Shelly D. McKeon

Shelly D. McKeon

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The McKeon Law Firm

Family Law Lawyers in Gaithersburg, MD in Gaithersburg, MD

Gaithersburg, MD301-363-4683
Family LawAlimony/Spousal Support & MaintenanceChild Custody & VisitationChild SupportDivision of DebtDivorce & Separation

About Shelly D. McKeon

Since 1994, Ms. McKeon has devoted her law practice to Family and Domestic Relations matters. Her practice includes litigation and negotiation of divorces, including alimony, custody, child support, the equitable distribution of marital property, domestic violence, enforcement of court orders and agreements related thereto and other related proceedings. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Shelly D. McKeon included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Named One of the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area's top 88 Divorce Lawyers, Washington Magazine, 2009 Named One of the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area's top 52 Divorce Lawyers, Washington Magazine, 2004 Named One of Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area's Top Divorce and Family Law Attorneys, Washington Magazine, 2004 Maryland Super Lawyers, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2021-present Martindale-Hubbell, Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, AV Rated, 2008 - Present Martindale-Hubbell, AV Peer Review Rated, 2007 - Present Outstanding Section Chair of the Year Award, Family Law Section, Montgomery County Bar Association, 2004 Small Firm Business, 2004 Other Sources of Feedback About Shelly D. McKeon Included on the 2026Maryland Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2024 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2023 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2022 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2021 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2010 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2009 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2008 Maryland Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education

  • George Washington University Law School, Washington, District of Columbia, 1994
  • J.D.
  • Honors: Trial Advocacy Honor

Non Legal Education

  • University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, 1986
  • B.A.
  • Major: Political Science

Past Positions

  • Deckelbaum, Ogens & Raftery, Chartered, Associate, 1999 - 2003
  • Brodsky Greenblatt & Renehan Chartered, Associate, 1995 - 1999

Pro Bono Activities

  • Women's Commission, 2005 - 2009

Bar Admissions

  • Maryland, 1994
  • Connecticut, 1995
  • New York, 1996
  • District of Columbia, 1996
  • District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 1996
  • U.S. District Court District of Maryland, 1994
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1994

Other Affiliations

  • Montgomery County Bar Association, 2004 - 2005 (Secretary, Executive Committee)
  • Montgomery County Bar Association, 2005 - 2007 (Executive Committee Member)
  • Montgomery County Bar Association, 2005 - 2009 (Judicial Selections Committee Member)
  • American Inns of Court, Montgomery County, 2001 - 2007 (Barrister, Executive Committee Member)
  • American Inns of Court (Associate, 1995-1996 and 1997-1998)
  • Attorney Grievance Commission, 2002 - Present (Member, Peer Review Committee)
  • Montgomery County Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2003 - 2004 (Co-Chair)
  • Montgomery County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Program, 2002 - 2003 (Co-Chair)
  • Women's Commission of Montgomery County, Family Law Section, 2005 - 2009 (Chair)
  • Montgomery County Bar Association, 2004 - Present (Bar Leader, Member)
  • Frederick County Bar Association, 2007 - Present (Member)
  • Montgomery County Bar Association, Nominations and Elections Committee, 2010 - Present (Appointed Member)
  • Maryland State Women's Bar Association, 2011 - Present (Judicial Selections Committee for Baltimore City/County/Carroll County)

Attorney Details

Full NameShelly D. McKeon
FirmThe McKeon Law Firm
Address17 B Firstfield Road, Suite 101, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Phone301-363-4683
Phone301-977-2598
Websitewww.mckeonlawfirm.com
Websitewww.mckeonlawfirm.com/blog
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