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Monica Lee Scherer

Family Attorney at Baltimore, MD

5.0   25 reviews

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Family law attorney focusing client representation in areas of divorce, child custody/access, financial support, property division, negotiation of settlement agreements and pre-nuptial agreements, and mediation.  Also on the Best Interest Attorney roster's for Baltimore County, Howard County, and Talbot County.

 

Certified in Collaborative Law;

Certified Best Interest Attorney;

Certified Civil Mediator

Licensed for 25 years
State MD
Status Active
Acquired 1997
Updated 12/01/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Posted by Barbie | January 30, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
"Boss B*tch" Knowledgable Attorney that I was searching for!
When I started the journey of divorce after escaping an abusive marriage I had an attorney that didn't understand me and support me the way I needed. About a year into my divorce I was talking to a friend about how I wanted to find a strong, solid attorney to be able to fight for my sons and I that would have our best interest at heart, as well as, someone who understood our trauma and what we had been through since my old attorney didn't seem to and triggered me a lot. My friend high recommended Monica and her firm and spoke very highly of her. This was reassuring to have such a strong referral after struggling with my past attorney so much. The first phone call I had with Monica I knew she was the one to help my sons and I through this complex divorce. She was so knowledgeable, truthful, and had such compassion that I immediately hired her and it was all uphill from there. It was a pleasure working with Monica and I am so relieved it all worked out with her strong council!
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Posted by Dr. Liz | January 29, 2023
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Use Monica!
I have worked with Monica now for almost a year on my miserably difficult and combative divorce case. She was easily accessible by phone or email the entire time, patient and compassionate with my angst, completely on top of things (dates, orders) and found every opportunity to move my case forward. She was strategic and ahead of the game the entire process. Straight forward and honest, she provided realistic expectations. She totally rocked my hearing and coached me throughout negotiations to not back down (my m.o.) Her team was on the ball, helpful, supportive and competent. If you want a no nonsense attorney who knows her stuff, is highly experienced, smart as a whip, and has great people skills (and I'm a psychologist saying this)- well you can't do better than Monica!
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Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2022
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Excellent care and support, excellent results!
Monica Scherer has been an outstanding advocate for our family. Unlike many attorneys, she responds rapidly to emails, listens to her clients, and focuses on what matters. Should we need an attorney again we would definitely seek her support, and we highly recommend her to anyone else.
Posted by anonymous | April 2, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Very Knowledgeable and patient.
I worked with Monica Scherer for my divorce. Her advice was spot on and my divorce was concluded amicably. Monica is is very experienced and knowledgeable. I was very satisfied with the settlement that she negotiated. I recommend her highly.
Posted by Gene | August 4, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
Recommendation
Often in the course of business we recognize the contributions of those individuals who greatly contribute to our success and well-being. I am writing to acknowledge and express my sincere appreciation to Monica Scherer who has assisted me with professional and sound legal advice for the past several years. Monica is a very effective communicator who balances candor and sensitivity. She works hard to resolve conflict in a very savvy and diplomatic manner. She offers constructive criticism and exhibits tolerance while being very fair minded, even-handed and flexible. I have witnessed her establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with opposing council while maintaining a standard of performance that does not compromise values. She takes an objective point of view of the circumstances and comes up with options for every situation. Monica has an excellent reputation in the legal community and has been recognized as a top performer. Time after time, my experience with Monica has shown that she is a highly focused individual who strives to get results. She is conscientious and extremely thorough in court and very comfortable during litigation. I am glad she is on my team. I would not hesitate to recommend Monica to my friends and business associates. If you want someone to represent you who is on top of their game, then you need Monica Scherer on your team!
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Posted by Amy | July 30, 2020
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Compassionate Lawyer's
Experienced, compassionate, knowledgeable all around true professional. Monica is extremely knowledgeable in her field. Monica's calm compassionate no nonsense approach made an unfortunate custody case as stress free as possible. Monica possesses a calm and controlled personality and only escalated matters if needed which paired well with my case. Monica is very thorough and articulated well prepared arguments keeping my children's best interest at the forefront of the case. She was fully vested in the best possible outcome. I highly recommend her for all your family law needs.
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Posted by anonymous | July 28, 2020
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Absolutely thorough
I retained Monica in my divorce case which I felt was heading to litigation. From the moment I hired her I felt a sense of relief that she had this under control and nothing would be missed. She was ahead of the game in dealing with the opposing attorneys which made me feel secure. She communicated any developments immediately and was always available to answer questions. In addition to being efficient and knowledgeable she is also kind and understanding and appreciates how difficult this awful process is. Ultimately it was my decision not to proceed with litigation as an agreement was reached. I know she felt that we had a strong chance of success in court and with Monica I don’t doubt that. I feel confident that she would have achieved a great outcome for me and I would not like to face Monica on the other side in court!!
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Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2020
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Smart, efficient, and professional
Monica was extremely helpful and supportive throughout this matter. She was able to explain all the nuances and help me make decisions that ultimately helped me win my case.
Posted by Trish | January 6, 2020
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Monica is a very professional and thorough attorney.
I would definitely recommend hiring Monica. I hired her to represent me in my divorce. She is tough when she needs to be and was very respectful of my feelings during a tough time. She is patient and thorough.
