Heidi Kohler Hotz

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Heidi Kohler Hotz

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 12 years

Family Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: Family, Wills & Living Wills

1 Research Court, Suite 450, Rockville, MD

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About Heidi

Biography

Dedicated. Trustworthy. Affordable.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 75%

My Practice includes Divorce/Separation, Custody, Child Support, Alimony, Modifications, Name Changes. Call today and I will help you gain most equitable results for you and your family.

75%
Wills and Living Wills 25%

I help families prepare for the future. I advise clients on the best estate plan for their individual and family needs. I advise and draft on wills, trusts, living wills, and power of attorney documents. Call today to discuss

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-300 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2024 2023
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+ 3

Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 11 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2015

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 12 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Location

H&H LawWorks, LLC

1 Research Court, Suite 450, Rockville, MD, 20850

hhlawworks.com/

Online Presence

Other places you can find Heidi online.

Heidi Kohler Hotz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

62 Client Reviews

Posted by SRW | March 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend Heidi!

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...ound her pricing to be fair and transparent. I highly recommend Heidi to anyone looking for a capable and trustworthy family law attorney.

Posted by Connor | March 3, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Reasonabe rates, super effective

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend!

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...lways gave me clear, practical guidance. I felt supported every step of the way. I can’t recommend Heidi highly enough.

Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best person for my divorce

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Representation Through a Complex Custody Case

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...ys reminded me to stay strong and focus on what truly mattered — my children. What I appreciate most about Ms. Hotz is her heart. She’s not just an attorney; she’s someone who truly cares. She listened to me, she believed in me, and she fought for me when I didn’t have much fight left in me. In the end, she came through for me, and I’ll forever be grateful for that. If you’re looking for an attorney who is not only smart and experienced but also compassionate and relentless when it comes to justice, Ms. Hotz is that person. She changed the narrative of my story and helped me protect my family.

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Heidi Kohler Hotz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Radha Ramanathan

Family lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Heidi is a knowledgeable and skilled family lawyer. She is a strong advocate who zealously represents her clients' interest. I highly recommend this lawyer."

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Vanessa Dozier

Family lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very knowledgable, professional, dedicated, and a great credit to the legal community. I would highly recommend."

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Angela Hansen

Family lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I found Heidi Hotz to be knowledgeable in her practice area and to be very caring about her client. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Rada Machin

Family lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Richard Dodd

Family lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Marc Isaacs

Family lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Radha Ramanathan

Family lawyer

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Angela Hansen

Family lawyer

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Richard Dodd

Family lawyer

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Eric Wexler

Tax lawyer

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Marc Isaacs

Unknown lawyer

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John Hotz

Social Security & Disability lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Recognition and Appreciation for support of free legal clinic, The Montgomery County, Maryland Community Action Agency

2014

Recognition and Appreciation for support of free legal clinic, The Montgomery County, Maryland Community Action Agency

2012

Public Service Award, University of Maryland Carey School of Law

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Partner / Attorney, H&H LawWorks, LLC

2011 - 2012

Clinical Law Program, University Of Maryland School Of Law

Associations

2016 - Present

Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2016 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2016 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2016 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Howard County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

2014 - Present

Hoopa Valley Tribal Court

Member

2013 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Maryland Association for Justice, Family Law Section

Member

2013 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Prince George's County Bar Association

Member

Education

2012

University of Maryland Carey School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of Maryland, University College

BA

Speaking Engagements

2021

Prince George's County Bar Association

Bench to Bar Panel Discussion - Cross Examinations-CLE

2021

District of Columbia Bar

Effective Deposition Practice Series - Depositions that Work: Advanced Strategies-CLE

2020

MSBA

Family Law CLE

2020

Montgomery County Bar Association

Child Visitation Issues during Covid-CLE

2020

Maryland State Bar Association

Family Practice Update-CLE

2020

Maryland State Bar Association

Hot Tips in Family Law: What NOT to Do!-CLE

2020

Maryland State Bar Association

Premarital Agreements – Drafting and Negotiating from the Family Law and Estate Planning Perspective-CLE

2020

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Having Fun with Taxes! Annual Family Law Symposium-CLE

2020

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Oh MY What has the Legislation done now! The New Child Support Guidelines. CLE

Languages

English

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