Over priced & over confident, dont waste your money! Would never use her again

went through five attorneys all they did was lie to me and confuse me and took advantage of me wanting to be my son's life. They all ripped me off ..At the end of this Mrs Messman became my six lawyer and she was a knight in shining armour and protected me and gave me honest and the best representation possible on a messy custody battle. If you going through a divorce or custody battle and have an attorney that you feel deep down doesn't care call Mykell because she deep down will fight and care for you. If you need an attorney period she has knowledge of the law and if you cant get in touch with her right a way her office will do everything in there power to get the answers you seek. Compassionate,caring, honest, and a pit bull in heels is the best way to describe her .I recomend her to everyone.

Mykelle is professional, fair, and extremely knowledgeable in her field. She handles family law matters with care and sensitivity while getting things done in a timely manner. I've used her services on diverse occasions throughout the last 10 years and she has always handled every situation impeccably. Great attorney.

Represented me 4 years ago. Went way out of her way! Saved me and even my friend who had no lawyer. Could not have done a better job! Affordable too. Thank you Messman!
I'm here because I'm about to call and use her again.

ALWAYS helpful and honest with any legal advice I've ever asked for. I have recommended this firm to anyone I know with legal questions.

Wow, she is incredible. Staff has been impressive too. Nothing like the other lawyers I've experienced. She went past and beyond my expectations, more than once now. Very exciting and great to watch in the courtroom, proving my innocence. I felt like jumping up and yelling "Yeah." She cared deeply about me and my Loved ones. Like a mom fighting for her son. I can't say enough good things. Thank you Mrs. Messman, I'm so glad I found you.
The way you cared and your great work has me wanting to send Christmas cards every year.

She was good about getting my case to I what needed for myself and my daughter. Unfortunately I never heard one thing about my case; I never would receive feedback when I called multiple times. Also I STILL haven’t received any of my legal documentation that I need to now SEARCH AND HUNT the court systems in all throughout the Hampton roads area to try and find my documentation, that I of course now have to pay an arm and a leg for.

I wish there was an option for zero stars!!!! STAY AWAY!!!!! SHE IS RUDE, CONDESCENDING, AND UNAVAILABLE!!! She represented a friend of mine and I recently overheard their entire conversation when I was called on accident. I could not believe this was a professional that she was talking to in a meeting. She will take your money and you will never talk to her. You will be her paralegals client. I did hear her admit that the bill was wrong. From the reviews on here, I can see that most people have had a hard time with her on a communication level. I work with over 12000 people and I plan on telling as many people as I can to steer clear.

Jenna I COMEPLETELY AGREE WITH YOU MESSMAN REALLY IS A MESS.I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS LAW PRACTICE TO ANYONE. SHE ACTS AS IF SHE IS BATTING FOR YOU WHEN SHE REALLY IS NOT ! I WANTED TO SEE PROOF IN MY SONS CASE AND SHE ACTED AS IF SHE COULD NOT ONLY BECAUSE SHE SAW I WAS DOING MY HOMEWORK TRYING TO HELP HIM AND SHE TRIED TO SABATAGE. SHE WAS WORKING WITH ANOTHER ATTORNEY ON HIS CASE AND HE WAS SO HELPFUL EVEN Gave me paperwork CONCERNING MY SONS CASE AND SHE TOLD HIM NOT TO TALK TO ME,WHY? BECAUSE SHE WAS NOT ON OUR SIDE EVEN THOUGH WE PAID HER VERY VERY GOOD MONEY, THAAT SHE NORMALLY WOULD NOT GET IN A CASE. BUT TO GOD BE THE GLORY! I NEVER PUT REVIEWS BUT I NEED PEOPLE TO NOT PUT THERE ISSUES IN MESSMAN LAWS HANDS YOU WILL REGRET IT!

Ms. Messman is one of the best attorneys in Hampton Roads and I recommend you read this review if you are looking for an Attorney.
Ms. Messman is one of the most talented and HONEST attorneys I have ever met and is 100% dedicated to her craft. She truly is one of the GOOD ones and her practice goes against the typical sleazy lawyer stereotype. For that reason, I felt compelled to give an honest review of Ms. Messman after reading some of the ignorant comments left on Google by former clients.

The practice of law is complicated and no result is ever guaranteed. The system is imperfect and run by imperfect people. Further, each case is unique, and in reading the reviews it is very easy to tell who had a favorable outcome and who did not. You have to have realistic expectations about the outcome (and Ms. Messman tells it like it is, whether you like it or not) and you have to pay for her services. Just as your electricity would be shut off if you do not pay your bill, if you refuse to pay your attorney as you agreed, your attorney will not work on your case and will eventually withdraw. Further, you also have to be truthful and communicate with your attorney if you expect them to represent you before the Court!

All in all, if you are looking for an HONEST and EXCELLENT courtroom attorney, you cannot go wrong with Ms. Messman. Further, I can say from personal knowledge that Ms. Messman is the Attorney that local Attorneys and Law Enforcement send their family and friends to, and I would recommend my family and friends to her without hesitation.

She's very very good at talking up how she's going to win your case But when it comes to swinging in the court room, she's a light weight... She looks good when she's fighting ... Just does not pack much force behind her punches.

if she had to win in court based on TRUTH, it would NEVER happen. He'll of a good liar in the court room. She'll advise her clients to lie and cheat the system as well. An excellent attorney can win with the TRUTH!

Mykell Messman is everything you want in an attorney or a person whom you give your trust, worries, and responsibility of your most serious decisions. Having had a negative experience with an attorney prior, so I came in speculating, but my experience with Mykell changed my views and overall - life. I never had to explain anything to her, because she had already gotten it and then 5 different solutions already formulating to solve the problem. It's rare to find an attorney that not only represents their clients successfully, but treats any problems meaningfully and importantly.

I was very impressed with how quick, smart and direct she was. She made sure the details were clear, concise and to the point. She didn't allow trivialities and wasn't easily fooled. Of course, we won the case because of her.

In my profession we work on a scale of 1 to 10. And miss mykell is a 10 in all aspects. Best attorney money could afford. Smart, cunning, sarcastic and passionate. She is in it for the win and you can't go wrong with her.

INCOMPETENT DOES NOT EVEN BEGIN TO DESCRIBE THIS LAWYER'S ABILITIES. SHE WILL PRETEND TO CARE...DISCUSS BIBLE STORIES...SHE IS THE WORST ATTORNEY EVER...SHE DOESNT RETURN CALLS AND SHE LIES.