Family law matters are by their nature one of the most personal legal situations someone endures. Because of the emotional and sometimes traumatic events associated with separation, divorce, and issues concerning children, clients need an attorney who will listen to them. Tammy Sossei focuses on what each client needs, because every client is unique. She works hard to treat clients in the same way she would want to be treated when going through one of the most personal and emotional events in someone’s life. Family law matters sometime involve emergencies, which require a client to talk to their attorney quickly. Tammy is dedicated to being accessible to clients. She does not just represent her clients, she explains the process to them. She believes that a client that understands the process is one that is better prepared for what they will ultimately go through as the process unfolds.
Tammy handles divorces (both uncontested/no-fault and contested divorces), custody, child and spousal support matters, preparation of property settlement agreements, and adoptions. She also handles complex family law matters including contested custody cases; equitable distribution involving complicated assets; post-decree enforcement; support modification; Show Causes; and Protective Orders. Tammy is experienced representing clients in criminal defense, traffic defense, bankruptcy, landlord/tenant issues, personal injury cases, and other civil law matters. Her practice is primarily litigation.
In the current economy, many families are faced with the financial struggle of not being able to meet all of their obligations. This adds additional stress to what may be an already stressful family situation. In many cases, filing a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy can alleviate this stress. Tammy is admitted to practice bankruptcy and is able to advise individuals and families on the benefits that bankruptcy can provide. She is well-versed in the effect bankruptcy has on a divorce and the effect a separation and a divorce has on a bankruptcy. She can advise clients on when it is in their best interest to proceed with bankruptcy and their divorce simultaneously, or whether it is in their best interest to do one and wait to take care of the other.
Tammy believes when a client is well informed and well prepared, the client will get better results. After all, there are fewer things more important to a person than their families and their homes. Preserving a family’s dignity during this difficult time is of primary importance to Tammy. In addition, financial resources can be limited. Therefore an attorney, like Tammy, who strives to make the process work for the client to obtain the best possible results, while protecting the family’s dignity and resources is a client’s best choice.
Tammy also handles criminal defense. She represents clients in traffic cases, as well as DUI/DWI and Driving on Suspended/Revoked License. She also represents clients (both adults and juveniles) in misdemeanors and felonies, including assault and battery, larceny, shoplifting, drug possession (including, marijuana and controlled substances), malicious wounding, firearms possession, curfews violations, destruction of property, and other charges.
Tammy is an active member in the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association serving on their Membership Committee.
Tammy enjoys being an attorney. She went to law school to help people. She feels that she does so by assisting people through the maze of the legal process, whether it is through a divorce, custody dispute, enforcing a court order, negotiating a property settlement agreement, filing a bankruptcy, or representing them in a criminal case.
Tammy is married to a former Marine. They have three cats. They often spend weekends competing at BBQ events. Her husband even has his own brand of BBQ sauce and rub. After all, with a last name like Sossei, why not make sauce?
