Katherine A O'Rourke

Katherine A O'Rourke

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody, Child Support

1225 19th Street, NW, 400, Washington, DC

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 15 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 24 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2002

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 24 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2001

Voluntarily Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Tucker PLLC

1225 19th Street, NW, 400, Washington, DC, 20036

Tucker PLLC

4000 Legato Road, Centerpointe II, Suite 1100, Fairfax, VA, 22033

Tucker PLLC

4800 Hampden Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD, 20814

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Katherine A O'Rourke's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Richard | November 15, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

sound counsel

Katie impressed me on our first meeting with a patient confidence that I found genuine. She remained responsive and communicative throughout the process, typically responding to a question or concern within 24 hours. She heard my concerns and so doing, didn't seek to impose views contrary to what she... understood to be my best interests. Having stated that, I also felt that if she thought I was proposing to move forward in a manner that would have conflicted with or undermined my ultimate goal of providing a fair and supportive settlement, she would have intervened for my own sake first, as opposed to that of her firm's. My conclusion to this end came in part from my personal read of Katie, as well as my familiarity of her prior public service work. I can't be certain if this ethos is part of her firm's culture, but I felt that in my case, Katie took a sincere interest simply helping me through what she rightly understood as an exceptionally painful process. She did so with behavior objectively professional and not excessively sympathetic, this having been the right approach. So - highly recommended.

Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

HIGHEST POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION

Ms O'Rourke did the work on a complicated and difficult divorce case that unfortunately continued long after the divorce was final. If you want to do anything illegal or shady in your legal process, Ms. O'Rourke is NOT the lawyer for you. She does the right thing and will expect you to do the right... thing. But if you need someone who will make personal sacrifices, and stand by you, then Ms. O’Rourke is the lawyer for you. She will go the distance with you, whatever it takes. Divorce can be the most miserable of experiences and it means a lot to have the feeling that your lawyer (at least) is covering your back. Ms. O’Rourke is logical, focused, organized and principled. You can absolutely trust her to do a great job, whatever it takes.

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Katherine A O'Rourke's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Family lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent family law attorney who is dedicated to client success."

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Jonathan Dana

Family lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. There is a reason Katie recently became a partner at our law firm: She is extremely committed to her clients and the results they seek. She is a strong negotiator and litigator and will work endlessly and persistently to attain justice and fairness for her clients. And, if that means playing hardball, she can do it as well as anybody. In addition, Katie is thoughtful and a very good listener (and empathetic); as a result, she is very attuned to her client's needs and desires. She is always ready to provide counsel. If you need an excelllent family lawyer Katie should be on the top of your list for all the reasons stated above."

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Michael Troy

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. O'Rourke is a top notch attorney who will not put up with any nonsense from opposing counsel. I should know. Her demeanor in the courtroom is nothing short of exceptional and her negotiating skills and tactics are excellent. If I had a family law problem she would be on my short list of go to attorneys."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

500 Leading Family Lawyers – Family Law, Litigation, Divorce, Lawdragon

2025

Washington, DC – Family Law, SuperLawyers

2025

Family Law, The Best Lawyers in America®

2025

Top Lawyer – Divorce and Family Law, Washingtonian Magazine

2023

Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2022

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2017

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Washington DC Super Lawyers

1999

Public Interest Fellowship, Chicago Kent Law School

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Partner, Tucker PLLC

2008 - 2023

Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell

2004 - 2008

Assistant Attorney General, Office Of The Attorney General For The District Of Columbia

2003 - 2004

Law clerk to the Honorable Nan R. Shuker, DC Superior Court

2001 - 2002

Staff Attorney/Pro Bono Coordinator, DC Bar Pro Bono Program

Associations

2014 - Present

Advisory Merit Section Panel

Chair

2013 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar

Member

2011 - Present

Friends of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia

Treasurer

2011 - Present

Domestic Violence Rules Committee

Member

2011 - Present

District of Columbia Bar, Family Law Section

Mentor

2010 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

2009 - 2012

District of Columbia Bar, Family Law Steering Committee

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In the Matters of M.D. and B.D., 135 Daily Wash. L. Rptr. 1193 (D.C. Super. Ct. May 14, 2007).

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Education

2000

Chicago-Kent College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

College of Wooster

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Law school event

Creating Work-Life Balance

2013

District of Columbia Bar

Dealing with Difficult Clients

2006

Guest Lecturer

Child Protection Mediation Training

Publications

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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