About Jennifer D.

Jennifer D. Oram-Smith built her academic foundation at West Virginia University, where records list a law degree in 1979 and a B.S. in 1986. The combination of those credentials underpins a legal career that has been oriented toward family matters. She moved from study to practice and has remained connected to the professional community through ongoing memberships in bar and legal associations.

Her early professional years are not detailed in public profiles, but the throughline is clear: sustained involvement in the legal field. She has kept active ties to professional organizations and to colleagues across practice areas. That network appears to have informed her practical approach to cases and client work.

Oram-Smith’s work centers on family law. Over time she has handled the range of issues that arise when families go through legal change. She is known in practice for addressing casework that involves sensitive personal matters, legal procedure and courtroom work when necessary. Her style in the courtroom and at the negotiating table is reported to be steady and methodical, aimed at resolving disputes while keeping client priorities in view.

She is the principal of Jennifer D. Oram-Smith PC., a firm that identifies family law as its practice area. In that role she manages both the legal and administrative demands of running a small practice. That management role requires balancing client intake, case strategy and the day-to-day operations of an office that serves people in family law matters.

Colleagues describe Oram-Smith as an experienced practitioner who values thorough preparation. Her case files typically reflect attention to procedural detail and an effort to present facts clearly. She has continued to participate in professional circles and maintains current association memberships, which keep her connected to developments in law and procedure.

As of 2026 she remains active in private practice. Her current work at Jennifer D. Oram-Smith PC. centers on family law matters, providing representation and counsel in related legal issues.

Education

West Virginia University

B.S. (1986) | Law

1979

Office Locations

Main Office

 291 Independence Blvd. Suite 241 Virginia Beach VA 23462