Debra C. Albiston - a Norfolk, Washtenaw Family Law Lawyer

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Norfolk Family Law Lawyer

Updated: 03/02/2026

Areas of Practice

Family Law

Litigation: 100%

Attorney Information

Overview

Compassion and Experience will be on your side.

Debbie has over 39 years experience handling all aspects of family law. Her practice areas include Contested and Uncontested Divorces, Spousal Support, Child Custody, Visitation and Support, Separation Agreements, Equitable Distribution of Property, Division of Retirement, Pensions and Profit Sharing Plans, Business Valuation and Division, Post-Divorce Issues, Pre-marital Agreements and Marital Agreements. She practices in the Circuit Courts and the J & DR courts throughout Hampton Roads. She has handled appeals in both the Virginia Court of Appeals and Virginia Supreme Court. She understands how difficult a family law matter can be and she is committed to her clients and to reaching the best possible result for her client’s situation. She strives to resolve all cases amicably but is prepared for those that require litigation. She will be responsive to your needs and ensure that you receive the best representation until the conclusion of your matter.

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

Debra C. Albiston included in a Super Lawyers® list

Honors

Norfolk Family Law “Lawyer of the Year, " 2023
Best Lawyers in America, 2021, 2023
Best Lawyers in America, 2015-2021, 2023
Virginia Super Lawyers; Law & Politics, 2007-2009, 2011, 2013, 2015-2021, 2023
Virginia’s Legal Elite; Virginia Business Magazine, 2004-2006, 2008-2020, 2023
Top Lawyers; CoVaBIZ Magazine, 2017-2021, 2023
AV® Rated; Martindale-Hubbell, 2023

Other Sources of Feedback About Debra C. Albiston

Included on the 2026 Virginia Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2025 Virginia Super Lawyers list
2024 Virginia Super Lawyers list
2023 Virginia Super Lawyers list
2022 Virginia Super Lawyers list
2021 Virginia Super Lawyers list
2020 Virginia Super Lawyers list
2019 Virginia Super Lawyers list
2018 Virginia Super Lawyers list
2017 Virginia Super Lawyers list
2016 Virginia Super Lawyers list
2015 Virginia Super Lawyers list
2014 Virginia Super Lawyers list
2013 Virginia Super Lawyers list
2012 Virginia Super Lawyers list
2011 Virginia Super Lawyers list
2009 Virginia Super Lawyers list
2008 Virginia Super Lawyers list
2007 Virginia Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- College of William and Mary School of Law, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1983
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- George Mason University, 1980
  B.A.

Current Employment Position(s)

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Classes and Seminars

Frequent Lecturer in Family Law Issues

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia, 1984
Virginia Supreme Court, 1983

Other Affiliations

American Bar Association; Family Law Section
Virginia State Bar; Family Law Section
Virginia State Bar; Domestic Relations Council
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Norfolk-Portsmouth Bar Association
Virginia Beach Bar Association

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Contact

Norfolk, VA

580 East Main Street
Suite 330
Norfolk, VA 23510

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Phone: 757-346-1427

Fax: 757-625-1051

Email: Send a message

Website: https://www.abg.law

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