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Shirley  Chim is an attorney with a solid foundation of professional experience  in the areas of Family Law matters.  Shirley has worked with families  and individuals in Northern Virginia to help them understand the  processes and complexities that are often presented in divorce, child  custody, support, equitable distribution, adoption, and protective  orders.  Not only is Shirley a nationally ranked, skillful and aggressive litigator, she is also an effective negotiator and believes in empowering  her clients in settlement and mediation, where appropriate. Shirley is  flexible and creative in her approach to law and works side by side with  her clients in some of the toughest times of their lives. Shirley  believes there is no case too big or too small and invests in her cases  accordingly. Whether it is a highly contested divorce case or an uncontested divorce, Shirley will advocate for her client’s best interest  and desired outcomes with all available resources in a professional and  practical approach. Shirley represents clients in divorce, child  custody, visitation, child support, spousal support/alimony and  equitable distribution matters in local courts including Loudoun,   Alexandria, Fairfax, Fauquier County, Stafford County and Prince William  County.

At American University, Shirley earned her B.A. in Psychology with honors,  allowing her to understand all complex family relationships and how to best handle them in a legal setting.  

Shirley resides in Loudoun County Virginia with her Husband, three kids and two black lab rescues. In her leisure time, Shirley enjoys  traveling abroad and has traveled to over 10 countries, and 4  continents.