Jessica S. Kern - Gaithersburg, MD
Attorney at The McKeon Law Firm
Family Law Lawyers in Gaithersburg, MD
17 B Firstfield Road Suite 101 Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Gaithersburg Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Alimony/Spousal Support & Maintenance
- Child Custody & Visitation
- Child Support
- Division of Debt
- Division of Retirement
- Divorce & Separation
- Enforcements & Contempt Actions
- Prenuptial Agreements
- Separation Agreements
- Uncontested Divorce
- Valuation and Division of Marital Property, Businesses, Pensions and Other Assets
Litigation: 50%
Attorney Information
Overview
Jessica S. Kern joined The McKeon Law Firm as an associate in July, 2010. With deep roots in Montgomery County, she is passionate about the practice of family law. Prior to joining the Firm, Ms. Kern gained valuable experience working for four years as both a legal intern and associate at the Montgomery County family law firm Paradiso, Taub, Sinay & Owel, P.C., and volunteered her time as an attorney at the Montgomery County Circuit Court Family Law Self-Help Center.
Ms. Kern represents clients in all aspects of Family Law with experience in Montgomery County, Frederick County, and Prince George’s County, among others. She handles cases involving contested and uncontested divorce, division of property, alimony and spousal support, child custody and visitation, and child support. Ms. Kern negotiates for her clients during mediations, both before and during litigation, to help clients reach Prenuptial Agreements, Marital Settlement Agreements, and Custody Agreements. Ms. Kern also vigorously advocates for and supports clients through contested divorces, custody cases, domestic violence, modifications and enforcement of orders, in addition to other family law matters.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Martindale-Hubbell, Client Champion, Silver, 2020 - 2025
- Highly Recommended by Alignable
- Best Law Firm – Family Law, Daily Record’s Reader Rankings, 2022
Education
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Legal Education
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Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law,
Washington,
District of Columbia, 2007
J.D.
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Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law,
Washington,
District of Columbia, 2007
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Non Legal Education
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University of Maryland,
College Park,
Maryland, 2004
B.A.
Major: Criminology
Major: Criminal Justice
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University of Maryland,
College Park,
Maryland, 2004
Past Positions
- Paradiso, Taub, Sinay, & Owel, P.C., Associate/Intern, 2005 - 2009
Pro Bono Activities
- Montgomery County Circuit Court Family Law Self-Help Center, Volunteer, 2009 - 2010
Bar Admissions
- Maryland, 2008
- District of Columbia, 2010
Other Affiliations
- Montgomery County Bar Association, 2008 - Present (Member)
- Maryland Bar Association, 2008 - Present (Member)
- D.C. Bar Association, 2010 - Present (Member)
- Women's Bar Association, Montgomery County Chapter, 2015 - Present (Member)
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Alpha Delta
Reviews
Highlights
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4.5 Value
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4.5 Quality of Service
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4.5 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2022-2024My divorce was very difficult. My husband hid our assets and had planned to leave me long before he actually let on to me that he was done with the marriage. I felt lost and alone and helpless. I was referred to the Mckeon Law Firm from one of my close friends who used them for her divorce and custody case. I hired Shelly and Jessica to represent me and could not have been in better hands. They were literally life savers. They helped me at every step to see the options available to me and to advise me based on their wealth of experience. They were able to find the money my husband hid from me and negotiated a settlement that I am very pleased with and feel that even though nobody wins in a divorce, I came out of this ordeal feeling secure in my future because of the settlement. Overall, I believe that even though it was expensive, they were worth every dollar. My husband's attorneys fees were much higher than mine and I know he is unhappy with what the outcome was. I highly recommend the McKeon Law Firm.
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Contact
17 B Firstfield Road
Suite 101
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Phone: (301) 363-4683
Fax: (301) 977-2598
Email: Send a message
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