Lillian V. McElroy

Lillian V. McElroy is a Baltimore attorney at Saller, Ernstberger, & McElroy, whose practice includes family law, personal injury, criminal defense law, and contract disputes. Her family law work covers divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, protective orders, and post-divorce modifications. She represents clients facing difficult disputes involving family relationships, financial obligations, injuries, criminal allegations, and contractual disagreements. Her practice combines courtroom advocacy with guidance through negotiations, hearings, and other stages of Maryland legal proceedings.

Lillian earned her B.A. in Criminal Justice from the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and the University of Baltimore. She later received her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Baltimore School of Law. During law school, she participated in the part-time evening program while gaining practical legal experience. She served as a Student Attorney through the Veterans Advocacy Clinic under Maryland Rule 19-220.

Lillian gained early legal experience through an internship with the Felony Trial Division of Baltimore City’s Office of the Public Defender. She later worked full-time as a law clerk while completing law school. Through the Veterans Advocacy Clinic, she represented veterans navigating Department of Veterans Affairs procedures and the criminal justice system. Her current practice includes family matters involving divorce, custody, support, alimony, and protective orders. She handles personal injury, criminal defense, and contract disputes as well.

Lillian V. McElroy is licensed to practice in Maryland and serves as a Partner with a focus on family law matters. She is identified as the lead family law attorney for matters involving divorce, custody, child support, and spousal support. Her professional memberships include the Maryland State Bar Association and the Baltimore City Bar Association. Her background combines legal training, clinical advocacy, public defense exposure, and representation across several areas of civil and criminal law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Saller, Ernstberger, & McElroy
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Member, Baltimore City Bar Association

Licensed State

• Maryland

Education

• University of Baltimore School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Cum Laude
• Baltimore Polytechnic Institute & the University of Baltimore
  BA in Criminal Justice

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