Atty. Cheryl Mitchell Gaines
Cheryl Mitchell Gaines is a lawyer practicing family law, child welfare, foster care and 4 other areas of law. Cheryl received a M.Div. degree from Colgate Rochester Divinity School in 1997, and has been licensed for 37 years.
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Cheryl Mitchell Gaines is a Member based in Silver Spring, Maryland, practicing at Shekinah Legal Group, PLLC. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, juvenile, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1989), U.S. District Court, Middle, Eastern and Western Districts of Louisiana (1989), U.S. Supreme Court (1996), and District of Columbia (2004). Educated at Colgate Rochester Divinity School (M.Div. Louisiana, 1997) and Tulane University Law School (J.D., 1989). Active member of Louisiana State, American (Member, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, 2004) and National Bar Associations District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Silver Spring, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Cheryl Mitchell Gaines is a lawyer practicing family law, child welfare, foster care and 4 other areas of law
- Cheryl received a M.Div. degree from Colgate Rochester Divinity School in 1997, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Cheryl practices at Shekinah Legal Group, PLLC in Silver Spring, MD
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cheryl Mitchell Gaines handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Why local counsel matters in Maryland
Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Silver Spring are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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