James E. Short, PLC

About the Attorney

With over 20 years of experience, James E. Short, PLC is a trusted criminal justice attorney, divorce lawyer, elder law attorney, and family law attorney serving the Chesapeake, Virginia area. Specializing in legal services such as personal injury cases, James E. Short is dedicated to providing personalized and aggressive representation for his clients. Whether you are facing criminal charges, going through a divorce, or need assistance with elder law matters, James E. Short, PLC is here to help. Contact his office in Chesapeake, VA for a consultation to discuss your legal needs and find out how he can advocate for your rights.

Practice Areas

Criminal justice attorney Divorce lawyer Family law attorney Personal injury attorney

Client Reviews

Maribel Murphy

6/08/2026

Attorney Short is very professional and is very honest. I would highly recommend!

Cameron Whalen

6/06/2026

James Short along with his outstanding receptionist JoAnne upheld the highest level of professionalism, speed, and compassion to help me through the scariest time of my life.

Throughout the whole process, they kept up consistently on my progress and helped alleviate the intense stress of the situation. Furthermore, during court, James Short actually fought for me. He was meticulous and confident which helped me find the best possible outcome.

I would HIGHLY recommend the legal team and would contact them again moving forward.