Shelly Maynard Ingram

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Shelly Maynard Ingram

also known as Shelly M. Maynard, Shelly M. Ingram

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Fulton, MD
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +3 more

8161 Maple Lawn Boulevard, Suite 330, Fulton, MD

About Shelly

Biography

Experienced & Successful Family Attorney call now for a consultation.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 25%

25%
Family 20%

20%
Child Custody 15%

15%
Child Support 15%

15%
Mediation 15%

15%
Uncontested Divorce 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022

Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 21 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Shelly M. Ingram

8161 Maple Lawn Boulevard, Suite 330, Fulton, MD, 20759

www.shellyingramlaw.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Shelly online.

Shelly Maynard Ingram's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

41 Client Reviews

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Posted by Brian | August 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Shelly Ingram is outstanding

Shelly Ingram is intelligent, efficient and reliable. Her expertise in divorce law and her ability to analyze potential courses of action while pursuing a settlement is noteworthy. She is a great communicator and advocate. She is detail oriented and proactive while engaged in negotiations and seizes ...the initiative in a natural and non-contentious way. I have already recommended her services to several colleagues and will continue to do so. Her office’s support personnel are also outstanding and responsive to all emails and telephone calls. In summation, it was a pleasure to work with Shelly Ingram and her team during a less than pleasurable time. Brian F.

Shelly Ingram

Replied last August 20, 2025

We are humbled by your kind words and appreciative of the opportunity to support you through this process. Thank you for placing your trust in our firm.

Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Honesty, professionalism and genuine care.

If you're seeking a law firm that embodies honesty, professionalism, and genuine care for its clients, I wholeheartedly recommend this exceptional team. From the outset, their transparency and integrity stood out. They provided clear, honest advice, ensuring I was well-informed at every step. Comm...unication was prompt and thorough, with every call and email addressed swiftly. hansonattorney.com The entire staff was not only knowledgeable but also consistently encouraging and supportive. Their professionalism and dedication made a challenging situation more manageable, and I am deeply grateful to have found such a reliable and compassionate team. If you're in need of legal assistance, this firm is a standout choice.

Shelly Ingram

Replied last July 09, 2025

It is always our privilege to be able to help. We’re grateful for your kind words and honored that you chose us to represent your interests.

Posted by Nneka | August 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Shelly was prepared, organized, persuasive and passionate about my position

Divorce is an emotionally charged event. There is no way around it. In my case the process took about two years. And from our initial meeting through the final decision, Shelly Ingram was a consistent and knowledgeable advocate. Ms. Ingram’s assessment of my case and the probability of going to tri...al was “spot on”. Though all attempts to negotiate outside of court were unsuccessful, Shelly and her team prepared me for each step of the process. Looking back I think I needed quite a bit of hand holding. In the midst of my trepidation, Shelly was upfront and realistic about the work necessary to move through court requests, mediation, settlement agreements/negotiations, custody agreements, and ultimately trial. Shelly’s team collaborated with other professional partners to unearth undisclosed information while working with me to create reasonable settlement proposals which were the core of the final settlement. The months of data gathering, calls, zooms, and data uploads were definitely unpleasant. However as the saying goes, “Planning Prevents Poor Performance”. When it was time for trial, the benefits of the planning and preparation were evident. I felt prepared for opposing counsel’s tactics and I knew what to expect each day of trial. In the courtroom, Shelly was prepared, organized, persuasive and passionate about my position. Now that the court has issued the divorce decree, I ultimately feel that I was represented well and I would recommend Shelly Ingram to anyone in need of this sort of representation.

Shelly Ingram

Replied last July 23, 2025

Your feedback means so much to us. Thank you for allowing us to be part of something so important—we’re honored and appreciative of your trust.

Posted by Amy | October 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Fantastic job handling full trial, divorce and custody case

Shelly did a fantastic job handling my full trial, divorce and custody case. She knows both the law and the nuances of judges and courts. She listened to me, she provided tough love in private when needed, and fully supported me in negotiations and court. My attorney fees were less than half of my... ex's fees and the end result, while not perfect, met all of my most important needs.

Shelly Ingram

Replied last April 15, 2022

With litigation, the uncertainty of a Court decision can be emotionally daunting and also costly. We remain grateful for the trust that you placed in our firm and we are pleased that the outcome in Court met your family's needs. Thank you for your recommendation!

Posted by Robert | August 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highest possible recommendation

Shelly Ingram singlehandedly enabled me to gain control of my life and my future after 15 years of stagnation, hopelessness, and financial hardship. I cannot recommend her highly enough, both as an attorney and as a person. As a legal practitioner, Shelly is utterly professional, deeply knowledgab...le of the law, the courts and court personnel, unflappable, staunchly ethical, timely, and efficient. Her demeanor in professional settings and communications is unfailingly polite and civil, yet firm. She is there for you, and won’t let the other side get away with anything unfair without confronting it. As a person, Shelly is warm, sympathetic, and caring, but can also be firm when necessary to keep things moving, and to keep you motivated. My separation was extremely lengthy (15 years), and my divorce was unduly long and arduous. Shelly stuck by me through it all, refusing to let me give up as I had so many times before, and opened doors for me through every obstacle. She did all of this in a way that was kind yet firm, and helped me reach a resolution that met my personal standard for compassion, while finally becoming free to control my own life for the first time since my marriage in 1988. Shelly’s work ethic, attention to detail, and standards of excellence are impeccable. She will go the extra mile, and then some, and will make sure that all the details are covered. She is always aware that time is your money, and is respectful of both. Shelly will never waste your time or hers, and she will account for every penny you pay for her services. Divorce is always expensive, but I am convinced that Shelly did her utmost to give value for her fees, and that I ultimately spent far less than I could have due to her efforts. I have been fortunate in life in that when I have really, truly needed just the right person to come into my life at a critical juncture, that person suddenly appears. In the case of my divorce, Shelly Ingram was that person, and I will be forever grateful to her. I owe my current enjoyment of life and the fruits of my labor to her and cannot thank her enough.

