Law Offices of Christopher J. Smith, PC

I cannot say enough good things about Justin Watson and his assistant, Nicole Walden. Justin took on my case after I had worked with another local attorney who failed to meet deadlines, did not explain things clearly to me, and was not honest about the possible outcome of my case. The difference was night and day.

Justin was incredibly thorough, explained everything clearly, and made sure I understood every step along the way. Nicole was always responsive, kind, and efficient. They both made me feel comfortable sharing personal information and never made me feel judged or rushed.

Their professionalism, communication, honesty, and attention to detail truly stood out. For the first time during this process, I felt informed, supported, and confident that I was in good hands. I highly recommend Justin Watson and his team to anyone looking for a legal team that genuinely cares about their clients.

Charlottesville Family Law has gone above and beyond. Compassionate, understanding & supportive, I could not have asked for a better firm to support my needs. They’ve stood by me for a year going thru the most difficult of transitions, and provided exceptional support and representation. I highly recommend Chris Smith and his team of professionals.

SUBPAR divorce lawyer…Despite me sending him a forensic accountant’s detailed findings after spending hours with me reviewing discovery documents….He never litigated for pension/retirement accounts that were abruptly emptied before and during my divorce…Despite being a high wage earner as a ER physician and co-owner of Culpepper Regional Trauma Center, , having 3 simultaneous malpractice suits, and a crumbling marriage due to advanced opiate addiction he never litigated or even asked for business tax returns, wage statements, nothing….And when I called his office***** several times, he never called me back but remarked casually to his secretary “I thought ***** said he didn’t have a pension”..huh? Have retained a different family lawyer now to get these assets, and when we complete that litigation I am going after Smith, and reporting him to the Virgina Law Board for inept litigation…he deserves 0 stars…I only put one star down because it would not allow me to post this review…

I highly not recommend this lawyer he acts like he cares at first takes your money and does really nothing. He don’t like to answer emails back which is the first thing I asked him what is the best way to contact u 🤦‍♀️ I hate to give a bad review but this is for people not to waste your time and money.

Year 6 update!! Hello friends and followers of the Chris Smith saga! As promised, I said I’d update the people on all the things. I hate to leave yall hanging… but… uh… 6 years later and would yall believe he STILL hasn’t gotten the QDRO done. You’d think people would head the warning, but I see the man is still in business… so.. if you’ve got money to blow with little to nothing to show for it… Chris is your guy!

UPDATE!!!! As previously mentioned, thankfully, this man was NOT my lawyer. Anywho, my divorce finalized 2020… the very last thing that needed to be done on my ex husbands side (which needed to be done by Chris Smith and is court ordered to be done by Chris Smith) is STILL not done. It’s a simple QDRO that needs to be submitted with regard to my ex husbands 401k and pension. I’m sure Chris Smith had hoped that I would forget about it. But, don’t worry. I haven’t. I also have all the emails and documented communication between him, and my excellent lawyer at the time (who is actually a Judge now because of how bomb she is), as well as the lawyer preceding my lawyer reaching out trying to get this done. TWO YEARS LATER! I’m sure my ex husband has already paid him to do the QDRO. Probably has paid him for it multiple times at this point. But, here we are, 2 years later and he’s still not done his job. This man is a joke. And yes, his response to my review is correct, he represented my ex husband, but the majority of our divorce was spent trying to figure out where Chris was, why he hadn’t done the things he said he’d do, where my ex husbands money was going with regard to paying Chris, because it DEFINITELY wasn’t going towards any progress. So, 2 years later, I stand by my review. Because honestly, Chris Smith has proven my point year after year and will continue to do so until he’s finished his job. His response “doing all I can”, oh- he does all he can. To bleed every last drop of money out of his clients, I will give him credit for that. He does do that well. He gets one star for that!

I’ll check in again next year! Stay tuned! 😊

This man is NOT my lawyer. Speaking as someone who has had to deal with him as opposing council- I will say this- if you are looking to have a normal divorce, don’t go to this man. If you are wanting to have a divorce that cost a phenomenal fee for just the every day person, (Not a celebrity, or doctor, or anyone that has mass quantities of wealth) , then this is your guy. He will avoid you. Not answer the phone. Not answer emails. Not even follow through with the court mandated procedures he is supposed to do. And while he is NOT doing all of those things.. he’ll charge you substantial fees. So if you have money to burn just for the hell of it, call his office. They’ll be sure to tell you that he’s out for a family emergency that’s been apparently happening for 2 years now. Then charge you to waste your time.

Me again! 😌 it’s 2024… 4 years after my divorce and guess what guys!! HE STILL HASNT DONE THE QDRO! I wish I had some eloquent words to add to this review but I just.. don’t. Pathetic is the only word I shall offer at this point.