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Deidra Nicole Proctor
About Deidra
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Family
70%
23 years | 65 cases
Litigation
30%
25 years | 34 cases
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- Credit Card
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Licensed in Maryland for 25 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2000
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022
Location
Law Office of Deidra N. Proctor
9701 Apollo Drive, Suite 301, Largo, MD, 20774
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Showing 6 - 8 of 8 reviews | Professionalism
Posted by Loren | October 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Impeccable Experience
Ms. Proctor listens to the needs of her clients and continuously makes them a priority. She is extremely knowledgeable and has a keen ability to focus on the facts of the case. She is very professional and her communication style superb. She had a short timeline to prepare for my case and exceeded my...
Posted by Michelle | November 24, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great job!
Ms. Proctor did a great job! She helped me achieve a great outcome, held the opponent accountable, and represented me in a professional and courteous manner. She was punctual and genuinely cared about seeing my case through to the end. I would recommend her in a heartbeat.
Posted by anonymous | November 24, 2014 | Child Custody
She is the Best.....
Ms. Deidra Proctor had my custody case through the Pro Bono Program. She handled the case as I paid her money...She even bought lunch for me. She was available to answer my questions. She helped me on every step of the process. I know that my case was a tough one; thanks to Ms. Proctor's knowledge an...
Deidra Nicole Proctor's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Deidra Proctor demonstrates a practical and insightful approach in her comments. I am impressed with her ability to help those with legal dilemmas to see not only the legal options but the practical options. Many attorneys focus on the legal aspects of a case, forgetting that law must embrace the real-life aspect of legal solutions also, and this appears to be one of Attorney Proctor's many strong points. If you are looking for a great attorney to help you with your case, you need look no further."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.
Disbarment issued in MD, 2022
updated on 01/06/2023This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission to understand the reasons for this disbarment.
Honors
2017
National Black Lawyers Top 100, National Black Lawyers
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Deidra N. Proctor
2000 - 2001
Attorney, Swidler Berlin Shereff Friedman
Associations
2013 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Association of Public Charter School AttorneysMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Employment Discrimination
Settled
Child Support Client - Former Spouse Unemployed
Court Order for former spouse to pay full amount of monthly support obligation in addition to all arrears for months when no payment was made
Divorce Client Settles After Protracted Litigation
Judgment Resolving All Issues
Security Deposit Withheld by Management
Settled Case for three times the amount improperly withheld, plus attorney's fees
Personal Injury - Auto Accident
Settled Case in Excess of Client's Expectations
Education
2000
Georgetown University Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Morgan State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Quarterly Meeting
Legal Updates for Older Working Americans
2011
Monthly Meeting
Legal Issues for Older Working Americans
Languages
English
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Q&A
How can I appeal the court's denial of my motion for continuance?
20 Aug 2015
Q&A
Sports and Visitation
16 Nov 2014
Q&A
Is it advisable to file interrogatories in a limited divorce case? Can this also be used in an absolute divorce case as well?
05 Jun 2014