Top Rated Elkridge, MD Child Custody Lawyers

21 child custody lawyers serve Elkridge, MD. Compare the best based on 277+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Howard County are listed below.

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Elkridge Has 21 Child Custody Attorneys with 277 Reviews

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Child Custody Attorney near Elkridge (Columbia)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Emily Koning (she/her) joined Family Legal Advocacy Group, LLC (FLAG) in September 2022 as a Senior Attorney. Emily graduated from Marshall University, magna cum laude, in 2010, and then from the University of Baltimore School of Law, cum laude, i...

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Child Custody Attorney near Elkridge (Columbia)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Sarah Novak Nesbitt is the Managing Attorney of Family Law at the Family Legal Advocacy Group, L.L.C. Prior to that position, Sarah was an associate with Weinberg & Schwartz, L.L.C. Sarah’s practice focuses on collaborative divorce, advising clien...

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Child Custody Lawyers in Elkridge, MD

Child custody lawyers represent parents in establishing physical and legal custody arrangements, parenting time, and visitation schedules. They advocate for the child’s best interests, draft parenting plans, negotiate agreements or mediate disputes, and present evidence in family court. When circumstances change, these attorneys seek modifications or enforcement of custody orders.

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Child Custody Attorney near Elkridge (Columbia)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more

Bio: I handle cases across Maryland involving domestic relations, including divorce, custody, child support, custody and child support modifications, domestic violence, property settlement, alimony, post-judgment issues, and prenuptial and postnuptial ...

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Child Custody Attorney near Elkridge (Columbia)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Here's a revised version of the bio: Snehal is the principal of SPM Law, LLC, where she practices comprehensive family law across Maryland. With extensive trial experience in multiple Maryland jurisdictions, she brings a depth of legal expertise t...

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Child Custody Attorney near Elkridge (Columbia)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Review: "I recently had the privilege of working with Jamie as my Divorce and custody attorney, and I can't praise her services enough. From the very beginning, Jamie demonstrated empathy about my case and what I was going through, a deep understanding of ..."

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Child Custody Attorney near Elkridge (Ellicott City)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Review: "This was my third attorney in my three year long divorce and the only one who seemed to be even remotely interested or concerned with what I was going through. In fact, everyone in the office seemed genuinely pleasant and kind, something I truly a..."

Rating: 9.5

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Child Custody Attorney near Elkridge (Columbia)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more

Bio: Since her admission to the Maryland Bar in December 2015, Gauri Bayoumi has distinguished herself as a dedicated advocate in family law. Her journey in the legal field is marked by a blend of rigorous academic preparation and practical experience,...

Rating: 8.6

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Child Custody Attorney near Elkridge (Ellicott City)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Litigation and more

Bio: My approach is to give my clients the best result for their legal problems, based on a truthful, fact based, no holds barred, realistic assesment of their legal situation, and to provide legal advice based on those facts so that we can, together, ...

Rating: 8.3

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Child Custody Attorney near Elkridge (Ellicott City)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family

Bio: Divorce. The word creates an emotional reaction. Will I have enough money? Will my children be okay? Will I be able to keep my house? Will we have to move away? How do I find the right attorney who will protect me? After the divorce is final, how ...

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Child Custody Attorney near Elkridge (Columbia)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Maryland and DC individuals and families facing challenging times in their marriages rely on Lead Attorney Thomas Stahl to provide reliable and effective guidance when contemplating divorce. His clients have come to rely on his compassionate appro...

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Child Custody Attorney near Elkridge (Catonsville)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning and more

Bio: Striving For Peaceful Resolutions To Divorce And Family Law CasesIf you are facing divorce, custody or another family law concern, you already know that this is an emotionally difficult time. What you may not know, however, is that it is often pos...

Rating: 9.1

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Child Custody Attorney near Elkridge (Columbia)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 4 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Jessica Keister joined Family Legal Advocacy Group (FLAG) as an Associate Attorney in 2022. Her practice is dedicated to all areas of family law, with particular focus on custody, protective orders, adoptions, third-party custody, and LGBTQ+ advoc...

Rating: 7.0

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Child Custody Attorney near Elkridge (Hanover)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Litigation and more

Review: "I retained Kevin's services for a Mutual Consent Divorce. He's an effective and knowledgeable communicator and works quickly to resolve any conflicts that arise."

Rating: 7.1

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Child Custody Attorney near Elkridge (Columbia)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: I’m a Maryland-based family law attorney and certified mediator committed to helping clients navigate divorce, custody, and support with clarity, strategy, and dignity. My practice is rooted in a simple belief: your lawyer should make your situati...

Rating: 7.3

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Child Custody Attorney near Elkridge (Columbia)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 3 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Contracts & Agreements, Marriage & Prenuptials and more

Review: "Davida was a very attentive lawyer. She made sure to push for exactly what I wanted and helped me not settle for less. Very affordable as well! She is 100% the lawyer you want. Thank you again!"

Rating: 5.7

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Child Custody Attorney near Elkridge (Columbia)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Sarah focuses on divorce and custody cases and has extensive experience handling domestic violence and child abuse cases for petitioners. She has worked at HopeWorks of Howard County and Heartly House over the last 11 years focusing on obtaining P...

Rating: 7.2

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Child Custody Attorney near Elkridge (Columbia)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Review: "I am grateful for Alana's expert advice throughout the process, and her availability to answer my questions in clear language. Her support took most of the stress away, knowing that I am in good hands!."

Rating: 7.8

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Child Custody Attorney near Elkridge (Columbia)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 2 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Review: "I unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately) came to know Rachel very well during my divorce journey, which began in complete shock and disbelief and quickly evolved into a high-conflict divorce that ultimately resulted in a multi-day trial. Throughou..."

Rating: 5.9

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Child Custody Attorney near Elkridge (Ellicott City)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Miriam's practice focuses on all aspects of family law, including divorce, child custody, and LGBT family law. She is dedicated to all families, and understands the unique legal challenges of ensuring protections for LGBT parents and children. Mir...

Rating: 6.6

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Child Custody Attorney near Elkridge (Ellicott City)

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt and more

Bio: Ellicott City Maryland attorney practicing criminal defense (assault, drug offenses, sex offenses, jury trials), DUI/DWI defense, consumer bankruptcy, and family law, including divorce, custody, child support, separation agreements, protective ord...

Rating: 7.3

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