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Regina DeMeo

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Licensed for 23 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and separation

Language

Spanish English

About

For over 20 years, I have helped clients in MD and DC resolve their family law disputes including child support, custody, alimony and property division.  I try to use alternate dispute resolution methods whenever possible to avoid costly litigation, but if necessary I am a highly skilled litigator.  Since 2007, I have served as an ADR facilitator for both DC Superior Court and Montgomery County Circuit Court.  I have practiced Collaborative Divorce for over a decade, and was formerly President of Collaborative Divorce Association in Maryland.  For two years, I hosted a show for MMCTV to help families tackle major issues. In 2012, I was also a legal commentor for Sirius XM, and in July 2013 I appeared on Good Morning America.  I have been featured in the Washington Post, as well as Bethesda Magazine, and I am frequently quoted in the media for promoting ADR to preserve as much family wealth and good will as possible.  I enjoy guest lecturing at my alma maters, Georgetown University and GWU Law School, and currently I am serving a 4 year term on Alumni Council for Phillips Academy Andover.I am a divorced parent, who understands the emotional and financial burdens a separation will cause a family to endure.  My goal is to assist clients with a cost-effective approach that best suits their family's needs to move forward in a timely and orderly manner.  

Practices Areas

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

Spanish English

Contact

Law Office of Regina A. DeMeo4550 Montgomery Avenue, Suite 760NBethesda, MD, 20814

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Reviews

Brett
November 8, 2019

After researching several attorneys I hired Regina as my lawyer to help with my divorce. I chose her for her experience, candor, and reputation as a family-oriented lawyer. I received all that and more. Regina is sensible and assertive while also being empathetic. She is an excellent communicator. I was well informed of my progress and what was required of me -- and only to the extent needed so my costs were not run up. She worked hard to achieve the best outcome for myself and my child(ren) while being professional and efficient. I was very happy with my decision. I couldn't have asked for anything more from Regina.

anonymous
June 12, 2019

When first meeting Regina it was initially to create a pre-nuptial agreement, never thinking we would meet again to handle divorce proceedings. The prenuptial agreement was done timely, accurately and her advice was very exacting. When the separation/divorce was imminent she was not only a most knowledgeable legal representative but kind and emotionally available. Never did I expect to be navigated through such a most difficult time in my life with such caring. With Regina representing me I felt confident that my best interests were being taken care of and would highly recommend her.

anonymous
February 20, 2019

Regina is wonderful. She handled my prenuptial negotiations with care and advocated my best interest. I would absolutely use her services again and would recommend them to others

William
February 26, 2017

Ms. DeMeo handled my difficult divorce very professionally. She clearly informed me of the law and gave me the courage to move out on my own. She was attentive to my needs and handled everything with empathy and compassion. She was respectful, prompt, and cost sensitive. I couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer or a more stress-free experience. I was so glad to have had Regina DeMeo to represent me. I highly recommend her.

anonymous
February 22, 2017

Regina is an excellent attorney. During a very painful custody and divorce process, she has been there for me and held my hand throughout the entire divorce process. Regina pays attention to every detail and knows her stuff when she gets to court. I don't think I could have picked a better attorney to represent me.

anonymous
February 18, 2017

I've known Regina for a number of years, and she is an incredibly intelligent and thoughtful attorney, who is able to easily explain complicated concepts to her clients. She is punctual, responsive, cost-conscious and very personable. Regina's commitment and compassion to her work is unquestionable. I cannot recommend her enough

anonymous
February 17, 2017

Ms. DeMeo has been as invaluable resource and council as well as a dedicated and persistent attorney in my court case for well over a year now. My divorce -- unfortunately -- has been a complicated one because of the personalities involved (on the opposing side). She tried to reduce costs by negotiating and had a calming effect on me while the other council was fanning the flames. Her attention to details was another critical asset that proved again and again to tilt the scales of justice to the right direction. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone needing help in family matters.

Jason Yang
October 7, 2016

Regina helped my wife and I plan our estate planning before and after the birth of our first child. She was extremely well prepared and easy to work with. My wife and I came away from the experience with a rock solid plan and documents, as well as a new friend. We wholeheartedly recommend her services to everyone we know.

