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David Mahood

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Licensed for 20 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English Spanish

About

WHY DO I LOVE HELPING MY CLIENTS IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY BATTLES? I love what I do in the areas of divorce, custody, division of marital assets and the protection of your rights throughout this entire process.  Why would anyone love this kind of work when most divorcing litigants are motivated by bitterness, hate, revenge, jealousy, and other really bad emotions?  Good question.  The answer is simple.  I love helping my clients, empowering them to develop good emotions and a proper attitude because having a proper attitude helps my clients get the BEST results in their cases. My feelings of personal satisfaction and contentment in this work comes from seeing my clients behave better, speak better, and handle themselves better as we work together for their legal good.  I like the quality of goodness, in myself and in my clients, and guess what?  So do judges. It brings me great satisfaction to KNOW I am helping my clients develop the facts and arguments which give them the greatest legal protection.  This reduces the stress my clients feel and confidence in what we are accomplishing. I understand the desire for revenge and the tit-for-tat attitudes which probably had a lot to do with causing the divorce or the break-up in the first place.  I get it.  I really do.  But we are beyond that now.  Once you become my client, I do everything in my power to calm my clients down, to give them reasons to see light at the end of the tunnel, and behave with respect, because this will inspire the judge to make decisions in their favor. You have to trust me on this, because if you let your heart control you and force you to do mean things to the other party during litigation, the judge will hurt you in court.  So just trust me on this point, I do KNOW what I am talking about. And you do want to win, right?  You do want to persuade the court to make decisions that favor you, right?  Then follow my advice, allow me to calm you down, and let me guide you through the morass of bad emotions and let's do this the right way so the judge will like you, respect you, and desire to give you what you request. Obviously, no attorney wins every case.  But I promise you that if you follow my advice, you will have a really great shot at getting what you want.  No guarantees, but certainly you will be strengthened to present your best case, with the best arguments and the best facts we can find.  

Practices Areas

Child custody

Divorce and separation

Domestic Violence

Language

English Spanish

Contact

David Mahood, AttorneyPO Box 472Owings Mills, MD, 21117

Office: (410) 927-5863

Website: N/A

Reviews

P Hopkins
December 23, 2016

I am so thankful we called Mr Mahood when our family was going through the most difficult time of our lives. He was very helpful and gave great advice through the whole process. He really seemed like he genuinely cared about us. He was very available for us which is so important when in crisis mode. His advice was invaluable and I would highly recommend him for family issues.

Chris
February 12, 2020

Dave has been my attorney for a few years now as I navigate a very complicated divorce and child custody case. He's very responsive, thoughtful in his approach and takes all perspectives into consideration as he provides advice and guidance. If you're going through a difficult divorce or dealing with ongoing related situations occurring after your divorce, Dave is a great choice to help you navigate through it all.

Victor
November 2, 2019

Mr. Mahood worked with me on my child support case and was very helpful. He approached the issues pragmatically and kept me realistically appraised of the potential outcomes. I'll address a few of the traits that I found to truly represent the quality of his work and who you will be dealing with when you choose his services: Thorough- For anyone who has dealt with family court in the past you understand how important it is to get every detail correct. Mr. Mahood took his time reviewing all documents and ensured that all discovery documents were in good order. At no time did I feel like I was rushed or like he needed to get to his next client. Which is something I've experience from other attorneys in the past. He knew my case in and out, he took the time to get to know my situation and represented me properly. Pragmatic- He approached my problems with a no nonsense attitude that kept expectations realistic. I was always kept informed of possible outcomes and the reasons for them. Mr. Mahood is not going to make false promises, he will also hold you accountable as a client to do the right thing. Hard Working- There comes a crunch time in every case. The week before a case is spent reviewing discover and preparing for cases. Mr. Mahood EXCELS at this part of his profession. When it was time to prepare for the difficult and often stressful occasion of appearing in court, he was available to answer my questions and help me prepare. Understanding- He understands how difficult different people's situations can be and works with them to better that situation. During every dealing I had with Mr. Mahood I felt as if I was dealing with a man of high moral caliber. He clearly feels a moral obligation to help people in need and get them the right outcome. Flexible- Life happens and it is rarely convenient. In my case I live on nearly the other side of the world. I can't imagine trying to overcome the time difference and distance with any other lawyer. Given my work schedule and frequent travel I needed a professional who would be flexible in the unforeseen circumstances of my work and life, Mr. Mahood was able to do that. Knowledgeable- Mr. Mahood's subject matter expertise was second to none. He knows the law, and will fight to ensure your rights are met. Furthermore, he displayed a great deal of judgment in considering how people may react to different pieces of evidence. He seemed to have an impressive ability to read how some things may benefit my case. Mediator- Mr. Mahood was by far the best mediator I've worked with in the five attorneys I've dealt with in my cases. He appraised the situation appropriately and ensured I had no unrealistic expectations. He also helps to keep conversations level-headed and as always fights for the best outcome. Fair- Mr. Mahood treats clients fairly and bills fairly. He treats people decently in a time that can be very stressful. Lastly, I want to say that Mr. Mahood is an honorable man. He wants the best outcome for his client and any child involved. He maintained a high standard of ethics for himself AND for his clients. He is an example to be followed by other professionals in his field.

