Atty. Kala Shah

Atty. Kala Shah

Kala Shah is a lawyer practicing family law, children, education law. Kala received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Baltimore Baltimore 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Kala Shah at a glance

Kala Shah is an U.S. Department of Education, Office of the General Counsel based in Baltimore, Maryland. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on family law and education. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1992), New York (1992), and Maryland (1996). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1991) and New York University (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Kala Shah is a lawyer practicing family law, children, education law
  • Kala received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Kala practices in Baltimore, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Kala Shah's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kala Shah handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Kala Shah is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Baltimore 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kala Shah

Where is Kala Shah's law office located?
Kala Shah's law practice is located in Baltimore, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kala Shah handle?
Kala Shah focuses on family law, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Kala Shah practiced law?
Kala Shah has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Kala Shah go to law school?
Kala Shah earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Kala Shah for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1991
B.A.
New York University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1992
New York
Admitted: 1992
Maryland
Admitted: 1996

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