BIO
Valeriya has exclusively practiced domestic relations law since she earned her Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School and has been licensed to practice law in Ohio since 2017. She is a trusted family law attorney who helps individuals and families navigate divorce and custody matters with confidence, clarity, and strong legal advocacy. Her practice focuses exclusively on domestic relations law, including divorce, dissolution, child custody, parenting time, child support, and spousal support.
Before joining King Law Group in Columbus, Ohio, Valeriya practiced family law at a boutique law firm in Columbus, where she represented clients in a wide range of contested and high-conflict family law cases. She brings a strategic, results-driven approach to every matter, while remaining mindful that family law cases require both legal skill and genuine understanding of her clients’ emotional and financial concerns.
Valeriya’s commitment to excellence has earned her consistent recognition within the legal community. She has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star, selected for Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, and recognized by Columbus CEO, Top Lawyers — distinctions that reflect her strong advocacy, professional integrity, and the trust she has built with clients and colleagues alike.
Clients choose Valeriya for her ability to explain complex legal issues clearly, respond promptly, and develop strategies tailored to their goals. She is prepared, accessible, and unwavering in her advocacy, whether negotiating a resolution or litigating in court to protect her clients’ rights and parental relationships. Valeriya is committed to delivering personalized, strategic representation and helping clients move forward with stability and peace of mind.
Fluent in English and Russian, Valeriya offers more than multilingual communication; she brings cultural insight and a deep understanding of the challenges that diverse families often face in the legal system. She is especially attuned to the complexities that arise from cultural expectations, language barriers, and non-traditional family dynamics, and she approaches every case with respect, empathy, and clear advocacy.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
- 2021, 2023-2026: Super Lawyers: Rising Star
- 2021-2026: Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Recognized for work in Family Law and Mediation
- 2025-2026: Columbus CEO Magazine, Best Lawyers in Family Law
OTHER EXPERIENCE
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The American Bar Association Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute, Graduate, 2023
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The Ohio State Bar Association Leadership Academy, Columbus, Ohio, Graduate, 2022
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The Columbus Bar Association Barrister Leadership Academy, Columbus, Ohio, Graduate, 2020
LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
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Magical Moments Foundation, Board Member, 2021 – 2025
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The Columbus Bar Association, Young Lawyers Committee, Member, 2017 – Present
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The Columbus Bar Association, Family Law Committee, Member, 2017 – Present
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The Ohio State Bar Association, Family Law Committee, Member, 2017- Present
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Family Law CLE Planning Committee, 2025 – Present
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Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Member, 2025 – Present
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The Columbus Bar Foundation, Fellow, 2025 – Present
PUBLICATIONS & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
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2022: Author, The Columbus Bar Association: Father’s Rights in Ohio: What You Need to Know
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2023: Author, The Ohio State Bar Association: Practice Tip: Working with ESL Client
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2025: Speaker, The Ohio State Bar Association CLE: Real Estate Issues in Family Law