Henrietta
September 23, 2019

When I hired Mr. Mahood I was at my wits end and felt rather hopeless about getting what I deserved legally because my ex was determined to fight against my legal rights. My ex spent many months trying to hide from and avoid the process server, but this hard-working attorney was able to persuade the Court to Order alternative service of process and thus move the case forward. After much difficulty, Mr. Mahood helped me obtain everything I wanted at Court. Thank you so much for listening to me, for explaining everything in a way I could understand and for working so hard for me and my son. You are a wonderful attorney who really cared enough to help me all the way to the end, even though this was definitely not the typical case. Again, thank you so very much!

Olu
May 29, 2019

Mr. Mahmood laid out details for me every step of the way. He was remarkably professional and showed tremendous insight. He made the whole process so much easier.

Jim
March 7, 2018

I am so amazed of what this man went out of his way and done for me I asked a question on here he asked me to call him and then I explained to him what was going on he emailed me different attorneys that are in my area that are willing to help me from the first time I heard him speak it gave me plenty of Hope this world sure would be a lot better place if there were more people like him that are willing to fight for what is right if you're searching for an attorney I would highly recommend this man thank you very much Dave

Spencer
January 21, 2018

I will start this review by making it clear to everyone that I didn't pay him a penny and he didn't ask for a penny; even though his advice was so great and what I have sought for years! He's the real thing and not out to get your money! I hope that I don't ultimately need his services, but he's the only attorney that I will hire if it comes to that!

Heather
June 20, 2016

Mr. Mahood took time out of his busy schedule to help with an immediate issue. He then assisted me in so many ways and calmed my concerns and made me feel like I wasn't overreacting. He went above and beyond to help me with my situation. Very knowledgable and genuinely caring individual. I HIGHLY recommend him!

Bennett
June 3, 2016

Mr. Mahood responded to a divorce question I posed dealing with threats from my ex spouse 5 years after our divorce. The most wonderful thing about his multiple responses was the level of thought he applied. It wasn't a cookie cutter response at all. You could clearly see that he gave my questions great thought and responded with exceptional detail. He was very encouraging as well which was comforting. After reading his responses I felt like I just left his office. There is a very positive attitude that he displays that makes you feel like things will work out for you. The advice was spot on in my situation as well. I was given very applicable instructions on how to help myself and limit negative outcomes. He even thought over my situation again after already responding once and he responded with another bit of advice he had thought about after we had finished communicating. Mr. Mahood will take the time to assist you with concise and practical advise which is all you can ask for in a service such as this. 5 stars aren't enough. Hopefully you will have the good fortune to have him respond to your issue. If I lived closer to his practice I would have already scheduled a consult! Good luck to everyone.

anonymous
May 16, 2016

David has been an excellent lawyer to work with. He assisted me with child custody/child support/move away case. From the start, David was sympathetic to my situation and showed that he genuinely cared to seek what was in the best interest of my daughter. He is very passionate about his work and does a thorough job.

