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

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

royallawoffice.com/

The Royal Legal Group LLC

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

royallawoffice.com/

Online Presence

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Stephanie Lynn Royal's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

90 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 15 reviews | Contracts & Agreements

Posted by Kee | January 20, 2026 | Contracts & Agreements

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 anonymous | November 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Successfully empowering the disempowered

About a year ago, a contractor performed work on my home. Issues later arose with this work leading me to contact the contractor to request remediation. Despite ongoing calls, e-mails, and text messages over the course of months, I was ignored. It was incredibly frustrating and disempowering. Ms. Roy...al ensured that my voice was heard so that I was no longer a victim of this negligent contractor. What I couldn't resolve in months, she resolved within weeks. In response to her action, the contractor fixed the work free of charge, provided documentation about what was done to remediate the issue, and supplied a warranty that was supposed to be provided when the work was commissioned but wasn't. She was extremely responsive with her communication throughout the entire process and was very professional in her interactions with me as well as the contractor. It was an honor to receive her counsel and I would highly recommend her to others.

Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Legal Documents

I had the pleasure of working with Attorney Royal five years ago when she helped with legal matters in which we were successful. I recently got back in touch with Attorney Royal to assist with drawing up legal paperwork for a settlement agreement. Ms. Royal gave extremely sound advise and assisted in... every step of the settlement process. Her sound knowledge of local law is what allowed the process to move swiftly. I really appreciate her willingness to conduct phone sessions as we went over every aspect of my case. I would recommend Attorney Royal for your legal needs.

Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Stephanie Lynn Royal is Amazing!

Stephanie carefully listened and read the details of my disputed contract. Although she is very busy, she made time to listen to my concerns within a very timely manner. She explained in detail what she needed from me as well as what my options were to move forward. All in all, Stephanie put my worri...es and concerns to ease by guiding me through my situation. If you are looking for an attorney that is highly professional, knowledgeable and understanding. Look no further!

Posted by Melissa | July 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Hire Stephanie Royal!

It was a great experience working with Stephanie! She is very knowledgeable and great at the work she does. I contacted her to help me deal with a contractual obligation and in the end, everything worked out in my favor. Stephanie was very patient with the constant back and forth and negotiating ...that was required. She also helped educate me on best practices. As a client, I prefer to be fully informed on the basis of recommendations, so I truly appreciated her level of service. I felt Stephanie was always in my corner and persistent on getting things resolved with the other party, and resolved correctly. Parts of my life felt stuck for many years because of my legal situation, but I can now finally breathe and move forward knowing it has been handled (praise hands). I am a million times grateful for Stephanie's help in resolving the matter.

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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

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ardra O'Neal

Consumer protection lawyer | Apr 14

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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P. Michael Winget-Hernandez

Business lawyer | Apr 10

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"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

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Michelle Profit

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Radiance Harris

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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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