Attorney Bio
William “Bill” Wilkinson, Esq. is the Managing Litigation Attorney for the Virginia Beach office of Melone Hatley, P.C. A skilled litigator with broad experience across family law, civil litigation, criminal law, bankruptcy, and immigration, Bill brings a practical and comprehensive perspective to every case he handles. His well-rounded background allows him to navigate the complex intersection between financial, criminal, and family law issues that frequently arise in divorce, custody, support, and property division matters.
Before joining Melone Hatley, Bill represented clients in trials and appeals in both state and federal courts throughout Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads. His extensive courtroom experience has honed his ability to advocate strategically and effectively for his clients, whether in the courtroom or at the negotiating table.
Bill began his legal career as a law clerk for the Maine Attorney General’s Office and the Public Defender’s Office, later serving as a judicial legal assistant to the Honorable Rossie D. Alston, Jr. on the Virginia Court of Appeals. While pursuing his Juris Doctor at the University of Maine School of Law, he was a two-term president of the Federalist Society Student Chapter, reflecting his deep commitment to constitutional law and the legal profession.
Originally from a small town outside Portland, Maine, Bill has proudly called Virginia home since 2016. Outside of the courtroom, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two golden retrievers. Bill is an avid reader of ancient and early modern history and philosophy, finding inspiration in the enduring principles that shape law and society.
