Rahul Kishore

Rahul Kishore

also known as Shah &, Kishore

4.8
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 32 years

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

9201 Corporate Blvd., Suite 330, Rockville, MD

About Rahul

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

There are two types of divorce in Maryland: Absolute and Limited. 1. Absolute : An absolute divorce is permanent, allows remarriage, and terminates property claims. 2. Limited: A limited divorce, on the other hand, is more like a legal separation. It does not allow either spouse to remarry nor for a final distribution of marital property.Furthermore, the number of grounds upon which a limited divorce can be obtained are fewer.

30 years

50%
Child Custody 20%

we understand the sensitive nature of Child Custody and Child Support. We work toward reaching the best interest for the Child to ensure Legal Custody, Physical Custody and Child Support reflects the personal self interest for the child in question within the legal boundaries required by law.

30 years

20%
Alimony 10%

Alimony is spousal support for the lower income-earning spouse after the termination of marriage. The primary purpose of alimony is for rehabilitation purposes, i.e., to allow the recipient to become self-supporting. Alimony is income to the recipient and a tax deduction for the spouse paying the alimony. There are three types of Divorce Alimony: 1. Permanent Alimony: 2. Rehabilitative Alimony 3: Alimony pendente lite

30 years

10%
Child Support 10%

we understand the sensitive nature of Child Custody and Child Support. We work toward reaching the best interest for the Child to ensure Legal Custody, Physical Custody and Child Support reflects the personal self interest for the child in question within the legal boundaries required by law.

30 years

10%
Family 10%

Family Law Matters such as Divorce, Family Mediation, Collaborative Divorce Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony, and Division of Marital Property.

30 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 32 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1994

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 32 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Shah & Kishore

9201 Corporate Blvd., Suite 330, Rockville, MD, 20850

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Rahul Kishore's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

85 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

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I had a very challenging divorce case, particularly involving child custody. Mr. Kishor guided me through every stage of the process with steady support and professionalism. He is patient, responsive, and consistently available to answer questions. He is thorough in his preparation, punctual, and ...honest in his advice. He communicates clearly, sets realistic expectations, and approaches complex issues with careful attention to detail. I appreciated his professionalism, dedication, and commitment to advocating for my interests throughout the case. S.G February 22, 2026

Posted by Rajan A | December 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

He is "Better than Best"

After hearing my story, Mr. Kishore immediately advised me a few things about alimony, custody and time-frame of the process that wasn't advised to me by earlier attorneys. I felt a huge relief, in-fact a life long relief. His skills, experience and abilities to handle my case are unmatched. I am so ...glad, I reached to his place so that my difficult situation was well understood, advised and handled. Thank you, Mr. Kishore :)

Posted by Gene | December 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Custody/Divorce Battle

Working with Mr. Kishore during one of the hardest chapters of my life was nothing short of a blessing. My divorce came with an intense and emotionally draining custody battle, and I needed someone who not only understood the law, but who genuinely understood me and what I was fighting for as a fathe...r. From the very beginning, he was unwaveringly vocal about my goals and the importance of preserving my relationship with my child. He fought for what mattered most—ensuring that the custody agreement reflected what was truly in my child’s best interest, while also honoring my role as a father. His dedication made me feel seen and supported in a system that can often feel stacked against fathers. He was incredibly prompt with communication, thorough with every step, and consistently ahead of deadlines. During negotiations, he mediated with confidence, clarity, and compassion. He kept me grounded, informed, and reassured through moments when I felt overwhelmed or unsure. Because of his guidance and skill, we reached an outcome that protected my parental rights and provided the stability and structure my child deserves. I am deeply grateful to him for advocating for both my needs and my child’s well-being. I would wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Kishore to any parent—especially fathers—who need a strong, understanding, and steadfast advocate during a custody or divorce battle.

Posted by Tracee | January 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Mr. Kishore is an exceptional attorney and changed the course my child custody case

My case was headed to court when I contacted Mr. Kishore’s office for the first time. I was distraught, but Mr. Kishore took his time to offer me a solid consultation. I retained his services that day. Mr. Kishore’s low conflict approach made me feel calm and confident about my case. My divorce an...d child custody matters were handled with care and concern. He has represented me in mediations and the results made both parties happy. All in all, I could not ask for a better family law attorney.

Posted by Katia N | April 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent lawyer

I want to give my highest recommendations to Mr. Kishore. His firm was recommended to me by my broker by the moment when I was not emotionally strong enough to initiate my divorce procedure following almost a year of separation. From the very first phone conversation, Mr. Kishore made me feel confi...dent and secure, - the feeling I have not had for years of my dysfunctional marriage. Right away, Mr. Kishore was able to figure out where things stood and recommended a limited number of effective steps to undertake to help me to win those aspects of the procedure which were especially important for me and my children. From the very beginning, Mr. Kishore gave me an overview of the options I had, commenting on their cost and effectiveness. Very quickly, he was able to grasp those aspects, which were critical for me and those that were less important, and helped me to achieve what I considered being critical for my custody case. I followed Mr. Kishore’s advice to request a custody evaluation procedure (free of charge in Maryland), which turned out to be decisive. Importantly, working with Mr. Kishore I never felt being overcharged or paying for the things I did not find are important. He always tried to be brief in his phone conversations, avoided having empty talks and unneeded conversations. During the divorce and custody settlement procedure, we have not filed any single unnecessary document or requests, which allowed me to save a significant amount of money, when compared with the other Party expenses. While the other Party’s attorney kept undertaking a number of costly things, such as submitting numerous deficiency letters, document updates, and other type of paperwork, my defense was focused, logical, and consistent avoiding the empty bureaucratic wrangling and going directly to the very center of the conflict we needed to resolve. Mr. Kishore is a very qualified lawyer who treated me with respect always keeping a professional distance. At the same time, he has an interesting sense of humor and, when needed, ability to find the right supportive words, which was quite helpful in going through some inevitable fragilities of my case. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a good divorce attorney.

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Rahul Kishore's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robb Longman

Family lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Kishore is an excellent attorney who is very knowledgeable in family law. In addition, he is very attentive to his clients and their needs. I have referred both clients and friends to Mr. Kishore and would not hesitate to do so again in the future."

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Afshin Pishevar

Family lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kishore is a highly experienced attorney who has proven his competence and professionalism over the many years of his practice of law."

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Lawrence Regan

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Devang Shah

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kishore is a very knowledgeable person with regard to the Maryland laws in the family law area. He answered Client questions promptly and accurately throughout the process of Client divorce case. Due to his promptness and efficiency I observed that he was able to save Client valuable time for his client which allowed client to save on overall legal fees. He told all of the facts and details upfront with regard to client circumstances, so that I had no surprises throughout the process. I recommend him highly."

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Gary Altman

Family lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. The clients I have referred to Rahul have been extremely pleased"

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2018

America's Most Honored Professionals 2018, American Registry

2017

America's Most Honored Professionals 2017, American Registry

2015

Superb Rated Attorney, AVVO Lawyers 2014 Rating 9.0

2015

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

10 Best Attoneys In Maryland, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Superb Rated Attorney, AVVO Lawyers 2014 Rating 9.0

2013

Superb Rated Attorney, AVVO Lawyers 2013 Rating 9.0

2013

Excellent Rated Attorney, AVVO Lawyers 2011 Rating 8.9

2013

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2012

Excellent Rated Attorney, AVVO Lawyers 2012 Rating 8.7

2011

Excellent Rated Attorney, AVVO Lawyers 2011 Rating 8

2010

Finest Lawyer, City Paper

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Partner, Shah & Kishore

Associations

Montgomery County Bar Association

Attorney Member

Prince Georges County Bar Association

Member

Indian American Bar Association

Member and Previous Board of Directors

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

Member

Maryland-Business Roundtable (MIBRT)

Member

Member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Divorce Case

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Education

1992

George Washington University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

1988

George Washington University National Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

University of Maryland

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Washington DC's

Divorce

Publications

2010

sooperarticles Peaceful Divorce

Languages

English

Activity

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