Dana Huger King Whitten

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Dana Huger King Whitten

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Domestic violence Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +5 more

199 E. Montgomery Avenue, Suite 100, Rockville, MD

Virtual Consultation Available

About Dana

Biography

Compassion. Knowledge. Dedication.

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Domestic Violence 21%

21%
Child Custody 20%

20%
Child Support 20%

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

20%
Alimony 12%

12%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

5%
Family 1%

1%
Uncontested Divorce 1%

1%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 13 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 13 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2012

Active (Not in Good Standing)

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Dana K. Whitten, LLC

199 E. Montgomery Avenue, Suite 100, Rockville, MD, 20850

dwhittenlaw.com/

Dana Huger King Whitten's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Yu(Helena) | November 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Dana- best of the best attorney ✨❤️✨

I couldn’t be more satisfied and thankful for Ms. Dana Whitten and her service and the result of my case enough. In every respect, Dana handled my case with professionalism and personal care. Ms. Dana Whitten, who proved to be the most amazing legal support I could imagine. Dana immediately represent...ed me in court on my behalf. She communicated thoroughly with me on Facetime, email and phone calls so that I wouldn’t have to travel to Maryland personally, b/c I live in CA. Ms. Whitten is trustworthy, smart, honest, knowledgeable, experienced, and a very positive, productive attorney who consistently gave me excellent advice. She advocated for me in such a way that earned my complete trust. I can trust. Ms. Whitten’s work demonstrated an effective use of time and a work-ethic that clearly proved she was here for me as her client and wouldn’t take advantage of me financially. Ms. Whitten’s work is very impressive. She has tremendous skills as a negotiator and litigator. My appreciation of her for all the time and energy she put into me personally and my case proved she really had my best interest at heart. I came to completely trust her to lead my case and to deal with every aspect including the misconduct of my ex’s attorney. I felt protected by Dana’s wisdom and knowledge. I cannot stop thanking God for her. In addition to her professional expertise in leading my case, she also gave me an affordable price. Her professional credentials and experience could have easily put her out of my budget, but she met me where I was and gave me far above her legal fees. I had to travel to Maryland when the case was being resolved. When I arrived to MD, My “ex-husband” changed the locks to the door of my house there so I couldn’t gain entrance, Without having anyone else to turn to, I texted and phoned Ms. Dana after she got off work around 6:30 pm and she returned my phone and text me right away and personally assisted in helping me resolve the issue. Dana didn’t even bill me for this showing her kindness was part of her personal and professional attributes. Dana is a kind person and has a heart for her clients. I simply cannot thank Dana enough for her kindness and her heart. Being named as one of the top 10 best attorneys in MD only after having eight years experience (in 2018) shows just how good she is. I couldn’t be more satisfied for Ms. Dana Whitten’s service and the result of my case. She’s even given me some advice for succeeding in my career; she treats me like someone treats their best friend. She’s helped me see myself better and to keep my eyes on the big picture. In short, Ms. Whitten was a huge blessing for me and her service is beyond what words can convey. She is the best of the best. She’s an attorney you can truly trust if you ever need one. I highly recommend her services to any who need legal assistance.

Posted by anonymous | October 9, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

From the first phone call I had with Dana, I just knew that Dana was the right attorney for me to get me through my divorce. She did an amazing job through the the 7 months it took to finalize the divorce. Dana was very attentive and gave me excellent strategic and legal advice throughout the proce...ss. I couldn't think of a better attorney to help me. I highly recommend Dana to anyone who needs assistance with the divorce process, whether it's to mediate and put together a separation agreement or to take the case to court.

Posted by Drew | August 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional and Personal Service

Dana is amazing. She took me on as a client in the middle of a painful and difficult custody situation, one I had been dealing with for nearly a decade. After tenaciously pursuing numerous motions and negotiations, she was able to finalize a new custody agreement that made life easier and happier for... both myself and my daughter. Dana is knowledgeable, compassionate, reasonable, and aggressive. She is not only an outstanding attorney, but more importantly a good person, and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking quality resolution to their family case.

