Kristen L. Bowman, Esquire, is an accomplished attorney practicing in the areas of family law, and estate and trust planning and administration. Ms. Bowman also has expertise in other areas of civil litigation, such as, evictions, collections, and partition suits. She has over 15 years of experience in the legal industry. She regularly litigates issues of divorce, complex distribution of property and debt, custody, visitation, child support and spousal support. Her work in estate law includes matters stemming from planning, administration, handling disputes, and estate distribution. As a passionate advocate for her clients, Kristen understands the details and complexities that come from working with families.

Ms. Bowman’s priorities in every representation are that her clients feel confident, informed, and heard. Her clients regularly report a high degree of satisfaction in both litigated and negotiated outcomes, as Ms. Bowman is always highly accessible and meticulously prepared. Whether you are facing a high-income spousal support case, complicated property distribution, business valuation, child relocation, or visitation proceeding, contact Ms. Bowman for a confidential consultation and see for yourself why so many of her clients feel the freedom to focus on their families and careers.

Ms. Bowman has the commitment, passion, and experience her clients need during stressful and uncertain times. Her commitment goes beyond the courtroom and office in her charity work with children and first responders. Ms. Bowman has been peer-nominated to the Virginia Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars from 2023 through 2025.

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 2025 - 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.