Top Rated Washington, DC Child Custody Lawyers

Child custody lawyers represent parents in establishing physical and legal custody arrangements, parenting time, and visitation schedules. They advocate for the child’s best interests, draft parenting plans, negotiate agreements or mediate disputes, and present evidence in family court. When circumstances change, these attorneys seek modifications or enforcement of custody orders.

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Child Custody Attorney near Washington (Rockville)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Federal Crime and more

Bio: I dedicate 100% of my practice to litigation. I reprsent people in court. We handle civil and criminal matters that cover criminal defense, divorce, DUI&DWI, and child custody. I am the former president of the Arkansas Association of Criminal Defe...

Rating: 10

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Child Custody Attorney near Washington (Silver Spring)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence

Bio: Nelson A. Garcia, Partner, a member of the Maryland and District of Columbia Bars, practices in all areas of Family Law, including divorce, custody, and domestic violence. He is experienced in helping business owners navigate the world of family l...

Rating: 9.6

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Child Custody Attorney near Washington (Falls Church)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Child Support and more

Review: "Julie Gerock is an exceptional attorney. I was long divorced but had a custody issue. My ex wanted to take my son out of the country for 1 year on assignment. She handled the case extremely well. She was always quick to respond, whether I called o..."

Rating: 9.7

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Child Custody Attorney near Washington (Fairfax)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Guardianship and more

Compassionate and professional legal services for families in transition.

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Child Custody Attorney near Washington (Fairfax)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Review: "I had the privilege of working with Alex being Alex's client on a matter spanning several years of repeated litigation, all of which we won with Alex's great help. As an attorney myself, I particularly appreciated Alex's willingness to consider my..."

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Child Custody Attorney near Washington (Bethesda)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Child Support and more

Bio: Since January 2011, Ms. Morris has exclusively practiced family law in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Ms. Morris focuses her practice on divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, property division, and domestic violence. Ms. Morris i...

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Child Custody Attorney near Washington (Fairfax)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Adoption and more

Bio: Since 2000, Roberta Henault has focused her practice on all areas of Virginia domestic relations and family law. She is experienced in equitable distribution of assets and liabilities, child custody and visitation, abuse and neglect cases, child a...

Rating: 9.3

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Child Custody Attorney near Washington (Rockville)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Rahul Kishore - Maryland Divorce Law Attorney Concentrating in Family Law Matters such as Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony, Division of Marital Property, Mediation, Collaborative Law and many more in the Rockville, Montgomery County,...

Rating: 9.8

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Child Custody Attorney near Washington (Arlington)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Jennifer Bradley has worked in family law for 15 years. She specializes in Collaborative Divorce and was named the 2021 Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers for Collaborative Law in the Washington, D.C. Metro area. She has also been named to the Was...

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Child Custody Attorney near Washington (Bethesda)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials and more

Bio: Abigail understands that each case is unique and she takes the time to understand the issues that are important to each client and to create a plan for advocacy to achieve the best possible outcome for the client. Abigail is a zealous advocate and...

Rating: 8.6

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Child Custody Attorney near Washington (Potomac)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: When it comes to achieving a positive outcome for his clients, Geoffrey Platnick is passionate. Often meeting him under emotionally devastating circumstances, clients rely on Geoff to assess their specific family circumstances and goals, and then ...

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Child Custody Attorney near Washington (Bethesda)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more

Bio: Litigation is difficult no matter the area of law. Domestic relations can be particularly difficult, especially when children are involved. No matter the outcome, a family’s life is going to change. I always have that at the forefront of my mind, ...

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Child Custody Attorney near Washington (Rockville)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Ms. Begun is a passionate, aggressive Maryland family law attorney that approaches each case as unique to help her client find the right solution. Ms. Begun understands one of the most important aspects to consider when going through a separation,...

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Child Custody Attorney near Washington (Reston)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Alimony and more

Bio: Hayden is Of Counsel with Hirsch & Ehlenberger, and is proud of his work helping individuals and their families. Hayden is adept at resolving all types of family law and domestic relations disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and ...

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Child Custody Attorney near Washington (Rockville)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Dorothy R. Fait is a Montgomery and Frederick family law attorneyand the founding partner of Fait & DiLima, LLP. She was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court in 1977, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit in 1979. S...

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Child Custody Attorney near Washington (Bethesda)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Guardianship and more

Bio: Jessica Markham practices all aspects of family law in Maryland and Washington, D.C. She has trial experience in Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Baltimore County and Washington D.C. courts and is also trained in Collaborative Law. Ms. M...

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Child Custody Attorney near Washington (Fairfax)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Jason A. Weis is a Virginia family law and divorce attorney and a Northern Virginia native. He represents individuals and families in high-stakes, high-conflict domestic relations matters, with a practice centered in Fairfax County and Loudoun Cou...

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Child Custody Attorney near Washington (Bethesda)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 54 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Ms. Hepfer guides her clients to a resolution of their family matters through her expertise in family law and domestic law, negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, the collaborative process, or litigation. She has a wealth of experience in co...

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Washington, DC Child Custody Lawyers

Washington Has 197 Child Custody Attorneys with 1988 Reviews

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Justin Thomas Eisele

Nelson A Garcia

Julie C Gerock

Virginia C Haizlip

Alexander Thomas Lewis

Jillian Sara Morris

Roberta K Henault

Rahul Kishore

Jennifer Ashley Bradley

Abigail Beryl Scott

Geoffrey Scott Platnick

Lynette Teresa Kleiza

Tammy Begun

Hayden Oliver Lee

Dorothy R Fait

Jessica Markham

Jason Alexander Weis

Cheryl Lynn Hepfer

Washington Has 197 Child Custody Attorneys with 1988 Reviews

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