$ 200-225 per hour
Jana Lindsay Ponczak
About Jana
Biography
Our firm provides legal services in a variety areas of law including but not limited to Divorce, Custody, Child Support, and Guardianship.
Jana graduated cum laude from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2012. She has experience working with the Office of the Attorney General and with the Howard County State's Attorney's Office and has argued before the Maryland Court of Special Appeals.
Jana was admitted to the Maryland State Bar in 2012 and the Federal Bar in 2015.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Family
50%
13 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Maryland for 13 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Jana Lindsay Ponczak
100 Church Lane, Baltimore, MD, 21208-4323
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Posted by James | April 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
Job well done
Jana helped me deal with a trumped up contempt charge and a combative X spouse. She was fair, smart, and was looking out for my best interests - even when what I wanted wanted was contrary to that. She was mindful of her time spent and discouraged me from pursuing strategies that did not serve my lar...
Posted by Audrey | November 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Reliable, reasonable and on top of things!
I went to Jana for an auto accident case where the defendant did not want to admit fault with his auto insurance; but clearly admitted fault at the scene. Jana was the only lawyer who took my case where other lawyers informed that I did not have enough information to pursue a case in court. Jana was ...
Jana Lindsay Ponczak's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've known Jana for many years - she is a very well respected attorney in the community, and provides excellent service to her clients."
"Jana is a skilled and passionate advocate for people seeking divorces, custody of their children, and child support modifications. She is easy to work with and gets the job done for her clients in a professional yet personal manner."
"I've known Jana since law school and she has always been a highly respected member of the legal community. She's zealous in her advocacy and litigates compassionately, diligently, and creatively."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mrs. Ponczak is a skilled attorney and detailed in her approach. She is very professional and advocates strongly for her clients."
"Jana Ponczak is a dedicated attorney who strives to ensure that each client receives the full benefit of her expertise."
"Jana is a superbly qualified advocate who possesses the diligence and zeal to achieve great results for her clients. She is a talented attorney with much experience in the criminal law field, having worked on both sides of the table and having advocated before a range of judicial and administrative tribunals in Maryland. Jana brings a wealth of knowledge and training to bear for her clients, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking legal counsel for criminal defense or any other legal services, including family law, probate, regulatory, corporate, or otherwise."
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Experience
Honors
2017
10 Best Family Law Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Lawyer, The Law Office of Jana L. Ponczak LLC
2012 - 2012
Legal Intern, Howard County State's Attorney's Office
2011 - 2011
Rule 16 Student Attorney, Howard County Office of the State's Attorney
2010 - 2012
Legal Intern, Maryland Office Of The Attorney General
Associations
2016 - Present
Simon E. Sobeloff SocietyMember
2012 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Hassan v. Shams
Successful Appeal
Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act
Motion Granted
Mutual Consent Divorce
Mutual Consent Divorce Granted
Settled Custody case
Settled favorable for client
Education
2012
University of Baltimore School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
Barnard College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2017
Women's Health Magazine
15 Tips Divorce Attorneys Use to Strengthen Their Own Marriages
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How Do I get sole custody of my son.
09 May 2017
Q&A
Will a court allow ex-boyfriend to try using postpartum depression against the baby's mother in a custody case?
03 Aug 2016
Q&A
How can I legally keep my son's paternal grandmother from seeing him once he's born? What if she takes me to court?
02 Aug 2016