Judith Adrienne Gillett

Judith Adrienne Gillett

4.6
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 28 years

Child custody Lawyer at Prince Frederick, MD
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation ... +3 more

P.O. Box 910, Prince Frederick, MD

About Judith

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 28 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Judith Gillett

P.O. Box 910, Prince Frederick, MD, 20678

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Judith Adrienne Gillett's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ebony | March 10, 2015 | Family

Judy is the best!

I hired Judy when I got out of the military and relocated back to the local area to be with my son who was in the physical custody of his dad. She took my case and was ready to work for me. She never made any promises she could not keep and never gave me any unrealistic expectations. She fought for m...e at every hearing and she gave me sound advice on how to proceed outside of my feelings. She never backed down for the opposing party attorney and in the end, she won my case. I got what I was seeking, more time with my son. I would recommend her to anyone searching for an excellent family law attorney.

Posted by JoAnne | June 04, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Divorce Case

I would highly recommend Judith Gillett to anyone going through a divorce or separation. She was very knowledgable about family law, provided expert guidance and advice, and was very responsive to me. During my recent separation and divorce, I most valued her straightforward, yet caring approach to... my situation. Divorce is a highly emotional process and there were many times when I struggled with looking out for my own best interests. Judith listened, showed empathy, but consistently applied logic and reason. I never felt pressured, rather, she often simply helped me see the short- and long-term implications of the decisions I was making. Having a lawyer so knowledgable about family law, coupled with a caring attitude, helped me through one of the most difficult periods of my life.

Posted by ann | April 30, 2013

Amazing Lawyer

Ms. Gillett has hands down been the best lawyer I have ever encountered. Not only did she get to know me on a personal and professional level to help my case , but she went above and beyond all my expectations. She was there for me through out the entire process and made me feel completely at ease. I... found it refreshing that everything was stored electronically and that made it so easy to access information. I could text her and she would always respond no matter what the time. It was wonderful having her there for me 24/7.I never had any trouble reaching her . I was deeply impressed with her accurate knowledge of the legal system and she never failed to amaze me. I would reccomend her to everyone.

Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Be careful

I would definitely not recommend Judy. She didn’t do any of the things that she agreed to do when I hired her. She missed important legal deadlines in my case that made my case worse. She practically never answered her phone, her voicemail was always full, and she barely ever called me back. When... she did respond to me it was through long text messages that required me to write long text messages back to her, which I didn’t care for. I sent her about 100 supporting documents for my case but she told me on 2 different occasions that her computer crashed and she lost everything I sent her. She wasn’t knowledgeable about any laws regarding my case and she never researched laws that would help my case (to the best of my knowledge). I called her looking for an attorney and I was prepared to spend money on an attorney, but when we first met to discuss my case she said she just wanted to have lunch between friends. She tried to become my friend as an excuse to not do any work on my case, I think. If you are looking for a new friend who happens to be an incompetent lawyer, then I would call her. But if you want an attorney that will help you legally, I don’t recommend her.

Posted by Jean | August 18, 2011

Excellent Attorney - Highly Recommended

Ms. Gillett is an excellent attorney. She went above and beyond for me and my family. She is very professional, knowledgeable, and has many years experience. She will explain the situtation in terms we can understand, discuss strategy, and strongly fight for her clients.

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William Cooke

Child custody lawyer | Jun 28

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"She is an excellent attorney who fights for her clients."

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DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 03

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Carmean

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 30

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"I endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked with Judy for several years. She is a tenacious lawyer who leaves no stone underturned in trying to obtain the best possible outcome for her clients."

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Larry Lamson

Family lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Gillett is very compassionate about obtaining the best result possible for her client's. She is diligent and a great communicator. I have known her for the past decade and have seen her develop a loyal client base that is attributable to her knowledge of the law and overall skills."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Associations

Maryland State Bar Association

Calvert County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Christopher T.

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Education

1996

University of Maryland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Hood College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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