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Radha Ramanathan
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About Radha
Biography
Radha Ramanathan is a Maryland family law attorney with over 25 years of legal experience. She was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 2014 and opened The Law Office of Radha Ramanathan, LLC in 2016.
Her practice focuses on divorce, custody, child support, and related matters. Radha represents clients in both negotiated settlements and contested court proceedings, and she regularly appears in court.
She provides clear, practical advice so clients can make informed decisions and avoid costly missteps. Her cases often involve complex financial issues, custody disputes, and high-conflict situations.
Radha is a skilled negotiator and a strong litigator, known for a direct, no-nonsense approach. She works closely with her clients to develop strategy, set realistic expectations, and move their cases forward efficiently.
Based in Montgomery County, she represents clients throughout the surrounding areas.
Strategic Maryland divorce attorney focused on protecting your finances, your time, and your long-term interests.
Thoughtful, strategic custody representation focused on stability, structure, and long term outcomes for your children.
Accurate, strategic child support analysis based on complete financial information - not assumptions.
Strategic divorce representation focused on protecting assets, minimizing disruption, and achieving workable resolutions.
Discreet, effective representation in protective order matters where immeidate, decisive action is required.
Experienced family law counsel for complex financial and high-conflict matters requiring a strategic approach.
Efficient, straightforward uncontested divorces handled with attention to detail and long-term clarity.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
30%
Family
30%
Child Custody
10%
Child Support
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2023
Licenses
Licensed in Maryland for 11 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 30 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 20 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Office of Radha Ramanathan, LLC
(240) 403-4099
Fax
(240) 238-9765
Fax
1 Research Court, Suite 450, Rockville, MD, 20850
ramanathanlaw.com/Online Presence
Other places you can find Radha online.
Radha Ramanathan's Reviews
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Posted by Silvia | May 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Best Family Attorney
Radha is brilliant, empathetic, experienced and honest. She understood my difficult situation and promptly started working on my case. Radha communicated very well and was supportive all along the process. I am satisfied with her work and the outcome.
Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly competent and caring attorney
I originally consulted with Radha for a divorce case with mediation, which turned into a collaborative law divorce case. Radha was very sensible and supportive while being direct and honest, always providing useful realistic advice and always available. She handled unexpected developments and the dif...
Posted by OMOLARA | January 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Awesome
Radha was of a great help to me on my case. She's such a professional, well articulated and very brilliant attorney. She's also very easy to relate with and always ready to reach out. I trust her judgement.
Posted by Simon | December 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great to work with and will always look out for your interest
Ms. Ramanathan was able to resolve my case quickly and decisively. She is thorough and will provide you with all the facts of your case whether good or bad so you can make the right decisions. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Child custody & support case
I couldn't be more thankful to have Radha as my lawyer. It was a very border line case but the way she handled it was amazing. Just because of Radha, I was able to get primary custody of my daughter. She also managed to get me a good amount of monthly child support from my ex which seemed like a big ...
Radha Ramanathan's Lawyer Endorsements
"Radha is an amazing attorney with bespoke experience in all areas of family law, ranging from domestic violence to protracted, complex matrimonial matters. She is committed to proving zealous representation to all her clients. Radha also demonstrates this commitment to her personal friendships. I am proud to call Radha my friend and serve alongside as a member of the New Jersey Bar."
"I have consulted with Attorney Ramanathan on several of her divorce cases involving the division of retirement benefits incident to divorce. Ms. Ramanathan cares deeply about her clients and works zealously for them to achieve optimum outcomes. I highly endorse this attorney!"
"I strongly endorse Radha Ramanathan. Radha truly cares about her clients and doing what is best for them. She is sensitive to the stresses and costs litigation imposes on her clients, and she works tirelessly to achieve results that are in her clients' best interests."
"Extremely professional, helpful, and cordial. I would highly recommend and endorse this attorney."
"Radha is endlessly professional in her family law practice. Radha handles her matters with poise and is exceptionally intelligent. Radha is a must hire."
"Radha was opposing counsel on an uncontested divorce matter. She was professional, civil, and committed to protecting the rights of her client. Her work was efficient and her respect for the profession is unparalleled."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Owner, The Law Office of Radha Ramanathan, LLC
2011 - 2016
Project Attorney, Washington, Dc Law Firms
2009 - 2011
Director of Legal Programs, Neighborhood Legal Services Program
2006 - 2009
Director - Emergency Domestic Relations Services, Women Empowered Against Violence, Inc.
2001 - 2005
Domestic Violence Hearing Officer/Parenting Time Mediator, Superior Court Of New Jersey
1999 - 2001
Staff Attorney, Legal Services Of New Jersey
1998 - 1999
Staff Attorney, Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (fka Hudson County Legal Services)
1996 - 1997
Staff Attorney, Northwestern Legal Services
Associations
2020 - Present
Montgomery County Bar AssociationMember
2020 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
Education
N/A
New England School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
New York University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers