Jeffrey Dean Tarkington, Appellate Attorney in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Jeffrey concentrates on appellate, child custody, creditor rights, criminal defense, and divorce. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jeffrey handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Appellate

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• Child Custody

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• Creditor Rights

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• Criminal Defense

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• Divorce

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• Family Law

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• Litigation

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Jeffrey's primary office is at 1060 Laskin Rd., Ste. 12B, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jeffrey usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Jeffrey discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Jeffrey for a appellate case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jeffrey walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Jeffrey offer a free consultation?

  Jeffrey charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jeffrey's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Jeffrey's current terms during booking.

• How long do appellate cases in Virginia typically take?

  Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jeffrey gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Jeffrey take my case if I'm outside Virginia Beach?

  Jeffrey is licensed in Virginia. Matters governed by Virginia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jeffrey will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Jeffrey?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jeffrey will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Jeffrey accepting new appellate clients right now?

  Jeffrey's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.