Meet Connie Clay
I've spent more than thirty years helping Virginia families through custody battles, guardianships and divorces — and I've lived through hard seasons of my own. When we talk, you're talking to someone who understands both the law and the feeling in your stomach right now.
Schedule a Free Case ReviewWhy I Practice This Way
I didn't come to family law by accident. I came to it after living it — as a single mom raising children while building a career, as a divorcee learning to rebuild, and as a caregiver for a parent whose health slipped away faster than any of us were ready for.
Those years taught me something no law school does: that the person sitting across the table isn't thinking about statutes. They're thinking about whether their child will be okay, whether they can afford next month, whether they'll ever feel steady again.
So I built my practice around answering those questions first. We talk in plain language. I tell you honestly what your case is worth, even when it isn't what you hoped to hear. And I prepare every matter as if it's going to trial, because the cases that settle well are the ones the other side knows they'd lose.
As a single mom, divorcee, and caregiver, I've stood where you stand.
In Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court and in Circuit Court, I've represented parents, grandparents, guardians and spouses across Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, Petersburg, Hopewell, Colonial Heights and Prince George — and clients throughout Virginia in uncontested and no-fault divorces.
What I want for you is simple: a clear head, a real plan, and someone in your corner who won't flinch. If that's what you're looking for, let's talk.
In Her Own Words
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- Licensed to Practice Law in Virginia
- Member, Virginia State Bar
- Practicing in Circuit and Juvenile & Domestic Relations Courts statewide
- 30+ years of family law practice in the Greater Richmond area
What Guides This Practice
Compassion
Every client is met where they are, without judgment and without hurry.
Strength
Thorough preparation and a willingness to try the case if that's what it takes.
Accessibility
Free case reviews, plain language, payment plans and calls that get returned.
Let's Talk About Your Situation.
One phone call can be the first step toward peace of mind.