Whitbeck Cisneros Mcelroy, P.C.

Lawyers
John Carroll Leon Whitbeck
Family Law, Criminal, Civil Rights, Bankruptcy,
106 Harrison St Se 3Rd Floor
Leesburg, VA 20175
Reviews

I was skeptical at first to retain an attorney as the whole process is not pleasant, to say the least, but I was in a desperate need to find one and address a case that was not expected at all. From the moment I met Jennifer Cisneros I knew she is the one to help me. Knowledgeable, Responsive, Sharp, are just a few words I can describe her. She took my case and represented me beyond my expectations. If you want thorough and consistent results, then look no further than Jennifer and her Law firm. She is the most honest and respectful lawyer I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Her approach to a case is unmatched. Very highly recommend!
I would like to take this opportunity to voice my gratitude and genuine endorsement of Ruth McElroy as both a family attorney as well as a friend who weathered through the storms of family court without flinching. For the past two years we fought tooth and nail to protect what was most precious to me: my sons; during this time I called her more times than I’d care to admit chiefly due to anxiety of the potential outcomes, texted, e-mailed, or came to her office directly to speak with her. Never once on any of those platforms of communications did Ruth make me feel that my situation wasn’t worth her time, not a single concern broached as a legitimate anxiety was turned away, but each time the calmer head prevailed and she would gently explain how it was sometimes unfounded. Often I would bring things to her attention which were extremely relevant, time-sensitive, or a real-world problem outside of the courtroom – the change in her demeanor in Ruth was like turning a switch, she had target-lock and when that occurred I trusted her because I witnessed how fast she can get results. The professional yet personal attention she gave to my cases was something I never experienced, not on any level for anything to do with me, but Ruth did – my fears mattered, my family mattered. During the past two years, Ruth charged through my cases as if my son was her own and that his life/safety was the only mission that mattered. After the first couple of court hearings an implicit trust and command occurred, I didn’t have to tell her my opinion or rationale for deciding on something regarding any of the cases I was involved in concerning family courts – she just knew; as abiding by the protocols she still had to ask me my decision on it but would preface it with “I know our stance on this and what your justification is against this, but I still have to ask or present it to you”. She advised me to go one route or the other in and out of court with an uncanny ability to strategize that I still haven’t been able to replicate myself. There were times, however, where I had my doubts before court and she would seem distracted through text or email thereby causing me to unravel, but when we walked into the courthouse all the notes I sent her as well as the items I wanted to be mentioned were all written down – she took it all in, she was paying attention just not as responsive in some instances. This is, of course, is par for the course when you’ve been entrenched in the same case in addition to tertiary ones running parallel, the line of one blends into the next thus making things blur together, but Ruth lived and breathed my family’s situation – she was dedicated, unwavering. During one particular stretch I experienced something that shook me to the core and still struggle in dealing with it today however, I didn’t walk through it alone because Rut was there right beside me. I can adamantly say without any hesitation that if it weren’t for Ruth I could not have come out the other side of it all in mostly one piece. Throughout everything, Ruth was there for my family. She fought in court with every ounce of legal acumen that I’ve only read about or saw in dramatic movies and she did this to keep my family safe. Whenever we walked into the courtroom before the judge the doubt, fear, and anxiety that Ruth wasn’t well-armed enough would fall away like a weight carried too long. Ruth is by far one of the most highly skilled family attorneys and practitioner of the legal arts that puts to shame the four other opposing counsels that represented the other side.
Whitbeck, Cisneros & McElroy PC is the best law firm anywhere. I lived through the most complex divorce on earth, a decade in the making and still an active case in court. John Whitbeck has been an angel sent from heaven who has managed the case thoroughly and very well. Couldn't have asked for better legal representation and I would recommend this law firm to anyone without hesitation and know they cannot find a better firm anywhere north of the Equator.
I interviewed several lawyers for my situation. I never felt confident with anyone until I met with John Whitbeck. He was aware of what I was going through, showed understanding of how I was feeling and gave me a sense of comfort knowing he would guide me through the process. He was very communicative, kept me in the loop on everything going on, and would explain the process and what to expect. John Whitbeck is a strong, confident lawyer. I highly recommend John Whitbeck to anyone in need of a good lawyer.
Jennifer Cisneros and her team has done a fantastic job with my very complex divorce and custody cases. Ms. Cisneros’ formidable legal expertise combined with her exceptional communication skills gets results! I deeply admire the professionalism she has maintained during some very challenging circumstances. I know that she will work tirelessly on my behalf until we achieve the best outcome for my family.