Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in Maryland since: 2002
Education: American University Washington College of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2015 - 2027 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2009 - 2013 Prudence Avery Upton is a partner at the Rockville, Maryland firm of Avery & Upton. Ms. Upton primarily represents individuals facing family law disputes including divorce, child custody, child support and alimony.
Ms. Upton earned her Bachelor of Arts cum laude from Dickinson College and her law degree cum laude from American University, Washington College of Law in the District of Columbia. She is admitted to the Maryland State Bar. Ms. Upton is an active member of the Maryland State Bar Association, the Montgomery County Bar Association, and the American Association for Justice.
Practicing law with her father, Bruce Avery, Ms. Upton is committed to providing family-centered guidance to her clients. Serving Rockville, Bethesda, Frederick County, Howard County and the surrounding areas, Ms. Upton is focused on contributing to the Avery & Upton team approach and using her individual legal talent to serve her clients' best interests.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 2002, Maryland
Professional Webpage: https://averyuptonlaw.com/our-attorneys/prudence-a-upton/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Member, Montgomery County Bar Association
- Barrister, Inns of Court, Montgomery County, Maryland, 2019
- Maryland, 2002
- Member, Maryland State Bar Association
- Barrister, Inns of Court, Montgomery County, Maryland, 2020
Representative Clients
- Parent Coordinator
- Best Interest Attorney
- Child Privilege Attorney
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Court-Appointed Parent Coordinator
- Court-appointed as Best Interest Attorney for children
Educational Background
- Dickinson College, B.A., Major: History/English, Honors: Cum Laude, 1996
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Prudence fights hard for her clients. She is a good advocate who knows how to negotiate good outcomes for her clients.”
“She is one of the best litigators in Montgomery County.”
“I have worked closely with Prudence Upton on divorce and child custody cases and have known her for at least 15 years. She is always thorough in her preparation and knowledgeable in the law (and the local court) and reasonable and easy to deal with. Ms. Upton is the attorney I would refer my friends or family to for divorce or child custody cases in Montgomery County, Maryland. She takes care of her client's needs and keeps her fees reasonable. ”
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2015 - 2027
- Rising Stars: 2009 - 2013
