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Jessica S. Kern - Gaithersburg, MD

17 B Firstfield RoadSuite 101 Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Updated: 07/09/2025

Gaithersburg Family Law Lawyer

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.

About Jessica S. Kern

Practice Areas

  • 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%

Qualifications

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)

Education

  • Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Washington, District of Columbia, 2007
    J.D.
  • University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, 2004
    B.A.
    Major: Criminology
    Major: Criminal Justice

Fraternities and Sororities

  • Phi Alpha Delta

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

Achievements

Honors

  • Martindale-Hubbell, Client Champion, Silver, 2020 - 2025
  • Highly Recommended by Alignable
  • Best Law Firm – Family Law, Daily Record’s Reader Rankings, 2022

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Address

17 B Firstfield RoadSuite 101 Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Fax

  • (301) 977-2598

Accepts Credit Cards

Yes

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By Paige C. on Nov. 08, 2024

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My 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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