Leah Ramirez

Leah Ramirez (Hauser) represents clients in a broad range of family law matters. She handles litigation, mediation, arbitration, and appellate matters.

Leah represents clients in divorce and custody cases in the District of Columbia and all across Maryland, including Baltimore County where she formerly served as a law clerk.

Leah has extensive experience in federal and state courts in international and interstate child abduction cases, interstate custody cases, and jurisdictional disputes, including the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). She represents parents and children in cases under the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.

Leah’s appellate practice includes representing parties and amici in federal and state appellate courts nationwide, including in the Supreme Court of the United States.

In addition to her litigation practice, Leah also represents clients in alternative dispute resolution. Leah is a trained mediator and has completed Maryland’s 40-hour mediation training. She also has experience representing clients in matters involving name changes, guardianships, and child protective services.

Leah served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Vicki Ballou-Watts of the Circuit Court for Baltimore County. While a student at the University of Baltimore School of Law, Leah was Associate Managing Editor of the University of Baltimore Law Review and member of the Heuisler Honor Society.

Awards/Honors:

Maryland Super Lawyers® - Rising Stars Edition: Selected for inclusion in the area of Family Law (2021)

Washington D.C. Super Lawyers® - Rising Stars Edition: Selected for inclusion in the area of Family Law (2019, 2020, 2021)

Capital (D.C.) Pro Bono Honor Roll: For work conducted in 2018 and 2019

Miles & Stockbridge Pro Bono Advocate Award (2017)

Bar Admissions: Maryland, Washington D.C., Florida

Community Activities: Maryland Immigrant Legal Assistance Project: Volunteer

Education: Leah received her law degree from University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., summa cum laude, 2013), and her undergraduate degree from University of Baltimore (B.A., summa cum laude, 2009).

Memberships/Activities: Leah is a member of the Bar Association of Montgomery County, Family Law Section and the Women's Bar Association of Maryland, Montgomery County Chapter, Baltimore County Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, Maryland State Bar Association, American Bar Association, International Family Law Committee.

Speaking Engagements/CLE: “The 21st Century Migratory Family—Problems and Solutions in the USA,” Gender, Inclusivity and Protecting the 21st Century Family Conference, hosted by The International Centre for Family Law, Policy and Practice in association with The University of Westminster, London (July 3-5, 2019), Presenter and Conference Assistant Rapporteur.

Board Memberships: Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland: Board of Directors (2018-present)

Court Admissions:

Supreme Court of the United States

Court of Appeals of Maryland

District of Columbia Court of Appeals

Supreme Court of Florida

United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit

United States District Court for the District of Columbia

United States District Court for the District of Maryland

United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida

United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Various other federal courts nationwide