$ 275-350 per hour
Paramjit Kaur Ahluwalia
also known as Pam, Ahluwalia
About Paramjit
Biography
Practice Areas
Divorce; Family Law; Alimony; Child Custody and Visitation; Child Support; Equitable Distribution; Postmarital Agreements; Marital Property Distribution; Domestic Violence; Premarital Agreements.
Education and Experience
Admitted: 1995, Supreme Court of England and Wales; 2000, Maryland, California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Law School: The College of Law, London, J.D.
Member: Montgomery County and American (Member, Family Law Section) Bar Associations; Maryland Bar Association, Inc.; State Bar of California (Member, Family Law Section).
Languages: English and Punjabi
Pam Ahluwalia has extensive experience of complex matrimonial disputes. Her practice has encompassed representing clients on a wide range of matrimonial disputes, including custody/visitation; child support and alimony; divorce grounds; spousal and child abuse; pre-nuptial agreements; and financial arrangements on separation and divorce.
Born in India, and educated in the United Kingdom, Pam brings with her knowledge of the culture of the Indian subcontinent and is fluent in the Punjabi language.
Pam received her Bachelors of Arts (graduating with Honors) in 1986 from the University of East Anglia, UK. She graduated from the College of Law in England in 1991 and was admitted as an attorney to the English courts in 1995.
Pam has been licensed to practice law in Maryland since 2000 and is also admitted to the State Bar of California and in the United Kingdom.
Throughout her legal career, Pam has been actively involved in managing and providing voluntary assistance with Family Law Legal Advice Clinics and Hotlines, dealing with spousal and child abuse, divorce and financial arrangements. She served for five years as a member of the managing committee of a nationwide voluntary legal advice network, campaigning on change of legislation to afford abused non- married partners greater property rights in domestic abuse situations. She contributed to handbooks written for legal professionals and litigants in person dealing with domestic disputes and published articles in the area of family law. Pam also trained social workers and educational professionals on the impact of family law legislation.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Family
100%
35 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Maryland for 25 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 26 years
State: California
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Law Firm of Minshew & Ahluwalia LLP
One Research Court, Court 450, Rockville, MD, 20850
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Showing 6 - 10 of 13 reviews | Divorce & Separation
Posted by Dawn | February 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great Attorney
Pam did a wonderful job guiding me through the not so fun divorce process. She was always willing to slow down and take into account I am not an attorney and explain the legal mumbo jumbo.
Posted by A.J. | March 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Lawyer!
Paramjit (Pam) came highly recommended by another lawyer and after working with her I can certainly understand why. When me and my wife decided to separate we wanted it to be amicable and did not want to end up in litigation, while keeping costs to a minimum. Pam was very cognizant of this through ...
Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent representation
Pam did an excellent job of representing my interests in a divorce. She was flexible, proactive and kept me on task during a difficult time. I would highly recommend Pam for family matters.
Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Legal support done well
I had the good fortune to have Pam Ahluwalia represent me in one of the toughest times of my life, and she truly did an amazing job. Her attention to detail, excellent work ethic and ease at taking on each challenge makes her in my opinion one of the best and a master at her trade. To have someone wh...
Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Attorney
Pam handled my divorce for me and did an excellent job. She was on top of every aspect of my case by keeping me informed and providing great advice every step of the way. She always made herself available and I felt comfortable with her as my attorney. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Paramjit Kaur Ahluwalia's Lawyer Endorsements
"Pam and I recently resolved an extremely complicated custody and divorce matter. She was a delight to work with - she is thoughtful, detail-oriented, collaborative and professional, all while being a formidable opponent and advocate for her client. I hope to have the chance to work with her again in the future!"
Alison Weinberg
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2022
Lead Counsel Verified, Law Info.com
2015
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner/Owner, The Law Firm of Minshew & Ahluwalia LLP
2006 - 2012
Attorney, The McKeon Law Firm
2002 - 2006
Attorney, Brodsky Renehan Pearlstein Lastra & Bouquet, Chartered
1996 - 2000
Attorney, Fisher Meredith
1993 - 1996
Attorney, Goodman Ray
Associations
2012 - Present
Montgomery County Bar Association Mentor-Mentee ProgramVolunteer Attorney
2002 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Bar Association of Montgomery CountyMember
2001 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember (inactive)
Education
1991
College of Law of England and Wales, Chester
Professional Degree in Law
1986
University of East Anglia, UK.
Bachelors of Arts (graduating with Honors)
Speaking Engagements
N/A
Conference of Social Workers
Domestic Violence
Publications
2013
Bethesda Magazine
'Ask the Attorney' Profile
2012
Family Law Articles
Minshew & Ahluwalia LLP
1998
Family Law Handbook
Domestic Violence
Languages
Punjabi
English