Atty. Sara Schofield Zdeb

Atty. Sara Schofield Zdeb

Sara Schofield Zdeb is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, litigation, environmental / natural resources. Sara received a B.A. degree from Duke University, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Washington Washington 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Sara Schofield Zdeb at a glance

Sara Schofield Zdeb is a Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at O Melveny And Myers Llp. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2008) and District of Columbia (2009). Educated at Georgetown University J.D. magna cum laude Order of the Coif Georgetown University J.D. Recipient Georgetown University J.D. CALI Award in Advanced Legal Writing (—) and Duke University B.A. Environmental Science and Policy (—). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Sara Schofield Zdeb is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, litigation, environmental / natural resources
  • Sara received a B.A. degree from Duke University, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Sara practices at O'Melveny & Myers LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Sara Schofield Zdeb's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sara Schofield Zdeb

Where is Sara Schofield Zdeb's law office located?
Sara Schofield Zdeb's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is O Melveny And Myers Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sara Schofield Zdeb handle?
Sara Schofield Zdeb focuses on criminal defense, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Sara Schofield Zdeb practiced law?
Sara Schofield Zdeb has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Sara Schofield Zdeb go to law school?
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Education

Georgetown University J.D. magna cum laude Order of the Coif Georgetown University J.D. Recipient Georgetown University J.D. CALI Award in Advanced Legal Writing
- In Progress
Duke University B.A. Environmental Science and Policy
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2008
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2009

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