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 Susan | September 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Very Complicated Divorce
Felt very lucky to have Jessica and her staff help me navigate through a very difficult divorce process. She listened and had solid answers to my questions. She and her staff worked very hard to make sure I felt supported. Jessica didn't shy away from the challenges my situation presented. I feel mu...
Posted by Angela | September 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great experience
I used Jesssica for my divorce in 2023 and she made the process as pain free and easy as possible. All of my questions were answered in a timely manner and there were no issues. Most of it was done completely online so it was very convenient.
Posted by Matthew | September 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Fantastic
Jessica handled my divorce promptly and professionally; also from across the country. I was dealt a very unfair hand and she delivered with flying colors!
Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family
Best of the Best
Family court is about the last place anyone wants to be. Unfortunately, I have had to fight for third party visitation, and Jess represented me in both the original case and appeal. Jess guided me every step of the way and helped me understand the process and the importance and potential impact of...
Posted by Casey | February 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Pitbull in Court
I was going through a child custody case and it was an out of state situation. I was feeling hopeless because I felt my other lawyer didn’t have the fight in them to represent my kids and I. I was referred to Mrs. Boutwell by another attorney and I’m so glad I hired her. I gave her the impossible wit...
"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
English
French