Skilled Lawyers For the Hard Fight Ahead
At Haugh & Lemm, PLLC, we passionately protect your rights and your future. Tap into decades of courtroom experience to stand strong against criminal charges or stand your ground in divorce and custody proceedings.
Family Law
Divorce
Property Division
Child Custody
Criminal Defense
DUI & Traffic Crimes
Violent Crimes
Serious Drug Offenses
Your Legal Allies In Challenging Times
Choosing the right attorney really can make a difference when you are accused of a crime or working through family conflicts. With over 50 combined years of experience, our team has a proven track record in criminal defense and family law.
We know the law and the local courts. Just as importantly, we get to know our clients. After working at a big law firm, John Haugh and Shannon Lemm founded this boutique practice to deliver a more attentive and hands-on approach to complex and distressing situations. When your freedom, your family or your future are on the line, you need personalized strategies and powerful advocacy.
What Clients Say About Working With Haugh & Lemm
An Ex-Prosecutor’s Edge In Criminal Defense
Before private practice, John Haugh was a longtime prosecutor in jurisdictions throughout Virginia, including 15 years as the Chief Deputy Attorney in Hampton. He finished his public service career at the Office of the Attorney General, prosecuting major cases involving gangs, guns and violent crime.
That body of work makes him eminently qualified to defend people charged with serious felonies, from drug crimes and sex crimes to vehicular manslaughter and murder. Knowing how the government builds its case, John uses those insights every day to challenge the evidence and forcefully assert the rights of the accused. He works every angle to gain leverage for negotiations while preparing to fight for you at trial if necessary to prevent a conviction.
A Formidable Force In Family Law
Shannon Lemm can relate to your situation. Her own difficult fight for custody of her daughter years ago led her to pursue a law degree. She has devoted her legal career to the thorny and sensitive issues of family law, helping other women and men chart a path forward and fiercely protect what is most important.
Shannon has built a reputation as a sharp trial lawyer to be reckoned with in contested divorce and high-stakes custody disputes, including high-asset and complex property division. She will give you straight talk and hold you accountable, but you will never doubt her commitment to fighting for your parental rights and financial interests. Born and raised in Hampton Roads, Shannon has practiced here since 2006.
We Are Invested In Your Case
Legal proceedings can be intimidating, but your attorney should not be. We aim to put you at ease by taking the time to listen to your story and answer your questions. Our attorneys will work closely with you to develop a winning strategy, based on our decades of experience in the local courts.
Both of our lawyers have a reputation as courtroom “bulldogs” who can be as aggressive as necessary when your back is against the wall. We are in this fight with you.
To arrange a consultation with Mr. Haugh or Ms. Lemm, call us at 757-659-9118 or use the online form to tell us a few details. Located in Newport News, Haugh & Lemm, PLLC serves the Hampton Roads area as well as Richmond.
