About
Angel Murphyis the Founding Partner of The Murphy Law Firm, LLC. As a licensed Maryland and the District of Columbia attorney and passionate advocate, Angel takes a personal approach to lawyering by devising a creative legal strategy for each client and for each case.
Angel enjoys helping her clients face and overcome their legal challenges. She identifies with her clients, and will work tirelessly to ensure that they are treated fairly in the courtroom and that their case gets the best possible outcome.
Services
Angel focuses her practice in criminal law and family law. Specifically, Angel handles matters involving drug possession, DUI/DWI, traffic citations, handgun charges, divorce, child visitation, child support, alimony, domestic violence, and custody.
Experience
Angel holds a Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law and a Bachelor’s from the University of Florida in Criminology and Sociology with a minor in Leadership.
While pursuing her law degree, Angel worked at the Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania and the Child Protection Section of the Family Services Division at the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia. Angel served in Howard University School of Law’s Criminal Justice Clinic, and represented clients in criminal cases before D.C. Superior Court.
Prior to building her own practice, Angel served as a Corporate Finance Division law clerk for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and a judicial law clerk for a prominent Prince George’s County Circuit Court judge. In both positions Angel managed a case docket of over 1,000 matters; made over 200 final recommendations on legal issues and motions; and drafted several legal opinions.
In her free time Angel enjoys giving back to the community by volunteering with her local bar associations and assisting in the fostering and development of community based rehabilitation opportunities for juveniles.
Practice areas
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Languages spoken
English
The Murphy Law Firm
6710 Oxon Hill Road Suite 210
Oxon Hill, MD, 20745
The Murphy Law Firm
9701 Apollo Dr
Largo, MD, 20774
The Murphy Law Firm
9658 Baltimore Blvd.
Suite 301
College Park, MD, 20740
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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DC | Good Standing | 2018 | 02/09/2021 |
MD | Active | 2016 | 03/30/2022 |
Legal answers | 52 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Most Improved Advocate | Huver I. Brown Trial Advocacy Moot Court Team | 2015 |
Cali Award (Highest Grade) | Howard University School of Law | 2015 |
Cali Award (Highest Grade) | Howard University School of Law | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner and Founding Partner | The Murphy Law Firm | 2017 - Present |
Corporate Finance Division | United States Securities & Exchange Comm. | 2016 - 2016 |
Judicial Law Clerk | The Honorable Herman C. Dawson | 2015 - 2016 |
Intern | Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania | 2014 - 2014 |
Law Clerk | Office Of The Attorney General, District Of Columbia | 2013 - 2013 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Maryland State Bar Association | 2016 - Present | |
Prince George's County Women's Bar Association | 2015 - Present | |
American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division | 2015 - Present | |
J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association | 2014 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Blog | Co-Parenting during a Pandemic | 2020 |
Blog | Five Legal Things You Could Be Doing During Quarantine. | 2020 |
Blog | Relocating During A Pending Custody Case | 2020 |
Blog | So You Hired A Lawyer? Now What? | 2020 |
Blog | How Can A Protective Order Effect Custody? | 2020 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Howard University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2015 |
University of Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2012 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Ask A Lawyer Panel and Roundtable | Family/Criminal/Personal injury | 2017 |
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Irnise Williams, Family Attorney on Feb 7, 2021
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Angel is one of the most passionate and committed attorneys I know. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and always comes with the most positive attitude. Angel has built a practice that serves those who really need her and she continues to lead with excellence and is an amazing example to her community.
Carmiece Graves, Family Attorney on Feb 21, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ms. Murphy is passionate, well-trained advocate.
Irnise Williams, Family Attorney on Feb 7, 2021
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Angel is one of the most passionate and committed attorneys I know. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and always comes with the most positive attitude. Angel has built a practice that serves those who really need her and she continues to lead with excellence and is an amazing example to her community.
Carmiece Graves, Family Attorney on Feb 21, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ms. Murphy is passionate, well-trained advocate.
Brittani McKnight, Family Attorney on Feb 13, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse Angel Murphy. She is an amazing attorney and truly advocates on behalf of her clients.
Caroline Vickers, Family Attorney on Feb 12, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly recommend Angel for all family law and criminal legal matters. I have personally referred several clients who have been very pleased with Angel's compassionate and diligent representation of them. Angel is extremely knowledgable and well respected within the legal community.
K Wellington, Family Attorney on Jul 31, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Intelligent, skilled advocacy!
Erick Gracia, Family Attorney on Jul 3, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Murphy is competent and passionate about client advocacy. You're in good hands with her firm.
Lasheena Williams, Child custody Attorney on Jun 17, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Angel really goes above and beyond for her clients. You can tell that she really focuses on addressing their concerns swiftly and thoroughly. She cares and it is evident in everything she does. I endorse this lawyer.
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