Paula J. Darrah

Paula J. Darrah is a Severna Park, Maryland, family law attorney who has served families across Maryland for more than four decades. Her practice focuses on divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, domestic violence, parenting plans, prenuptial agreements, and property settlement agreements. She helps clients address sensitive family matters with steady guidance, practical planning, and careful attention to the legal and personal issues involved.

Paula earned her J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1985. She received her B.A. from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1982, where she was recognized with Alpha Phi Sigma honors. She was admitted to practice in Maryland in 1985 and is also admitted before the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, the U.S. Federal Courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Paula handles family law matters that often require both legal knowledge and thoughtful problem solving. Her work includes cases involving custody arrangements, support obligations, alimony concerns, domestic violence issues, and division of retirement benefits through QDROs, EDROs, and DROs. She also assists clients with agreements that help define financial rights, parenting responsibilities, and future expectations during important family transitions.

Paula J. Darrah holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell for ethical standards and legal ability. She has been recognized as a Leading Lawyer by What’s Up? Magazine of Annapolis and as Best of Severna Park by Severna Park Voice. She has lectured for legal and community organizations and has served in local board roles, reflecting a long-standing commitment to family law and public service.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Darrah Family Law
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association, Family Law Section
• Member, American Bar Association, Family Law Section
• Member, Anne Arundel County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Maryland

Education

• University of Baltimore School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Maryland
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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