Overall Rating
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This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
4.2 /5.0
75 Client Reviews
$ 325-450 per hour
PRO
Sahmra A. Stevenson
also known as Sahmra A. Stevenson
About Sahmra
Biography
Estate Planning, Business Law and Family Law attorney. Transforming the way you receive the legal services you need.
Are you battling for custody or child support? We can help.
Are you facing a divorce or legal separation? I'm happy to be of service.
Are you contemplating estate planning choices? I can come to you!
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Trusts
25%
Wills and Living Wills
25%
14 years
Child Custody
20%
15 years
Business
15%
12 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2024 2023 2022
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Licenses
Licensed in Maryland for 14 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
S.A. Stevenson Law Offices, LLC
(301) 795-2731
Fax
9520 Berger Rd (Suite 212), Columbia, MD, 21046
saslawoffices.com/Gallery
Online Presence
Other places you can find Sahmra online.
Sahmra A. Stevenson's Reviews
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Practice Areas
Estate Planning (19)
Child Custody (18)
Family (8)
Wills & Living Wills (8)
Child Support (6)
Lawsuits & Disputes (6)
Divorce & Separation (5)
Trusts (5)
Business (3)
Litigation (3)
Contracts & Agreements (2)
Power Of Attorney (2)
LGBT+ Law (1)
Limited Liability Company (LLC) (1)
Personal Injury (1)
Probate (1)
Trademark Application (1)
What Clients Mention
Practice Area Knowledge (29)
Recommendation (29)
Case Results (25)
Professionalism (22)
Advocacy (16)
Communication Style (16)
General Knowledge (15)
Responsiveness (10)
Compassion (9)
Cost of Services (8)
Trustworthiness (8)
Character & Conduct (7)
Punctuality (4)
Staff & Support (2)
Payment Plans (1)
Showing 16 - 16 of 16 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Traumatic Experience
I researched attorneys to represent me in a very difficult custody. I came across Sahmra Stevenson and was impressed with her reviews. I met with Sahmra and really appreciated how genuine she seemed. She was young accomplished and seemingly thorough. I communicated very clearly my position in the cas...
Sahmra Stevenson
Replied last March 21, 2022We try to provide excellent service to all of our clients and to make each individual feel important and taken care of.
Sahmra A. Stevenson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Prior to working with Ms. Stevenson on a very emotional and draining custody matter, I had already heard great things. I must say she did not disappoint. She is extremely passionate and hardworking for her clients. During settlement attempts she had one thing in mind: putting her client first and getting them the best deal possible. Her positivity and hard work makes her a very valuable asset to our legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the estate planning and family law community who truly cares about her clients."
"Sahmra April Stevenson-Smith is prompt, thorough, and dedicated to her clients. I would recommend her services to anyone looking for representation in a child custody law matter."
"Attorney Sahmra April Stevenson-Smith has an exceptional reputation and is a credit to the legal community. If you have a child custody law problem, she is your answer. If her office is anywhere near you, I recommend her to you."
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"Sahmra is an experienced, compassionate attorney who advocates for her clients zealously."
"Sahmra is a smart and driven attorney. She strives to help clients in the worst of circumstances."
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"Sahmra Stevenson-Smith is a great attorney that definitely has her client's best interests at heart. In working with Sahmra on several projects outside the practice of law, I have come to know her as a hard worker and a goal oriented person. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer that knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Melody Tagliaferri-Cronin Distinguished Service Award, Maryland State Bar Association
2013
Rising Star Award, Maryland State Bar Association
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Associate Attorney, Robert A. Ades & Associates, PC
2011 - Present
Managing Partner, S.A. Stevenson Law Offices, LLC
2010 - 2011
Judicial Law Clerk, Judge David W. Young, Baltimore City Circuit Court
2009 - 2010
Law Fellow, NAACP Office of the General Counsel
2009 - 2010
Student Attorney, Anne Arundel County State's Attorney's Office
2008 - 2008
Judicial Extern, District of Columbia Superior Court House
2008 - 2009
Judicial Extern, United States District Court for the District of Columbia
2005 - 2007
Litigation Technology Analyst, Wilmerhale
Associations
2017 - Present
American Bar Association, Litigation Section Family Law Committee, Chair Social MediaFellow
2017 - Present
American Bar Association, Diversity CommitteeFellow
2017 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, Mentorship CommitteeChair
2014 - Present
Maryland Bar FoundationFellow
2014 - Present
American Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionDiversity Fellow
2014 - Present
American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm DivisionYoung Lawyer Fellow
2014 - Present
American Bar Association General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Young Lawyers CommitteeCommittee Member
2012 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution SectionMedia & Communications Chair
2011 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionTechnology Chair
2015 - 2017
American Bar Association, Business Law SectionFellow
2013 - 2014
Maryland State Bar association Leadership AcademyFellow
2013 - 2014
American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm DivisionFellow
2013 - 2014
American Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionFellow
Education
2010
American University, Washington College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
Tufts University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Hanging Out A Shingle
How To Get And Retain Clients
Publications
2013
The Affiliate (ABA Young Lawyers Division)
Diversity Dialogue: A Focus on Mentoring
2013
The Affiliate (ABA Young Lawyers Division)
Taking on Debby: A Quick and Efficient Response from the DLS Team, the Importance of Training,
2012
The Affiliate (ABA Young Lawyers Division)
National Outstanding Young Lawyer Award
2012
The Affiliate (ABA Young Lawyers Division)
A Lawyer on Every Smartphone
Languages
Spanish