Atty. Kathryn Deckert
Kathryn Deckert is passionate about guiding clients through what are often challenging, emotionally fraught cases. Kathryn focuses her practice on issues related to divorce, child custody and support, domestic violence and pre- and post-nuptial agreements.
Family Law & More Attorney · Serving Rockville, MD
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About Kathryn Deckert at a Glance
Kathryn Deckert is a family law and adr attorney based in Rockville, Maryland, practicing at Stein Sperling Bennett De Jong Driscoll PC. Admitted to practice in Maryland, State Bar Association and District of Columbia, State Bar Association. Educated at American University Washington College of Law (J.D., 2006) and University of Maryland (B.A. (with honors), 2001). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serves clients in Rockville, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Kathryn Deckert
- Kathryn Deckert is passionate about guiding clients through what are often challenging, emotionally fraught cases
- Kathryn focuses her practice on issues related to divorce, child custody and support, domestic violence and pre- and post-nuptial agreements
- Kathryn is motivated by a desire to help her clients move beyond difficult times and into more positive phases of their lives
- She wants them to feel heard and supported throughout their case and she works assiduously and compassionately to establish trusting and interactive relationships with them
- Fierce and compassionate, Kathryn is consistently responsive to her clients and intensely vigilant on their behalf in her effort to help achieve their goals, whether through mediation or litigation
- She is particularly committed to custody cases and fights to ensure her clients can remain a constant, involved presence in their children’s lives
- Her vast experience handling domestic violence cases is marked by a tremendous success rate in resolving them effectively
- Born and raised in Montgomery County, Kathryn has spent her career giving back to the area
- Before joining Stein Sperling, she was a staff attorney for the House of Ruth in Montgomery, Baltimore, and Prince George’s counties, a role that afforded her hundreds of opportunities to represent victims of domestic violence in divorce, custody, and protective order matters
Practice Areas Explained
Kathryn Deckert's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kathryn Deckert handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Rockville.
Family Law in Rockville
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Mediation & Arbitration in Rockville
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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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 Kathryn Deckert
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 Kathryn Deckert's practice in the field of family law and adr.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Maryland, State Bar Association and District of Columbia, State Bar Association, Kathryn Deckert can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law and adr, Kathryn Deckert 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 Kathryn Deckert attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Kathryn Deckert Handles in Rockville
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