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About Family Legal Advocacy Group, LLC

Family Legal Advocacy Group, LLC: Advocating for Families with Knowledge, Experience, and Empathy

At the heart of the Family Legal Advocacy Group’s (FLAG) mission is the commitment to providing advocacy and education in family law, child welfare, and education matters. Whether you are a parent, guardian, relative, or friend seeking custody, dealing with education issues, or navigating the child welfare system, we are here to assist.

Education & Empowerment: Our team, consisting of former teachers and parents, places a strong emphasis on educating each client. This knowledge is pivotal for making informed decisions about their best interests and understanding the implications for their families. Recognizing that knowledge is power, our goal is to empower clients to actively participate in the advocacy process, seeking the best outcomes for their families.

Experienced, Empathetic Advocates: Empowered clients can focus on achieving their goals and maintaining optimism about their family's future. We provide the advocacy necessary to attain those goals and assist clients in developing the skills to be effective advocates for themselves in the future. As empathetic listeners, we offer support during times of crisis and provide feedback when questions arise.

A Strong Voice in the Advocacy Process: Armed with knowledge and experience, we serve as a robust voice for clients, whether in the courtroom or through settlement. Advocating for families is not just what we do; it is what we have always wanted to do, and our passion defines our work.

Goal-Oriented Decisions: During meetings with FLAG attorneys, all options, including alternative dispute resolution, are explored to achieve goals while strengthening families. We help clients make empowered, goal-oriented decisions and develop strategies for moving forward.

A Plan for Success: Evaluating the positives and negatives of decisions, we collaboratively develop a strategy for the future, with clients actively participating. Our attorneys, with a track record of excellent advocacy, have established a reputation in Maryland courts as strong advocates for children and families.

Achieving Your Goals: Every parent's ultimate desire is the well-being of their children, and we are here to help you achieve that goal. Recognizing the high stakes involved, we become the voice you need and the advocacy you deserve.

 

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Alternative Dispute Resolution
Posted by Bethany
July 24, 2025
Hired Attorney Sarah Novak Nesbitt

As an attorney, Sarah is great as a mediator. I have used her with clients and had great results. She is calm, patient, compassionate, and smart. Sarah knows family law, especially retirement orders (which get complex). I recommend her without hesitation.

Family Law
Posted by Theresa
May 06, 2022
Hired Law Firm

Working with this lawyer was straight forward, i knew exactly what to expect and when. But most of all winning the case was always a confident result. Please understand that the courts have a different time frame so things could take longer than what you expect. But at the end winning is the best. Thanks Family Legal.

Divorce
Posted by Alvin
March 11, 2022
Hired Law Firm

Finding a knowledgeable attorney is important for any legal case. The Legal Advocacy Group is not just knowledgeable, they are compassionate and sensitive to your case and situation. Anna and team represented me during my divorce in the most professional manner. To her it was not about winning another case. It was about my happiness and getting the best outcome for me. I am truly happy they were the legal team to represent me.

 
Spousal Support
Posted by Susie
January 12, 2022
Hired Law Firm

Katie Thomas was absolutely fantastic. I highly recommend her! She is extremely knowledgeable and extremely compassionate. She really understood my case and our family dynamics. I felt that I finally found a fantastic advocate for myself and my son.

Divorce
Posted by Elizabeth
December 01, 2021
Hired Law Firm

Choosing Family Legal Advocacy Group (FLAG) to represent me was not a random act. I had done extensive research on law firms in the area. The services of Attorney Anna Lindner and FLAG staff were superb. Prior to contacting FLAG I had no confidence in finding the right lawyer for my cause. That all changed on the day of my initial consultation with Anna. By the end of that phone call I knew my case was in good hands. Anna is very attentive to details. Her responses to my emails were prompt and thoughtful. She is patient, compassionate and very respectful of her client. Every email and phone call left me with the feeling that she is in control of my case, handling it with ease, also with the urgency and promptness it required. Always left me feeling like she was here to win my case. And she did. Anna Lindner is not just a brilliant lawyer. She is simply the best!

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
November 02, 2021
Hired Law Firm

Anna Lindner is an asset to Family Legal Advocacy Group. Not only is she a brilliant, passionate and dedicated lawyer, she is truly a wonderful person. I can’t say thank you enough!

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 14, 2020
Hired Law Firm

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Katie Thomas, Sarah Nesbitt and the entire FLAG team. I can say with confidence that my family situation would not be as positive as it is today without the FLAG team's support and guidance. They truly keep the focus where it should be, which is on the best interest of the child. Katie and Sarah were thoughtful, highly responsive and were very good at laying out my options and helping me make decisions and understand the potential outcomes for those decisions as well. I am tremendously thankful to the entire FLAG team for their work with me and on my behalf during an incredibly challenging time in my life.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
October 14, 2020
Hired Law Firm

We very much enjoyed working with Katie Thomas with our legal situation. Her knowledge and understanding of what we wanted was remarkable and we definitely would use her again should the need arise.

Divorce
Posted by anonymous
August 14, 2020
Hired Law Firm

Family Legal Advocacy Group-Sara Schwartzman, Anna Linder, and Candice Wilson specifically, walked me through the roughest of time in my life. They were patient, understanding, resourceful, responsive, and comforting while also being my strength and confidence. They were aggressive when they needed to be and fought for what I deserved. I could not have had a better team behind me.

 
Child Custody
Posted by anonymous
August 14, 2020
Hired Law Firm

Sara Schwartzman was great during such a stressful time of having to go to custody court. My questions were always answered and explained in a timely fashion. I felt secure and confident in court knowing that she had my best interest.

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 7
    • Adoption
    • Alimony
    • Child Support
    • Child Welfare Law
    • Custody
    • Divorce
    • Prenuptial Postnuptial Agreements
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 2
    • Collaborative Law
    • Mediation
  • Education Law
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Litigation
  • Legal Separation 1
    • Separation Agreements
  • Other 8
    • 3rd Party Custody Guardianship
    • CINA TPR Issues
    • Court Appointed Counsel
    • LGBTQ+
    • Modification of Custody Access Orders
    • Parent Coordination
    • Protective & Peace Order
    • QDROS

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