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John C. Whitbeck

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John C. Whitbeck, Jr.
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John C. Whitbeck, Jr. is the Founder and Managing Partner of WhitbeckBeglis, where he maintains a successful legal practice focused on family law, special education law, mental health law, and civil litigation. With nearly 25 years of legal experience, Mr. Whitbeck is a seasoned litigator who regularly represents clients across multiple jurisdictions in Virginia and Maryland. His background also includes service as a Substitute Judge, further enhancing his depth of legal insight and judicial perspective.

In addition to his practice, Mr. Whitbeck has made significant contributions to legal education. He previously served as a Professor of Law at George Mason University School of Law and as the Director of the Law and Mental Illness Clinic. In this role, he supervised law students providing pro bono representation to families seeking court-ordered psychiatric treatment for mentally ill individuals, while also teaching the clinic’s academic component.

Mr. Whitbeck has been a frequent commentator in numerous national and regional media outlets, including Fox News Channel, Fox Business, MSNBC, CNN, NBC, CBS, ABC, NPR, The Washington Post, Richmond Times-Dispatch, The Virginian-Pilot, Daily News, Daily Press, Roanoke Times, Loudoun Times-Mirror, Leesburg Today, and The Winchester Star, among others.

His public service record includes appointment as a Substitute Judge in Virginia District Courts, where he presided over a broad range of civil and criminal matters, including family law cases. He also served as a Special Justice in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, conducting civil commitment hearings involving individuals with mental illness. Additionally, Mr. Whitbeck has been appointed as a Special Prosecutor in the Loudoun County General District Courts.

Mr. Whitbeck earned his Bachelor of Arts in Politics from Occidental College in Los Angeles, California. During his undergraduate years, he was an active student leader and athlete, serving as a starting tight end and offensive lineman on the NCAA football team, competing as a member of the Occidental Rugby Club, and holding the position of President of the Delta Phi Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity.

He received his Juris Doctor from George Mason University School of Law, where he was actively involved in the Moot Court Board, the Trial Advocacy Team, and the Law and Mental Illness Clinic. Following law school, Mr. Whitbeck has managed his own law firm for almost his entire legal career.

Name: John C. Whitbeck, Jr.

Title: Partner

Jr. practices in the following areas of law: Family Law, Mental Health Law, and Special Education Law. Mr. Whitbeck is admitted is admitted to practice in all Virginia and Maryland Courts.

Law School: George Mason University School of Law, J.D., cum laude 2001.

College: Occidental College, A.B. Politics 1998.

Admissions: Virginia, Maryland

Affiliations: Founder and Partner, WhitbeckBeglis., Member, Virginia State Bar, Maryland State Bar, Virginia State Bar Family Law Section, Former Board of Directors Loudon County Bar Association, Former President Loudoun County Criminal Defense Bar Association, Member, Former Director George Mason Law and Mental Illness Clinic, Former Member George Mason American Inns of Court, Virginia Super Lawyers

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“I would highly recommend John Whitbeck to anyone needing legal counsel or representation. He was thorough, intentional, and professional in all of my dealings with him. He is well respected in the legal community of Loudoun County and is well liked by friends and colleagues alike. He has worked diligently to build a fabulous reputation and proven his knowledge of the law through his diligent practice in the area. No man would be as highly respected and sought after if he didn’t have the experience and professionalism to back it up.”

Amanda
Loudoun County, VA

“For my divorce case, I had three different attorneys – the last was John Whitbeck. John was far superior than the previous two and also the opposing counsel. John is an excellent litigator and negotiator. Specifically, he had the judge reverse a previous decision based on his interpretation of the law and reached agreement on several contentious topics with a very difficult opposing counsel. John works closely with his client to develop a strong legal strategy and masterfully presents your case to the judge. I owe the outcome of my case to John’s tireless efforts and incredible talent.”

John
Leesburg, VA

“John Whitbeck was my third attorney for my divorce process. This is honestly one of the most painful experiences to go through. I appreciated John’s straight forward manner in presenting the choices. It helped cut through issues to define emotional vs strategic good decisions. Being clear about the process and outcomes is essential to seeing a way ahead. I am thankful for his work and support through this tough time.”

Charlotte
Falls Church, VA

“John Whitbeck represented me on, what most people would agree was, an extremely complicated and emotional divorce and custody case involving abuse and infidelity by my ex-husband. From the moment, I sat down with John, I felt that I was heard, understood, and respected, not just by John, but by his entire team. I was supported and informed through every step of the process. John was a true advocate for myself and my kids. He fought for and achieved true justice for us. Today, my kids and I couldn’t be happier, and we truly owe a great deal of that to John and his team.”

Shabnam
Fairfax, VA

“John Whitbeck is an outstanding attorney, and I highly recommend him for family law and civil law matters. As a clinical psychologist that does a lot of divorce and custody work, I’ve worked alongside John for over 15 years now in supporting families going through difficult divorce and custody moments. Time and time again, I’ve directly observed John’s excellent work with excellent results. In addition to being a highly experienced and knowledgeable family law attorney, John truly cares about his clients. I give him my highest endorsement.”

Dr. Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D.

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Affiliations: Former At-Large Representative, Loudoun County Government Reform Commission, Former Broad Run District Representative, Loudoun County Criminal Justice Board, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), Former President, Lansdowne on the Potomac Homeowner’s Association, Member, Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, Member, Top of Virginia Regional Chamber of Commerce.