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Heidi represents clients in all areas of family law, including divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, separation agreements, property distribution and modifications. Heidi is a tireless advocate, helping clients reach amicable and equitable agreements whenever possible, and a vigilant proponent, ensuring clients’ rights are protected during contested litigation and court proceedings. Heidi is compassionate, caring, and committed to delivering the best results possible.
Recognizing the service gap left when lower and middle income families, workers and individuals cannot afford high-priced legal counsel, Heidi and her husband John decided to open their own practice to address these needs.
Heidi’s dedication, attention to detail, honesty and commitment to justice drive the diligence with which she handles a case.
BAR ADMISSIONS:
-Maryland Court of Appeals
-District of Columbia
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS:
-Maryland State Bar Association
-Maryland Association for Justice
-Montgomery County Bar Association
-Howard County Bar Association
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Practice Areas
Free Consultation
$0 first 30 minutes
$ 200-300 per hour
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State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
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1 Research Court, Suite 450, Rockville, MD, 20850
hhlawworks.com/
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Posted by SRW | March 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Heidi was outstanding throughout my divorce process. She is highly professional, an excellent communicator, and always kept me informed about what to expect at each step. Her advice was practical and thoughtful, and she handled the situation with both skill and respect for everyone involved. I also f...
Posted by Connor | March 3, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Heidi was a hue help in my custody case! She established an effective working relationship with opposing counsel, worked tirelessly to try and settle before trial, and was just an overall excellent resource that reduced stress and got me a great outcome. Highly recommend!!
Posted by Ron | February 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney
I’m incredibly grateful I had Heidi representing me during my divorce. She was smart, steady, and truly strategic from start to finish. What really stood out was how she kept things efficient and cost-conscious while still advocating strongly for me. She made a difficult time feel manageable and a...
Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Heidi was amazing. She helped me through the most difficult time with an extremely frustrating process. She made sure it wasn't able to be dragged out more than absolutely necessary and I got what was deserved. She was fair and efficient. Great person to have on your team!
Posted by Christine | October 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I don’t even know where to begin. For the past two years, Ms. Hotz has stood by me through one of the hardest battles of my life — a long and complicated custody case. There were times I felt completely defeated, but she never gave up on me. She kept fighting, even when things got tough, and she alwa...
"Heidi is a knowledgeable and skilled family lawyer. She is a strong advocate who zealously represents her clients' interest. I highly recommend this lawyer."
"Very knowledgable, professional, dedicated, and a great credit to the legal community. I would highly recommend."
"I found Heidi Hotz to be knowledgeable in her practice area and to be very caring about her client. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Heidi is extremely knowledgeable and poised in family law matters. Compassionate counsel, detail oriented, and highly proficient in family law matters."
"Heidi is an outstanding lawyer, both in pretrial negotiations and as an advocate during trial. She delivers legal services efficiently, giving excellent value for your hard-earned money."
"I strongly endorse Heidi Hotz. Heidi truly cares about her clients and doing what is best for them. She is sensitive to the incredible stresses litigation can impose on her clients, as well as the expense associated with attorney representation. Heidi truly believes that everyone deserves access to justice, and works tirelessly to achieve results that are in her clients' best interests."
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