Debra C. Albiston

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 2026Virginia 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

• Attorney

• Frequent Lecturer in Family Law Issues

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

• 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