Mr. Jennings attended the College of William and Mary
and the University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law. He was admitted to the Virginia Bar and is licensed to practice in all Virginia state courts. He has been appointed and continues to serve as a Commissioner in Chancery. Before going to law school, Mr. Jennings served as a Virginia State Police Officer.

Litigation Percentage:

85% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions:

Virginia

Education:

University of Richmond
The T.C. Williams School of Law
Richmond, Virginia, 1961

College of William and Mary
J.D.

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Virginia State Bar Member
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Member
Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Bar Association Member

Past Employment Positions:

Commonwealth of Virginia, State Police Officer

Deborah O. Jennings has been named by her peers as one of the Legal Elite of Virginia - Family Lawyers, a list published annually by Virginia Business magazine. She is admitted to practice in all the Virginia state courts, the federal district courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. She received a B.A. from the University of Richmond and a J.D. from the T.C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond. Ms. Jennings is a member of American Bar Association, Virginia Bar Association, Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Bar Association and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.

Bar Admissions:

Virginia
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia
U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia
U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Virginia
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of Virginia

Education:

University of Richmond
The T.C. Williams School of Law
Richmond, Virginia
J.D.  

University of Richmond
B.A.

Professional Associations and Memberships:

American Bar Association Member
Virginia Bar Association Member
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Member
Chesterfield Colonial Heights Bar AssociationMember
Business Network International Member

Melanie Jennings' practice includes representation of victims of domestic violence. She is qualified to serve as a Guardian Ad Litem for children pursuant to Sec. 16.1-266.1 of the Code of Virginia and for adults pursuant to Sec. 37.1-134.9 of the Code of Virginia. In this role Ms. Jennings vigorously represents the interests of her clients before courts and agencies.

In her criminal defense practice, Ms. Jennings has represented juveniles and adults, including individuals with special needs.  In her domestic relations practice, she has represented petitioners and respondents in protective order proceedings regarding allegations of domestic violence and allegations of child neglect and abuse. Ms. Jennings has lectured for Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) training. She has also participated in a foster parent training panel  for Chesterfield County Social Services Department.  

Bar Admissions:

Virginia

Education:

University of Richmond
The T.C. Williams School of Law
Richmond, Virginia, 1997
J.D.

Virginia Commonwealth University, 1992 M.S. Major:  Administration of Justice

Virginia Commonwealth University, 1987 B.A. Major:  English

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Bar Association Member

Pro Bono Activities:

Chesterfield County Protective Order Program