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Chelesea Vaughan, Esq.

Chelesea Vaughan, Esq.

Partner | Divorce, Custody, and Family Law

Advocate Law, PLLC
929 South College Avenue
Salem, VA 24153
Phone: (540) 343-9800
Email: vaughan@advocatelawvirginia.com

Chelesea Vaughan brings over a decade of legal experience to her practice of family law and criminal defense. As managing partner of Advocate Law, she has dedicated her career to help clients navigate the complexities and issues that can arise in these sensitive areas of law. Ms. Vaughan has a thorough understanding of family law issues including divorce, child custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, as well as expertise in criminal defense cases ranging from misdemeanors to felonies carrying life sentences. She believes in protecting the rights of her clients and is passionate about advocating for their best interests. 

A graduate of Liberty University School of Law, Chelesea’s approach is rooted in empathy and zealous advocacy. She is known for her aggressive representation in the courtroom and strategic thinking in negotiations. She thrives in high-stakes situations, leveraging a bold approach to litigation that has earned her a reputation as a formidable advocate.

Chelesea Vaughan is native to Southwestern Virginia and was raised in Botetourt County on an equestrian farm.  When she’s not working, Ms. Vaughan enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, cooking, and staying active in the outdoors.

For those facing family law challenges or criminal charges, Ms. Vaughan offers a compassionate and knowledgeable approach to the nuances of protecting her clients’ interests.

Practice Areas

  • Family Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Personal Injury Law

Bar Admissions

  • Virginia, 2013

Past Positions

  • Virginia Indigent Defense Commission, Assistant Public Defender, 2015-2018
  • C.J. Covati, PC, Associate Attorney, 2018 to 2019
  • Magee Goldstein Lasky & Sayers, PC, Partner, 2019- 2024

Education

  • Liberty University School of Law, Juris Doctrate
  • Co-President of Street Law
  • President of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Board
  • Won the Southwestern Law School’s National Entertainment Law Negotiation Competition 
  • Student Law Clerk for the 22nd Judicial Circuit of Virginia Intern for U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia