Practical Guidance for Criminal Defense, Family Law, Military Law, and Life-Changing Legal Problems in Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads
When a legal problem affects your family, freedom, career, finances, or future, reliable information matters. The Invictus Law Legal Insights hub is designed to help you understand the legal process, recognize common issues, and make more informed decisions before, during, and after a case.
Our articles are written to educate—not overwhelm. Whether you are facing a criminal charge, preparing for a divorce, navigating a custody dispute, dealing with a military legal issue, or trying to understand how Virginia courts work, this resource center gives you a place to start.
Why We Created This Legal Resource Center
Legal problems create uncertainty. Our goal is to restore order by giving you clear, useful information and helping you understand what may come next.
Invictus Law is built around a team-based approach. You are not relying on one overwhelmed attorney working alone. Our attorneys, paralegals, and support staff work together to review facts, prepare strategy, communicate with clients, and move cases forward.
Local Legal Guidance for Hampton Roads
Invictus Law serves clients throughout Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Newport News, Hampton, and surrounding areas. Because criminal defense, family law, and military matters often involve local courts, local procedures, and local decision-makers, our articles include practical insight for clients throughout Hampton Roads.
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Criminal Defense
Family Law
Family law matters are personal, emotional, and often confusing. Our family law articles help explain divorce, custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, property division, protective orders, modification cases, and enforcement issues.
These resources are designed to help you understand your options, prepare for court, and make decisions with more confidence.
Military & UCMJ Defense
Virginia Court Process
Many clients have never been involved in a court case before. These articles explain what happens at different stages of a legal matter, including consultations, hearings, discovery, negotiations, trial preparation, court appearances, and post-order issues.
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Legal Insights FAQ
Are these articles legal advice?
No. These articles provide general legal information and education. They are not a substitute for legal advice from an attorney who has reviewed your specific facts.
Do Virginia laws change?
Yes. Laws, court procedures, and legal standards can change. You should speak with an attorney about how the current law applies to your situation.
Can I use these articles to prepare for court?
These articles can help you understand general concepts and common issues, but court preparation should be specific to your case. Legal strategy depends on facts, evidence, deadlines, court rules, and your goals.
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We defend service members undergoing administrative disciplinary actions or charged under the UCMJ, leveraging over 20 years of experience from a former USMC JAG military prosecutor and Command Staff Judge Advocate.
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Eric Leckie
Founding Attorney. Marine Corps JAG. Former Prosecutor.
Founder of Invictus Law and a former United States Marine Corps Judge Advocate with over 23 years of trial experience in federal criminal defense, military law, and security clearance matters.
Shemeka Hankins
Former Prosecutor, Decorated Trial Attorney & Fearless Criminal Defense Lawyer
Partner. Former Prosecutor with the Virginia Beach and Norfolk Commonwealth Attorney's Office, recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star and Virginia State Bar Local Bar Leader of the Year.
Yolanda Beasley
Family Law and Trial Attorney. Certified Guardian ad Litem.
Virginia Beach native and certified Guardian ad Litem recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star (2023, 2024) and National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40.
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