Anna Ernest

Anna Ernest, Esq., is the founder and owner of Ernest Law Group, PLC, in Virginia Beach. She is widely respected as a determined, innovative, and client-focused attorney. Her practice spans family law, immigration, personal injury, and the highly specialized field of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), where she represents individuals and couples navigating complex legal agreements.

Anna earned her Juris Doctor from Regent University School of Law in 2013 after graduating cum laude with a B.S. in Accounting and Finance from the Russian State University of Commerce in 2005. Licensed in Virginia, Ms. Ernest is fluent in both English and Russian, allowing her to serve a diverse range of clients with clarity and understanding.

Anna is among a small number of attorneys in the United States who practice ART law, supporting clients through legal agreements for egg donors, sperm donors, embryo donors, and gestational carriers or surrogates. She also brings over a decade of experience in immigration and personal injury law, as well as state and federal litigation, making her a versatile advocate for her clients.

Anna’s achievements have earned her recognition, including being named to Virginia’s Legal Elite, Super Lawyers Rising Star, Top 40 Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers, and Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia. She has been interviewed by NBC, Virginia Lawyers Weekly, and News Channel 3 for her professional insights, and she frequently lectures on topics within her areas of legal expertise.

While known for her courtroom success, Anna Ernest also prioritizes client relationships. She listens carefully, addresses concerns, and crafts tailored legal solutions for each case. Inspired by her journey from Russia to the U.S., she values the opportunities of the American legal system. She remains committed to helping clients achieve justice and security in their lives.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Ernest Law Group, PLC
• Former Attorney, The Law Office of Cynthia T. Griffin
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Member, Virginia Beach Bar Association
  
• Member, Virginia Women Attorneys Association
  
• Member, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Virginia

Education

• Regent University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Russian State University of Commerce
  Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting & Finance

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