Personal Injury
As a litigation firm, Jankell & Ireland, P.C. has experience in all local courts, including state and federal courts, in cases involving personal injury, property damage, or other civil litigation.
Criminal Law
Attorney Jankell has extensive experience trying felony, misdemeanor and traffic cases in Virginia Circuit Courts, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts, General District Courts, Federal District, and Magistrate Courts. He has argued criminal appeals in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the Supreme Court of Virginia, and the Virginia Court of Appeals.
Attorney Ireland has extensive experience trying felony, misdemeanor and traffic cases in Virginia Circuit Courts, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts, and General District Courts. She has argued appeals before the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Virginia Court of Appeals.
Family Law
Attorney Jankell practices all areas of Family Law, including divorce, custody, support and adoption. As a former Navy JAG attorney, he is familiar with military pay, allowances, and benefits. Attorney Jankell knows the application of the many statutes that commonly affect a "military" divorce, including the Uniform Services Former Spouses' Protection Act, the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act, the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act, the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act, and the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act.
Attorney Ireland has vast experience handling domestic relations cases including divorce, child custody and support matters.
All families have different dynamics and needs, and Jankell & Ireland, P.C. can help with your specific family needs.
Military Law
Attorney Jankell spent four (4) years on active duty with the United States Navy as a JAG attorney. He continues to serve as a JAG attorney in the Naval Reserve. Accordingly, he remains knowledgeable in all areas of military law, including courts-martial, administrative discharge boards, Article 32 investigations, Article 138 complaints, and all other areas.
Note: Jankell & Ireland, P.C. does not handle Veteran's Administration cases. If your case is against or involving the Veteran's Administration, contact the Disabled American Veterans for assistance. For more info Disabled American Veterans
Areas of Practice
1228 Progressive Drive, Suite 102
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Phone: (757) 547-5405
Free Initial Consultation

Peter J. Jankell
Former Navy JAG Attorney
Elizabeth D. Ireland
Experienced Trial Attorney


E-mail: pjjlaw@aol.com