Atty. Stuart Knotts Skok

Atty. Stuart Knotts Skok

Now licensed in Colorado as of 2020 - Stuart Skok has expanded her practice to include Colorado family law as Of Counsel with: Cox, Baker & Page LLC 858 W. Happy Canyon Road, Suite 215 Castle Rock, CO 80108 www.coxbaker.com Principal and owner of Stuart Skok Law LLC , founded in 2017, Stuart Skok handles matters of family law in Maryland, D.C. and Colorado.

Rockville Rockville 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Stuart Knotts Skok at a glance

Stuart Knotts Skok is an Owner & Of Counsel based in Rockville, Maryland, practicing at Stuart Skok Law, LLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, poa, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1995), U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1996), District of Columbia (1997), and U.S. Supreme Court (2004). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1995) and University of Denver (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Montgomery County Bar Association Maryland State Bar Association, Inc. Serands clients in Rockville, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Now licensed in Colorado as of 2020 - Stuart Skok has expanded her practice to include Colorado family law as Of Counsel with: Cox, Baker & Page LLC 858 W. Happy Canyon Road, Suite 215 Castle Rock, CO 80108 www.coxbaker.com Principal and owner of Stuart Skok Law LLC, founded in 2017, Stuart Skok handles matters of family law in Maryland, D.C. and Colorado
  • As one of the Top 100 Matrimonial and Family Law Attorneys in Maryland listed in The National Advocates: Top 100, Ms. Skok consistently has an Avvo “Superb” rating and has received her Civil and Family Law Mediation Certification and Collaborative Law Training Certification
  • Her book, Handbook on Separation and Divorce in Maryland, Fourth Edition, is available for sale on Amazon
  • She earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1991 from the University of Denver before attending West Virginia University College of Law where she obtained her Juris Doctor
  • Admitted to practice in Maryland and Washington, D.C., and before the U.S
  • Supreme Court, she is currently a member of the Peer Review Panel for the Attorney Grievance Commission for Maryland
  • For her high ethical standards and long list of successful results, she holds the highest Peer and Judicial rating possible of AV Preeminent* from Martindale-Hubbell
  • Ms. Skok has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Women Attorneys in D.C. by Washington Lawyer, the Top 50 Women Attorneys in Maryland by Baltimore magazine, the Top Ten Leaders in Collaborative by Ten Leaders Cooperative and a Top Family Law Attorney by Bethesda Magazine
  • In 2001, she was given the Commission for Women Dedicated Volunteer Service Award, and is active with organizations that support children with Down Syndrome
  • With 25 years of experience, Ms. Skok is highly qualified to handle all matters related to divorce, custody, separation, domestic violence, separation and prenuptial agreements, and post-divorce modification and contempt
  • She is appointed as a Best Interest Attorney by the court and is past-president of the Montgomery County Chapter of the Women’s Bar Association of Maryland, past-President of the Collaborative Divorce Association, Inc., past Co-Chair of the Family Law Section for Montgomery County, Maryland, and past Barrister of the Montgomery County Maryland Inn of Court
  • Ms. Skok is regularly featured as a top family law attorney and expert in her field by magazines, including Attorney of the Month Magazine which named her Attorney of the Month in January 2018, and The American Lawyer and Corporate Counsel Magazines which named her among the Top Women Leaders in 2019. * AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies
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  • Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary
  • Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards

Practice Areas Explained

Stuart Knotts Skok's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stuart Knotts Skok handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Power of Attorney

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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 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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stuart Knotts Skok

Where is Stuart Knotts Skok's law office located?
Stuart Knotts Skok's law practice is located in Rockville, Maryland. The firm is Stuart Skok Law, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stuart Knotts Skok handle?
Stuart Knotts Skok focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, poa, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Stuart Knotts Skok practiced law?
Stuart Knotts Skok has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Stuart Knotts Skok go to law school?
Stuart Knotts Skok earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Stuart Knotts Skok for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Stuart Knotts Skok received?
Stuart Knotts Skok's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
West Virginia University
- 1995
B.A.
University of Denver
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 1996
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2004
Colorado
Admitted: 2020

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