Vicki L. Francois (née Wiese)

Vicki L. Francois (née Wiese)

  • Divorce, Juvenile Law, Domestic Violence ...
  • District of Columbia, Virginia
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L. L. August 26, 2024
Great for Divorce Vicki was amazing throughout my divorce. Vicki will not waste your time/money with pointless meetings or calls, but she will show up for court prepared and organized. She made my spouse's attorney look incompetent and unprepared when she walked in with a binder for testimony with color-coded tabs for each section that we covered. Vicki was able to find a case law that got my foot in the door in a court system that otherwise would have refused to hear my case and continued to let my financially dominant ex continue to exert power and control through financial manipulation. But mainly, Vicki truly cares about you on a human level and will treat your case with care and compassion. The family you created being legal broke apart is NEVER an easy thing but I am sure that having Vicki's support made it so much better than it otherwise would have been. Thank you!
Kristin Monclova-Kepka June 19, 2024
Best Lawyer Ever I cannot express how extremely happy I was to have Vicki Francios as my lawyer during a very long 2+ year custody and child support battle. Vicki was not only extremely knowledgeable, but she explained everything to me with extreme detail and on a level that I would understand. I never felt rushed in a meeting or on the phone when discussing the details and strategies of my case. Vicki answered every question I had and provided reasoning behind them. However, the main thing that I was overly thankful for was Vicki’s compassion, caring, and concern for not only my life, but my child’s during this difficult time. She put my child’s safety and care above all. Vicki understands these situations are difficult and she does everything to protect her clients. She truly cares for her clients. Vicki was not only my lawyer, she was my friend through all this. I highly recommend retaining her for any legal need.
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Biography

Vicki L. Francois (née Wiese), Esq.

Vicki obtained a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh. She then obtained a Juris Doctor degree from Oklahoma City School of Law, where she was awarded Order of the Barristers in recognition of excellence of courtroom advocacy. She also served as a law clerk for the Honorable James F. Lane of the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals during law school.  Vicki has continued to further her education by attending the University of Pennsylvania and completing Leadership Strategy for Violence and Abuse Prevention, Executive Program.

She is licensed to practice law in Virginia and in the District of Columbia. She is a charter member and co-founder of the Ted Dalton American Inn of Court and has served on the Board of Directors for the Legal Aid Society of the Roanoke Valley.  Her practice continues to involve all facets of litigation, collaboration, appellate work in the family law arena, and criminal law.

Vicki is also a Marriage Officiant, an Attorney for Disputes Certified Arbitrator, and an Adjunct Professor for Paralegal Studies.

Be sure to visit Vicki's Facebook page for many reviews from past clients and to learn more about Vicki. The link can be seen below.

Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Juvenile Law
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Video Conferencing
  • Zoom
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
District of Columbia
District of Columbia Bar
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Virginia
Virginia State Bar
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Education
Oklahoma City University School of Law
J.D. (1996)
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University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
B.S. (1993) | Psychology, Minor in Organizational Communication
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Professional Associations
Virginia State Bar  # 42443
Member
Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Collaborative Law Provides Less Stressful Practice for Family Law Practitioners
21 Docket Call Newsletter 4
Ted Dalton American Inn of Court
6 Roanoke Bar Review 1
Why Litigate When You Can Collaborate
6 Roanoke Bar Review 4
Websites & Blogs
Website
Wiese Law Firm PLC
Contact & Map
Wiese Law Firm, PLC
1506 Franklin Rd
Suite 101
Roanoke, VA 24016
Telephone: (540) 206-3770
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 3 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed