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Virginia B Joehl

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Virginia B Joehl

also known as Joehl Law

4.8
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 30 years

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

51 Monroe Street, St 408, Rockville, MD

Virtual Consultation Available

About Virginia

Biography

Helping Marylanders with their family legal needs since 1995. Call now for a consultation. At Joehl Law, we know that every marriage is unique, and we believe every divorce should be tailored to those specific needs; we offer dispute resolution options, including litigation and mediation.

Our Goal: Custody that WORKS for You and Your Children At Joehl Law we believe that an agreement reached by two parties is always better than an order generated from a court. All families are unique, and have particular needs.

At Joehl Law, our attorneys take into account the facts of your case and help you understand how Maryland child support and alimony laws apply to your situation.

Experienced Representation For Your Maryland Divorce Virginia has been guiding clients through difficult family transitions for over twenty years and is well equipped to handle the most difficult of situations.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 50%

Even if you and your spouse have agreed to the terms of custody for your children, it can be of great benefit to have the agreement assessed by a family law & custody attorney. Call now for a consultation.

31 years

50%
Divorce and Separation 15%

Divorce is an unusual area of the law because of the highly personal nature of this work. You'll need a knowledgeable and aggressive divorce lawyer on your side. Call Attorney Joehl immediately for a consultation.

31 years

15%
Family 15%

Uncontested divorce | Contested divorce | Annulments | Alimony | Property settlement agreements | Child custody, visitation, abuse, support | Business & property valuation | Contempt | Nuptials | Military family law | Call now.

15%
Child Support 10%

Divorce is never easy, and when children are part of the picture, the problems only intensify. Regardless of all other concerns, their welfare should takes precedence.

31 years

10%
Domestic Violence 10%

If you are involved in a domestic violence dispute, call Attorney Joehl for a case evaluation today and get the legal representation you deserve.

31 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 30 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Joehl Law - VBJLaw, LLC - Virginia B. Joehl

51 Monroe Street, St 408, Rockville, MD, 20850

vbjlaw.com/

Online Presence

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Virginia B Joehl's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Anne | November 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

A+ Family Law Attorney

Anyone looking for a highly skilled Family Law Attorney in Maryland need not look any further. Virginia Joehl is the most caring and compassionate attorney I have had. From the first day I walked into her office, Virginia went above and beyond to help me in every possible way. While I was going throu...gh the most difficult time in my life, Virginia ensured that mine and my daughter’s best interest would be met. It is because of Virginia’s help and immense knowledge of the law that she was able to get me through a very complicated and discouraging legal process which resulted in a very good outcome in both my child custody and divorce cases. Virginia is level-headed, fair, has a healthy sense of humor and retaining her was the best decision I could have made, and although I would have preferred not to have to go through a legal battle, it was so much more survivable because Virginia was on my side, I slept better, knowing that she “had my back.”

Posted by Jackie | August 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Rockstar!

Starting my journey to divorce and not knowing anything or what to do I was referred to Virginia by a friend and it was the best recommendation she could have made. From the minute I met her she listened and made me feel so comfortable and explained things in ways I could understand. She helped for...mulate our agreement so perfectly and that's how I knew she truly listened and understood my situation. She protected my interests and took careful consideration with my children and was never in any way unprofessional. A true pro and it is just clear that she knows her sh*t. She was able to come at our split from multiple angles working with me to craft the best agreement and responses to my ex-husband - it took a few attempts mainly because of her efforts to make it better each time we reviewed it. I loved her personal touch and her concern and the way she remembered everything from visit to visit. I would recommend her to anyone, in fact I already have. She's wonderful!

Posted by Ralph | October 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Doesn't get any better than Virginia

I was involved in a bitter divorce case, that really got out of hand as far as how I was represented originially. I then hired Virginia, and she was able to quickly and efficiently dissect the problems, pin-point the communcation gaps and aggressively execute resolutions with pure grace and professio...nalism. In addition she provided invalueable mentorship and advice for moving forward with my life. Virginia's 20 years of experience is immediately identified upon speaking with her, yet her easy going personality shows that she really cares about the well-being of her clients, and I'm so appreciative of that, personally. Hiring Virginia Joehl was the best choice that "I" made, and anyone reading this review should make the "same" choice aswell.

Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

I could not have made a better choice

I hired Virginia to handle my divorce and custody case in MD. I was living out of state with my children and had to find a lawyer to represent me through phone calls without being able to actually meet in person. Even over the phone Virginia and the rest of the office took excellent care of everythin...g. The handful of times during the months long process that I was able to go to MD, Virginia made time for me by rearranging her schedule even with short notice from me. When there were particularly challenging or frustrating times during this process with my ex, Virginia was the exact partner I needed. She was understanding of what I wanted and offered practical advice beyond what I had expected. She was clear that she would work her hardest towards whatever I wanted to do throughout the case but also helped me examine and weigh what was most important to me. She brought years of experience and perspective as well as empathy into the work that she did for me. Anything else I have needed from her in the months that followed my divorce being finalized she has gotten to me immediately. The commitment she brings to her work is apparent as soon as you hire her.

Posted by Jena | April 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Awesome - She gets it!!

Virginia was my divorce attorney. She worked closely with me, gave me great advice and was a strong support during some very trying times and personal lows. I could always count on her to be my advocate and most importantly, she fought to get me what I wanted. It was great to have an attorney that un...derstood me, was compassionate and tough in the courtroom and with the other side.

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Virginia B Joehl's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dana Whitten

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Virginia zealously advocates for her client and she is a superior attorney. She is competent and knowledgeable concerning all aspects of Family Law."

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Darin Rumer

Family lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had cases against Virginia and was impressed with her to the point that I recommended that my firm hire her. Virginia and I subsequently worked together for 4 years until I left the firm. I have since referred cases to her and give her my highest recommendations based on her knowledge of the law, but also in her skill as a negotiator and litigator and applying the law."

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Spencer Hecht

Family lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Virginia is a great asset to our team and we are thrilled to have her hard work and determination on our side. She knows what the clients need and her aggressiveness and friendly demeanor are characteristics that any client would benefit from."

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Stacy Talbott

Family lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a strong advocate for her clients and and reasonable attorney to work with."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2023

Best Family Law Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2022

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2021

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

Client's Choice Child Custody, AVVO

2017

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Certificate of Appreciation, Montgomery County Commission of Women Counseling and Career Center

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Senoir Litigaion Associate, Hecht & Associates LLC

2007 - Present

Senior Litigation Associate, Haspel & McLeod, PC

2004 - 2006

Principal, Law Office Virginia B. Joehl

2000 - 2004

Litigator, Rubloff & Moffett, LLC

Associations

2017 - Present

Inns of Court

Master of the Bench

1995 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association, Family and Juvenile Law Section

1995 - Present

Montgomery Bar Association, Family Law Section

Maryland Association for Justice

2013 - 2017

Inns of Court

Barrister

Sample of Legal Cases

Divorce, Alimony, and Child Support

$2,000 month in alimony and child support and joint custody

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Education

1995

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

University of Maryland

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Rita Rosencrantz Family Law Training

Discovery

2012

Monthly Meeting

Child Custody Issues

2011

Commission for Women

Divorce Seminar

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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