Maryam Ghayyad

Maryam Ghayyad is a partner and Wisconsin family and immigration lawyer at DeWitt LLP who represents clients in matters involving divorce, child custody, paternity, grandparents’ rights, and post-judgment disputes. She also advises individuals and families on immigration concerns, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Ghayyad combines legal guidance with a strong commitment to public education and community service, helping clients understand legal procedures and make informed decisions during difficult family or immigration matters.

Maryam earned her J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School and her B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is admitted to practice in Wisconsin and before the US District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin. Her education and legal training prepared her to address cases that may involve overlapping family relationships, immigration status, court orders, and long-term personal consequences.

Maryam has spoken with college and high school students in Madison and Janesville about DACA and related immigration concerns. She also volunteers as a bilingual attorney at the Family Law Assistance Clinic, where she provides legal support to individuals handling family law cases without representation. She is fluent in Spanish, allowing her to communicate directly with a broader range of clients and explain complicated legal issues in a clear and accessible way.

Maryam belongs to the American Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association. She has also maintained memberships in the organization’s Wisconsin and Chicago chapters. Her professional recognition includes being named an Up and Coming Lawyer by the Wisconsin Law Journal and receiving a Top 10 Under 40 distinction from the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys in 2018.

Maryam Ghayyad brings focused experience, bilingual communication, and practical judgment to immigration and family law matters. She works to protect clients’ interests while helping them understand their options in cases involving family relationships, immigration concerns, and changing court orders. Her professional involvement and community service further reflect her commitment to supporting clients and improving access to legal information.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, DeWitt LLP
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Wisconsin

Education

• University of Wisconsin Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Wisconsin-Madison
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)