Atty. Evelyn Mitchell
Evelyn Mitchell is an experienced trial attorney who has represented clients at every step of litigation. She is committed to making sure that each client has a thorough understanding of possible outcomes before they walk in the courthouse.
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About Evelyn Mitchell at a glance
Evelyn Mitchell is an Of Counsel based in Bethesda, Maryland, practicing at Pels Law. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on family law. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2011), District of Columbia (2014), Virginia (2014), and Maryland (2015). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 2011) and Columbia University in the City of New York (—). Serves clients in Bethesda, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Evelyn Mitchell is an experienced trial attorney who has represented clients at every step of litigation
- She is committed to making sure that each client has a thorough understanding of possible outcomes before they walk in the courthouse
- She attended Columbia University in New York City for her undergraduate degree, and matriculated at the University of South Carolina for law school
- Upon graduation, she practiced as a public defender in Greenville, South Carolina
- While there, she tried Homicide by Child Abuse, Attempted Criminal Sexual Conduct, Breach of Trust, Cruelty to Children, Armed Robbery, and Burglary
- She gained an in-depth knowledge of the criminal justice system, and worked hard for every client
- After moving to the District of Columbia, Ms. Mitchell began working for Legal Services of Northern Virginia in the Fairfax office
- She tried all manner of family law cases, including child custody, visitation, support, Orders of Protection, and divorce
- She worked primarily with victims of domestic violence who had children, and worked closely with law enforcement and the Commonwealth’s Office to protect the families in need of aid
- While in private practice in Virginia, Ms. Mitchell obtained a Not Guilty jury verdict on a Felony Hit and Run and Assault and Battery
- She represents clients in traffic and criminal court, as well as Juvenile and Domestic Relations
- Ms. Mitchell is a member of the Bar in Virginia, District of Columbia, Maryland, and South Carolina
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Why local counsel matters in Maryland
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 Bethesda 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.
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