Kristen L. Bowman, Esquire, is a trusted Hampton Roads attorney representing individuals and families throughout Virginia, with a focus on family law, estate planning, and estate administration. With more than 15 years of combined legal experience — including years as a paralegal before becoming an attorney — Kristen brings a deep understanding of the legal system, courtroom procedure, and client advocacy to every case she handles.

Kristen’s family law practice focuses on divorce, child custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, and complex equitable distribution matters. She regularly represents clients in high-conflict and high-asset cases involving business valuations, complicated property and debt division, relocation disputes, and contested support proceedings. Known for her strategic approach, responsiveness, and meticulous preparation, Kristen provides strong advocacy both inside and outside the courtroom.

In addition to family law, Kristen assists clients with estate and trust planning and administration, helping families protect their assets, plan for the future, and navigate estate-related disputes. Her broader civil litigation experience also includes evictions, collections, and partition suits.

Kristen has a practical, detail-oriented approach to representing clients during some of the most stressful and emotionally difficult times in their lives. Kristen is known for making clients feel informed, heard, and prepared throughout their case. She prioritizes clear communication, accessibility, and personalized legal strategies designed to protect her clients’ long-term interests and provide peace of mind during uncertain situations.

Beyond her legal practice, Kristen remains actively involved in charitable work supporting children and first responders throughout the community. Her dedication to excellence in the legal profession has earned her peer recognition as a Virginia Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2023 through 2026.

If you are facing a divorce, custody dispute, support matter, or estate issue in Hampton Roads, contact Kristen Bowman for a confidential consultation and experienced legal representation you can trust.

Education

Regent University School of Law, Juris Doctor 

Reynolds Community College, Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies specializing in litigation

Florida Atlantic University, Bachelor of Arts - Major in Criminal Justice & Minor in Psychology

Honors & Awards

Virginia Super Lawyers' Rising Stars 2023 through 2026 - Rising Stars selection takes into account peer recognition, professional achievement in legal practice, and other cogent factors.

Legal Experience

Taylor, Taylor & Taylor, Inc. - Managing Attorney, Chesapeake location 

Smith Strong, PLC - Senior Associate Attorney 

Cravens & Noll, P.C. - Associate Attorney

Associations

Virginia State Bar, Family Law and Trusts and Estate Section Member 

Virginia Bar Association 

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association 

Virginia Women Attorneys Association

Charity and Volunteer Work

• Wills for Heroes
• State Bar Volunteer
• 2022 Celebration of Women & Minorities in the Legal Profession Bench Bar Dinner 
• Young Lawyers Commission for Children and the Law
• Updates in Education Law CLE
• Consequences of Criminal Charges Outreach for Middle and High School Students
• Regent University School of Law - Attorney mentor for law school students.
• SMILE – Samantha Makes It a Little Easier, Inc. The organization provides assistive and adaptive medical devices free of charge to children in the Hampton Roads Area.