P Hopkins
December 23, 2016

I am so thankful we called Mr Mahood when our family was going through the most difficult time of our lives. He was very helpful and gave great advice through the whole process. He really seemed like he genuinely cared about us. He was very available for us which is so important when in crisis mode. His advice was invaluable and I would highly recommend him for family issues.

Chris
February 12, 2020

Dave has been my attorney for a few years now as I navigate a very complicated divorce and child custody case. He's very responsive, thoughtful in his approach and takes all perspectives into consideration as he provides advice and guidance. If you're going through a difficult divorce or dealing with ongoing related situations occurring after your divorce, Dave is a great choice to help you navigate through it all.

Victor
November 2, 2019

Mr. Mahood worked with me on my child support case and was very helpful. He approached the issues pragmatically and kept me realistically appraised of the potential outcomes. I'll address a few of the traits that I found to truly represent the quality of his work and who you will be dealing with when you choose his services: Thorough- For anyone who has dealt with family court in the past you understand how important it is to get every detail correct. Mr. Mahood took his time reviewing all documents and ensured that all discovery documents were in good order. At no time did I feel like I was rushed or like he needed to get to his next client. Which is something I've experience from other attorneys in the past. He knew my case in and out, he took the time to get to know my situation and represented me properly. Pragmatic- He approached my problems with a no nonsense attitude that kept expectations realistic. I was always kept informed of possible outcomes and the reasons for them. Mr. Mahood is not going to make false promises, he will also hold you accountable as a client to do the right thing. Hard Working- There comes a crunch time in every case. The week before a case is spent reviewing discover and preparing for cases. Mr. Mahood EXCELS at this part of his profession. When it was time to prepare for the difficult and often stressful occasion of appearing in court, he was available to answer my questions and help me prepare. Understanding- He understands how difficult different people's situations can be and works with them to better that situation. During every dealing I had with Mr. Mahood I felt as if I was dealing with a man of high moral caliber. He clearly feels a moral obligation to help people in need and get them the right outcome. Flexible- Life happens and it is rarely convenient. In my case I live on nearly the other side of the world. I can't imagine trying to overcome the time difference and distance with any other lawyer. Given my work schedule and frequent travel I needed a professional who would be flexible in the unforeseen circumstances of my work and life, Mr. Mahood was able to do that. Knowledgeable- Mr. Mahood's subject matter expertise was second to none. He knows the law, and will fight to ensure your rights are met. Furthermore, he displayed a great deal of judgment in considering how people may react to different pieces of evidence. He seemed to have an impressive ability to read how some things may benefit my case. Mediator- Mr. Mahood was by far the best mediator I've worked with in the five attorneys I've dealt with in my cases. He appraised the situation appropriately and ensured I had no unrealistic expectations. He also helps to keep conversations level-headed and as always fights for the best outcome. Fair- Mr. Mahood treats clients fairly and bills fairly. He treats people decently in a time that can be very stressful. Lastly, I want to say that Mr. Mahood is an honorable man. He wants the best outcome for his client and any child involved. He maintained a high standard of ethics for himself AND for his clients. He is an example to be followed by other professionals in his field.

Henrietta
September 23, 2019

When I hired Mr. Mahood I was at my wits end and felt rather hopeless about getting what I deserved legally because my ex was determined to fight against my legal rights. My ex spent many months trying to hide from and avoid the process server, but this hard-working attorney was able to persuade the Court to Order alternative service of process and thus move the case forward. After much difficulty, Mr. Mahood helped me obtain everything I wanted at Court. Thank you so much for listening to me, for explaining everything in a way I could understand and for working so hard for me and my son. You are a wonderful attorney who really cared enough to help me all the way to the end, even though this was definitely not the typical case. Again, thank you so very much!

Olu
May 29, 2019

Mr. Mahmood laid out details for me every step of the way. He was remarkably professional and showed tremendous insight. He made the whole process so much easier.

