Emily Koning

Emily Koning is a senior associate at the Family Legal Advocacy Group, LLC, located in Columbia, Maryland. She concentrates her practice on divorce, property division, alimony, establishment and modification of custody and child support, protective orders, parenting agreements, prenuptial agreements, and marital settlement agreements.

Ms. Koning received her bachelor's degree in 2010 from Marshall University and her Juris Doctor in 2013 from the University of Baltimore. She did her internships in the Family Division of the Baltimore City Circuit Court for the Honorable Kendra Y. Ausby and in the Child in Need of Assistance Division of the Maryland Office of the Public Defender.

As a student attorney at the school's Family Law Clinic, Ms. Koning acted as a client advocate in cases involving child custody, visitation rights and restraining orders. She asserts that it is imperative to treat clients as individuals rather than mere numbers. Moreover, it is essential to ensure that individuals are afforded the opportunity to be acknowledged and treated with dignity, rather than being merely guided through a procedural framework.

Divorce can be a difficult decision, both emotionally and financially. As part of your divorce, there are numerous challenges, such as child custody, to settle for everyone to move forward to a better tomorrow. Ms. Koning can help you understand your rights and options, come up with creative solutions to problems, and represent you in court if a legal battle becomes necessary.

Ms. Koning always puts her client's needs first. The aspirations of each client are unique to their own intricate circumstances. No single method can be universally applied. She has received much recognition for her legal contributions, including earning an “Excellent” rating on Avvo.