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Cheryl Hepfer

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Licensed for 49 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

Ms. Hepfer guides her clients to a resolution of their family matters through her expertise in family law and domestic law, negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, the collaborative process, or litigation. She has a wealth of experience in complex property distribution, alimony, child custody and visitation, child access, and child support matters, which has led her to successfully litigate in trial courts throughout Maryland. She also has a successful appellate practice. Ms. Hepfer settles most of her cases out of court because she explores settlement options early, hoping to limit client costs and enhance the opportunity for an amicable resolution. In September 2012, Ms. Hepfer was sworn in as the President of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (IAML), which is comprised of 700 of the most highly-regarded family law lawyers throughout the world. She is also Past-President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), which is comprised of 1700 accomplished family law attorneys in the United States who specialize in all issues related to divorce and family law. Ms. Hepfer is the only Maryland Diplomate in the American College of Family Trial Attorneys, which is comprised of the top 100 family law trial attorneys in the United States. Cheryl is certified by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers as a Family Law Arbitrator. Cheryl's memberships include the Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland State Bar Association, Montgomery County Chapter of the Maryland Women's Bar Association and Maryland Women's Bar Association. She has served on a number of committees under the auspices of those organizations over the years. Ms. Hepfer is a frequent lecturer on matters of family law, including issues of the valuation and division of marital assets, custody, access and general divorce related topics, such as divorce litigation. She also has been quoted by several national and regional media outlets such as CNN, ABC's Nightline, The New York Times, WBAL Radio, and National Public Radio. 

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

4800 Montgomery LaneBethesda, MD, 20814

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
December 12, 2011

Cheryl went above and beyond to both represent my interests and negotiate a fair settlement. I had a complex case involving a chronically ill adult child and an ownership position in a business. She always made herself available and brought consistent insight, compassion and professionalism to her work. I believe she is a rare find--I never felt like a number despite the fact that she was handling many other cases simultaneously. Cheryl really cares about her clients and made a difficult process more bearable through her kindness and creativity. I would recommend her to anyone without reservation.

anonymous
December 12, 2011

Cheryl went above and beyond to both represent my interests and negotiate a fair settlement. I had a complex case involving a chronically ill adult child and an ownership position in a business. She always made herself available and brought consistent insight, compassion and professionalism to her work. I believe she is a rare find--I never felt like a number despite the fact that she was handling many other cases simultaneously. Cheryl really cares about her clients and made a difficult process more bearable through her kindness and creativity. I would recommend her to anyone without reservation.

anonymous
December 12, 2011

Cheryl went above and beyond to both represent my interests and negotiate a fair settlement. I had a complex case involving a chronically ill adult child and an ownership position in a business. She always made herself available and brought consistent insight, compassion and professionalism to her work. I believe she is a rare find--I never felt like a number despite the fact that she was handling many other cases simultaneously. Cheryl really cares about her clients and made a difficult process more bearable through her kindness and creativity. I would recommend her to anyone without reservation.

anonymous
December 12, 2011

Cheryl went above and beyond to both represent my interests and negotiate a fair settlement. I had a complex case involving a chronically ill adult child and an ownership position in a business. She always made herself available and brought consistent insight, compassion and professionalism to her work. I believe she is a rare find--I never felt like a number despite the fact that she was handling many other cases simultaneously. Cheryl really cares about her clients and made a difficult process more bearable through her kindness and creativity. I would recommend her to anyone without reservation.