
Kristi A. Wooten
Kristi is the Managing Partner of the firm and focuses her practice in the field of Family Law, including divorce, equitable distribution, child custody, spousal and child support, adoptions, guardianships, and wills. Kristi enjoys hiking, traveling, and painting. She is passionate about her faith, breast cancer awareness as she is a breast cancer survivor herself, foster care, and counseling for parents after infant loss.
Education
- J.D., Regent University, Virginia Beach, Virginia
- M.A., Regent University, Virginia Beach, Virginia
- B.A. (2), California State University, Sacramento
History
- Partner and Family Law Division Leader, Bowman Green Hampton & Kelly
- Associate, Keil Law Firm
- Staff Attorney, Chesapeake Circuit Court’s Judges
- Intern and Third Year Practice, Chesapeake Commonwealth’s Attorney
Professional Associations and Appointments
- Commissioner, Virginia’s Indigent Defense Commission (two terms) Gubernatorial Appointee
- Board Member, Board of Social Work Gubernatorial Appointee
- Board Member, Chesapeake Regional Healthcare Authority (2017 to present) Executive Committee Member City Council Appointee
- Executive Secretary and Board Member Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation (2006-2015, 2016-2017)
- Board Member and Chair, Board of Equalization, City of Chesapeake
(Annual Appointment by Circuit Court since 2006)
- Former President and Vice-President, Plantation Lakes Homeowners Association
- Former President, Oak Tree School Board
- Eldership Team, New Life Christian Fellowship, Western Branch
- Member, Virginia State Bar
- Member, Chesapeake Bar Association
- Honoree of Inside Business’ Top 40 Under 40 (2010)
- Honoree of Inside Business’ Women In Business Award (2012)
- LEAD Hampton Roads, Class of 2017
- Bra Ha Ha Keynote Speaker 2019
Excellence Proven

I retained and used Kristi Wooten for my divorce and am glad I did. The divorce was very complicated and contentious, taking several years to conclude. Kristi and her paralegal were very good and won every court battle (total of three). The final hearing Kristi showed what a perfect lawyer and litigator she is. I was amazed at her trial preparation and tenacity in court as she fought for my best interests. She is a winner. Thank you Wooten Law Group.

An amazing attorney! I was a military father of three and thanks to Mrs. Wooten’s in depth knowledge of family law, thoroughness of court room
preparations and ability to quickly and without hesitation, argue on my behalf on several occasions in front of three different judges, I was awarded primary custody of my children. I actually felt sorry for the other attorneys as she always had them on their
heels and speechless. Hands down the most competent and well-rounded attorney in Hampton Roads. She and her staff are true professionals. I hope I never need representation again, but if I do I will retain her services again.


I am so thankful for the entire team at Wooten Law Group. Each interaction has been professional and personal for my needs. I could not imagine going through this terrible situation without the team I have working for me. Each member of my team has been working above and beyond what I could have hoped for with a law group.

The entire staff at Wooten Law Group was amazing from the very beginning. They were compassionate about my personal situation, and were concerned with getting the best possible outcome for my child. Communication was always quick and thorough. I was never out of the loop, and everyone was always prepared to walk into court. I highly recommend this law firm if you have a family/custody issue that you need resolved. Not only are they good at what they do but they CARE about the families they are serving.

Kristi fought my case at trial for over five hours, never slowing, never tiring. She is nothing short of absolutely amazing. She has a sharp memory, so everything you tell her from start to finish she can pull out, with detail, when the moment arises. You know she actually HEARS you when you speak with her, so I never felt like a penny was wasted. Not only is she attentive, she was personally invested in my family and their well being, and no, it is not a show. I had another attorney on my custody and visitation matter years ago and I shudder to think of how much money I spent for careless representation. Her staff was equally caring, and when the *other party* started up the crazy around visitations, they were always available and invested in helping me as quickly as possible.

Ms. Wooten and her staff out did their self. They are up front and honest from the start. They are ethical and truly care about their clients needs. You couldn’t ask for a better firm to represent you. They are well prepared for trial and aren’t afraid to fight for what is right.

Kristi Wooten is nothing short of amazing. She has a sharp memory, so everything you tell her from start to finish she can pull out – with detail -when the moment arises. You know she actually HEARS you when you speak with her. Not only is she attentive, she was personally invested in my family and their well being. Her staff was equally caring and were always available to help me as quickly as possible. I would never consider another attorney.

I highly recommend Kristi Wooten and her law firm. A friend of mine and respected member of the Chesapeake business community suggested Kristi and assured me Kristi Wooten is the one divorce attorney opposing counsel does not want to face. The final divorce decree went entirely in my favor. Kristi Wooten wouldn’t have it any other way. In my circumstance, it really could not have gone any better. I owe this positive outcome to Kristi and her outstanding team.

Smart, focused, ETHICAL. Hit all objectives, even those I had not thought of. Before I hired her, I checked her reviews. Weird that the same negative review experience pops up every few years. Sad that one scorned apple can turn away others. She is the best and I would not go anywhere else for custody and visitation issues. Ms. Wooten is always there and remembers everything without having to rehash my situation. Her staff is always available to me and they really care. I am so glad I found Ms. Wooten.