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The McKeon Law Firm Pro

4.4
39 reviews

3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 700-71, Bethesda, MD 20814, U.S.A.

Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody and 45 more

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About The McKeon Law Firm

The McKeon Law Firm, making a difference... when it matters. The Firm offers knowledge, confidence and the assurance that your divorce is being handled by attorneys with experience.
Divorce and Family Law in Maryland

Individuals in divorce proceedings may feel helpless or confused. Loss of control, feelings of failure and worry about the affects of divorce on children are all commonplace. Our attorneys help either the economically dominant spouse or the stay-at-home spouse. We help childless couples as well as parents with multiple children. Whether you are a D.C. commuter or a local resident with a family business going back generations - we can help.

The McKeon Law Firm, based in Gaithersburg and with offices in Bethesda, is dedicated 100% to family law issues. Our experience with complex divorces involving business ownership gives us the perspective as well as the experience to help you with your family law issue.

Family Law Experience With a Personal Touch

This is not a law firm with a one-size-fits-all approach. We take a hands-on approach to every case. This means prompt communication and attention to detail. We spend as much time using our ears as we do our voices.

Our experience in the courtroom makes us better negotiators. Our experience as parents and spouses makes us more understanding litigators. We know that many family law issues create stress and fear, and we strive to take as much of that out of the process as possible.

Team Approach for Enhanced Service

Shelly McKeon is an attorney who has focused exclusively on family law since becoming a lawyer in 1996. Jessica Kern has practiced law since 2008, and joined the Firm in 2010. Together, we work as a team to provide the level of service and quality that has made The McKeon Law Firm professionally well-regarded as well as highly recommended by former satisfied clients. We receive many referrals from our former clients as well as from other attorneys.

We work in all areas of family law, including issues surrounding high asset divorce, child custody, child support and alimony and domestic violence.

Helping You Face the Future At The McKeon Law Firm, we offer you knowledge, confidence and the assurance that your divorce is being handled by attorneys with experience.

The McKeon Law Firm, making a difference... when it matters.

 

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Champion Badge Gold

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The McKeon Law Firm got this award in 2021

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Divorce
Posted by anonymous
May 08, 2018
Hired Attorney Jessica S. Kern

Jessica and The McKeon Law Firm did a great job representing me in a very difficult divorce. Jessica was very professional and always made sure I understood what was happening. She was very knowledgeable and helpful. She made a painful process and painless and it could be and I ended up with the result that I was led to expect.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
April 28, 2012
Hired Law Firm

Excellent law firm. Very thorough, intelligent, and caring.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
May 01, 2014
Hired Attorney Shelly D. McKeon

Terrible advice for divorce settlement after all funds were exhausted. Resulted in Bankruptcy, loss of home, financially devastated.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
November 07, 2013
Hired Attorney Shelly D. McKeon

I am sure she was good when Pam was with her. Mediocre at best, not a very professional or upright attorney. My case was handles poorly and I could have had the same if not better results had I been to another less expensive and more knowledgeable attorney. A true disappointment. I googled and found better solutions and advice compared to what she gave. A waste of time and money. Basic rules that one finds in the maryland Lawyers professional rules of conduct were not adhered to.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
February 14, 2013
Hired Law Firm

Too expensive & totally not worth it. My money was more important than service or help for me.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
May 11, 2012
Hired Law Firm

Very knowledgeable and friendly. They take the time to ensure you understand the process, and continually keep the best interest of the client in mind.

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 37
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Alimony
    • Spousal Support
    • Marital Property Settlements
    • Post Divorce Modification
    • Child Support
    • Children
    • Marital Agreements
    • Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
    • Divorce Taxation
    • Domestic Relations
    • Uncontested Divorce
    • Visitation Rights
    • Domestic Violence
    • Postnuptial Agreements
    • Military Divorce
    • Premarital Agreements
    • Divorce Mediation
    • International Family Law
    • Interstate Support
    • Matrimonial Law
    • Name Changes
    • Palimony
    • Paternity
    • Child Custody Mediation
    • Non-Traditional Family Law
    • International Child Custody
    • Parental Kidnapping
    • Parental Rights
    • Parenting Time
    • Termination of Parental Rights
    • Divorce Arbitration
    • Third Party Custody
    • Grandparents Visitation Rights
    • Family Arbitration
    • Grandparents Custody

  • Legal Separation 1
    • Separation Agreements
  • Agency and Distributorships 2
    • Marital Property Distribution
    • Equitable Distribution
  • Property Law 2
    • Marital Property Law
    • Community Property Law
  • Restraining Orders
  • Family Mediation
  • Fathers Rights
  • Annulment
  • Torts 1
    • Domestic Torts

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    English.

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  • Firm History
    Year Established

    2003

  • Additional Links

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