Jesse A. Gadson PLLC
Led by Jesse A. Gadson
About Jesse A. Gadson PLLC
Law Offices of Jesse A. Gadson, PLLC, established in 1996 in Washington, D.C., has been providing exceptional legal representation and service to District and Maryland residents for more than 30 years. Located on Columbia Road NW in the District, the firm handles a full range of family law, divorce, and custody matters for clients throughout D.C. and Maryland. Jesse A. Gadson, the firm's founder, brings more than 35 years of legal experience representing clients throughout his career. He is recognized as a skillful negotiator and accomplished trial attorney, positioning him to serve clients whether their matters resolve through settlement negotiation or require vigorous courtroom advocacy. Jesse's reputation reflects his distinctive combination of aggressive advocacy with genuine compassion, earning recognition as a 'fighter' in the most positive sense of the word. Rather than viewing clients as case numbers, Jesse approaches each matter with genuine commitment to understanding clients' situations, concerns, and goals, then crafting legal strategies designed to achieve those objectives. The firm's practice encompasses comprehensive family law representation: divorces and custody disputes, child support and custody proceedings, comprehensive counsel to divorcing spouses addressing custody, alimony, and property division matters. The firm serves clients in the District and Maryland, maintaining admission in both jurisdictions to serve families with connections to multiple states. For D.C. and Maryland families seeking family law representation grounded in more than 30 years of service, skilled negotiation and trial advocacy, and genuine compassionate commitment to client goals, Law Offices of Jesse A. Gadson, PLLC offers a partnership built on proven experience and dedication to helping families navigate divorce effectively.
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Credentials & Experience
Education
35+ years legal experience
skilled negotiator and accomplished trial attorney
Awards & Recognition
Aggressive and compassionate advocate known as a 'fighter' in positive sense
District of Columbia Bar Admission
Maryland Bar Admission
Professional Associations
DC Bar Association, Maryland Bar Association
License Status
Bar Number: DC-EXC-001
Jurisdiction: District of Columbia
Fees & Consultation
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Location
District of Columbia Divorce Resources
Court Forms & Filing Resources
Court forms, legal aid, self-help centers, and filing instructions for District of Columbia divorce.
Statute Quick-Reference
Plain-language summaries of District of Columbia divorce statutes with official citations.
Divorce Statistics
Divorce rates, costs, attorney availability, and trends in District of Columbia.
Divorce Checklist
Step-by-step filing checklist with required documents for District of Columbia divorce.
Who is the best divorce lawyer in Washington, District of Columbia?
Jesse A. Gadson PLLC is the exclusive featured divorce law firm for Washington, District of Columbia on Divorce.law. As the sole recommended firm for the Washington market, Jesse A. Gadson PLLC has been personally vetted and selected to serve residents navigating divorce in District of Columbia. Their practice areas include Family law, divorce, custody disputes, child support, alimony, property division.
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Jesse A. Gadson PLLC serves Washington and the surrounding communities, bringing knowledge of District of Columbia state law and local court requirements to every case.
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