Shelly Ingram

Replied last August 27, 2025

It was a pleasure to work with you. We’re humbled by your kind feedback and grateful to have had the opportunity to support you. Thank you again for allowing us to be a part of your journey.

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Shelly Maynard Ingram's Lawyer Endorsements

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Margaret Oliver

Family lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Shelly is an excellent lawyer. She knows the law and is a very effective advocate for her clients. Shelly is direct and professional. I know that I can trust Shelly and am always pleased to see her on the "other side" even when we disagree!"

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Jac Knust

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Shelly is very knowledgable, dedicated, hard working, and compassionate. She is a great choice for a lawyer."

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David Ruben

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly endorse Shelly. She is an excellent family law attorney and I often refer cases to her. When an attorney refers cases to another attorney, that is the highly compliment one can give or receive."

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Michael Mastracci

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Having had the experience of handling a few collaborative family law cases with Ms. Ingram on the other side, my initial impressions have been more than confirmed.I have always found Shelly to be of high integrity with great people skills and legal knowledge as well as reasonable, compassionate and client-centered. Shelly is always solution oriented. She knows how to advocate for her clients while maintaining control of and preserving the collaborative process. One thing I also like is that she is very organized and focused on maintaining a collaborative path while keeping the case moving along in a timly fashion."

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Amanda Vann

Family lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Shelly at the pro bono clinic and can attest to her ability to advocate for her clients in a zealous manner. Shelly takes the time needed to educate her clients through difficult matters. I highly recommend her."

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Debra Saltz

Family lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Ms. Ingram. She is an exceptional advocate for her clients. I would not hesitate to refer the most complicated cases to her."

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Young Song

Family lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Ingram is a very personable, highly capable, and very practical. Ms. Ingram's has a nice and easy way about her but, if there is to be a fight, she is a good one to have on your side. I highly commend her for your family law matter."

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Rob Goldman

Family lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Shelly is thoughtful, inquisitive, methodical and ethical. She is an asset to the profession through her dedication, preparation and skill. I would not hesitate to recommend Shelly to anybody needing legal assistance."

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Thomas Mulinazzi

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Shelly since 2006. I know her to be very knowledgeable in the law and extremely familiar with the local courts, judges, and policies. She has great empathy for her clients and their situations but she is tough and smart enough to give clients honest advice while providing strong and effective advocacy. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star - Family Law, Maryland Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star - Family Law, Maryland Super Lawyers

2012

Certificate of Completion, The Mediation Center - 20 Hour Parenting and Child Access Training

2012

Certificate of Completion, The Mediation Center - 20 Hour Property and Financial Issues Training

2012

Certificate of Completion - Collaborative Law, Administrative Office of the Courts - Department of Family Administration

2012

Certificate of Completion - Child Counsel Training, Administrative Office of the Courts - Department of Family Administration

2007

Certificate of Completion - Child Counsel Training, Administrative Office of the Courts - Department of Family Administration

2005

Certificate of Completion - Basic 40 Hour Training, Mediation Matters

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, Mediator, Collaborative Professional, Law Office of Shelly M. Ingram, LLC

2010 - Present

Volunteer Attorney, Montgomery County Bar Association Pro Bono Program

2006 - 2012

Attorney, Meiselman & Helfant, LLC

2004 - 2006

Attorney, Law Office Of Adele L. Abrams, PC

2004 - 2004

Judicial Clerk to the Honorable Steven I. Platt, Prince George's County Circuit Court

Associations

2013 - Present

Howard County Collaborative Professionals, Inc

Board Member and Chair Communications Committee

2013 - Present

The Honorable James Macgill American Inn of Court

Member

2013 - Present

Maryland Association for Justice, Family Law Section

Member

2012 - Present

Howard County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2012 - Present

Maryland Program for Mediator Excellence

Member

2007 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2004 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Education

2004

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD

1997

University of Maryland, College Park

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Howard County Parent Education Program Separation and Divorce Process and Strategies

2013

Howard County Collaborative Professionals Membership Meeting Collaborative Roadmap - A Guide to Successful Resolutions

2013

Family Law Assistance Program Family Law (Divorce, Custody, Child Support)

2011

What You Must Know About Divorce Legal Aspects-Separation and Divorce

Publications

2015

Law Office of Shelly M. Ingram, LLC -Blog 12 Month Separation for Divorce: The Wait May Be Over!

2015

Law Office of Shelly M. Ingram, LLC - Blog 5 Money Saving Ideas to Lower Legal Fees

2014

Law Office of Shelly M. Ingram - Blog How to Find a Family Law Attorney?

2014

Law Office of Shelly M. Ingram, LLC - Blog When Should I Contact a Divorce Attorney?

2014

Law Office of Shelly M. Ingram, LLC - Blog Collaborative: a holistic approach to Conscious Uncoupling

2014

Law Office of Shelly M. Ingram, LLC - Blog Who gets dog custody in divorce?

Languages

English

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