Successful, Compassionate & Experienced Divorce Attorneys

The McKeon Law Firm

At The McKeon Law Firm, based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with an additional location in Bethesda, we are committed to addressing family law matters with a tailored approach that respects the individual needs of each client. Our firm focuses on a range of family law issues, providing legal services across Montgomery, Prince Georges, and Frederick counties among others. We understand that each case represents a unique personal journey, and we are dedicated to handling these cases with the utmost care and professionalism. Our family law practice comprises:

Divorce
Child custody and visitation
Alimony/support/maintenance
Child support
Asset Division
Enforcement and contempt
Prenuptial agreements
Separation agreements
Domestic violence

Our firm is exclusively dedicated to family law, allowing us to focus all our resources and knowledge on this vital area. We are particularly adept at managing complex divorce cases involving business assets, where our comprehensive understanding of both family and business law proves invaluable. Each attorney in our team brings a wealth of experience and a compassionate approach to the practice, ensuring that we are not just advisers, but also allies.

We pride ourselves on our hands-on approach, ensuring each client receives individual attention, prompt communication and meticulous care to detail. Our ability to listen is as important as our legal skills, making us effective negotiators and empathetic litigators. We understand the emotional toll that family law issues can bear and strive to alleviate these stresses for our clients.

Our team approach enhances the service we provide. Led by Shelly D. McKeon, who has been dedicated to family law since 1994, our team collaborates to ensure that every client benefits from our collective insights and advice. Our attorneys, including Jessica S. Kern who has more than 16 years of experience, work closely together sharing their knowledge and strategies to effectively handle complex family law matters. This collaborative environment has earned us high regard in the professional community and frequent referrals from satisfied clients and peers. As we navigate through these challenging moments, we also offer the convenience of virtual appointments, ensuring that the needs of our clients are met with flexibility and accessibility.

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Testimonials

I just want to say from the bottom of my heart, how thankful Myself and my Family are for you both handling a difficult client (Me) and a difficult case. You both are true professional’s and truly shine above the competition. Your attention to detail and your no nonsense work ethic, was a pleasure to not only watch, but also be a part of. Tyler, as I told Jessica today, the Judge’s ruling is out of our control now, but whatever happens or whatever is decided, I already feel that I have won. Jessica, you made [opposing counsel] look completely out of Her League. You made her look like she received her Diploma On Line at Strayer College. For that I could not be more thankful. Your demeanor in the court room was second to none. You’re not reading from a script; you were honestly going to bat for me and that’s all I’ve wanted since day one. For the record Jessica, I nicked named you “Stealth”, because you’re so quite, but deadly at the same time.

T.L

Thank you so much for all the kindness you gave to me in our meeting today. It was a wonderful experience to meet a person of your outstanding humanity and understanding of the human condition(s) that beset your clients. You listen with heart. I left feeling I have a new dear friend who cares about my next breath. I wanted to convey to you how much I carried away from a meeting sharing precious moments on an unpleasant topic, but still having so many amazing moments of discovering you as both a real person as well as a wonderful professional. I count myself blessed, today! Well, I do that most days, but today was a special gift. Once again, thank you for taking care of me.

M.D.

Jessica was my lawyer when I went through a difficult divorce. She always listened and was very supportive throughout the process. Jessica's knowledge and strength were things I admired all throughout the process. I was able to achieve the outcome I wanted with Jessica's representation. I would recommend her to everyone.

C.R.

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