Posted by Colin | January 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

False Allegations - Peace Order

False allegations were made against me in a Peace Order. I was served late on a Friday night, the beginning of a long holiday weekend, with a court date scheduled for first thing the following Thursday morning. I was somewhat panicked to make contact with a lawyer asap, and did connect with one by Mo...nday, but he ended up knowing the accuser's family and had to back out due to this conflict of interest. I reached out to Dana on Tuesday afternoon, less than two days before the scheduled court appearance, and with little time to prepare, she took care of me. She quickly and carefully pulled all of the relevant evidence together to understand my relationship with the accuser and build a solid defense case, separating facts from unsubstantiated fluff. Ultimately, Thursday morning, outside the courtroom, Dana was able to negotiate an agreement with the accuser's attorney to withdraw the Peace Order. This settlement saved my sanity -- and my reputation. Dana made it happen, displaying the highest levels of courtesy and professionalism along the way. She’s also simply a very kind person, so welcome when your life is suddenly in upheaval. I would recommend Dana to anyone needing competent and compassionate legal help.

Posted by Doreen | June 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

Dana is a committed, knowledgeable and dedicated lawyer. She was so invested and dedicated to my case and made sure we won. She gives great and fair advise concerning the case and overall the best at what she does. I will highly recommend Dana!

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Dana Huger King Whitten's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christy Zlatkus

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had the opportunity to serve as opposing counsel to Dana Whitten in the negotiation of a prenuptial agreement. Ms. Whitten is smart, savvy, and knowledgeable about Maryland Family Law. She is a dedicated advocate for her clients without losing sight of the big picture. I heartily endorse Ms. Whitten to anyone in need of a Maryland family law attorney."

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Ronald Bergman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Whitten is impressive in many ways as a family law litigator and negotiator. Not only does she possess the intelligence and verve of a true litigator, her compassion and dedication to her clients are second to none. Despite her younger age, she has already achieved ‘seasoned status’ with complex cases of every variety,. She is also respected by the judges and magistrates she appears in front of in a regular basis. Having trained and presented to many attorneys over the years, I have no reservation in saying that Ms. Whitten will do an excellent job for her clients. I do not make that assessment very often either."

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Lauren Keiser

Family lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dana is a very knowledgeable family law attorney, who puts great thought into the strategy behind her cases. She advocates diligently for her clients, both in and out of the courtroom. I would highly recommend Dana to anyone who is involved in a family law matter."

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Kevin Kistler

Family lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Dana Whitten tough advocacy combined with her professional practice has placed her in high regards with the other members of the bar."

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Alicia Lucero

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Dana Whitten to be a very competent attorney who strongly advocates on behalf of her clients. She is well versed in the nuances of family law."

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Melissa Schefkind

Family lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexander Anderson

Family lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dana is an knowledgeable attorney with a command of all aspects of family law. She is a tenacious advocate for her client and I strongly endorse her."

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Sakhouy Lay

Family lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Dana is a rising star in family law. She is prepared for hearings, makes persuasive arguments, and zealously advocates for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2019

Top Lawyer, Bethesda Magazine

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Managing Partner, Law Offices of Dana K. Whitten, LLC

2014 - 2015

Associate, Cordell & Cordell

2012 - 2014

Associate, Ethridge, Quinn, Kemp, McAuliffe, Rowan & Hartinger

2011 - 2011

Clerk, Honorable Rosemarie E. Aquilina

Associations

2017 - Present

American Inns of Court

Associate

2016 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2016 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association, Family and Juvenile Law Section

Member

2013 - Present

Women's Bar Association (Montgomery County Chapter)

Member

2012 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Women's Bar Association of Maryland

Member

2012 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

Education

2011

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

Rollins College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2021

Montgomery County Bar Association

New Practitioners ToolBox

Publications

2016

Law Offices of Dana K. Whitten, LLC - Blog Tape Recording Your Significant Other

Languages

English

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