Vigirnia Divorce Lawyer

Family Law Attorney Bio

Fredrick S. Kaufman

Fred Kaufman holds a BFA in Theater from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Richmond. Fred has been a pro bono volunteer to Central Virginia Legal Aid Hotline since graduating from law school. Fred has served as pro bono counsel to the Victim Witness Assistance project in Henrico and Chesterfield Counties providing pro bono legal representation to victims of domestic violence.

Fred is married with three daughters. As a criminal defense Attorney with theatrical training Fred uses his lawyerly skills in service of the theater and his theatrical skills in service of defending criminals. Which better benefits society is debatable.

Virginia Commonwealth University, B.F.A., 1979

University of Richmond, J.D., 1989

Fredrick S. Kaufman was the Moot Court Chairman at T.C. Williams School of Law in 1989. He was a CLE Instructor on Domestic Violence for the Southern Poverty Law Center. Mr. Kaufman also served as pro bono attorney for domestic relations at the Central Virginia Legal Aid Society.

Member, Virginia State Bar

Member, American Bar Association

Member, Virginia College of Trail Defense Attorneys
Admitted, Virginia Supreme Court, U.S. Federal Court
Law Review Associate Editor, 1988-89, T.C. Williams School of Law

Juridictions and Areas of Practice

Central Virginia and Tidewater

Divorce
Equitable Distribution of Marital Property
Pension Evaluation
Custody
International Custody rights
Visitation Rights
Grandparent's Rights
Parenting Agreements
Parental Kidnapping Defense
Spousal and child support
Paternity Issues
Adoptions
Termination of Parental Rights
Domestic Assault Defense
Department of Social Services Defense
Child Abuse Defense
Protective Orders
Property Settlement Agreements
Prenuptual Agreements
Cohabitation Agreements
Qualified Domestic Relations Orders
Name Changes
Domestic Estate Planning