Geralyn Lawrence

Geralyn Lawrence

also known as The Law Office of Geralyn R. Lawrence, LLC

4.6
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 34 years

Child custody Lawyer at Upper Marlboro, MD
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family

9701 Apollo Drive, Suite 301/ conferences and mail, Upper Marlboro, MD

About Geralyn

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Child Custody 50%

Child Custody & Child Support Modifications of Child Custody Parenting Agreements Contempts

50%
Divorce and Separation 25%

Uncontested divorce; Highly contested divorce; Limited Divorce; Mediation and Collaborative Divorce

25%
Family 25%

Divorce, Custody, Modifications of Custody, Child Support, Contempt; Enforcement; Protective Orders; Marital Settlement Agreements

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 24 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 33 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1992

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 34 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1991

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Geralyn R. Lawrence

9701 Apollo Drive, Suite 301/ conferences and mail, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20774

Law Office of Geralyn R. Lawrence

3261 Old Washington Road, Hamilton Center II, Suite 2020/ conferences only, Waldorf, MD, 20602

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Geralyn Lawrence's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Alyssa | May 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

She created more issues

Lawrence was my attorney in a child visitation modification in 2021. The opposing party and I went through ADR. During mediation, Lawrence’s legal opinion was for me to willingly sign the drafted agreement, even though I was clearly being blackmailed. Lawrence stated that I should so that I could spe...nd more time with my child before moving overseas. This draft included a loophole that has allowed the father to withhold the child from me. I had to take father back to court with another attorney after two missed visits with the child. I lost, even with a lawyer, because I signed that agreement. Her legal advice has cost me thousands of dollars and time I’ll never recover with my daughter.

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent Lawyer

Ms.Lawrence worked diligently to see my case through to the end and got me additional time with my daughter despite an aggressive campaign by my daughter's mother. She was able to uncover many nefarious actions taken by my daughter's mother and negotiate a reasonable child support amount. Ms.Lawrence... is down to earth, knowledgeable in all the areas that mattered to me, caring, and responsive. One more proud father gets to spend more quality time with his precious daughter thanks to Ms.Lawrence.

Posted by Ed | March 25, 2019 | Family

The Best Lawyer in the DMV!!!

I've known and worked with Ms. Geralyn Lawrence for the last almost 15 years as she's consulted on several cases that I've had to deal with. She's represented us in a family case in DC that was eventually dismissed by the court. She has always provided excellent advice on other legal matters, and she...'s pointed me towards several highly competent referrals when she couldn't do the work herself or it was in an area that she isn't well versed in. I've never met anyone who works harder, is more committed, and is more ethical than Ms. Lawrence. She cares about her clients and will do what it takes until the case won or settled. She's highly competent, extremely intelligent, personable, driven, and highly recommended!!!

Posted by Akilah M. | January 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great lawyer

Ms. Lawrence represented me in a legal matter. She was swift and the case was dropped before my scheduled court date. She is professional, smart, and honest. I will always recommend Ms. Lawrence for any legal matter.

Posted by DONEI | September 06, 2018 | Family

Awesome

She’s is spectacular, reasonable and straight to the point. I would recommend her to anyone dealing with family issues. God speed, Ms. Geralyn Lawrence

Geralyn Lawrence

Replied last September 06, 2018

Thank you! I appreciate your support!

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Geralyn Lawrence's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ronald Dixon

Family lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Lawrence has a long and solid reputation as a practicing attorney in the District of Columbia. She is client first and will get positive results. She is a lawyers lawyer."

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Jessica Zarrella

Family lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have know Ms. Lawrence for many years. She has an impeccable reputation throughout the Prince George’s, Baltimore, Howard and Montgomery County legal communities. She fights tirelessly for her clients but still has the patience to listen and talk through the issues of any case. She’s a certified mediator and excellent communicator. You’re in good hands with her. I cannot recommend her services enough."

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K Wellington

Child custody lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Lawrence has decades of experience and a proven track record of excellence. I endorse her."

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Joycelyn Stinson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Geralyn Lawrence. She is a knowledgeable and experienced attorney."

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Jessica Zarrella

Criminal defense lawyer

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Patricia Cresta-Savage

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top 100, The National Black Lawyers Association

2019

10 Best Attorney Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2018

10 Best Attorneys Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

10 Best Attorneys Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Principal, The Law Office of Geralyn R. Lawrence

Associations

2020 - Present

J. Franklin Bourne Bar Association

Attorney Member

2001 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Attorney Member

1992 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Attorney Member

Prince George's County Bar Association

Attorney Member

District of Columbia Superior Court Trial Lawyers Association

Past Attorney Member

Bar Association of Montgomery County Maryland

Attorney Member

Education

N/A

Temple University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

N/A

University of Pennsylvania, College of Arts and Sciences

Bachelor of Arts, Economics

Speaking Engagements

2018

Understanding Your Rights About Child Custody and Visitation

Family Law

2018

Preparing for Divorce

Family Law

2018

Preparing for Child Support

Family Law

2017

Domestic Violence 20 Year Anniversary Event - Panel

Domestic Violence

Publications

2022

PGCBA NewsJournal, April 2022 Objection! Hearsay! Sustained? Overruled? That is the Question.

Languages

English

Activity

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