Ayo M. Stevens

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Ayo M. Stevens

2.4
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Family Lawyer at Upper Marlboro, MD
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

5407 Water St Ste 105, Upper Marlboro, MD

About Ayo

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 40%

40%
Child Custody 30%

30%
Divorce and Separation 30%

30%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 27 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1998

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 29 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Ayo M. Stevens

5407 Water St Ste 105, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772-3048

www.gostevenslaw.com

Ayo M. Stevens's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.4 /5.0

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Posted by Andrea | May 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

One star is generous

During my consultation with Ayo Stevens, we agreed that my case would be taken to trial given the egregious nature of it. During one of our meetings, it was apparent that not only was he not prepared, but also he was falling asleep. Although he issued subpoenas for my witnesses, he never interviewe...d them or even knew what their testimony entailed. After the first court appearance, I understood why. He never intended to try my case. Instead, while at the courthouse, he started pressuring me to settle the case. I was surprised and shaken by this sudden and unexpected position. We had a subsequent meeting during which he told me he fully understood my position and we would go to trial. We appeared in court three times and the last appearance he asked for my case to be continued, so he could complete a case from a previous day. Although there were billed hours for him to prepare me for trial, it never happened. In fact, he withdrew from my case less than one week before the trial date. After paying him five figures in legal fees, I appeared in court alone. Fortunately, the judge dismissed the case and I was able to start over and get proper representation. After retaining a new attorney, I was ultimately granted my divorce and my assets were preserved without a settlement. I would not recommend Ayo Stevens as a divorce attorney.

Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

very bad

Hhe does not do any work on your case. he does not do preparation, motions for discovery, interrogatories, or anything at all. A waste of my money. He was also referred by a friend of a friend. A complete waste of money. almost lost my case until I found another attorney. Don't waste you time, ...energy, and most of all your money retaining him.

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Jaegan Williams

Family lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Very familiar and knowledgeable about the family law litigation process, and very personable. Has a good professional relationship with many attorneys throughout the area, and works very hard to achieve the best results for his clients."

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Lorrianne Rice

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Stevens is an excellent attorney."

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Valeria Tomlin

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

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2024

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2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

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2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Top Lawyers in Maryland, American Lawyer

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Ayo M Stevens

Associations

2016 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Prince George's County Bar Foundation

Co-chair

1996 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Education

1995

University of Maryland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Duquesne University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Annual Family Law Seminar

Family Law

2017

Maryland University

Family Law

2016

Maryland University

Family Law

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