Sara L. Schwartzman Esq. - Columbia, MD
Attorney at Family Legal Advocacy Group, LLC
Family Law Litigation Lawyers in Columbia, MD
7120 Minstrel Way Ste. 202 Columbia, MD 21045
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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20
Years
Experience
Columbia Family Law Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 05/30/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law Litigation
- Divorce
- Alimony
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Prenuptial, Postnuptial and Marital Settlement Agreements
- Mediation
- Protective Orders
Litigation: 75%
Attorney Information
Overview
Sara L. Schwartzman, Partner at FLAG, is an experienced family law litigator who has dedicated her professional career to helping those individuals and families who are going through the very difficult, emotionally and financially draining process of divorce and child custody cases. Sara is a strong advocate for her clients, education them as to the legal process and their options, helping them navigate through various family law issues, attempting to assist them with achieving their goals and empowering her clients so that they leave the legal process with a strong foundation for the future well-being.
Sara's courtroom experience, mediation training and established relationships with colleagues and the judiciary allow her to be a zealous advocate both within and outside of the courtroom. She is a strong voice for her clients, an empathetic listener to their needs and an empowering force in their lives. Sara shares FLAG's philosophy that family law cases involving children should be child-centered focusing on goals that will strengthen the family unit and allowing clients and their children to leave the legal process empowered with hope for a promising future.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyer, Rising Star, 2017 - Present
- Rose Zetzer Fellow, 2006 - Present
- Recipient of Maryland Public Interest Law Project Grant, 2005 - Present
- Recipient of the Women's Studies Scholarship Award, 2003 - Present
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Included on the 2023 Maryland Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2022 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Maryland Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Maryland School of Law,
Baltimore,
Maryland
Juris Doctor
Honors: Rose Zetzer Women
Honors: Recipient of the Maryland Public Interest Law Project grant
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University of Maryland School of Law,
Baltimore,
Maryland
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Non Legal Education
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The George Washington University
Honors: cum laude
Honors: With Honors
Honors: Women’s Studies Scholarship Award
Major: Women’s Studies
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The George Washington University
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Circuit Court for Baltimore County with the Honorable Ruth Ann Jakubowski, Clerk
- Schnitzer, Segall, Hymer & Billian/Law Office of Joel E. Segall, Associate Attorney, 2008 - 2012
- Cordell Law, LLP, Associate Attorney, 2012 - 2015
Languages
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English
Classes and Seminars
- Divorce 101, New Beginnings, 2016
Pro Bono Activities
- Settlement Conference Facilitator, Circuit Court of Baltimore City, 2015 - Present
- Volunteer Attorney, Family Law Assistance Program at Circuit Court for Howard County, 2016 - Present
Ancillary Businesses
Family Law Mediator
Best Interest Attorney/Child Privilege Attorney
Bar Admissions
- Maryland, 2006
Other Affiliations
- Maryland State Bar Association
- Women’s Law Center of Maryland
- Baltimore County Bar Association
- Settlement court facilitator, Circuit Court for Baltimore City
- Tax Preparer for the Baltimore CASH campaign
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Contact
7120 Minstrel Way
Ste. 202
Columbia, MD 21045
Phone: 443-545-0167
Fax: (410) 884-0401
Email: Send a message
Website: http://flagfamilylaw.com
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