Richard M. Wexell

It's hard to know where to begin in my praise of Richard Wexell and his associate Charles Soschin. After my divorce and custody battle was badly mishandled by an inexperienced attorney at one of the larger NoVa firms, I knew I needed better representation. My spouse refused to settle the case and was determined to relocate our two young children out of state, with 100% custody. I read about a historic relocation case that Richard had handled about 20 years previous and was happy to find out he was still practicing. Richard took over my case after the first 9 months of awful litigation and my fortunes dramatically improved almost immediately. He and Charles explained what was and was not realistic about my goals and felt certain they could stop the relocation. Richard also did a considerable amount of work to clean up the absolute mess my original attorney had made. Richard was able to work with my spouse's attorney to settle the financial portion of the divorce out of court but the relocation remained unresolved and after 16 months my case necessitated a rare 3 day trial. Richard and Charles worked day and night to expose my spouse's numerous lies and ugly accusations, guiding me through an extremely stressful time. They were always personable and didn't act like robots, or treat my case like it was on an assembly line. Watching Richard work in court was like something out of a movie. He cleverly cross examined all opposing witnesses and gave an eloquent closing argument I wish I could have filmed to show my children when they are adults. In the end, the judge found in my favor, denied the relocation, and nearly quadrupled my custody time with my two young children. It's my firm belief that if I had not hired such an experienced attorney, I would have lost the case and never seen my children again. As the judge said in his ruling, "this was a highly contested case with the highest possible stakes." Your divorce and/or custody battle is not likely to be as difficult as mine, and your average family law attorney at one of the large Nova/DC divorce mills may be all you need, but why bother risking it when your children and your assets are on the line? I will definitely be using Richard again for all future adjustments to my custody order.

Richard made an uncomfortable experience absolutely amazing. Our interactions were efficient, timely and I never left a meeting with questions unanswered. I highly recommend his practice.

Richard provided his exceptional expertise and support during my divorce case. From the very start, he was professional, compassionate, and attentive to every detail. He explained the process clearly, kept me informed, and always prioritized my best interests. One of Richard’s standout qualities was his ability to walk me through all the potential pros and cons of future issues I might face post-divorce. He provided frank, practical advice on matters I hadn’t even considered, ensuring I was prepared for the long term. This level of foresight and honesty truly set him apart and gave me immense confidence in the decisions I was making. His approach and corresponding skills ensured a fair outcome while minimizing unnecessary stress. He balanced empathy with assertiveness, making me feel confident and secure throughout the journey. Divorce is never easy, but having Richard by my side turned what could have been a nightmare into a manageable process. If you're searching for a lawyer who genuinely cares and knows how to navigate the complexities of family law, I wholeheartedly recommend Richard Wexell. He is truly outstanding.