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Atty. Marla Zide

Atty. Marla Zide

Student Bar Association: Parliamentarian, Spring 1999-Spring 2000; Third Year Representative, 2000-2001. Family Law Clinic: Student Attorney, Spring 2000; Supervising Student Attorney, Fall 2000.

Glen Burnie Glen Burnie 25 yrs experience 25 year
Call (667) 325-4751 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Marla Zide at a glance

Marla Zide is an Attorney based in Glen Burnie, Maryland, practicing at ZSTS Law Group. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2001). Educated at University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D. Family, 2001) and Suffield Academy (ELISA Class, 1993). Serands clients in Glen Burnie, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Student Bar Association

  • Parliamentarian, Spring 1999-Spring 2000
  • Third Year Representative, 2000-2001

Family Law Clinic

  • Student Attorney, Spring 2000
  • Supervising Student Attorney, Fall 2000

Community Activities

  • Planning committee, for the annual Legal Service Conference, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
  • Mock Trial Coach, Annapolis High School, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
  • Girls ages 7-8 Assistant Lacrosse Coach, Hartford County 2009 Spring Season

Honors & Awards

  • Honoree, Pro Bono Resource Center 15th Anniversary Gala, October 2005
  • "What's Up Annapolis," Lending Lawyers, 2009
  • "Super Lawyers," Rising Stars, 2010
  • "Super Lawyers," Rising Stars, 2011
  • Solo Small Firm Practice Section 2011 recipient, David Hjortsberg Award

Employment

  • Solo Practitioner, Family Law, Protective Orders, Law Office of Marla Zide, September 2011—
  • Partner (January 1, 2009—) and Associate, General Litigation (2004-2008), Family Law, Protective Orders, Law Offices of Forman and Zide, May 2004-September 2011
  • YWCA of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, January 2002-May 2004
  • Attorney, Family Law Litigation, concentrating in the representation of survivors of domestic violence in both District and Circuit Court
  • Maryland Legal Services Network, full time May 2001-January 2002, assisted in the created of the Peoples Law Library of Maryland www.peoples-law.org
  • Program Coordinator, networking together the Legal Service Providers throughout the State of Maryland

Practice Areas Explained

Marla Zide's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

Marla Zide is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Maryland →

Family Law

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

Marla Zide is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Maryland →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Marla Zide is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maryland →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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 Glen Burnie 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 Marla Zide

Where is Marla Zide's law office located?
Marla Zide's law practice is located in Glen Burnie, Maryland. The firm is ZSTS Law Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Marla Zide handle?
Marla Zide focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Marla Zide practiced law?
Marla Zide has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Marla Zide go to law school?
Marla Zide earned their education at (J.D. Family, 2001); (ELISA Class, 1993).
How can I contact Marla Zide for a consultation?
You can contact Marla Zide directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D. Family
University of Baltimore School of Law
- 2001
ELISA Class
Suffield Academy
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2001

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