Anna Ernest

Anna Ernest, the proud owner of Ernest Law Group PLC, is a highly sought-after and recognized advocate. Ms. Ernest is regarded as a determined, assertive, innovative, and client-dedicated attorney.

Ms. Ernest is among a select few attorneys in the country practicing in the area of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), a method used by so many who are unable to conceive on their own, and which includes contractual agreements for an egg donor, sperm donor, embryo donor, and/or gestational carrier or surrogate. Ms. Ernest is privileged to support diverse families, whether they're individuals, heterosexual pairs, or same-sex partners. A fast-changing area of law, Ms. Ernest counsels couples and individuals on the legal issues involved in utilizing ART before drafting a contract that meets their specific and unique needs.

She also has over 10 years of experience in complex Immigration Law, Personal Injury Law, and federal and state civil litigation.

For her substantial accomplishments, Ms. Ernest has been consistently voted by her peers as a “Super Lawyer,” named “Virginia’s Legal Elite,” recognized as a “Top Lawyer” by Coastal Virginia Magazine, selected to the list of “Top 40 Under 40” by The National Trial Lawyers, received a “Superb Rating” from Avvo.com, amongst many other distinctions. Ms. Ernest has also been interviewed numerous times by television and print media, including NBC, The Virginia Lawyers Weekly and The News Channel 3, regarding her publicized cases and in search of her professional opinion on legal issues affecting cases both nationally and in Virginia. Ms. Ernest often presents in front of her peers on various topics of her legal expertise.

Courtroom and award success aside, Ms. Ernest values the relationships she builds with her clients and remains a caring and honest legal advocate, striving to address each client’s concerns and goals within their unique situation.

Ms. Ernest was born and raised in Rostov-on-Don, Southern Russia, and for the past eighteen years she has lived in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It was during her first visit to the United States in 2004, that Ms. Ernest realized her life’s dream. When she observed her first court hearing, she became fascinated how the integrity of the American judicial system gave every citizen a voice and a chance to right a wrong, regardless of their background. Ms. Ernest returned to the United States in 2006 and worked hard at becoming fluent in English, getting accepted to law school, becoming a citizen, and then passing the Virginia State Bar and becoming a licensed attorney in 2013. Ms. Ernest believes that America is truly a unique country that provides opportunities for everyone, and she is proud to represent the American Dream come true.

Awards & Recognitions

• Virginia's Legal Elite - Young Lawyer, Virginia Business Magazine

• Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia, The Business Magazine of Coastal Virginia

• Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates

• Super Lawyer, Rising Star

• Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

• Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia, Coastal Virginia Magazine

• Clients' Choice Award - Divorce and Separation, Avvo

• Clients' Choice Award - Immigration , Avvo

Associations & Memberships

• Virginia Beach Bar Association

• Virginia Women Attorney's Association

• Virginia Trial Lawyer's Association