Stephanie Lynn Royal

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Stephanie Lynn Royal

also known as Stephanie L. Royal

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 37 years

Probate Lawyer at Gaithersburg, MD
Practice Areas: Probate, Wills & Living Wills, Debt Settlement ... +2 more

9841 Washington Blvd, Suite 200, Gaithersburg, MD

Virtual Consultation Available

About Stephanie

Biography

Need a reasonable payment plan or want to reduce a debt based upon a hardship? Call us!

No time to come into an office? Virtual Legal Services for Probate, Wills, Debt Settlement and more!

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Let us help you with your insurance dispute, contract dispute or review an agreement!

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Probate 65%

11 years

65%
Wills and Living Wills 20%

13 years

20%
Contracts and Agreements 5%

37 years

5%
Debt Settlement 5%

27 years

5%
Real Estate 5%

Residential Real Estate Transactions

11 years

5%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2024 2023
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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 12 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 36 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1989

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 37 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1988

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

The Royal Legal Group LLC

9841 Washington Blvd, Suite 200, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878

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The Royal Legal Group LLC

5335 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite 440, Washington, DC, 20015

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Online Presence

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Stephanie Lynn Royal's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

87 Client Reviews

5 star (87)
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Posted by Regina | January 22, 2026 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Quick and helpful

Stephanie promptly provided information and clarification after I submitted an inquiry for assistance related to a deed matter. In our correspondence, she was upfront about fees and her caseload, and she didn't pressure me to move forward. In fact it turns out that I didn't need lawyer services. I ca...n tell she would have been fantastic if I needed to hire her.

Posted by Kee | January 20, 2026 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Very detailed and professional

My husband and I had some contracting issues we desperately needed help with and Attorney Stephanie Lynn Royal was kind enough to look over everything and point us in the right direction. She is kind, professional and very knowledgeable. Thanks again Attorney Stephanie Lynn Royal!

Posted by LAD III | December 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional, Knowledgeable, and Kind

Attorney Stephanie Royal did an excellent job assisting my family with a complex probate matter involving a foreign estate in Washington, DC. She was knowledgeable, professional, and always patient in guiding us through each step. Her expertise made a confusing process more manageable. I highly rec...ommend her services.

Posted by Khris | November 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great lawyer

Stephanie was very responsive and detailed. She was able to quickly get her arms around the facts of the case and provided me with very sound legal advice. She will tell you what you need to hear not what you want to hear. She was able to help me navigate a protracted real estate legal issue. I wo...uld recommend Stephanie.

Posted by Lauren | March 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very satisfied clients

Stephanie Lynn Royal helped us put our assets in trust, a complicated affair that she explained clearly and patiently. She knows the law and always responded to our questions quickly and completely. She is also a delightful person to work with. I would call on her again in a heartbeat.

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Stephanie Lynn Royal's Lawyer Endorsements

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Cynthia Farmer

Probate lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stephanie is a dedicated and thorough attorney with an amazing work ethic. Leaves no stone unturned and gets results!"

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Michelle Profit

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is thorough and diligent and has gotten good results for her clients."

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Mary Thuell

Debt settlement lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stephanie has a creative, talented legal mind and enthusiastically represents her clients. She is also an engaging and friendly person. I happily recommend her to those looking for help with consumer issues."

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Priya Royal

Consumer protection lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ardra O'Neal

Consumer protection lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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P. Michael Winget-Hernandez

Business lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Aileen Oliver

Unknown lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Sternberg

Consumer protection lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cynthia Farmer

Contracts and agreements lawyer

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Michelle Profit

Estate planning lawyer

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Radiance Harris

Contracts and agreements lawyer

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Peter Holland

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Priya Royal

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell®

2024

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell®

2024

Top 100 Black Lawyer, The National Black Lawyers Association

2024

Client's Choice, Avvo

2023

Top 100 Black Lawyer, The National Black Lawyers Association

2023

Clients' Choice, Avvo

2022

Client's Choice, Avvo

2022

Top 100 Black Lawyers, The National Black Lawyers Association

2021

Client’s Choice, Avvo

2021

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

Governor's Volunteer Service Certificate, Governor of the State of Maryland

2006

Color of Justice Program, Women's Bar Association of Western Pennsylvania and the National Association of Women Judges

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Founder and Managing Attorney, The Royal Legal Group, LLC

2012 - 2015

In School Mediator, Conflict Resolution of Montgomery County MD

2009 - 2013

Ethics Advisor and Business Consultant, Various Entities

2007 - 2009

Assistant General Counsel, D.C. Office of Chief Financial Officer

1999 - 2006

Solicitor (General Counsel), Pittsburgh School District

1991 - 1999

Deputy Attorney General, Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office

1988 - 1991

Judicial Law Clerk, Pennsylvania Superior Court

Associations

2013 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Maryland Program for Mediator Excellence

Member

2006 - Present

Bar of the United States Supreme Court

Member

1989 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

2013 - 2015

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Member

1996 - 2006

Allegheny County Bar Foundation

Fellow

1994 - 1995

Homer S. Brown Law Association

Past President

1993 - 2006

American Inns of Court - W. Edward Sell Chapter

Barrister

1993 - 1994

Homer S. Brown Law Association

Secretary

1991 - 1992

Allegheny County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Secretary

1990 - 2006

Neighborhood Legal Services Association-Pittsburgh

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Fraudulent Will determined to be Invalid!

Case Settled in favor of Royal Legal Group Client who was the Personal Representative.

Probate Dispute Resolved in Favor of Royal Legal Group Client!

Judgment for Plaintiff, a client of the Royal Legal Group. Co-Personal Representative's claim for additional funds determined to be meritless.

Home Improvement Fraud Case

Judgment for Plaintiffs.

Bailment Case Resolved in Favor of Royal Legal Group Client!

Judgment for Plaintiff. Value of item plus Attorney's Fees awarded.

Victory at trial! Debt Reduced!

Settlement reached. Case dismissed.

Consumer Vehicle Buy-Back

Buy Back of vehicle obtained.

Debt Collection Harassment

Case Dismissed on behalf of Royal Legal Group client,

Negotiation of Apartment Lease

Lease agreement obtained for Royal Legal Group client.

Debt Collection Harassment

Case Dismissed on behalf of Royal Legal Group client!

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Education

1987

Howard University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Case Western Reserve University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Financial Planning for Women

Small Business Legal Issues

2017

Advance Directives Mini Clinic

Estate Planning

2014

Delta Towers Senior Living

Wills and Estates

Publications

2014

Law Practice Today (ABA) Seeking the New Law Firm Model

2001

Pennsylvania Bar Association publication Student Discipline: The 14th Amendment as it Relates to the Due Process Rights of Students

2000

Pennsylvania Bar Association publication The Commingling of the Prosecutorial and Adjudicative Function in Administrative Proceedings

Languages

English

Activity

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