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

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4.8 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Cedric | February 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

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 Emil | February 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Child Custody

I found Jessica Charles on Avvo and decided to hire her based on her previous reviews and I was not disappointed. This was my first time hiring a lawyer so I did not know what to expect but Jessica made me feel really comfortable. Most lawyers can be stuck up or stand-offish but with her, it felt lik...e talking to a friend. She was personable and reassuring and made sure that I understood everything throughout the entire process step by step, like a "Custody for Dummies" guide. I would recommend Jessica to anyone.

Posted by Ms. Vee | May 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

"Professional, Knowledgeable and Caring"

The Best Lawyer!! Jessica Charles is a very professional lawyer, I would definitely recommend her again to anyone who has to go through the divorce process or who has a child support custody matter. I have used Jessica for both and was extremely satisfied with representation and counsel. She has a u...nique perspective and approach as a divorce attorney. Jessica understands the true emotional, financial, and experiential cost of divorce, and her primary interest is to find the best path to resolution and closure so you can move on and rebuild your life constructively. Jessica has a blend of high integrity, and a desire to help people, and a need to do the best job possible to make her clients satisfied. That said, she’ll advocate firmly and effectively to protect your interest and well-being. She is an outstanding problem solver who comes up with creative and constructive results to complex problems. She will do anything in her powers to get you a peaceful, cooperative and speedy resolution she will always stand up for your position and rights as necessary. ….There are a lot of sharks in the waters- however Jessica is NOT one of them she’s a life saver boat…

Posted by Darnell Williams | May 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Smart & Invested Lawyer

If you are looking for an articulate, strong skilled, great listener, while compassionate lawyer then Jessica is it! I had one of the most complicated custody cases, therefore I was very surprised at how knowledgeable Jessica was when I consulted with her. We spoke for almost 2 hours and she was ...very much interested in our discussion even though there was no initial consult fee; I didn't feel rushed nor on the clock. She was very informative about the steps I should take, and the possible outcomes once we went to custody court. Moreover, she fought for me and worked to get me what I was asking for! If she didn't know the answer... she did the reasearch and came prepared to meetings and court. This made me very confident in her ability to argue on my behalf.

Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2015 | Child Custody

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.

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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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Valeria Tomlin

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Josephia Rouse

Family lawyer

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Alphonso Hearns

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Seth Price

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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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