Posted by Davelin | January 3, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
Big League Lawyer
I contacted Silverman & Thompson through their website email one late evening in August 2019 and to my surprise Steven Silverman replied a few hours later asking for further details about our complex case. After trading emails back and forth he connected me with Monica Scherer. I needed time to retain counsel quickly so I asked Monica if she was able to talk the following day and sure enough she called me the next morning (while on vacation I may add!). We spent approx 1hr talking and I was immediately impressed with her level of knowledge in family court. I can't say enough about how great Monica was to work with. She is a true professional who represented us at very high level. The outcome of our case was extremely favourable for us and we are now able to move forward with our lives thanks to Monica.  She was prompt, thorough and extremely organized, not to mention caring and compassionate. I would highly recommend her for any family law matter. She is a big league lawyer and you can NOT go wrong retaining her. I wouldn't trust anyone else to handle such a critical matter and have full confidence recommending her over anyone else.
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Posted by anonymous | December 27, 2017
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Effective, caring lawyer
I hired Monica to represent me in a divorce case. The case was complicated and involved family matters as well as business concerns. Monica and her associate guided me through the process in an effective and highly professional manner. Though my case did not require litigation, I felt that I was in good hands had it come to that. I highly recommend Monica and her team!
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Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2017
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a first rate professional!!
Monica Scherer is an attorney with superior organizational skills, compassion, and intellect. I was extremely grateful for Monica's patience, skill, and expertise help me navigate a very difficult and contentious child custody case toward a favorable outcome for me and my children. Monica's attention to detail is impeccable and her diplomatic/negotiation skills with working with the other side are extraordinary. Monica is simultaneously tough and compassionate and always aims to find the best solution to a conflict that results in an outcome that best benefits the children. She puts a great deal of preparation before going to court. She and her entire team are highly accessible and were always available with my questions or concerns throughout my case. She is the best attorney I have ever worked with, in any area of law.
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Posted by Jyotsna | December 21, 2017
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Divorce with child custody
I was going through what seemed like a tough Indian divorce. Monica helped me understand the laws in the US and got my divorce in a more peaceful way than expected.
Posted by Bart | November 15, 2017
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Professional Review
I was refereed to Monica by a friend when I was seeking a highly qualified attorney. I retained / hired her representation. I can attest that in all categories, she is incredible. She communicates effectively, is highly responsive, knowledgeable and operates with the highest integrity. Most important, she becomes your advocate throughout the process and provides the guidance needed to address your best interest. She is very efficient and provides the best value for the fees.
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Posted by Carol | April 29, 2017
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Excellent Attorney
For a difficult situation, I found the perfect lawyer. Monica provided the best communicative, professional law services I've ever come across. This process was new and difficult for me, but Monica provided sincere moral support to get me thru this process. She was compassionate and yet stood her ground to get the results I needed. She and her team were always available when needed, I never had to assume anything. They kept me aware of every detail of the case from start to finish. With her counsel, I was able to get the best results for my situation. She's very communicative, personable, extremely smart and knows the law. I couldn't have asked for a better lawyer. I would HIGHLY recommend her and her team!!
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Posted by Emad | January 11, 2017
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Experienced, Professional and Passionate
Monica is a highly experienced counselor who will work with you honestly andeffectively . She is not just an excellent attorney, she is also patient and very responsive to her client's needs. I am a professional person and I give her an A+ for her professionalism. I strongly recommend her for any family-related case, without hesitation or reservation.
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Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2016
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Everything you could ask for from an attorney.
I was going through what could have become a very difficult custody battle, however with Monica's assistance she made the process and quick and painless as possible. She kept me informed every step of the way and any questions I had were answered in a timely professional manner. Thanks to her knowledge and skill set the matter was settled without going through a very drawn out and expensive trial. I would definitely recommend her to anyone in need of a Family Law attorney.
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Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2016
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Excellent Attorney
Monica is a tremendous attorney; she did not escalate my divorce to increase her fee and gave very good counsel. We resolved a very difficult matter with no discovery required and as a result of her common sense approach and strong reputation, my ex-wife and I have a very good relationship. This is important to our children and in their best interests. I have made several referrals and all have thanked me for Monica.
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Posted by Jane | May 31, 2016
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Outstanding Family Law Attorney
Monica Scherer's experience, knowledge, and ability to negotiate difficult financial provisions, achieved positive results for me. When time is of the essence in a negotiation process, Monica responds immediately. Her advice is consistently well grounded, well researched, and well communicated. Monica listens well, is responsive to client wishes and concerns, and is highly motivated. Monica's work product, and work ethic, meets the highest standards of the legal profession.
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Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2016
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Child support negotiation
Monica negotiated an allowance for my two children who attend college. She was very helpful and knowledgable in the process.
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Cost

