Jessica Elena Charles

Jessica Elena Charles

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

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

9701 Apollo Driver, Ste. 297, Upper Marlboro, MD

About Jessica

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

Divorce, Separation, Mutual Consent Divorce, Contested Divorce, Divorce and Custody, Military Divorce, High Asset Divorce, Division of Marital Property, Father's Rights, Custodial Interference, Alienation

50%
Child Custody 25%

Custody Agreements, Parenting Plans, Child Support, Contested Custody Matters, Visitation. Child Access, Denial of Access and Visitation

25%
Family 25%

Divorce, custody, visitation, child support, alimony,protective and peace orders. Post-Decree issues, contempt, separation agreements, QDRO, DRO, father's rights, paternity, joint custody, grandparent visitation, legal custody,

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 23 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2002

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Location

The JC Law Group, LLC

9701 Apollo Driver, Ste. 297, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20774

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Jessica Elena Charles's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 27 reviews

Posted by Cedric | February 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

HONESTLY IDK

I chose Jessica because of her willingness to take payments over time. She was adamant about allowing her to do her job as my representative. After a while I noticed that she was not very responsive and appeared to not be focused on my case. After having a pretrial hearing I agreed to some things on... record and disagreed with others. When I recieved my divorce/custody agreement, I noticed errors. I pointed them out and she said she would address them. She never did and it resulted in me having a order put in place that I didn't agree with. I've talked to multiple lawyers who don't understand why she didn't do what she said she would do. I am still trying to fix the errors 2 years later.

Posted by Monty | May 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

An expert lawyer

I am so thankful that I retained Ms. Charles as my attorney. She has been helpful, prompt, knowledgeable and professional. I felt at ease and prepared for my divorce with her guidance and presence. I absolutely received the best outcome of my case because of her courtroom skills!!

Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2022

Highly recommend

I am pleased with my experience with Attorney Jessica Charles. She was extremely professional, knowledgeable, courteous and efficient. Attorney Charles was optimistic in her approach and offered a strategic plan that I feel will benefit my family. I highly recommend.

Posted by Jimmy | April 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Child Support Modification Representation

Attorney Jessica Charles is a force to be reckoned with in the Family law community. I was overseas in Africa and got stuck there for over a year due to the Covid19 pandemic and international flight restrictions to the US. I was scheduled to appear by Zoom to defend my case however my instinct told m...e to look for an attorney somewhere in Upper Marlboro, MD, the courthouse being located there. I found Ms. Jessica during my Google searches and behold she took my case with expediency despite the fact that I was 5,600 miles away in Africa. The outcome was excellent in my favor due to her professional representation and concise understanding of my case and my need for strong legal representation in my absence. I strongly recommend her to my African friends who may have a need in the future for strong legal defense or representation in Family law. God bless you Jessica and I can breathe a sigh of relief now.

Posted by Dr. CS | March 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Trusted Representation

Jessica was a blessing to me and my two daughters at a daunting time. It was difficult to pick someone to represent me from the internet, but Jessica was well worth every penny. She was kind, mindful, and might I say, a tiger in the courtroom. I never would have believed I was owed so much. She knew... the law and practice it with magnificent expertise. I can still remember her deliberating and presenting my case before the judge, what an exquisite legal mind (she has), all whilst opposing council stumbled and literally begged for leniency. You will be greatly satisfied with your decision to retain Jessica Charles as your legal council. Dr. C. S

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Jessica Elena Charles's Lawyer Endorsements

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Josephia Rouse

Family lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. It was a pleasure working with Ms. Charles. We were able to focus on the issues of the family, which was great."

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Alphonso Hearns

Family lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I recommend this attorney to anyone in need of a skilled and tenacious advocate."

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John Yannone

Estate planning lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jessica Charles is a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer. I endorse this attorney."

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David Benowitz

Family lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jessica Charles is an intelligent and creative attorney. She cares deeply about helping her clients."

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Steven Duckett

Family lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jessica Charles is a pleasure to work with. She is passionate about the law and works to find creative solutions for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Other

"This attorney strives to always represent clients the best way possible. I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Other

"This lawyer goes to great lengths to get the best results for clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Bennett Wills

Unknown lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Charles. She is an asset to the legal community."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Top 100, National Black Lawyers

2018

10 Best Attorneys for Maryland, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

10 Best Attorneys for Maryland, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2016

10 Best Attorneys for Maryland, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner, The JC Law Group, LLC

2002 - Present

Adjunct Professor of Philosophy, Prince George's County Community College

2011 - 2013

Partner, The CW Law Group, LLC

2011 - 2012

Senior FOIA Attorney, DMI, Inc.

2006 - 2011

FOIA Attorney, G&B Solutions,Inc.

2003 - 2007

Owner, Jessica E. Charles, Attorney at Law

2002 - 2004

Attorney Advisor, District of Columbia Public Schools

Associations

2012 - Present

Prince George's County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Anne Arundel County Bar Association

2011 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

2010 - Present

South Atlantic Modern Langauge Association

Member

2001 - Present

American Bar Association

Education

2001

American University, Washington College of Law

J.D.

1998

American University

M.A.

1996

Muhlenberg College

B.A.

Languages

English

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