JEFFREY D. TARKINGTON combines compassion with tough advocacy as he guides women through the divorce process. Jeff is recognized for his expertise in complex real estate issues arising in divorce. Jeff’s easy going out of court style masks his fierce advocacy, strong intellect and unrelenting commitment to each of his clients. In addition to his divorce clients, Jeff leads the firm’s criminal defense team when usually unwarranted criminal allegations are made against our divorce clients by unscrupulous spouses

Education:  Born Norfolk, VA, December 13, 1953; admitted to bar, 1979, VA; 1981, Michigan; 1988, US District Court, Eastern District of VA; 1992, US District Court, Western District of VA; US Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit. Education: Tidewater Community College (A.A., 1974); Old Dominion University (BA, Political Science, 1976); University of Detroit (JD, 1979). Member: Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia Beach and Virginia Bar Associations; Virginia State Bar (Member, Real Property, Business and General Practice Sections); State Bar of Michigan; Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association. Practice Areas: Domestic Relations; Divorce; Trial Practice; Appellate Practice; Equitable Distribution; Post Judgment Collections; Child Custody; Visitation Rights; Family; Child Abuse and Neglect; Criminal Defense; Inverse Condemnation.