Kristina Badalian

Kristina Badalian

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

11 North Washington Street, Suite 630, Rockville, MD

About Kristina

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

21 years

20%
Child Support 20%

21 years

20%
Alimony 10%

21 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 20 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Grover & Badalian, LLC

11 North Washington Street, Suite 630, Rockville, MD, 20850

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Kristina Badalian's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Suzanne | June 08, 2011 | Tax

Oustanding Lawyer

The case wherein Ms. Badalian was counsel was unusually complex, involving financial matters, tax issues, fraud, criminal conduct, FBI investigations, child custody issues, multiple parties, numerous related suits and was highly contentious. Ms. Badalian was effcient and focused with strong communi...cation skills and maintained an even and calming demenor at all times. Able to easily and effectively present solutions and/or decision making options to multiple parties that had large discrepancies as to experience/understanding of the issues at hand. Ms. Badalian is a highly skilled lawyer who had a complete comand of complex facts. Presentation at trial was not only well done, but outstanding (as noted by the Judge.) Most importantly, the goals as stated prior to trial were achieved - the case was won.

Posted by Charlie | May 23, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Quite simply, the best

I never, ever, imagined my marriage not being until death do us part. Yet, 5 months after sinking our life savings into the purchase of a new home and 2 months after my father tragically passed, my wife hit me with the unexpected news that she was leaving. The separation, and eventual divorce, took m...any turns (in terms of discoveries, emotions, etc.) that I am not going to go into here, but there was always one constant, one stabilizing force through it all - my legal representation. From Day 1, Kristina and Mr. Pearlstein allowed me to vent when I needed to; helped me focus when I needed to; and provided me with an intangible feeling of comfort - because while the rest of my world was crashing I knew they had my best interest at heart and sincerely wanted to help me get through the divorce and on with my life. The legal advice was superb and they were flexible and focused on achieving the outcomes I needed and wanted. I hope to never go through a divorce again, but if I do - or if any of my friends do - there is no doubt who I will seek to represent me.

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Kristina Badalian's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nogah Helfant

Family lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kristina and I have worked together on several highly contested divorce cases. In each case, Kristina zealously represented her client while maintaining a high level of professionalism. Working with such a highly skilled litigator is truly a pleasure."

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Heather McCabe

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I always enjoy working against Kristina in a case. While she is a staunch and zealous advocate, she is professional and reasonable with her opposing counsel. Her reputation as a top-notch family law attorney is well-deserved."

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Bibi Berry

Family lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Badalian and I have worked together on couple of cases, and during those encounters, I have found her to be experienced, reasoned and very knowledgeable about the law. I would absolutely recommend her to prospective clients, and believe her to be an extraordinary asset to the legal community."

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P. Lindsay Parvis

Family lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kristina zealously litigates contentious, complicated family matters, which also makes her an effective negotiator on behalf of clients who seek an amicable settlement. She is passionate about effectively and knowledgeably guiding her clients through the divorce process toward optimal results."

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Pilar Nichols

Family lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Badalian was a complete pleasure to work with as opposing counsel. She represented her client diligently and zealously while always maintaining her professional and courteous demeanor. Throughout the difficult case we handled, her knowledge and skill in the area of family law became apparent and respected. I hope to have the pleasure of working with Ms. Badalian again in the near future."

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Nogah Helfant

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Heather McCabe

Child custody lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Rising Star, Maryland Super Lawyers

2015

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Rising Star, Maryland Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Maryland Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Maryland Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Partner, Grover & Badalian LLC

2015 - 2022

Partner, Brodsky Renehan Pearlstein & Bouquet, Chartered

2006 - 2014

Associate, Brodsky Renehan Pearlstein & Bouquet, Chartered

2006 - 2006

Clerk, District Court of Montgomery County

2004 - 2005

Student Attorney, Women in the Law Clinic

2004 - 2005

Law Clerk, Crowley, Hoge, & Fein

2003 - 2003

Intern, Amnesty International: Refugee Office

2003 - 2003

Intern, Office of the Corporation Counsel: Abuse and Neglect Section

2001 - 2002

Intern, California Women's Law Center

Associations

2011 - Present

Women's Bar Association of Maryland

Liason to Bar Association of Montgomery County

2009 - Present

Women's Bar Association

Maryland State Bar Association, Family & Juvenile Law Section

Member

Maryland State Bar Association, Litigation Section

Member

Montgomery County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Montgomery County Bar Association, Litigation Section

Member

Maryland State Bar Association, Family and Juvenile Law Section

Member

2010 - 2011

Montgomery County Inns of Court

Associate

2006 - 2007

Montgomery County Inns of Court

Associate

Education

2005

American University, Washington College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of California - San Diego

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Armenian

English

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