Paula J. Darrah Profile | Severna Park, MD Lawyer

Ms. Darrah is a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park and the University of Baltimore School of Law. Her practice focuses on family law including trial practice in the areas of divorce, custody and support. Ms. Darrah holds an AV Preeminent rating with Martindale Hubbell for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability.

Ms. Darrah is a Member of Board of Trustees, Anne Arundel County Community College (May 2016 - June 2021.

Ms. Darrah has been a lecturer for Maryland State Bar Association, Anne Arundel County Bar Association, YMCA and other civil groups.

Leading Lawyer 2009, 2010 What's Up? Magazine of Annapolis

Best Lawyer in Severna Park, MD 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Adoption Law
Alimony
Child Custody
Child Support
Divorce
Domestic Violence
Property Settlement Agreements
Prenuptial Agreements
Civil Practice
Wills
Estates
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University Attended:

University of Maryland, College Park, B.S., 1982

Law School Attended:

University of Baltimore School of Law, J.D., 1985

Year of First Admission:

1985

Admission:

1985, Maryland; 1986, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland; 2001, U.S. Supreme Court

Memberships:

American Bar Association (Member, Section on: Family Law); Maryland State Bar Association (Member, Section on: Family Law); Anne Arundel County Bar Association.

Languages:

English

Reported Cases:

Potts v. Potts, 790 A.2d 703 (Md. Ct. Spec. App. 2002)

ISLN:

908016516

Fixed Hourly Rates

Available

Credit Cards Accepted

MasterCard, Other - cash, Visa

Other Information

Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

4.3/5.0 (18 reviews)

Legal Knowledge
4.7/5.0
Analytical Capability
4.3/5.0
Judgment
4.1/5.0
Communication
4.1/5.0
Legal Experience
4.6/5.0

5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 07/15/14 in Divorce

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/09/14 in Domestic Relations

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/07/14 in Family Law

Paula is a meticulous attorney who passionately advocates for her client, while never losing her reasonableness.

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 07/05/14 in Family Law

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/27/14 in Family Law

I have known Paula for many years. Paula is a very fine attorney, who is known for her thoroughness and zealous advocacy.

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/27/14 in Domestic Relations

I have known Paula for many years. We litigated one case together on behalf of a common client. I have also interacted regularly with Paula in Bar-related activities, as well as because one of her former partners, now a judge, is married to one of... Read more
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I have known Paula for many years. We litigated one case together on behalf of a common client. I have also interacted regularly with Paula in Bar-related activities, as well as because one of her former partners, now a judge, is married to one of my partners. Paula is an ethical and highly capable attorney, and she is a productive member of the community. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/09/11 in Divorce

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4.8/5.0 Rated by a Chief Legal Officer on 03/04/13 in Family Law

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4.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/02/14 in Family Law

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4.6/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 06/09/11 in Family Law

sometimes she is too aggressive.

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5.0/5.0 (5 reviews)

Paula took on our contentious custody case from 2019-2021. Her knowledge of the court system and family law set up our case in the most successful way possible through multiple pretrials and contempt...