Helping Clients Move Forward
When you are grappling with a difficult legal issue, the future can seem uncertain and frightening. It can be tough to imagine a brighter tomorrow. In this situation, you need a trusted attorney to guide you through the process, protecting your rights and working to resolve the problem so you can move on.
At the law office of Joel W. Anders, we represent clients from all walks of life in Washington, D.C., and the surrounding Maryland communities. We concentrate our practice on legal matters directly affecting families, including family law, guardianship and criminal defense. For a free initial consultation with a lawyer, call our office at 202-466-4334.
Creative Family Law Solutions
Family law issues generally involve major change in a family structure, which can be deeply emotional and stressful. We represent clients in cases involving:
While nothing can prevent the changes from happening, having a compassionate attorney serving as your advocate can ease your mind regarding the legal process. We will listen to your story, work directly with you to identify options and guide you through the process.
Quality Guardianship/Conservatorship Assistance
When someone becomes incapacitated, the court appoints a conservator to handle the person's affairs and a guardian to care for day-to-day needs. This process can be lengthy, time-consuming and emotionally draining. At our office, we guide families through the guardianship and conservatorship proceedings with compassion and an eye for detail.
Aggressive Criminal Defense
Any criminal charge has the potential to impact your entire family. We represent clients charged with felony and misdemeanor crimes in the state and federal courts, including:
- DWI/DUI/traffic violations
- Drug offenses
- Theft/shoplifting
- Domestic assault
- Sex crimes
- White collar crimes, including embezzlement, fraud and forgery
We will listen to your story without judgment and build a solid defense strategy tailored to your specific circumstances.
Our office also handles cases involving personal injury, wills and trusts, consumer law, major contract disputes (including real estate contracts) and major construction defects.
Complimentary Consultation
To schedule a free initial consultation, contact us online or call our office at 202-466-4334.
We are located one block from Farragut North on the Red Line and one block from Farragut West on the Blue and Orange Lines. Office hours are 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Evening and weekend hours available upon request. We accept all major credit cards.


