Law Office of Michelle Mordue Helms, Esq.
Protecting your rights, your freedom, and your family

Michelle Mordue Helms is a distinguished DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Family Law attorney who routinely handles cases throughout Hampton Roads and the surrounding areas.
Her dedication to her clients, extensive knowledge of the law and her understanding of the applications of the law are what sets her apart from other lawyers.
Attorney Helms has litigation experience in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, General District Court, and Circuit Court for all of Hampton Roads. Additionally, she has appeared in the Virginia Appellate Court and the Virginia Supreme Court. She has an outstanding reputation and is well respected.
Michelle Mordue Helms began 31 years ago as a Paralegal working with some of the best and most aggressive law firms in New York. Once she received her law degree in New York, she practiced law with some of those same attorneys.
Making a move to Virginia Beach, she got her law license in the state of Virginia and began practicing with some of the top law firms in the Hampton Roads area.
She opened her private law firm several years ago. As head counsel, Attorney Helms makes each and every case important, focusing with confidence and determination to get the best outcome possible.
Education:
Syracuse University, J.D. 1997
State University at Albany, B.A. 1985-1988
Ithaca College School of Music, 1984-1985
Professional Organizations:
Virginia State Bar, since 2003
Virginia Beach Bar Association
Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association
Accredited Business - Better Business Bureau, A+ rating
Admissions:
Virginia State Courts
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
Virginia State Supreme Court