About Shelly D. McKeon

Recipient, Outstanding Section Chair of the Year Award, Family Law Section, Montgomery County Bar Association, 2004. Named: "Washingtonian Metropolitan Area's Top 52 Divorce and Family Law Attorneys," Washingtonian Magazine, February 2004; "Washington Metropolitan Area's 88 Top Divorce Lawyers," Washington Magazine, February 2009; SuperLawyers 2008-2010. Associate: Deckelbaum, Ogens & Raftery, Chartered, 1999-2003; Brodsky Greenblatt & Renehan Chartered, 1995-1999.

 

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Family Law
Posted by Wesley
September 20, 2025
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I am very satisfied with the outcome of my case. I was referred to Shelly by a good friend. She helped me work out a settlement with my ex-partner and made sure it was beneficial to me. This was my first time hiring a lawyer but I am glad I did. I feel like the reason I made it through this was because I had found a good legal firm. I recommend her and her firm.

 
Spousal Support
Posted by Paige
September 30, 2024
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My divorce was very difficult. My husband hid our assets and had planned to leave me long before he actually let on to me that he was done with the marriage. I felt lost and alone and helpless. I was referred to the Mckeon Law Firm from one of my close friends who used them for her divorce and custody case. I hired Shelly and Jessica to represent me and could not have been in better hands. They were literally life savers. They helped me at every step to see the options available to me and to advise me based on their wealth of experience. They were able to find the money my husband hid from me and negotiated a settlement that I am very pleased with and feel that even though nobody wins in a divorce, I came out of this ordeal feeling secure in my future because of the settlement. Overall, I believe that even though it was expensive, they were worth every dollar. My husband's attorneys fees were much higher than mine and I know he is unhappy with the outcome. I highly recommend them.

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
September 14, 2018
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Shelly McKeon and Jessica Kern handled my divorce and the bottom line is they protected my interests and ensured I got a fair settlement. Although my ex deliberately made the whole thing as difficult and expensive as it could be, Shelly and Jessica made sure that I was well aware of what was to come, kept me informed and involved, and took every step needed to ensure that I was not steamrolled. I ended up much better off that I thought would be possible. I am so glad to have had them on my side.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
May 07, 2018
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I had one of those horrible divorces you read about.....and things settled down until I moved up to MD to be closer to my kids from VA....then the ex( a family attorney herself) decieded to litigate settled issues again.......Shelly did a marvelous job and although we had to go through a two day trial....at the end of it all she got the case dismissed because the ex- did not meet the burden of proof to warrant a modification.......

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
April 28, 2012
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Shelly and Pam both were my attorney and I wish I knew them first before I wasted my time and money to my previous one. The McKeon are the best.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
April 28, 2012
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Shelly D. McKeon is an exceptional attorney, efficient and effective and a caring individual. She knows what facts to gather and how to use them in the case. My personal case involved children and her genuine concern for the children was apparent. She gave excellent advice, but was always willing to listen and consider your thoughts if they differed from hers. I have recommended Ms. McKeon to several friends as I feel her integrity and legal representation is outstanding.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
May 01, 2014
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Terrible advice for divorce settlement after all funds were exhausted. Resulted in Bankruptcy, loss of home, financially devastated.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
November 07, 2013
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I am sure she was good when Pam was with her. Mediocre at best, not a very professional or upright attorney. My case was handles poorly and I could have had the same if not better results had I been to another less expensive and more knowledgeable attorney. A true disappointment. I googled and found better solutions and advice compared to what she gave. A waste of time and money. Basic rules that one finds in the maryland Lawyers professional rules of conduct were not adhered to.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 1
    • Child Support
  • Other 10
    • Divorce and Separation
    • Alimony/Spousal Support and Maintenance
    • Negotiate vs. Litigate
    • Child Custody and Visitation
    • Valuation and Division of Marital Property, Businesses, Pensions and Other Asset
    • Separation Agreements
    • Enforcements and Contempt Actions
    • Uncontested Divorce
    • Division of Debt
    • Prenuptial Agreements

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
  • Payment Information
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
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    Visa
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
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  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    The McKeon Law Firm
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1994, Maryland
    1995, Connecticut
    1996, New York
    1996, District of Columbia
    1994, U.S. District Court District of Maryland and U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
    Memberships
    Montgomery County Bar Association, Secretary, Executive Committee, 2004 - 2005
    Montgomery County Bar Association, Executive Committee Member, 2005 - 2007
    Montgomery County Bar Association, Judicial Selections Committee Member, 2005 - 2009
    American Inns of Court, Montgomery County, Barrister, Executive Committee Member, 2001 - 2007
    American Inns of Court, Associate, 1995-1996 and 1997-1998
    Attorney Grievance Commission, Member, Peer Review Committee, 2002 - Present
    Montgomery County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Co-Chair, 2003 - 2004
    Montgomery County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Program, Co-Chair, 2002 - 2003
    Women's Commission of Montgomery County, Family Law Section, Chair, 2005 - 2009
    Montgomery County Bar Association, Bar Leader, Member, 2004 - Present
    Frederick County Bar Association, Member, 2007 - Present
    Montgomery County Bar Association, Nominations and Elections Committee, Appointed Member, 2010 - Present
    Maryland State Women's Bar Association, Judicial Selections Committee for Baltimore City/County/Carroll County, 2011 - Present
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    George Washington University Law School
    Class of 1994
    J.D.
    Trial Advocacy Honor
    Other Education
    University of Washington
    Class of 1986
    B.A.
    Political Science
  • Personal Details & History
    Hobbies & Interests
    Reading, taking long walks.

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Firstfield Place, 17B Firstfield Road, Suite 101Gaithersburg, MD 20878U.S.A.

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Fax: 301-977-2598

3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 700-71Bethesda, MD 20814U.S.A.

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    The McKeon Law Firm was established in 2003.