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Sheela Murthy founded the Murthy Law Firm in 1994 after practicing with leading firms in New York and Baltimore; today the firm in Baltimore County employs about 100 professionals focused on immigration law. Sheela holds an LL.M. from Harvard Law School and is admitted to practice in New York, Maryland, and before the U.S. Supreme Court. An active educator and advocate, she speaks on complex immigration issues for AILA and international organizations, has presented in London and Salzburg, and served on the American Immigration Council’s board (2002–2009), co chairing its Immigrant Achievement Awards. She routinely consults with U.S. consulates and USCIS service centers to advance client interests. Fluent in Kannada, Hindi, and French, Sheela writes regularly, appears in broadcast and print media, and has been honored with Martindale Hubbell’s AV rating; profiles of her work have appeared in The New York Times, The Daily Beast, and The Story Exchange.
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35 years | 38 cases
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State: Maryland
Acquired: 1989
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State: New York
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
10451 Mill Run Circle, Owings Mills, MD, 21117
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Posted by Manohar | December 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Professional, responsive, and knowledgeable. The team communicated clearly, and handled my case efficiently. I felt fully supported and am very happy with my outcome. Highly recommend.
Posted by Sachin | December 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Murthy Law Firm provided excellent service and was very responsive throughout the process. Jeffrey Galkin handled my case very well, and I would definitely recommend him
Posted by Tejaswi | January 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I am glad I had Murthy Law Firm help me with my I-485 application. Attorney Khorzad Mehta answered all of our questions and concerns in a timely manner and is very professional. I am greatly indebted to Murthy Law Firm for all the help. I will wholeheartedly recommend Murthy Law Firm to any my Friend...
Posted by Rajpal | November 23, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
Attorney Murthy is an esteemed immigration lawyer. Not only is her knowledge of the immigration law is outstanding but she is also a very compassionate and a very genuine professional willing to give the most trustworthy and candid advice. Attorney Murthy is able to hand hold a discussion and hel...
Posted by Shreyas | January 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I consulted Mrs. Sheela Murthy to seek second legal opinion on my case after consulting another attorney who failed to provide me the right advice and take up my case. I had no hopes of carrying my case forward. But Mrs. Sheela Murthy analyzed my case in a comprehensive manner and suggested a route ...
"I endorse this lawyer. I've worked on several American Immigration Lawyer Association committees with Sheela, and I'm always impressed by her knowledge, kindness and commitment to helping others. She is an incredibly talented immigration attorney."
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2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Maryland Super Lawyers, Maryland Super Lawyers
2019
Influential Marylander for 2019, Daily Record
2019
Thought Leaders in Corporate Immigration, Who’s Who Legal
2015
Maryland Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Maryland Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Maryland Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Future 50 Award, Baltimore SmartCEO Magazine
2013
Who's Who Legal, International Who's Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers
2012
The Sadie Award, The Children's Guild
2012
Award for Excellence, ASHA For Women
2011
Maryland's Top 100 Women Award, Maryland Daily Record
2010
Best of Business Award, The Small Business Commerce Association
2009
Philanthropist of the Year, United Way of Central Maryland
2009
Entrepreneur Of The Year, Ernst & Young
2008
Leadership in Law Award, The Daily Record
2006
Leadership in Law, American Desi Magazine
1994 - Present
Founder and President, Murthy Law Firm
2015 - Present
Maryland Chamber of CommerceChairman
2010 - Present
Girl Scouts of Central MarylandChair, Board of Directors
Member
Former Executive Committee Member
2002 - 2009
American Immigration CouncilBoard of Trustees
1999 - 2001
American Bar AssociationMember, Immigration Law Coordinating Committee
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LL.M - Master of Laws
2015
2015
2013
Immigration Reform Update
2012
Immigration law
2012
Employment-based Immigration
2015
2004
2003
French
Hindi
English