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 Rockville, MD.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
