Jessica Keister

Jessica Keister is a dedicated associate attorney at Family Legal Advocacy Group, LLC, a prominent legal firm based in Columbia, Maryland. Focusing on the complex field of family law, she offers expert representation to individuals and families across the state, diligently addressing their legal requirements with the utmost professionalism and efficiency.

In 2018, Ms. Keister earned her bachelor’s degree in political science and psychology from Salisbury University. Subsequently, she pursued her legal education at The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in Washington, D.C., where she obtained her Juris Doctor degree in 2021. She was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 2022, marking her formal entry into the legal profession.

During her time in law school, Ms. Keister gained valuable experience as a law clerk at a prominent Howard County family law firm, where she cultivated a deep interest and passion for family law. Furthermore, she fulfilled the role of a student attorney at her law school's Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Clinic (IRAC). In this capacity, she had the honor of representing underprivileged immigrant clients in legal matters pertaining to immigration and related family law cases.

Throughout her academic journey, Ms. Keister held diverse law clerk positions, including roles at the Maryland Office of the Public Defender and the Children’s Law Center in Washington, D.C. These experiences honed her legal skills and reinforced her commitment to advocating for vulnerable individuals and families.

Before joining Family Legal Advocacy Group, LLC, Ms. Keister was a judicial law clerk to Family Magistrate Gwendolyn S. Tate at the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. In this role, she rendered invaluable aid to individuals lacking legal representation, adeptly navigating them through the intricate nuances of the Maryland family court system. Through this experience, she gained profound insights into the intricate dynamics of family-related legal matters as they unfold in the courtroom, particularly in cases where parties lack adequate representation to navigate highly emotional family law issues.