Ellen Lee

Serving clients across Rockville, Montgomery County and Maryland statewide, Ellen Lee brings over 39 years of dedicated legal experience to her practice at the Law Offices of Ellen L. Lee in Rockville, Maryland. Her practice encompasses a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, high-conflict custody and visitation disputes, alimony, child support and marital property division. She also skillfully handles prenuptial agreements, paternity, domestic violence, name changes, same-sex family law and father's rights through both traditional litigation and collaborative mediation.

Ms. Lee built a strong educational foundation, earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1979 following studies at Montgomery College and the University of Maryland. She earned her Juris Doctor in 1985 from the American University Washington College of Law and was admitted to practice law in Maryland that same year. Licensed for over four decades, she practices family law in state courts throughout Maryland, bringing extensive legal knowledge to every case she undertakes.

Her unique background in psychology and counseling heavily shapes her approach to family law. Ms. Lee leverages advanced communication skills to help clients navigate emotionally charged disputes with clarity and reduced stress. By fostering constructive dialogue through collaborative mediation or litigating assertively when required, her method prioritizes practical solutions. She focuses on de-escalating conflict while firmly protecting her clients' rights and long-term well-being through every stage of the legal process.

Ms. Lee maintains an active presence in the legal community, demonstrating a long-standing dedication to professional leadership and public service. As a member of the Montgomery County Bar Association, she contributed to shaping local practice through her work on the judicial selections, legislative and continuing legal education committees. Beyond her formal bar involvement, she serves as a Psi Chi mentor and regularly provides essential legal services through the Montgomery County Pro Bono Program.