Jim
March 7, 2018

I am so amazed of what this man went out of his way and done for me I asked a question on here he asked me to call him and then I explained to him what was going on he emailed me different attorneys that are in my area that are willing to help me from the first time I heard him speak it gave me plenty of Hope this world sure would be a lot better place if there were more people like him that are willing to fight for what is right if you're searching for an attorney I would highly recommend this man thank you very much Dave

Spencer
January 21, 2018

I will start this review by making it clear to everyone that I didn't pay him a penny and he didn't ask for a penny; even though his advice was so great and what I have sought for years! He's the real thing and not out to get your money! I hope that I don't ultimately need his services, but he's the only attorney that I will hire if it comes to that!

Heather
June 20, 2016

Mr. Mahood took time out of his busy schedule to help with an immediate issue. He then assisted me in so many ways and calmed my concerns and made me feel like I wasn't overreacting. He went above and beyond to help me with my situation. Very knowledgable and genuinely caring individual. I HIGHLY recommend him!

Bennett
June 3, 2016

Mr. Mahood responded to a divorce question I posed dealing with threats from my ex spouse 5 years after our divorce. The most wonderful thing about his multiple responses was the level of thought he applied. It wasn't a cookie cutter response at all. You could clearly see that he gave my questions great thought and responded with exceptional detail. He was very encouraging as well which was comforting. After reading his responses I felt like I just left his office. There is a very positive attitude that he displays that makes you feel like things will work out for you. The advice was spot on in my situation as well. I was given very applicable instructions on how to help myself and limit negative outcomes. He even thought over my situation again after already responding once and he responded with another bit of advice he had thought about after we had finished communicating. Mr. Mahood will take the time to assist you with concise and practical advise which is all you can ask for in a service such as this. 5 stars aren't enough. Hopefully you will have the good fortune to have him respond to your issue. If I lived closer to his practice I would have already scheduled a consult! Good luck to everyone.

anonymous
May 16, 2016

David has been an excellent lawyer to work with. He assisted me with child custody/child support/move away case. From the start, David was sympathetic to my situation and showed that he genuinely cared to seek what was in the best interest of my daughter. He is very passionate about his work and does a thorough job.

P Hopkins
December 23, 2016

I am so thankful we called Mr Mahood when our family was going through the most difficult time of our lives. He was very helpful and gave great advice through the whole process. He really seemed like he genuinely cared about us. He was very available for us which is so important when in crisis mode. His advice was invaluable and I would highly recommend him for family issues.

Chris
February 12, 2020

Dave has been my attorney for a few years now as I navigate a very complicated divorce and child custody case. He's very responsive, thoughtful in his approach and takes all perspectives into consideration as he provides advice and guidance. If you're going through a difficult divorce or dealing with ongoing related situations occurring after your divorce, Dave is a great choice to help you navigate through it all.

Victor
November 2, 2019

Mr. Mahood worked with me on my child support case and was very helpful. He approached the issues pragmatically and kept me realistically appraised of the potential outcomes. I'll address a few of the traits that I found to truly represent the quality of his work and who you will be dealing with when you choose his services: Thorough- For anyone who has dealt with family court in the past you understand how important it is to get every detail correct. Mr. Mahood took his time reviewing all documents and ensured that all discovery documents were in good order. At no time did I feel like I was rushed or like he needed to get to his next client. Which is something I've experience from other attorneys in the past. He knew my case in and out, he took the time to get to know my situation and represented me properly. Pragmatic- He approached my problems with a no nonsense attitude that kept expectations realistic. I was always kept informed of possible outcomes and the reasons for them. Mr. Mahood is not going to make false promises, he will also hold you accountable as a client to do the right thing. Hard Working- There comes a crunch time in every case. The week before a case is spent reviewing discover and preparing for cases. Mr. Mahood EXCELS at this part of his profession. When it was time to prepare for the difficult and often stressful occasion of appearing in court, he was available to answer my questions and help me prepare. Understanding- He understands how difficult different people's situations can be and works with them to better that situation. During every dealing I had with Mr. Mahood I felt as if I was dealing with a man of high moral caliber. He clearly feels a moral obligation to help people in need and get them the right outcome. Flexible- Life happens and it is rarely convenient. In my case I live on nearly the other side of the world. I can't imagine trying to overcome the time difference and distance with any other lawyer. Given my work schedule and frequent travel I needed a professional who would be flexible in the unforeseen circumstances of my work and life, Mr. Mahood was able to do that. Knowledgeable- Mr. Mahood's subject matter expertise was second to none. He knows the law, and will fight to ensure your rights are met. Furthermore, he displayed a great deal of judgment in considering how people may react to different pieces of evidence. He seemed to have an impressive ability to read how some things may benefit my case. Mediator- Mr. Mahood was by far the best mediator I've worked with in the five attorneys I've dealt with in my cases. He appraised the situation appropriately and ensured I had no unrealistic expectations. He also helps to keep conversations level-headed and as always fights for the best outcome. Fair- Mr. Mahood treats clients fairly and bills fairly. He treats people decently in a time that can be very stressful. Lastly, I want to say that Mr. Mahood is an honorable man. He wants the best outcome for his client and any child involved. He maintained a high standard of ethics for himself AND for his clients. He is an example to be followed by other professionals in his field.

