Joseph M. Maher
Senior Associate
Phone: 303.858.8090
Paralegal
Erin Torabene – [email protected]
Education
University of Baltimore School of Law, J.D., cum laude
Kalamazoo College, B.A., Biology
Highlights
Super Lawyer® “Rising Star”, 2013 – 2020
Area of Practice
Family Law

About Joseph M. Maher
Joe is an experienced attorney that focuses his practice on all areas of family law. Joe understands that each client’s situation and goals are unique. By using his years of experience negotiating and trying cases, Joe helps his clients choose the best course of action in their domestic relations disputes. Joe has significant experience in all areas of family law, particularly divorce, parenting-related litigation, and other domestic relations issues.
Before joining Griffiths Law, Joe completed a judicial clerkship at the trial level and worked for eight years in private practice. His practice has always focused on complex family matters that were often high conflict and had complex financial issues.
Before attending law school, Joe worked with at-risk teenage youth in Chicago to develop their civic knowledge and awareness as an AmeriCorps volunteer. While in law school, he served as a Teaching Assistant and as the Articles Editor for the University of Baltimore Law Forum.
Joe is licensed in the State of Colorado and the State of Maryland.
“A good family law attorney provides knowledge, support and advocacy for each client with the goal to obtain the best form of resolution during a difficult life experience.”
Honors & Distinctions
- Super Lawyer® “Rising Star”, 2013 – 2020
- Received a 10 out of 10 rating on AVVO
Memberships
- Board of Trustees for the First Judicial District Bar Association
- Board Member for Metro Volunteer Lawyers
- City Year Denver Associate Board, 2020-Present
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Maryland State Bar Association
Authorship & Presentations
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Marcantonio v. Moen, 39 U. BALT. L.F. 239 (2009).
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Clancy v. King, 39 U. BALT. L.F. 90 (2008).