Jessica C. Beatty

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... every decision I made as we worked our way through court. Thanks to Jess’ skill and knowledge, I was awarded visitation against very poor odds. An appeal was filed immediately after the case was heard. Again, I relied on Jess to advise me and navigate the legal hurdles we faced. Days before the hearing, we were dealing with a rapidly changing situation. By the time of the hearing, Jess had fully informed me of all the possible outcomes and what our strategy would be moving forward from the ruling. I walked into court knowing I could fully trust Jess to represent me in the very best possible way that day and for whatever comes next. The ruling was favorable for us. Who knows what will happen tomorrow but one thing I know for sure is if I am ever back in family court I will do anything I can to be sure Jess is there to represent me.

No one wants to have to hire an attorney, but when push comes to shove, I am extremely grateful I was able to work with Jessica. Jessica is thorough, patient and kind. She responds quickly to inquiries which was very comforting to know I wouldn't be left waiting when I had a question or concern. J...essica is diligent and careful but can be assertive when necessary. There were so many things I needed to be focused on throughout my divorce. But I knew Jessica was handling the legal issues on my behalf with dignity and professionalism.

Jessica Boutwell is more than outstanding! She has helped me tremendously with my situation with my daughter and her mother! I had contacted other attorneys prior to Mrs. Boutwell, only to be entirely disappointed in the outcome. Mrs. Boutwell has helped me gain visitation time with my daughter, whic...h is greatly cherished, as well as helped me with having child support recalculated so that things are far more fair and feasible. She is incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to the law, and has a very realistic intuition on matters and whether it's something worth fighting for or letting go. She isn't emotionally invested in my situation and I can always rely on her to think more logically for me. She has told me at times to wait on things and see how they go, yet she has also known when and how to prepare for a fight in court and come out on top. She is the only attorney I've ever known that I've felt has sincerely had my daughter's and my best interest at heart! It's no secret that attorneys aren't cheap, however they are worth their weight in gold in a court room. Having found and retained Mrs. Boutwell to me is invaluable! Since retaining her I have yet to leave the courthouse without a smile on my face!

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...nds. She's very professional, thorough, fair, and respected by several Judges, attorneys, and counselors that I've personally seen her interact with in the courtroom. She's a credit to her profession and community. Thank you Jessica

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...nother lawyer. I visited a law firm and placed a retainer only to find out literally a week before court the other party had obtained another lawyer in the same office so I would have to find another lawyer. What a gift it was. I ended up looking for law firms that specialized in helping fathers seeking custody for their children. Originally I was not supposed to meet with her but with someone else in the office. Since she was available I did my consultation with her. Originally I did not know she was an attorney I presumed she was a para-legal because she looked very young and still had the non-battle tested look as if she was fresh out of college. She was so easy to talk to it also made me wonder did she have the fight in her that I needed in this case. However I felt comfortable so when she stated she would be able to take the case I retained her. Talking about having the fight in her, she was so good I can honestly say in out 5 or 6 appearances in court I said less than 20 words total. She took care of everything. She was able to be reached by phone, email, and text at almost anytime. She laid out the possible outcomes with plans and options in each event, was honest with some things that I wanted and explained the reasons for everything and decisions. While being my attorney I always felt she put my children needs first and gave a second point of view if I were over reaching and only seeing my view. When she switched firms I was so upset I thought I had lost her. When I was asked if I would like to stay with the company and have a new attorney at a much cheaper rate or stay with her, before the sentence was complete I quickly stated I would be following her, she was too good to let go. I could go on and on about how wonderful my experience with Mrs. Boutwell was. In my book she is the best of the best. I would HIGHLY recommend her if anyone have any needs for family court.