Henrietta
September 23, 2019

When I hired Mr. Mahood I was at my wits end and felt rather hopeless about getting what I deserved legally because my ex was determined to fight against my legal rights. My ex spent many months trying to hide from and avoid the process server, but this hard-working attorney was able to persuade the Court to Order alternative service of process and thus move the case forward. After much difficulty, Mr. Mahood helped me obtain everything I wanted at Court. Thank you so much for listening to me, for explaining everything in a way I could understand and for working so hard for me and my son. You are a wonderful attorney who really cared enough to help me all the way to the end, even though this was definitely not the typical case. Again, thank you so very much!

Olu
May 29, 2019

Mr. Mahmood laid out details for me every step of the way. He was remarkably professional and showed tremendous insight. He made the whole process so much easier.

Jim
March 7, 2018

I am so amazed of what this man went out of his way and done for me I asked a question on here he asked me to call him and then I explained to him what was going on he emailed me different attorneys that are in my area that are willing to help me from the first time I heard him speak it gave me plenty of Hope this world sure would be a lot better place if there were more people like him that are willing to fight for what is right if you're searching for an attorney I would highly recommend this man thank you very much Dave

Spencer
January 21, 2018

I will start this review by making it clear to everyone that I didn't pay him a penny and he didn't ask for a penny; even though his advice was so great and what I have sought for years! He's the real thing and not out to get your money! I hope that I don't ultimately need his services, but he's the only attorney that I will hire if it comes to that!

Heather
June 20, 2016

Mr. Mahood took time out of his busy schedule to help with an immediate issue. He then assisted me in so many ways and calmed my concerns and made me feel like I wasn't overreacting. He went above and beyond to help me with my situation. Very knowledgable and genuinely caring individual. I HIGHLY recommend him!

Bennett
June 3, 2016

Mr. Mahood responded to a divorce question I posed dealing with threats from my ex spouse 5 years after our divorce. The most wonderful thing about his multiple responses was the level of thought he applied. It wasn't a cookie cutter response at all. You could clearly see that he gave my questions great thought and responded with exceptional detail. He was very encouraging as well which was comforting. After reading his responses I felt like I just left his office. There is a very positive attitude that he displays that makes you feel like things will work out for you. The advice was spot on in my situation as well. I was given very applicable instructions on how to help myself and limit negative outcomes. He even thought over my situation again after already responding once and he responded with another bit of advice he had thought about after we had finished communicating. Mr. Mahood will take the time to assist you with concise and practical advise which is all you can ask for in a service such as this. 5 stars aren't enough. Hopefully you will have the good fortune to have him respond to your issue. If I lived closer to his practice I would have already scheduled a consult! Good luck to everyone.

anonymous
May 16, 2016

David has been an excellent lawyer to work with. He assisted me with child custody/child support/move away case. From the start, David was sympathetic to my situation and showed that he genuinely cared to seek what was in the best interest of my daughter. He is very passionate about his work and does a thorough job.