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Debra A. Thomas is a Baltimore native. She is married with two sons. She has over 20 years of experience as a trial attorney and has tried cases in all jurisdictions of Maryland.
Debra A. Thomas attended Western High School and after graduation attended Goucher College, receiving a B.A. She attended the University of Baltimore Law School where she received a Juris Doctor degree. She was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1995. She is a member of the Maryland State Bar, Baltimore City Bar Association, Baltimore County Bar Association, Women's Bar Association, Maryland Association for Justice (formerly Trial Lawyer's Assoc.), and Alliance of Black Women Attorneys. She is also a member of the National Black Lawyer Association. In 2015, she was appointed by Governor Hogan to the Judicial Nominating Commission for the 3rd District, Baltimore County where she interviewed and determined eligible candidates for the bench. She has been the Chair of the Family Law Committee of the Baltimore City Bar and Co-Chair of Family Law Committee of Maryland Association of Justice. She is currently the Chair of the Board of Directors of Maryland Legal Services Corporations which provides milliions of dollars to non profit agencies that provide legal services to those who cannot afford private attorneys.
Ms. Thomas worked as a Casualty Claim Manager for Allstate Insurance Company and later worked as a Trial Attorney at the Allstate Staff Counsel office in Baltimore. There she tried over 300 cases in the Circuit and District Courts in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County, Howard County and Queen Anne’s County. Her experience gives her better insight to handle personal injury claims and to maximize settlements.
The law firm currently handles cases involving Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, Traffic, DUI/DWI, Uncontested Divorces, Separation Agreements, Marital Property Prenuptial Agreements, Mediation, and Wills. Her hobbies include traveling and reading. She was the President of the Jack and Jill Baltimore Chapter from 2017 to 2019.
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Practice Areas
22 years | 1,026 cases
14 years | 500 cases
33%-40%
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
35 Client Reviews
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Posted by Gus | December 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate Planning
My wife and I used ms Thomas for estate planning. We were satisfied with the experience and happy to complete the much needed documents.
Posted by Lawrence | December 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Definitely a attorney you should consider hiring
I was recommended to Mr Thomas by a family member and I'm glad I gave them a call. I had gotten into a car accident and they were able to help me get a settlement. I really don't use attorneys that often so this whole situation was new to me,in my opinion if you have a case you should consider givin...
Posted by Sharon | November 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Car Accident Review
My attorney, Anthony Thomas, was very thorough in explaining the process of filing a claim against an uninsured driver. Whenever we spoke, he was knowledgeable about my case and where things stood at that point in time. I truly believe that he worked to get me the maximum settlement amount available ...
Posted by Sontee | February 22, 2022 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Thank you
I thank you for helping me and my mom with our accident. I am very thankful to have someone like you that got the job done and made sure that I was okay. So in my eyes your a good lawyer.
Posted by Regina | July 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce
Atty Thomas was excellent in handling my Divorce proceedings. She was patient and very upfront about what was needed. She kept in constant communication for every step. I would highly recommend her services.
"She is an amazing family lawyer. She works hard for her clients and goes above and beyond to keep them updated. She works hard for her clients and I always know that I refer or work a case with Debra Thomas her client is in good hands."
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Top 100, The National Black Lawyers Association
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2004 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Debra A. Thomas
2008 - 2017
Hearing Examiner, Baltimore City Fire and Police Department
1994 - 2004
Staff Counsel, Allstate Insurance Co. Staff Counsel
2013 - Present
Women's Bar Association of MarylandMember
1995 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Bar Association of Baltimore CityFormer Chair
1995 - Present
Baltimore County Bar AssociationEntertainment Committee Chair, Family Law Committee Member
1995 - Present
Maryland Association for Justice, Family Law SectionCo-chair
1995 - Present
Alliance of Black Women AttorneysMember
$75,000
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
Bachelors
2016
Divorce and Custody
2016
How to Handle a Custody Case & Uncontested Divorce
2015
10 Tips from 10 Family Law Magistrates
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