Oscar
September 23, 2016

I was Regina's client for two years. Her counsel, patience and empathy as a fellow parent were critical in getting me through a custody case that took many twists and turns. Ultimately we prevailed and it was thanks to her preparation and strategy that helped me present myself and the issues in the strongest possible way in front of the DC family court. Regina was always available and had extensive procedural and strategic experience to rely on from her years practicing in DC and Maryland. I will always consider her as both my legal counsel and a friend.

anonymous
September 23, 2016

Regina DeMeo represented me in my divorce and represented me again when my ex-husband became aggressive about custody of our 10-year-old son. I would hire her again immediately if the need were to arise. Regina keeps her focus on the best result for her client and any children in the family. Her approach is to negotiate or mediate when possible; if that is not possible, then she is a vigorous and masterly advocate. Regina understands that divorce is exhausting in many ways. My ex-husband thrives on conflict, and she took over all communications about the divorce so that I could focus on my son. She also recommended a book that helped me to better understand my ex-husband and to better anticipate what he might try to do. She thought of many issues that I hadn't, such as the tax implications of divorcing, and she negotiated a favorable position for me. When my ex-husband became angry at me two years later, he came back and tried to revise our shared custody agreement. I hired Regina again. Regina worked tirelessly in negotiations with my ex-husband's attorney to ensure that my son's best interests, and not my ex's anger, remained the highest priority. Finally, Regina is efficient and cost-effective. For one of the best divorce and custody attorneys in the DC/Maryland region, her rates are fair and she gets things done quickly. In one of the most difficult times of my life, I am so glad to have had Regina DeMeo at my side. I recommend her as highly as is possible.

Brett
November 8, 2019

After researching several attorneys I hired Regina as my lawyer to help with my divorce. I chose her for her experience, candor, and reputation as a family-oriented lawyer. I received all that and more. Regina is sensible and assertive while also being empathetic. She is an excellent communicator. I was well informed of my progress and what was required of me -- and only to the extent needed so my costs were not run up. She worked hard to achieve the best outcome for myself and my child(ren) while being professional and efficient. I was very happy with my decision. I couldn't have asked for anything more from Regina.

anonymous
June 12, 2019

When first meeting Regina it was initially to create a pre-nuptial agreement, never thinking we would meet again to handle divorce proceedings. The prenuptial agreement was done timely, accurately and her advice was very exacting. When the separation/divorce was imminent she was not only a most knowledgeable legal representative but kind and emotionally available. Never did I expect to be navigated through such a most difficult time in my life with such caring. With Regina representing me I felt confident that my best interests were being taken care of and would highly recommend her.

anonymous
February 20, 2019

Regina is wonderful. She handled my prenuptial negotiations with care and advocated my best interest. I would absolutely use her services again and would recommend them to others

William
February 26, 2017

Ms. DeMeo handled my difficult divorce very professionally. She clearly informed me of the law and gave me the courage to move out on my own. She was attentive to my needs and handled everything with empathy and compassion. She was respectful, prompt, and cost sensitive. I couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer or a more stress-free experience. I was so glad to have had Regina DeMeo to represent me. I highly recommend her.

anonymous
February 22, 2017

Regina is an excellent attorney. During a very painful custody and divorce process, she has been there for me and held my hand throughout the entire divorce process. Regina pays attention to every detail and knows her stuff when she gets to court. I don't think I could have picked a better attorney to represent me.

anonymous
February 18, 2017

I've known Regina for a number of years, and she is an incredibly intelligent and thoughtful attorney, who is able to easily explain complicated concepts to her clients. She is punctual, responsive, cost-conscious and very personable. Regina's commitment and compassion to her work is unquestionable. I cannot recommend her enough

anonymous
February 17, 2017

Ms. DeMeo has been as invaluable resource and council as well as a dedicated and persistent attorney in my court case for well over a year now. My divorce -- unfortunately -- has been a complicated one because of the personalities involved (on the opposing side). She tried to reduce costs by negotiating and had a calming effect on me while the other council was fanning the flames. Her attention to details was another critical asset that proved again and again to tilt the scales of justice to the right direction. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone needing help in family matters.

Jason Yang
October 7, 2016

Regina helped my wife and I plan our estate planning before and after the birth of our first child. She was extremely well prepared and easy to work with. My wife and I came away from the experience with a rock solid plan and documents, as well as a new friend. We wholeheartedly recommend her services to everyone we know.

Oscar
September 23, 2016

I was Regina's client for two years. Her counsel, patience and empathy as a fellow parent were critical in getting me through a custody case that took many twists and turns. Ultimately we prevailed and it was thanks to her preparation and strategy that helped me present myself and the issues in the strongest possible way in front of the DC family court. Regina was always available and had extensive procedural and strategic experience to rely on from her years practicing in DC and Maryland. I will always consider her as both my legal counsel and a friend.

anonymous
September 23, 2016

Regina DeMeo represented me in my divorce and represented me again when my ex-husband became aggressive about custody of our 10-year-old son. I would hire her again immediately if the need were to arise. Regina keeps her focus on the best result for her client and any children in the family. Her approach is to negotiate or mediate when possible; if that is not possible, then she is a vigorous and masterly advocate. Regina understands that divorce is exhausting in many ways. My ex-husband thrives on conflict, and she took over all communications about the divorce so that I could focus on my son. She also recommended a book that helped me to better understand my ex-husband and to better anticipate what he might try to do. She thought of many issues that I hadn't, such as the tax implications of divorcing, and she negotiated a favorable position for me. When my ex-husband became angry at me two years later, he came back and tried to revise our shared custody agreement. I hired Regina again. Regina worked tirelessly in negotiations with my ex-husband's attorney to ensure that my son's best interests, and not my ex's anger, remained the highest priority. Finally, Regina is efficient and cost-effective. For one of the best divorce and custody attorneys in the DC/Maryland region, her rates are fair and she gets things done quickly. In one of the most difficult times of my life, I am so glad to have had Regina DeMeo at my side. I recommend her as highly as is possible.

