Joel W. Anders

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When you are facing any legal matter, it is important that you hire a lawyer who listens to your story and is sensitive to your concerns. You deserve an attorney who has the experience, knowledge and skill to identify and pursue creative resolutions to your problem.

At the law office of Joel W. Anders, we have been representing clients in Washington, D.C., and the nearby Maryland communities for over 30 years. We limit our practice to areas directly impacting families. Whether you are seeking a divorce, going through guardianship/conservatorship proceedings or need criminal defense, we will take a personal interest in your case and work to resolve the matter as quickly as possible.

Our founding attorney, Joel W. Anders, has 32 years of litigation experience. He holds membership in the District of Columbia Bar Association, New York Bar Association and Maryland State Bar Association.

Areas of Practice (40)

  • Family Law/Domestic Relations
  • Probate Law
  • Adoptions
  • Alimony
  • Annulment
  • Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Child Custody
  • Child Custody Mediation
  • Collaborative Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Divorce Mediation
  • Domestic Relations
  • Equitable Distribution
  • Family Mediation
  • Fathers Rights
  • Grandparents Custody
  • Grandparents Visitation Rights
  • Independent Adoptions
  • Interstate Child Custody
  • Legal Separation
  • Marital Agreements
  • Marital Property Distribution
  • Marital Property Law
  • Marital Law
  • Name Changes
  • No Fault Divorce
  • Parental Kidnapping
  • Parental Right
  • Paternity
  • Post Divorce Modification
  • Postnuptial Agreements
  • Same Sex Marriage
  • Spousal Support
  • Step Parent Adoptions
  • Termination of Parental Rights
  • Third Party Custody
  • Uncontested Divorce
  • Visitation Rights
  • Civil Protection
  • Orders of Protection

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Rutgers University, B.A., Business and Economics, 1970
Law School Attended:
George Mason University School of Law, J.D., 1977
Year of First Admission:
1978
Admission:
1978, U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia; 1978, U.S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit; 1983, U.S. Supreme Court; 1978, District of Columbia; 1986, Maryland; 1983, New York
Memberships:
District of Columbia Bar; Maryland State Bar Association; New York State Bar Association
Birth Information:
New York, N.Y., November 18, 1948
ISLN:
909448989

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Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (2 reviews)
Peer Reviewed
  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0
  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0
  • Communication

    5.0/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 12/29/25 in Family Law

    Joel is always my first call when I have a case to refer. He knows what he’s doing, clients appreciate his experience and his advice, and his results speak for themselves.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 04/27/22 in Family Law

    I have worked with Mr. Anders as opposing counsel in several matters. He has always shown professionalism and courtesy to clients, attorneys, and the court. Mr. Anders is experienced and has strong judgment.

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5.0/5.0 (1 review)
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4.6/5.0 (3 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

I cannot recommend Joel enough. Joel was incredibly patient, understanding, and empathetic in responding to my legal issues. He is always looking out for his clients' best interests legally and financ...

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771-232-9199  Phone

202-466-4338  Fax

www.joelwanders.com

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