Meet Elizabeth Anu Lawrence, Esq.
Professional Biography
Elizabeth Anu Lawrence, Esq. is the founder and managing attorney of The Law Office of Elizabeth Lawrence, LLC, located in Baltimore, Maryland. With over 19 years of legal experience practicing in Maryland and Washington, D.C., Attorney Lawrence has built a reputation for aggressive advocacy, strategic thinking, and unwavering commitment to her clients’ success.
Attorney Lawrence’s diverse practice spans U.S. immigration law, criminal defense, family law, personal injury, DWI/DUI defense, business law, and international business transactions. Her comprehensive legal knowledge and experience across multiple practice areas allow her to provide holistic legal solutions that address the interconnected aspects of her clients’ legal challenges.
What truly distinguishes Attorney Lawrence is her dedication to personalized client service. She understands that behind every case is a person facing significant life challenges, and she approaches each matter with the empathy, attention, and strategic advocacy it deserves. Her bilingual capabilities in English and Spanish enable her to serve Maryland and D.C.’s diverse communities with culturally competent legal representation.
Education
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) & Master of Laws (LL.M.) – University of Baltimore School of Law
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) – Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Bar Admissions
• Maryland State Bar
• District of Columbia Bar
Professional Memberships & Honors
• American Bar Association (ABA)
• American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• The National Black Lawyers – Top 40 Under 40
• Maryland State Bar Association
• Baltimore City Bar Association
• District of Columbia Bar Association
• AVVO Client’s Choice 2016
Practice Philosophy
“Every client deserves not just legal representation, but a dedicated advocate who truly understands their unique situation and fights relentlessly for their best interests. I founded this firm to provide that level of personalized, aggressive, and results-driven advocacy to individuals, families, and businesses throughout Maryland and Washington, D.C”. – Attorney Elizabeth Lawrence
Attorney Lawrence believes in:
• Direct Communication: Clients have direct access to their attorney, not just paralegals or staff
• Aggressive Advocacy: Fighting tirelessly in and out of court to protect clients’ rights and interests
• Personalized Strategy: Developing customized legal approaches tailored to each client’s specific goals and circumstances
• Cultural Competency: Serving diverse communities with respect, understanding, and bilingual capabilities
• Results Focus: Measuring success by the positive outcomes achieved for clients
Areas of Expertise
With nearly two decades of practice, Attorney Lawrence has developed particular expertise in:
• Immigration Law: Family-based petitions, asylum, naturalization, work authorization, EB-5 investor visas, removal defense
• Criminal Defense: Felonies, misdemeanors, DWI/DUI, drug offenses, assault, theft, domestic violence, weapons charges
• Family Law: Divorce, child custody and support, alimony, property division, protective orders, modifications
• Personal Injury: Auto accidents, slip and fall, premises liability, medical malpractice, wrongful death
• Business Law: Business formation, contracts, transactions, compliance, international business matters
Contact Attorney Lawrence
Attorney Lawrence personally reviews all new matters and is available for consultation.
Contact our office today to schedule an appointment and discuss how we can help with your legal needs.