Brett
November 8, 2019

After researching several attorneys I hired Regina as my lawyer to help with my divorce. I chose her for her experience, candor, and reputation as a family-oriented lawyer. I received all that and more. Regina is sensible and assertive while also being empathetic. She is an excellent communicator. I was well informed of my progress and what was required of me -- and only to the extent needed so my costs were not run up. She worked hard to achieve the best outcome for myself and my child(ren) while being professional and efficient. I was very happy with my decision. I couldn't have asked for anything more from Regina.

anonymous
June 12, 2019

When first meeting Regina it was initially to create a pre-nuptial agreement, never thinking we would meet again to handle divorce proceedings. The prenuptial agreement was done timely, accurately and her advice was very exacting. When the separation/divorce was imminent she was not only a most knowledgeable legal representative but kind and emotionally available. Never did I expect to be navigated through such a most difficult time in my life with such caring. With Regina representing me I felt confident that my best interests were being taken care of and would highly recommend her.

anonymous
February 20, 2019

Regina is wonderful. She handled my prenuptial negotiations with care and advocated my best interest. I would absolutely use her services again and would recommend them to others

William
February 26, 2017

Ms. DeMeo handled my difficult divorce very professionally. She clearly informed me of the law and gave me the courage to move out on my own. She was attentive to my needs and handled everything with empathy and compassion. She was respectful, prompt, and cost sensitive. I couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer or a more stress-free experience. I was so glad to have had Regina DeMeo to represent me. I highly recommend her.

anonymous
February 22, 2017

Regina is an excellent attorney. During a very painful custody and divorce process, she has been there for me and held my hand throughout the entire divorce process. Regina pays attention to every detail and knows her stuff when she gets to court. I don't think I could have picked a better attorney to represent me.

anonymous
February 18, 2017

I've known Regina for a number of years, and she is an incredibly intelligent and thoughtful attorney, who is able to easily explain complicated concepts to her clients. She is punctual, responsive, cost-conscious and very personable. Regina's commitment and compassion to her work is unquestionable. I cannot recommend her enough

anonymous
February 17, 2017

Ms. DeMeo has been as invaluable resource and council as well as a dedicated and persistent attorney in my court case for well over a year now. My divorce -- unfortunately -- has been a complicated one because of the personalities involved (on the opposing side). She tried to reduce costs by negotiating and had a calming effect on me while the other council was fanning the flames. Her attention to details was another critical asset that proved again and again to tilt the scales of justice to the right direction. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone needing help in family matters.

Jason Yang
October 7, 2016

Regina helped my wife and I plan our estate planning before and after the birth of our first child. She was extremely well prepared and easy to work with. My wife and I came away from the experience with a rock solid plan and documents, as well as a new friend. We wholeheartedly recommend her services to everyone we know.

Oscar
September 23, 2016

I was Regina's client for two years. Her counsel, patience and empathy as a fellow parent were critical in getting me through a custody case that took many twists and turns. Ultimately we prevailed and it was thanks to her preparation and strategy that helped me present myself and the issues in the strongest possible way in front of the DC family court. Regina was always available and had extensive procedural and strategic experience to rely on from her years practicing in DC and Maryland. I will always consider her as both my legal counsel and a friend.

anonymous
September 23, 2016

Regina DeMeo represented me in my divorce and represented me again when my ex-husband became aggressive about custody of our 10-year-old son. I would hire her again immediately if the need were to arise. Regina keeps her focus on the best result for her client and any children in the family. Her approach is to negotiate or mediate when possible; if that is not possible, then she is a vigorous and masterly advocate. Regina understands that divorce is exhausting in many ways. My ex-husband thrives on conflict, and she took over all communications about the divorce so that I could focus on my son. She also recommended a book that helped me to better understand my ex-husband and to better anticipate what he might try to do. She thought of many issues that I hadn't, such as the tax implications of divorcing, and she negotiated a favorable position for me. When my ex-husband became angry at me two years later, he came back and tried to revise our shared custody agreement. I hired Regina again. Regina worked tirelessly in negotiations with my ex-husband's attorney to ensure that my son's best interests, and not my ex's anger, remained the highest priority. Finally, Regina is efficient and cost-effective. For one of the best divorce and custody attorneys in the DC/Maryland region, her rates are fair and she gets things done quickly. In one of the most difficult times of my life, I am so glad to have had Regina DeMeo at my side. I recommend her as highly as is possible.