Rates
  • Retainer Sometimes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.5 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • STSW
  • 2000 - Present
  • Associate
  • Law Firm
  • 1997 - 2000

Education

  • University of Baltimore School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1997
  • Towson University
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 1994

Legal Cases

  • Monica Scherer Wins Contested Custody Case for out-of-state Father in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County, Maryland

Associations

  • Maryland State Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Federal Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Bar Association of Baltimore City, Family Law Committee
  • Member
  • N/A

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Super Lawyer Family Law
  • Maryland Super Lawyers
  • 2020
  • Best Lawyer, Family Law
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2020
  • Super Lawyer Family Law
  • Maryland Super Lawyers
  • 2019
  • Best Lawyer, Family Law
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2019
  • Super Lawyer Family Law
  • Maryland Super Lawyers
  • 2018
  • Best Lawyer
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2018
  • Super Lawyer
  • Maryland Super Lawyers
  • 2017
  • Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2017
  • Super Lawyer
  • Maryland Super Lawyers
  • 2016
  • Super Lawyer
  • Maryland Super Lawyers
  • 2015
  • Super Lawyer
  • Maryland Super Lawyers
  • 2014
  • Super Lawyer
  • Maryland Super Lawyers
  • 2013
  • Super Lawyer
  • Maryland Super Lawyers
  • 2012
  • Rising Star
  • Maryland Super Lawyers
  • 2011
  • Rising Star
  • Maryland Super Lawyers
  • 2010
  • Rising Star
  • Maryland Super Lawyers
  • 2009
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Attorney endorsements

Received (2)
Given (1)
Endorse Monica
Unknown Attorney | Nov 04
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
Family Attorney | Mar 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Monica for over 15 years and know her to be a highly skilled and knowledgeable family law practitioner."
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Baltimore Family Lawyer Monica Lee Scherer
Monica Lee Scherer
Family Attorney
Baltimore, MD
Licensed for 25 years