Meet the Invictus Law Team
You’re Not Hiring One Attorney. You’re Hiring an Entire Legal Team.
A Disciplined Team Approach
At Invictus Law, our team is built to restore order when legal challenges create chaos.
Whether a client is facing a criminal charge, a family law dispute, a military legal matter, or a security clearance concern, our attorneys and staff work together to provide clear guidance, strategic preparation, and steady support from the beginning of the case through resolution.
Our clients don’t hire a person. They hire a team.
Experience Matters
Every client benefits from the combined knowledge, experience, and support of our entire team. While one attorney leads your case and serves as your primary legal advocate, that attorney is backed by experienced paralegals, legal assistants, and administrative professionals who work together to keep your case moving forward.
This collaborative approach allows us to prepare more thoroughly, communicate more consistently, and provide a level of service that simply isn’t possible when everything depends on one overwhelmed attorney.
Our Attorneys
Each of our attorneys brings unique experience and perspective to the firm. Together, they collaborate on strategy, share ideas, and leverage one another’s strengths to help clients achieve the best possible outcome.
Rather than working in isolation, our attorneys regularly discuss complex legal issues, evaluate strategy, and draw upon one another’s courtroom experience. That means every client benefits from the collective knowledge of the firm—not just the experience of the attorney assigned to the case.
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.
Meet Our Team
Behind every successful legal matter is an exceptional support team.
Our paralegals, legal assistants, client service professionals, and administrative staff play an essential role in every case. They coordinate deadlines, prepare legal documents, communicate with clients, organize evidence, and help ensure every detail receives the attention it deserves.
When you contact Invictus Law, you’re not waiting for one attorney to find time in an already full schedule. Our team works together so questions are answered, documents are processed efficiently, and your matter continues moving forward.

Kristine Wasson
Finance & Marketing Director

Alhena De Armas
Office Manager

Lindsey Waller
Senior Family Law Paralegal

Qwaneshia Barnes
Legal Secretary

Fatoumata Balde
Intake Specialist

Morgan Essex
Legal Secretary

Erica Williams
Family Law Paralegal
Reviews & Results
Why Our
Team Based Approach Matters
Legal matters don’t pause when an attorney is in court, attending hearings, meeting with another client, or taking a well-earned vacation.
We Work as an Integrated Team
Because our attorneys and staff work as an integrated team, your case continues moving forward even when your lead attorney is unavailable. Team members understand the status of your matter, deadlines are monitored, and work continues behind the scenes. Important tasks don’t sit untouched while someone waits for a single attorney to become available.
Multi-Perspective Approach
Cases are reviewed from multiple perspectives. Strategies are challenged and refined. Important details are less likely to be overlooked because more than one experienced professional is invested in your success.
The result is a more responsive client experience and a better-prepared legal team.
One Goal. One Strategy. One Team.
Whether you’re facing criminal charges, navigating a family law dispute, protecting your military career, or addressing a security clearance issue, our entire team is committed to one objective: helping you restore order and confidently move forward.
From your initial consultation through the resolution of your case, you’ll have an experienced team working together on your behalf—preparing, communicating, planning, and advocating every step of the way.
Serving Virginia Beach & Hampton Roads
Invictus Law proudly serves clients throughout Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, and Newport News. Located near NAS Oceana and Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek–Fort Story's Dam Neck Annex, our office regularly represents civilians, military members, and families throughout Hampton Roads.
Virginia Beach
Norfolk
Chesapeake
Suffolk
Portsmouth
Newport News
Hampton
Our Practice Areas
Strategic, trial-ready representation across the legal challenges that matter most.
Criminal Defense
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Family Law
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Military Law and UCMJ Defense
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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Security Clearance Law
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