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%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer


Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 23 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The JC Law Group, LLC

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

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Jessica Elena Charles's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 27 reviews

Posted by Shana | August 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

She really helped me!

After the birth of my son, my husband and I were concerned about what would happen if we were to pass away (we're 41 and 50). Ms. Charles helped us with the estate planning documents and to really create a plan. I can sleep better now (when the little one lets us). She was responsive, really there ...for us, and treated us like we were a priority. I highly recommend.

Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

satisfied

Jessica charles gets a triple​ five star rating for representing me in my divorce case she was very professional and very well educated on the core factors that determine​d​ whether or not I would win or lose. Her ​strategy and approach ​for​ my case were exceptional, me being a male makes it hard ...in a custody​battle. She emphasized​ focusing on all of the good that I am doing as a loving father and provider and that ​proved to weigh more on the scale of judgment in my case to persuade the judge to rule in my favor. Also the law firm made me feel more like family than a client because of their direct and timely communication sometimes after hours to answer my questions.

Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

An excellent divorce lawyer.

I was going through a messy divorce and hired Ms.Charles to help me with attaining my property, and Ms. Charles helped me win my case. She was compassionate and sympathetic towards me and my situation. Ms. Charles was knowledgeable, affordable and I made me feel confident in her ability to win my cas...e. I would refer her to anyone going through a divorce and in need of an attorney.

Posted by Jibri | July 17, 2014 | Business

Easy button!

My experience with Jessica has been fantastic! She is very knowledgeable in the area of business. Her ability to communicate that knowledge to our team has made entering the world of business very easy. Jessica does a good job of sharing her network in efforts to create solutions to just about ever...y challenge that we faced. Overall our team is very pleased with Jessica's professionalism, character, and service!

Posted by Devin | July 16, 2014 | Business

Phenomenal!

The growth that we've experienced as an up and coming startup has been exponentially increased since we hired Jessica as oir counsel. She was highly recommended to me and I'm highly recommending her to you! Professional, sincere, and knowledgeable are just a few of the words capable of describing he...r value to us as her clients. Very satisfied with her work and will continue to utilize her skills as we strive for the highest.

See All Client Reviews

Jessica Elena Charles's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Jessica
Josephia E. Rouse headshot
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."

Alphonso Stafford Hearns Jr headshot
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."

John J. Yannone headshot
John Yannone

Estate planning lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

David B. Benowitz headshot
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."

Steven L. Duckett Jr. headshot
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."

Jill L Rogers headshot
Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Other

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

Judd S Nemiro headshot
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."

Bennett James Wills headshot
Bennett Wills

Unknown lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

View All Endorsements
Valeria N. Tomlin headshot
Valeria Tomlin

Divorce and separation lawyer

Josephia E. Rouse headshot
Josephia Rouse

Family lawyer

Alphonso Stafford Hearns Jr headshot
Alphonso Hearns

Family lawyer

Seth J Price headshot
Seth Price

Unknown lawyer

Evan Michael Koslow headshot
Evan Koslow

Divorce and separation lawyer

Bennett James Wills headshot
Bennett Wills

Litigation lawyer

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

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution