Met Mr. Gudis via the court help services and he was incredibly helpful with what I should expect…read more First lawyer EVER to help with no strings attached. From the few hours spent with him, he was very helpful and gave sound advice. So very fortunate to have stubbled upon him. Highly recommend!

I hired Jerry Gudis for my divorce and it was one of the best decisions of my life. My custody case…read moreinvolved no less than 10 lawsuits from the other side over an 8 year period, as she was uncontrollably trying to make me suffer for wanting shared custody. Jerry and I spent a lot of time together during that period and I can say without hesitation that he always had my best interest in mind, he always had time for me, and he always gave me sound advice. In fact, Jerry gave me the best advice I've ever received. He told me to put the children first and the Court would rule in my favor. He was right. I eventually won full custody (by the kids' request) and raised my children who are all very successful adults today and Jerry played a significant role in that outcome.

Two years later I am still reeling from the poor representation of services. They schedule meetings…read morelate in the week so you have to pay overtime on the weekends. They do not listen when you tell them you do not want additional services that will not help your case and they do it anyway and charge you. I was told I would get money back (4k) from my account but they managed to use it all up before settlement. They said my ex would pay half and he did not. Very unprofessional but maybe not in the law area.

This Legal Team is by far the BEST!! If I could give more than five stars I would! Shelly and her…read moreteam of professionals handled my post-divorce settlement as swiftly as possible. They took ALL of the details into consideration; therefore understanding my ENTIRE situation. Bottom Line - Shelly and her Team KNOW the law. They will NOT sugar coat or twist things, they will tell you like it is. They are SOLID. At the end of it all, yes, I spent money on an awesome Legal team to represent me in an ugly case. But, on the other end of that case I am a MUCH happier man and it was worth EVERY penny! You will not regret hiring them! Thank You!!!

I spent way more time and effort to select my divorce lawyer than I ever did to choose my (now ex)…read morehusband. I did extensive online research. I read tons of testimonials. I even listened to divorce podcasts and took notes. On paper, Geraldine Hess stood out among the other divorce lawyers I considered because she is Fellow of the Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), and her practice is 100% focused on family law. In practice, Geraldine Hess ended up being an advocate I could TRUST to help me navigate through one of the worst times in my life. I liked working with Geraldine because she was always tactful and professional, but at the same time, she never sugar coated anything or tip toed around difficult things that needed to be said or done. I loved that she was so straightforward and honest, while also being fair and kind. I also really appreciated how tough Geraldine was, both mentally and emotionally. I don't mean that she was a junk yard bull dog with a spiked collar and a loud bark. I mean that nothing surprised her or shocked her or threw her off her game. If my husband had set himself on fire while on the witness stand, Geraldine would probably have to stifle a yawn. Beyond that, Geraldine was organized, reliable, and responsive, as were her assistants. She ran a tight ship, and I knew that she would never let anything fall through the cracks. During my divorce, I ended up needing a criminal lawyer and then a contract lawyer. Geraldine referred me to two excellent attorneys who were both trustworthy and excellent in their fields. Geraldine Hess has my highest recommendation. I hope never to get divorced again, but if I did, I would call Geraldine right away.

Geraldine Hess is highly responsive and thorough in consideration of the financial and personal…read moreneeds of myself and my children. After interviewing several attorneys, I chose Geraldine for her expert negotiating skills and "even hand". What Geraldine provided to me exceeded my expectations. She was careful to explain all of the implications in making decisions throughout my settlement negotiations. She raised concerns that I would not have otherwise considered, and am thankful for that awareness, as it has protected me in my financial future, and my relationship with my children. She was keenly aware of how to specifically negotiate with the other party, and was tough when necessary. She was always mindful of what was in the best interest of my children. The rates for Hess Family Law were very reasonable. I was apprised of what the possible expenses could be when facing different choices on course of action. I highly recommend Hess Family Law.

