Kathleen Marie McClernan

Kathleen McClernan is a partner in Williams, McClernan, & Stack LLC. We're one of the only woman-owned law firms in the area. We're dedicated to supporting our community.  We offer the kind of personalized legal support and guidance you won’t get from larger firms. When you retain Williams, McClernan, & Stack LLC, our lawyers will meet with you to discuss the specifics of your situation and determine the best course of action. We’ll work with you every step of the way to make sure you’re getting effective legal representation.

She is the first female recepient of the Leadership in the Law Award, Generation JD in all of Southern Maryland. She was previously an Associate Attorney at a private law firm in 2013 after 6 years with the Office of the Public Defender. She served St. Mary's County as an Assistant Public Defender from 2007-2011 where she defended over 4,000 criminal and traffic cases in both the District and Circuit Courts. In 2011 she transferred to Washington County where she defended major felony cases (including murder, robbery, burglary, child abuse, sex offenses, etc).

Ms. McClernan is a graduate of the University of Arizona, a 2007 graduate of the University of Baltimore School of Law, and was admitted to the Maryland Bar in December of 2007. She is a current member of the Maryland State Bar Association, the St. Mary's County Bar Association, and Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International. She is the former President for the St. Mary's County Bar Association and the current Mock Trial Coach for Leonardtown High School. She sits on the Board of Directors for the Center for Children and Community Mediation of St. Mary's County.

Ms. McClernan has completed courses in the handling of forensics, DNA, arson investigation, child abuse and safe examinations, mental health and competency issues, and social media issues.