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 Kelly | June 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Joshua Tabor

The Law Office of Marla Zide was recommended to me by a magistrate in Baltimore City Family Court to help resolve a custody dispute with my ex-husband. This firm went above and beyond with every phone call, email and office meeting I attended! I could not be happier with the service I received. I was... represented by Joshua Tabor, a phenomenal lawyer and all around great guy. He was down to earth and easy to get along with, his patience and persistence got me through the worse year of my life - I ultimately settled out of court with EVERYTHING I wanted. Josh walked me through every step of the process and offered me ways to SAVE money along the way. I highly recommend Josh to friends and family and only wish I had contacted him sooner. I cannot thank Josh and all the staff at the Law Office of Marla Zide enough!

Posted by anonymous | October 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Exceptional Trial Attorney

Fortunately, not all divorces result in a bitter custody battle, but mine did. Marla is a highly skilled litigator who knows the law well. She is grace under pressure and an effective communicator in the courtroom. Marla displayed the highest integrity, even when the other side did not. Her focus a...nd confidence never faltered which made my experience during several years of litigation less stressful. She was successful at two custody trials and an en banc appeal. The outcome could not have been better! She is THE attorney I would want by my side in a divorce or family law matter.

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 Lee | June 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Family Law Attorney

Josh Tabor wth Marla Zide's office was excellent. He was prompt and very helpful. i would highly recommend Marla's office for your lawyer needs.

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%.

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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

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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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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2014

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2013

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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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