Avoid the Courtroom with Maryland's Law Office of James E Crawford Jr and Associates.
As Maryland lawyers in practice since 1992, we have got the experience necessary for effective legal representation. What we mean is that we can help save you time, money, and stress by working to achieve your goals outside of the family law courtroom.
About the Pre-trial Divorce Settlement in Maryland...
Trail. The most well-known way is to battle it out in the courtroom - often with multiple trips for hearings - in which, in the end, a judge issues a written decision called the order or divorce decree. In these cases, much of the decision-making power is in the judge's hands, not yours.
Pre-trial Settlement. The other (lesser-known) way to resolve a divorce or separation is to settle matters out of court. A pre-court settlement offers fewer trips to see the judge, less in attorney fees, and less stress on both you and your kids. And, when you settle out of court, you have much more control over how matters get decided, rather than the judge.
“My ex-wife filed for a custody modification. The day of the trial, [my attorney] knew the LAW and we won our trial.”
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Florian Tabaku
Managing Attorney
Clients looking for a dedicated, hard-working, thorough, and tough advocate that offers personalized attention for their unique case should ask for Florian. When Flo handles your case, expect professional, responsive, and proactive representation that gets results.

Zachery Groves
Domestic Partner and Senior Litigator
For your domestic case, the buck stops with Zack Groves. Zack's priority is to maintain your family and quality of life, no matter what your case entails, with individualized representation.

Timothy Sutton
Senior Litigator
Timothy's current clients on domestic litigation leverage his nearly 20 years' experience litigating in state, federal, and administrative courts throughout Maryland. Work with Timothy if you want a legal ally who can truly connect with you and your case to achieve your desired outcome.

Abigail Beichler
Supervising Attorney
With a legal focus on domestic cases and a background in criminal defense, Abbey is determined to see justice done for individuals in their time of greatest need, fueled by her passion for thoughtful, mission-oriented preparation. With Abbey at your side, know that your case will be handled with the attention and respect it deserves.

James E. Crawford
Founding Partner and Senior Litigator
Jim believes that the power to change the life of even one client is worth more than any amount of money or prestige. That's why he's spent just about every day of his working career in a Maryland courtroom, giving clients their opportunity for justice.
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