I used Rahul Kishore to attempt to get custody of my son in 2014, it is 2026 and I am still upset…read more STAY FAR AWAY from this guy. The way he messed up my case from the beginning and as everyone else says, after paying I'm sure well over 20k, should be criminal. As a side note, I eventually did end up getting FULL custody of my son, who was being abused by his mom, almost 7 years later, which should have and easily could have been accomplished from the beginning based on the mountain of evidence. As I stated, I payed WELL over 20k BEFORE THE PL HEARING. He did ZERO witness prep with me, we didn't call ANY witnesses I listed while the other side did, he didn't bring up ANY of the issues that I discussed with him. There were days he would have me come to his office for literal hours, sitting, while he takes calls, run around the office, everything but help me. I was new to the process so I didn't realize I was being charged for this and being taken advantage of. But you better believe every email, text, question...$30-$50 charge. And to be clear, I understand your day on court can go either way, but he was totally unprepared. He only wants your money. This is a real review. DO NOT USE THIS GUY if you care about your kids.... And finances.

I worked with Mr. Rahul Kishore during a complex and emotionally difficult family-court matter. He…read morewas consistently available to answer my questions, took the time to meet with me in person, and approached the case in a highly organized and professional manner. I particularly appreciated how structured his practice was--documents and exhibits were shared in an orderly, transparent way, which stood in stark contrast to the opposing side. He presented a clear and reasoned view of the financial issues, and the court ultimately adopted his position regarding income, which was a key aspect of the case. Family court can be stressful and unpredictable, but I valued his accessibility, professionalism, and methodical approach throughout the process.

I had met several family law attorneys in the past through the Montgomery County Bar Association,…read moreand 2 years later when my (ex-)husband and I decided to get divorced, she was top of mind. Before contacting her, I did still do my due diligence, researching her credentials and online reviews, including on avvo.com - an online directory of attorneys. Dorothy had a 10/10 Avvo rating, which is based not only on client reviews, but also on recognition from the legal community, years of experience, and leadership activities. It's not easy to get a 10/10 rating, so off I went to request a consultation from Dorothy. After meeting and hiring Dorothy, the divorce proceeded smoothly. Dorothy did everything, from drafting the settlement agreement, making any necessary revisions, drafting and filing the "complaint" with the court, setting the court date, and then representing me at the hearing. She was always responsive, professional, and clearly an expert, and throughout the entire process. I had no doubt that I was in good hands, and I have no doubt that you will be too. I highly recommend Dorothy Fait for any of your family law needs.

I highly recommend Fiat and DiLima for divorce and child related matters. Laura Duncan and Sylvia…read moreBorenstein are hands down the best at their jobs. When I first talked to them at my consultation, I knew they had my best interest, but also my children's best interests. Every step of the way through my divorce process they communicated daily and weekly. Sylvia is a wonderful parental figure and cares for children involved in the case as if they were her own. She genuinely focuses on each client even during holidays, after hours and her days off. Laura is a strong and devoted lawyer to each case and will treat you as family from day one. She gives advice on how to emotionally and mentally prepare yourself with books and therapeutic resources. She took the time to write then re-write documents to ensure they were perfect and fitted to each circumstance. They always communicated with the corresponding party promptly and professionally. Both of these wonderful people made my process much simpler. I am forever grateful to them.

I hired Greg for my divorce (and then again later on for a custody dispute). He is incredibly…read moreresponsive, thorough, and has a good sense of humor. My friends who have retained him also had a great experience - I mean, not with the whole getting divorced thing because that's kind of a drag, but with Greg's services. While I hope I don't need to use him again, I would do it in a heartbeat if I had to go back to court. He's definitely the lawyer you want on your side.

I cannot possibly find the words to express my gratitude to Greg Abney for the services he has…read moreprovided. His professionalism, patience, calm demeanour, understanding, knowledge, and above all, his kindness and compassion were vital in my divorce process. Greg's approach is one that focuses primarily on compassion for the people involved in the situation while providing the best legal and professional advice applicable to the circumstances. He takes all factors into consideration and he communicates them clearly, and he does so without being harsh or tactless. He understands that people in this situation are already under a heavy amount of pain and stress, and he never loses sight of that. One of the most salient traits he displayed was his intention to and diligence in making sure my legal expenses were kept as low as it was feasible to do, without compromising the quality of service provided or his professional commitment and dedication. I will always be grateful to Greg for helping me through one of the most difficult transitions in my life, and I will remain grateful for having found him at the right time. I highly and wholeheartedly recommend Greg Abney; retaining his services was the best legal decision I have made in a long time, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions for my emotional and psychological well-being as well. You will be in great hands with Greg Abney.

I contacted Debra Ackerman for an uncontested divorce in late 2025 and I was very pleased with her…read morework. Everything was conducted by email and Zoom, so that was a relief, and the divorce was finalized by the end of the year. Her fee was quite reasonable, too.

Attorney Ackerman was recommended to me by a colleague. I advised him that I was going through a…read moredivorce and needed representation. We had a phone consultation and I immediately knew that she was the Attorney that I needed. Attorney Ackerman was very knowledgeable, kind, assertive and pleasure to work with. Attorney Ackerman made me feel like my case was the only case she had for almost a year. Attorney Ackerman assisted me with retaining my most important assets. I highly recommend Attorney Ackerman you will NOT regret it. Regards Kenneth Boone

Dealt with Johnathan Isaacs in a divorce case. I'm sure the ex thinks he did a great job. What…read morereally happened was that the attorney padded his pockets by dragging them out unnecessarily. He refused to negotiate, told my attorney he was proud of his reputation for going to trial. It should have been simple. There were no minor children, and we'd already been to mediation. Often, he did not consult the ex and independently made decisions. Many times those decisions were not in the best interest of his client. They were singly to pad his bill. My team requested renewal of a third party agreement so I could manage the mortgage payments. He refused stating "he did not know what it was" and "he was not inclined" to ask his client to do it. This could have resulted in the home going into foreclosure because, without it, the mortgage company would not discuss the loan with me, even though I'd been paying it for almost 2 years. I wasn't listed on the mortgage document. He was unethical. I'd gotten an appraisal in anticipation of the settlement. They insisted on doing another one, even though the first one was barely 4 months old. My team and I thought they'd come to their senses about getting another appraisal. It had been at least 2 months and they had not brought it back up. They did not signal their intention until a week before the settlement hearing. I was given some dates and selected one that fell on my day off. He attempted to force me to take time off from work by insisting that it be completed on a weekday. The day he selected was the day of the settlement hearing. This assured the report would not be ready for the hearing and the case could not be settled. This prolonged the divorce and padded his bill even further. The difference between the two appraisals was minimal. It wasn't quite $2000. Only half of that figure would go to his portion of the equity settlement. The net gain was not even $500. ($2000 - $1000 (half) - $600 (what the ex pain for the appraisal) net gain approx 400. I'm sure Isaacs gained more for his bill than this. He refused to negotiate, true to his statement at the onset. At trial, he performed like he was onstage while the judge, bailiff, and I rolled our eyes. I'm sure the ex thinks he did a GREAT job. Truth is, he got nothing more than the law allows, and I was willing to give up to get rid of him. What it DID do was pad the legal bill for the ex. Instead of a quick settlement, it was 3-4 months of legal fees. The only difference between what happened during the hearing and a timely settlement was the amount of money the ex paid to Isaacs. He took advantage of the ex being an alcoholic. He constantly threatened to force the sale of the marital home. I believe this is why he would not negotiate. He thought he could scare me into compliance. Not only did he pad the bill, he thought it would pressure me into doing what he wanted. It didn't. By then I could have cared less about the house. I just wanted to be free. After the hearing, he insisted on authoring the decree. We allowed it because it was less work for my team. However, it required just as much work because it was riddled with poor grammar and errors. This was not a surprise because at the hearing he, after having corrected information provided months earlier) still proceeded to provide incorrect information. At one point he'd even put the wrong case number on the divorce documents. I was doing a refinance for the home. My attorney communicated that she would draw up a new deed. Isaacs drew up one on his own after hearing this, had the ex sign it, and proceeded to state that I could pay him $375 for his services. Maybe the other attorneys in this firm are good, but Isaacs is being reported to the Maryland Bar Association for his behavior in this case. I did post this on their Google Review section. if you can't see it they removed it.

I can't thank Jaime Wright and Stuart enough for everything they've done for me. Their work…read moreexceeded my expectations and I couldn't be happier with the results. Thank you!