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Josephia E. Rouse

3.7
Rating: 4.4

Licensed for 12 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2026
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About Josephia

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Prince George's County, Waldorf, Temple Hill, Woodmore, University Park, Accokeek, West Laurel, Howard County and Montgomery County.

12 years | 25 cases

50%
Child Custody 25%

Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Prince George's County, Howard County, Wheaton, Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Montgomery County.

12 years | 50 cases

25%
Family 25%

Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Prince George's County, Waldorf, Temple Hill, Woodmore, University Park, Accokeek, West Laurel, Howard County and Montgomery County.

12 years | 100 cases

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 12 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2013

Suspended - Disciplinary

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2026

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Josephia E. Rouse's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Marriage & Prenuptials

Posted by L Gibson | November 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

Prenuptial Agreement Assistance

I hired attorney Rouse to help me through my pre-nup with my fiancé and her attorney. She did a great job of making sure my primary interests were protected while also helping me make compromises to keep everyone happy.

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Josephia E. Rouse's Lawyer Endorsements

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Vanessa de Lara

Family lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Josephia is a kind and caring attorney who cares about her clients well-being. Her team takes great care of their clients. I endorse this attorney."

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Precious Felder

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Angel Murphy

Family lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tiffany Lunn

Family lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Faith Mitton

Unknown lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniela McCalla

Child custody lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jaclyn Roberson

Child custody lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kendra Parris

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ms. Rouse. She is an extremely competent attorney."

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Anila Rasul

Child custody lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sabrina Kuruvilla

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a wonderful asset to the legal community as well as her clients."

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Jessica Graham

Unknown lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kelly Toms

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Josephia Elease G Rouse is a careful, considerate, compassionate and fearless lawyer."

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Kimberly Worling Kiss

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Magda Janicki

Child custody lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very professional and knowledgeable!"

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Melissa Youngman

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Josephia Rouse. She is a dedicated, passionate and talented attorney."

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Ogochukwu Ebede

Unknown lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Grisel Morales

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ernest Edwards

General practice lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Josephia goes the extra mile for her clients. Very hard working and knowledgeable. I endorse her."

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Leonard Boyer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Rouse is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for her clients."

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Precious Felder

Family lawyer

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Angel Murphy

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jason Fox

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kathleen Williams

Adoption lawyer

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Kamilah Henderson

Wills and living wills lawyer

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Jaclyn Roberson

Child custody lawyer

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Johanna Cipau

General practice lawyer

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Davey Jay

Business lawyer

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Jessica Graham

Litigation lawyer

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Melissa Youngman

Real estate lawyer

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Jennifer Tompkins

Child custody lawyer

Ogochukwu Ifeoma Ebede headshot
Ogochukwu Ebede

Business lawyer

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Daniela McCalla

Family lawyer

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Nicole Theodore

Business lawyer

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Yasmine Hamdan

Contracts and agreements lawyer

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Anila Rasul

Business lawyer

Grisel Morales headshot
Grisel Morales

Estate planning lawyer

Sabrina Bateh Kuruvilla headshot
Sabrina Kuruvilla

Business lawyer

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Ernest Edwards

Child support lawyer

Experience

Rating:  4.4 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2026.

Indefinite Suspension issued in MD, 2026

updated on 03/16/2026

Suspended indefinitely means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for an unknown period of time. The attorney will need to re-apply for admission to the Bar if he or she intends to resume practice in the future.

Honors

2026

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Presenter's Award - Child Custody and Support, Clarence Blount Day Care Center

2016

Excellent Rating, AVVO

2016

Top Contributor, AVVO

2001

Top Ten SAT score in Lee County, South Carolina, Lee Central High School

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Independent Contractor, Women's Law Center Of Maryland

2015 - Present

Independent Contractor, Community Legal Services, Inc.

2013 - 2026

Attorney, Divorce With A Plan

2009 - 2013

Legal Administrative Specialist, Department of Veterans Affairs

Associations

2016 - Present

Bar Association of Montgomery County Maryland

Member

2016 - Present

Maryland Association for Justice

Member

2015 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Attorney Member

2015 - Present

Bar Association of Baltimore City

Member

2017 - 2018

Alliance of Black Women Attorneys

President-Elect

2014 - 2019

Alliance of Black Women Attorneys

Member

2014 - 2014

MSBA, Veterans and Military Section

Secretary

Sample of Legal Cases

Custody

settled

Landlord Tenant

Tenant stayed in home

Third Party Debt Buyer Defense

Statute of Limitation expired and case was dismissed.

Protective Order

Protective Order granted

Car Accident - No Police Report

Won

Divorce

I was able to assist in a settlement before trial

Child In Need of Assistance

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Education

2013

Charlotte School, of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

South University

Bachelor's Degree

Speaking Engagements

2018

Law Practice Management

Attracting Clients for Millenials

2017

Clarence Blount Day Care Center Presentation

Child Custody, Child Support and Mediation

Publications

2016

Good Faith Actions Against First Party Insurers in Maryland Good Faith Actions

Languages

English

Activity

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