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Alysha graduated with honors from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2008. She has been a practicing attorney…
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- Member of the Education Committee
- Related Staff Member
Amanda is an Attorney at Shannon & Associates, P.C., focusing her practice on criminal and civil litigation. Amanda previously served for several years as a prosecutor in Chesapeake, where she handled primarily adult felony cases.
Amanda has litigated complex felony matters and developed special interests in animal law and driving under the influence offenses. Beyond her practice, Amanda serves on the Board of Directors for the Young Lawyers Conference (YLC) of the Virginia State Bar as well as the Women's Division of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Chesapeake (WDHRCCC). She also serves on the Executive Board of the Chesapeake Bar Association as Vice President. Amanda lives in Chesapeake with her husband, where the two enjoy opening their home to shelter dogs as volunteers and fosters with the Chesapeake Humane Society.
Education
Juris Doctor, Regent University School of Law, 2016
James Madison University, 2014
Bronwen Joyner was born and raised in New Zealand and began her legal career there after graduating from Waikato University Law School in Hamilton, New Zealand. She was admitted to the New Zealand Bar in 1998. After practicing law in New Zealand for several years, Ms. Joyner moved to the US in 2003. After further study at the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary, Ms. Joyner was admitted to practice law in Virginia in 2010, and has been in practice in the Hampton Roads area ever since. Ms. Joyner represents clients in the areas of divorce, custody, visitation, separation agreements, pre-martial agreements. Ms. Joyner is also represents clients in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings and is qualified to represent incapacitated adults as a guardian ad litem.
Kristen M. Shannon began her legal career as a state prosecuting attorney and still dedicates much of her practice to…
Kristen M. Shannon of Shannon & Associates, P.C. dedicate their practice to delicate matters that involve possible incarceration and long-lasting financial consequences. With 20 years of combined experience, these capable lawyers at our Chesapeake-based law firm handle all cases with personal attention, a balanced approach and your best interests in mind.