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About Christopher William Roberts

Christopher William Roberts is a lawyer practicing family & divorce law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from James Madison University in 2000, and has been licensed for 20 years. Christopher practices in Bethesda, MD.

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Value for Money
2.3
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
November 27, 2012
Hired Attorney

Mr. Roberts and Deborah Webb from Lerch Early provided outstanding counsel in a contentious custody case in Montgomery County, MD. I was very pleased with their representation in all aspects of the case.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
July 26, 2018
Hired Attorney

Hired Chris for a family law issue. While responsive and communicates well he was generally unprepared for court appearances, relies heavily on his associates, and doesn’t have depth of experience to offer good advice.

Divorce
Posted by anonymous
February 22, 2025
Hired Attorney

Working with Chris was an exercise in patience. Not only was his grasp of legal concepts as short as his stature, but he also seemed to repeatedly overlook basic details. It was like trying to get clarity from someone who’s never quite stood tall enough to understand the bigger picture. If you’re hoping for someone who can see the full scope of your case, this may not be the best fit. But if you need someone who excels at missing the point, Chris is your guy.

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
November 17, 2024
Hired Attorney

If you’re considering Christopher Roberts as your divorce attorney, let me save you some frustration: don’t. Not only was his performance in the courtroom lackluster, but he also seemed to come up short in just about every other area of his practice. Communication was a constant issue—my calls and emails routinely went unanswered, leaving me feeling, well, overlooked. When it came to strategy, Christopher’s approach was anything but towering. His arguments were weak, his knowledge shallow, and his preparedness consistently undersized. Opposing counsel outmaneuvered him with ease, while he fumbled around with the basics, looking more out of place than confident. But the worst part? He carried himself with an attitude that was all bravado, like he was compensating for something. He was dismissive, detached, and far too often left me feeling as if my concerns were simply beneath him. So unless you're looking for a lawyer who feels a bit "small" on the big issues, keep searching.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Other 1
    • Family & Divorce Law

Practice Details

  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Representative Matters: Successfully negotiated numerous cases involving child custody
    access issues, property,
    /or support issues.
    Successfully represented numerous clients in high-conflict custody cases that included allegations of alienation,
    /or abuse,
    issues related to mental disabilities,
    /or mental health challenges of the parties
    /or their children.
    Obtained an order dismissing the opposing party's claim modify alimony payments to ex-spouse,
    granting attorney's fees to the client in defending against the claim.
    Negotiated effective support payments on behalf of executives with complex pay structures in multiple cases.
    Obtained an order granting primary physical custody to a client after a lengthy trial involving parental alienation.
    Represented multiple clients in litigation involving international custody issues to achieve a favorable result.
    Successfully negotiated numerous cases for clients in same-sex relationships, including negotiation of pre-nuptial agreements
    resolution of marital estates.
    Obtained an order granting joint legal custody with decision making authority for a client, despite recommendations of the opposing expert
    the court appointed custody evaluator that the other parent should have decision-making authority.
    Obtained an order granting a monetary award to a client which included several hundred thous
    dollars of dissipated marital funds
    an attorney's fees award for the client's expenses in pursuing the claim.
    Successfully represented a client in a litigation involving international child support issues.
    Successfully represented clients whose non-marital property was being claimed as marital property by a spouse
    therefore not subject to division in a divorce.
    Successfully represented several business-owner clients whose business interest valuations were under dispute.
    Successfully represented a client in preventing the opposing party from relocating a child's primary residence out of the state.
    Represented multiple clients who have no children
    are looking to resolve issues after a short-term marriage.
    Represented numerous clients in pre-nuptial
    post-nuptial agreements.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2006, Maryland
    Memberships

    Professional Memberships

    •American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (fellow, 2020-present)
    •Maryland State Bar Association
    •Bar Association of Montgomery County (Co-Chair, Leadership Academy, 2015-present
    Co-Chair, Family Law Section 2014-2016
    Co-Chair, New Practitioners Section 2011-2014
    Co-Chair, Special Olympics Planning Committee 2012-2016
    Strategic Planning Committee 2011-present
    Executive Committee 2011-2012
    Chair of the Mentor/Mentee Committee 2011-2012)

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Baltimore School of Law
    Class of 2006
    J.D.
    Other Education
    James Madison University
    Class of 2000
    B.A.
    English, minor in Education
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1977
    1977
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