Navy Commendation Medals

U.S. Navy

1998

Regent University

Adjunct Professor

2017 - Current

Super Lawyers

"Rising Star"

2016 - Current

Trial Masters

Lifelong Member

2015 - Current

American Academy of Trial Attorneys

Premier 100 Virgina

2015 - Current

Poquoson City School Board

Member

2015 - Current

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Current

National College for DUI Defense

Member

2014 - Current

American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys

Member

2013 - Current

Court Appointed Special Advocates Newport News (CASA)

Board President

2013 - Current

Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2012 - Current

Newport News Bar Association

Member

2011 - Current

York/Poquoson Bar Association

Member

2011 - Current

Virginia State Bar

Attorney

2008 - Current

York/Poquoson Bar Association

President

2017 - 2018

Kiwanis, Poquoson Chapter

Member

2010 - 2014

Conflict Resolution Center, Norfolk, Virginia

Board Member

2010 - 2012

Book: How Much Trouble Am I In Now?! (The Surprising Truth About Reckless Driving in Virginia)

Create Space Publishing

May, 2016

Child Custody 101: What Are My Rights As a Custodial Parent?

June 4, 2015

Expungement in Virginia: Why Do I Care?

May 13, 2015

Charged with a Crime in Virginia: What do I do Now?

1800criminaldefense.com

November 15, 2014

Top Five Reasons You Might Need a Family Law Attorney

November 5, 2014

The Five Essential Tips for Avoiding an Ugly Divorce

attorneyholcomb.com

October 15, 2014

Challenges in Military Divorce, Mediation Training Bananza, Norfolk, VA

May 15, 2015

Conflict Resolution Center, Norfolk, Virginia

Training for non-attorney mediators in the peculiarities of military divorce.

Virginia General Mediator--Certified 2004

Virginia Suprembe Court Program

Virginia Family Mediator--Certified 2004

Virginia Supreme Court Program

Virginia Mediator Mentor

Virginia Supreme Court Program

Q. I got married abroad. When I immigrated to the U.S. in 1994, my wife did not come. Lost touch, can I get a divorce?

17 May 2019

A: Very unusual and interesting question. The answer is yes, and we have worked through one of these before here in my firm. Would take too long to outline the process on this site. Contact a good family law firm, and they will be able to help. My best to you.

Q. In VA. Divorce- Complaint ent to def. by sheriff and was posted. Def. gave no response after 21 days...what do I do now?

7 May 2019

A: If you have verification that the Complaint was served by the Sheriff, it is possible that the certificate of service from the Sheriff did not make it to the Judge's file? Or was there question about the address? There is also a general requirement to follow posted service with a mailing. Without more information, it is difficult to understand why the service wasn't accepted. That aside, you are allowed have the Complaint served again--this time perhaps by a private process server and served to the defendant personally. Our best to you.

Q. Is it possible to get a divorce case transferred from another state to Va? If so, would the court make that determinat?

25 January 2019

A: Certainly if you agree, you can dismiss your divorce suit in another state and, in essence, move it to Virginia--to file after you have lived here for at least 6 months. Even if you both do not agree, in some cases, the party that started the suit, can dismiss it there and refile here in VA. The best move for you now is to contact a VA family law attorney and run the facts by him or her for a more specific recommendation. Our best to you.

Q. I'm 13 and want to live with my dad who lives down the street but my mom with full custody wont allow it....help?

16 December 2018

A: Hello. We would need to talk to your father I suppose. This is probably your only option right now. Hang in there.

Q. I am married & want to start a business. What can I do to ensure that my wife has no claim on it IF there is a divorce.

27 November 2018

A: About the only way to do that is to have a lawyer write up a Post-Nuptial Agreement for you that you and your wife both endorse. It is a lot like a Pre-Nupt, but after the marriage. If you were to use separate money, and keep it all separate, including the work, that might also work for your purpose, but then if there was a challenge during a divorce, you'd have to work to prove all that. The Post-Nupt would be the best path in my opinion.

Q. alimony payments end upon my ex-wife cohabitating after one year.

26 November 2018

A: In short, no you cannot stop paying without a Court's involvement and a new Order. This existing Order remains in effect until a Court enters a contrary Order. You will likely have to prove that she is living with someone else for more than a year however, and at times, that's not as easy as it should be. Contact a local family law attorney for more specific advice.

Q. Do I have to be in contact with my child's mother? She has full custody and I longer wish to be in contact with either

21 November 2018

A: You cannot be forced to stay in contact with your son, but that's likely not the best result for him or you. With the help of Counsel, you can most likely craft an agreement or an Order to have the exchanges with the mother in public places or with a witness present. Although this can cause problems in itself, most phones can video these days. Some very troubled relationships exchange their children at police stations to keep the drama and potential legal issues at bay. You can stay away if you want, but there are better options I believe. My advice is that you get in touch with a local family law attorney as soon as you can.

Q. I am needing to file for a divorce.

19 November 2018

A: You will have to give him notice of the divorce filing of course. If we can find him, all the better, but if not, we can provide notice to him by what is called "Publication." That is an established procedure for exactly your type of situation. It involves publications out in California in his case. Contact a local family law attorney to get this process started. Our best to you.

Q. Can I file for emergency temporary full custody of my son?

14 November 2018

A: You will need to talk to a North Carolina family law attorney to get this done, and I advise you do that quickly as time often matters in this type of determination. Our best to you.