Brett
November 8, 2019

After researching several attorneys I hired Regina as my lawyer to help with my divorce. I chose her for her experience, candor, and reputation as a family-oriented lawyer. I received all that and more. Regina is sensible and assertive while also being empathetic. She is an excellent communicator. I was well informed of my progress and what was required of me -- and only to the extent needed so my costs were not run up. She worked hard to achieve the best outcome for myself and my child(ren) while being professional and efficient. I was very happy with my decision. I couldn't have asked for anything more from Regina.

anonymous
June 12, 2019

When first meeting Regina it was initially to create a pre-nuptial agreement, never thinking we would meet again to handle divorce proceedings. The prenuptial agreement was done timely, accurately and her advice was very exacting. When the separation/divorce was imminent she was not only a most knowledgeable legal representative but kind and emotionally available. Never did I expect to be navigated through such a most difficult time in my life with such caring. With Regina representing me I felt confident that my best interests were being taken care of and would highly recommend her.

anonymous
February 20, 2019

Regina is wonderful. She handled my prenuptial negotiations with care and advocated my best interest. I would absolutely use her services again and would recommend them to others

William
February 26, 2017

Ms. DeMeo handled my difficult divorce very professionally. She clearly informed me of the law and gave me the courage to move out on my own. She was attentive to my needs and handled everything with empathy and compassion. She was respectful, prompt, and cost sensitive. I couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer or a more stress-free experience. I was so glad to have had Regina DeMeo to represent me. I highly recommend her.

anonymous
February 22, 2017

Regina is an excellent attorney. During a very painful custody and divorce process, she has been there for me and held my hand throughout the entire divorce process. Regina pays attention to every detail and knows her stuff when she gets to court. I don't think I could have picked a better attorney to represent me.

anonymous
February 18, 2017

I've known Regina for a number of years, and she is an incredibly intelligent and thoughtful attorney, who is able to easily explain complicated concepts to her clients. She is punctual, responsive, cost-conscious and very personable. Regina's commitment and compassion to her work is unquestionable. I cannot recommend her enough

anonymous
February 17, 2017

Ms. DeMeo has been as invaluable resource and council as well as a dedicated and persistent attorney in my court case for well over a year now. My divorce -- unfortunately -- has been a complicated one because of the personalities involved (on the opposing side). She tried to reduce costs by negotiating and had a calming effect on me while the other council was fanning the flames. Her attention to details was another critical asset that proved again and again to tilt the scales of justice to the right direction. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone needing help in family matters.

Jason Yang
October 7, 2016

Regina helped my wife and I plan our estate planning before and after the birth of our first child. She was extremely well prepared and easy to work with. My wife and I came away from the experience with a rock solid plan and documents, as well as a new friend. We wholeheartedly recommend her services to everyone we know.

Oscar
September 23, 2016

I was Regina's client for two years. Her counsel, patience and empathy as a fellow parent were critical in getting me through a custody case that took many twists and turns. Ultimately we prevailed and it was thanks to her preparation and strategy that helped me present myself and the issues in the strongest possible way in front of the DC family court. Regina was always available and had extensive procedural and strategic experience to rely on from her years practicing in DC and Maryland. I will always consider her as both my legal counsel and a friend.

anonymous
September 23, 2016

Regina DeMeo represented me in my divorce and represented me again when my ex-husband became aggressive about custody of our 10-year-old son. I would hire her again immediately if the need were to arise. Regina keeps her focus on the best result for her client and any children in the family. Her approach is to negotiate or mediate when possible; if that is not possible, then she is a vigorous and masterly advocate. Regina understands that divorce is exhausting in many ways. My ex-husband thrives on conflict, and she took over all communications about the divorce so that I could focus on my son. She also recommended a book that helped me to better understand my ex-husband and to better anticipate what he might try to do. She thought of many issues that I hadn't, such as the tax implications of divorcing, and she negotiated a favorable position for me. When my ex-husband became angry at me two years later, he came back and tried to revise our shared custody agreement. I hired Regina again. Regina worked tirelessly in negotiations with my ex-husband's attorney to ensure that my son's best interests, and not my ex's anger, remained the highest priority. Finally, Regina is efficient and cost-effective. For one of the best divorce and custody attorneys in the DC/Maryland region, her rates are fair and she gets things done quickly. In one of the most difficult times of my life, I am so glad to have had Regina DeMeo at my side. I recommend her as highly as is possible.