When people go to see a family law attorney, they are often going through the toughest changes of their lives. Richmond divorce attorney Jessica C. Boutwell enjoys being able to listen to her clients, really hear what they have to say, and ease as much of the burden as possible.
“Practicing family law allows me to be a listener, a counselor, a sounding board, and an advocate,” Ms. Boutwell said.
Ms. Boutwell is solutions-oriented. She listens to the problems and issues her clients are describing, and then works with them to craft reasonable, workable solutions.
“I want to take that extra time to make sure my clients understand what is going on and what to expect,” she said. “Open communication allows us to work together more effectively and lets me be a better advocate for my clients’ interests.”
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Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
My attorney for over 2 years
Jessica was my attorney from May 2017 until October 2019 representing me in my divorce case and countless court appearances in Caroline County, Virginia. She was a legal professional, counselor, and a beacon of light in a difficult season of my life. I had full confidence in resting my fate in her ha...
Posted by Teon | September 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
BEST EVER
I started going to court in 2009 for child custody. I used 8 different attorneys not counting court appointed, GALs, and representing myself at time. I used attorneys that cost upwards of 450 per hour and the cases went on and on. In the end of 2017 court cases started again and a decided to obtain a...
Posted by anonymous | August 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Very Satisfied Client
Jessica new right away this was a storm coming and new how to proactively get the situation under control. Her knowledge and experience was beyond my expectations and worked out for the best. I would recommend Jessica to clients who really need a top notch attorney.
Posted by anonymous | August 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
The best.
Jessica helped me through a horrible situation. She is classy, humble, And fantastic in the courtroom. She is a credit to her profession.
Posted by Matt | April 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Jessica was my savior!
I hired Jessica to help with my divorce and child custody matters. She took time to understand my concerns and desires. She was honest with me if she thought I was being unreasonable. She really had my and my kid's best interests at heart. She and her staff were very accessible and responsive. G...
"Mrs. Boutwell is incredibly reliable, and has been immensely helpful in assisting me with a divorce matter that I have been handling. Not only does she have a superb mastery of family law, but she also has encyclopedic knowledge of local rules and procedures relating to different jurisdictions. Mrs. Boutwell's expertise cannot be beat."
"I've known Jessica for over 20 years. She's intelligent, hardworking, capable, and quick on her feet. She's a great attorney, and a credit to the legal community. She's fair-minded but tough, and a great advocate on behalf of her clients. I highly recommend Jessica!"
"One of the most dedicated and intelligent family law practitioners in the Northern Virginia region. Ms. Strock's steadfast commitment to providing quality legal representation for families dealing with difficult and painful circumstances serves as a model for what should be, but unfortunately is not, the norm in the legal community. She is a gifted communicator, a fearless advocate, and a tenacious litigator whose expertise at dealing with cases involving young children has garnered her a great deal of respect from her clients as well as her peers."
Family lawyer
Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2012
Dean's Certificate, College of William and Mary Marshall Wythe School of Law
2017 - Present
Litigation Attorney, Cordell & Cordell
2014 - 2017
Associate, Wendy H. Schwartz and Associates, PLLC
2012 - 2014
Associate, Silis & Associates
2008 - 2009
Honors Paralegal, United States Federal Trade Commission
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
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