About Sheela Murthy

Sheela Murthy is founder and president of the Murthy Law Firm, a Baltimore County–based practice of roughly 100 professionals focusing on U.S. immigration law. She earned an LL.M. from Harvard Law School and is admitted to practice in New York, Maryland, and before the U.S. Supreme Court. After practicing with major firms in New York and Baltimore, she launched the Murthy Law Firm in 1994. A frequent speaker for the American Immigration Lawyers Association and international bodies such as the International Bar Association and the Center for International Legal Studies, Sheela also served on the Board of Trustees of the American Immigration Council (2002–2009) and co-chaired its Annual Immigrant Achievement Awards. She meets with U.S. consular officials and USCIS centers to improve policy and client advocacy. Fluent in Kannada, Hindi, and French, Sheela is a regular writer and media commentator, has earned an AV rating from Martindale‑Hubbell, and has been featured in The New York Times, The Daily Beast, and other outlets.

 

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Immigration
Posted by Lohith
February 24, 2026
Hired Attorney

they have best services, friendly staff and they helped me through the process with letting me know what to do step by step, working with them was a good experience by far, i would prefer the Murthy law firm as the best for my needs

Immigration
Posted by Murali
December 29, 2025
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I want to express my sincere gratitude for the wonderful support you have provided throughout my H-1B and Green Card process. Your guidance, professionalism, and patience made a complex journey much easier for me. I truly appreciate the time and effort you put into every step of my case. I am not even finding the right words to fully convey my appreciation — please accept my heartfelt thanks for everything you do. It has been a great comfort knowing my case was in such capable hands. Please extend my thanks to the entire Murthy Law Firm team as well.

 
Immigration
Posted by Manohar
December 23, 2025
Hired Attorney

Professional, responsive, and knowledgeable. The team communicated clearly, and handled my case efficiently. I felt fully supported and am very happy with the outcome. Highly recommend for anyone seeking great, reliable legal representation.

Immigration
Posted by BHARATH
November 03, 2025
Hired Attorney

I’m so happy to share that my PERM and I-140 were approved smoothly and without any hassle! Huge thanks to the Murthy team for their incredible professionalism, punctuality, attention to detail, and outstanding customer service. Truly appreciate their support throughout the process — kudos to the entire team!

Immigration
Posted by anonymous
September 25, 2024
Hired Attorney

I've had a consultation session with 2 lawyers from this firm, and both sessions were very good. They were extremely knowledgeable about the fine details of immigration law that I couldn't find online, they were genuinely trying to help me as opposed to just using the consultation session as a money making tool, and they were very good in explaining the law to me. They have a lot of experience dealing with many cases, and this showed in the sessions. I don't have anything negative to say about them. I would highly recommend this law firm.

 
Immigration
Posted by Nohora
August 13, 2024
Hired Attorney

Working with Lawyer Sheela Murphy and her lawyer firm was a pleasure. I was thoroughly impressed with her expertise, professionalism, and kindness. She took the time to listen to my concerns, explained everything clearly, and provided guidance that was invaluable. Her dedication to her clients is evident in the way she approached my case with care and attention to detail.I felt supported and confident throughout the process. I highly recommend her services and her firm and I can’t thank her enough for her help . Thank you again. Nohora C

 
Immigration
Posted by Darl
January 19, 2024
Hired Attorney

I had the opportunity to have a consultation with Attorney Drinan who took the time to answer to all my questions and concerns. His recommendations made things possible for me. I followed his suggestions and everything fell into places. I can't think him enough. Attorney Drinan is knowledgeable and very good at explaining.

Immigration
Posted by Deepak
November 27, 2023
Hired Attorney

The team at Murthy law firm is very knowledgeable. They are very clear from day one and are very prompt when it comes to communicating with their client. My case was handled so well that I didn’t have to think twice to refer them to others.

Immigration
Posted by anonymous
March 06, 2023
Hired Attorney

Working with Sheela reassured me that I was right when I chose her to help me with my I-140 case. From the beginning, the advice I received cleared up all my doubts and gave me the necessary drive and motivation to keep going. I have received at all times the necessary professional and timely advice that I expected. I am very grateful to her for being able to pass on her advice by creating an environment of mutual trust and open communication. Likewise, I recognize her ability to be sensitive and have the necessary time to kindly respond to all kinds of concerns about the case. I am pleased with the experience lived so far and having successfully resolved my case. I would have no hesitation in recommending this attorney to anyone who wants to make their dreams of immigrating come true.

 
Immigration
Posted by Johny
December 02, 2021
Hired Attorney

It was a long process to get a green card, just like traveling from one end of the Earth to the other. I want to thank Attorney Sheela Murthy, who helped us understand the process of green cards and guided us since the starting phase. During that process, I had only one belief and trust that Murthy Law Firm will always do everything accurately, diligently, appropriately, and perfectly in preparing and handling the green card application and necessary documents. The advice I received throughout the process helped me make the right decisions and patiently wait to complete the process. I am always grateful to Murthy Law Firm for all the guidance and support.

 

Services

Areas of Law

  • Immigration 1
    • Citizenship
  • Other 4
    • Immigration and Naturalization
    • H1B Visa
    • Student Visa
    • Perm

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Hindi
    Kannada
    French
    English
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    MasterCard
    Other - ACH
    etc.
    Visa
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
    Zoom
    Skype
    Google Hangouts
    FaceTime
    MS Teams
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Founder and President
    Firm Name
    Murthy Law Firm
    Firm Onwership
    Minority Owned
  • Additional Links

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1988, New York
    1989, Maryland
    1994, U.S. Supreme Court
    Memberships
    Maryland State (Law Practice Management) and American Bar Associations
    American Immigration Lawyers Association (Membership Committee
    Treasurer and Member Executive Committee, 1999-2000).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Harvard University School of Law
    Class of 1987
    LL.M.

    University Law College, Bangalore, India
    Class of 1985
    LL.M.
    Other Education
    Stella Maris College, Chennai, India
    Class of 1982
    B.A.

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10451 Mill Run Circle, Suite 100Owings Mills, MD 21117U.S.A.

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Attorneys FAQs

  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Sheela Murthy is admitted to practice in Maryland and New York.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Sheela Murthy is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.
  • Does this attorney speak any other languages?
    Sheela Murthy speaks Hindi, Kannada and French.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Sheela Murthy has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.