Atty. David C. Gardner
Pro-Bono Activities • National Ski Patrol Professional Associations • Montgomery County Bar Association Ethics Committee, Active Member • Montgomery County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Active Member • Attorney representative (volunteer) Commissioner on the Montgomery County Commission on Common Ownership Communities (CCOC) • Community Association Institute, Member • Greater Olney Civic Association, Past President • Ashton-Sandy Spring Master Plan Committee, Member
Child Custody & More Attorney · Serving Rockville, MD · 45+ Years Experience
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About David C. Gardner at a Glance
David C. Gardner is a Member based in Rockville, Maryland, practicing at Gardner Law Firm, P.C.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1981), District of Columbia (1985), U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1985), and U.S. Supreme Court (1986). Educated at American University, Washington College of Law (J.D., 1981) and University of Maine (B.A. History, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Rockville, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David C. Gardner
Pro-Bono Activities • National Ski Patrol Professional Associations • Montgomery County Bar Association Ethics Committee, Active Member • Montgomery County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Active Member • Attorney representative (volunteer) Commissioner on the Montgomery County Commission on Common Ownership Communities (CCOC) • Community Association Institute, Member • Greater Olney Civic Association, Past President • Ashton-Sandy Spring Master Plan Committee, Member
Practice Areas Explained
David C. Gardner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David C. Gardner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Rockville.
Divorce in Rockville
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
David C. Gardner is one of 50,071 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Maryland →
Wills in Rockville
David C. Gardner is one of 34,363 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Maryland →
Child Custody & Visitation in Rockville
David C. Gardner is one of 30,982 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Maryland →
Personal Injury in Rockville
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
David C. Gardner is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maryland →
Criminal Defense in Rockville
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Rockville
Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Rockville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Rockville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Rockville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Rockville Choose David C. Gardner
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David C. Gardner's practice in the field of divorce, wills, child custody, personal injury, and criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David C. Gardner brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Maryland, District of Columbia, and U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, David C. Gardner can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, wills, and child custody, David C. Gardner can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Rockville
A Rockville-based practice means David C. Gardner attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David C. Gardner Handles in Rockville
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters David C. Gardner has experience with under Maryland law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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