Marla Zide

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Marla Zide

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Glen Burnie, MD
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Domestic Violence ... +2 more

7310 Ritchie Hwy., Suite 1001, Glen Burnie, MD

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About Marla

Biography

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Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

Military Divorce, Spousal Support, Child Support, Child Custody, Third-Party Custody, Visitation, Parental Relocation, High Net Worth Divorce, Property Division, Divorce & Bankruptcy

24 years

50%
Family 25%

Mediation, Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements, Post-Judgment Modifications, Protective Orders, Peace Orders, Same-Sex Family Law

25%
Child Custody 10%

My practice concentrates on a variety of custody issues for example: grandparent visitation, third party custody, non-married parents, etc.

24 years

10%
Domestic Violence 10%

My litigation career started at the YWCA of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. At the YWCA my practice was solely in the area of domestic violence and all of my clients were survivors of domestic violence. When entering private practice in 2004, I continued to represent suvivors in Protective Order cases and as well as divorce cases. I also represent respondents at both the Protective Order hearing and any subsequent litigation.

24 years

10%
Adoption 5%

21 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Silver Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 24 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Zide Law Group, LLC

7310 Ritchie Hwy., Suite 1001, Glen Burnie, MD, 21061

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Zide Law Group, LLC

306 High St, Cambridge, MD, 21613

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Marla Zide's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tim & Katie DePetris | July 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A true professional and very effective child custody lawyer!

We retained Marla's services again due to changes that occurred since our last case finished against a high conflict ex wife. Marla and her team proved yet again that our trust and confidence in their services wasn't misplaced. Every single step of the way, they kept us up to date of any changes in o...ur case. They were compassionate and sensitive to the impact of the case on our lives. Marla and her team made themselves available for our incredible abundance of questions and "What Ifs" and remained responsive to any needs we had. We promptly settled, getting mostly all of our terms addressed and that wouldn't have been possible without the professionalism and expertise of Marla and her staff. We are impressed by her relentless drive to represent her clients to bring about the best possible outcome that isn't motivated by the pursuit of a higher check but for the best outcome for her clients.

Posted by james | February 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Amazing

Ms. Zide was simply amazing. She was so helpful in our adoption case. We were foster parents who were fortunate enough to be able to adopt our little girl. She was suggested to us and we cannot imagine a better professional. She was friendly and supportive but best of all she was experienced. We had ...a few issues, and she answered all of our questions and was extremely helpful. As a family attorney she is top notch and if we ever have any type of legal need we will use her. Marla Zide is an amazing attorney that I recommend 1000%.

Posted by Jamie | October 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Absolutley the best out there

I went to Marla last minute because I could not afford an attorney early on. Although court was 4 weeks away she came to trial fully prepared and knew my case from the inside out. (My case had gone on for 5 years prior.) She took the time to really understand what was going on in my case. She was ext...remely honest but still gave me a lot of hope that things would turn out well for me. She is very detailed and you can tell that she loves what she does, because she's great at it. She stayed after many nights to prepare for my case as did her assistants. I could reach her anytime and she never seemed bothered, ever...and I called ALOT. She fought for me like a family member would and that is definitely not easy to find. I've had 3 attorneys in the past and they did not work nearly as hard for me or seem to care the way she did. I was very lucky to have found her and now I live with peace of mind with my custody issues. My custody case was not easy for those 5 years but she took it on with no hesitation. Don't waste your time looking for anyone else, she knows what she's doing and you will see that when you meet her.

Posted by Samantha | June 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Excellent

After fostering our son for over a year, Marla represented us during his adoption. She was kind, responsive, informative, and patient. She understood the situation and had plenty of experience in foster care adoptions. Marla made sure all the paperwork was completed properly so the adoption proces...s didn't have to take longer than needed. She prepared us for what to expect in court, and she was there the day of the adoption. From beginning to end, Marla was present, helpful, and there to answer questions. She helped us through a very exciting yet unknown time in this journey. Thank you, Marla.

Posted by Katie & Tim D. | December 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Highly Conscientious & Experienced - Representing Father's Interests in High Conflict Custody Battle

We worked with Marla on a high-conflict custody battle that ended up dragging on for over a year. Since we were going to court against the ex-wife, we wanted a lawyer who had extensive knowledge and experience at representing the father’s side and I am definitely glad we secured Marla Zide for our co...unsel. She brought a straightforward no-nonsense mindset to our situation and immediately began working on our case. From start to finish, she fought for our interests and assessed our case from every possible angle to provide us with the best representation and outlook. In a high conflict custody battle where stress and tension are overwhelming, Marla addressed our abundance of questions and concerns with tact and sensitivity. Marla Zide always presented the accurate and honest truth to us and made sure we were informed of all changes to our case. It was refreshing to work with an attorney that did not sugar coat the reality of the situation or drag out a case to take advantage of you financially. She demonstrated her commitment to our case by making time on multiple occasions to confer with us over the phone and/or in person outside of her normal operating hours, which is certainly not something all lawyers will do. As an attorney, her approach to our case was uniquely crafted to fit our situation and grew organically from the beginning. She was not afraid to switch tactics or to invest extensive time and effort to research different avenues the case can potentially take. I can assure you these qualities are not universal across all legal counsel. Without her representation, we wouldn’t have had any chance of the extremely favorable settlement that we received. Throughout the course of the year that we were involved in this case, Marla remained conscientious to our needs, which helped lessen the detrimental impact of this case on our daily lives. If the need arose, we would definitely retain Marla’s services again. Her associates were also very helpful in our case, but we worked primarily with Marla throughout the process, which I would recommend. Although it would be less expensive to have her associates assist, in a high-stakes battle for your rights as a parent, you want the absolutely best person arguing for your interests and Marla Zide is the person for the job.

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Marla Zide's Lawyer Endorsements

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Barbara Brown

Unknown lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Ruben

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Marla for many years. She is an absolutely superb lawyer. I often refer cases to her that I am not able to handle. I would highly recommend her to anyone searching for an attorney in Maryland."

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Christina Bayne

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marla is very knowledgeable in all areas of family law. She is a strong advocate for her clients, extremely professional and highly competent."

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Evan Koslow

Family lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Zide's enthusiasm, communication skills and professionalism makes her a true advocate for her clients. she is a pleasure to work with whether a case is uncontested or contested."

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David Ruben

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Christina Bayne

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Elite Lawyer - Divorce & Separation, Elite Lawyer

2025

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2024

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2023

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2022

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2020

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2015

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2014

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2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

David Hjortsberg, Howard County Bar Association

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2005

Pro Bono Star, Pro Bono Resource Center

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Owner/Managing Partner, Zide Law Group LLC

2011 - 2022

Owner/Attorney, Law Office of Marla Zide, LLC

2003 - 2011

Partner, Forman & Zide

Associations

2013 - Present

Maryland Association of Justice

Member

2013 - Present

Maryland Bar Foundation

Board Member

2005 - Present

Women's Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Women's Law Center

Member

2001 - Present

Anne Arundel Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association - Family Law Section

Member

2020 - 2024

Attorney Grievance Committee Peer Review

Appointed

2011 - 2013

Maryland State Bar Association

Board of Governors

Education

2001

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Goucher College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2025

Zide Law Group LLC Renewed Horizons Scholarship

2025

Zide Law Group LLC Testimonials

2025

Zide Law Group LLC Blog

2025

Zide Law Group LLC Family Law Resources

2025

Zide Law Group LLC Maryland Courts Information

Languages

English

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