IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY PROFILE
Sheela Murthy
Immigration Attorney in Owings Mills, Maryland
Murthy Law FirmOwings Mills, MD
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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 Ne…
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About the Attorney
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…
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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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Practice Areas
Immigration Matters Handled
- Temporary work visas for specialty occupations, including registration, petitions, transfers and extensions.
- Employer-sponsored labor certification preceding many employment-based green card petitions.
- Visas and status issues for international students and exchange visitors, including OPT and practical training.
- Applications for U.S. citizenship (N-400), certificates of citizenship and related issues.
Education / Credentials / Memberships
Education
- LL.M. University, Harvard University School of Law
- B.A., Stella Maris College, Chennai, India
Credentials
- Admitted to practice in Maryland (1989)
- Admitted to practice in New York (1988)
- Admitted to practice in U.S. Supreme Court (1994)
- AV Preeminent
Memberships
- Maryland State – Law Practice Management) and American Bar Associations American Immigration Lawyers Association (Membership Committee Treasurer and Member Executive Committee, 1999-2000
Office & Service Areas
Murthy Law Firm
10451 Mill Run Circle, Suite 100, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Serving clients in Owings Mills and throughout Maryland.
Consultation & Fees Overview
Consultations are available to discuss your immigration goals, review your situation, and outline potential options. Fees and representation details are discussed during the consultation and may vary based on the type and complexity of your case.
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- Fees discussed during the consultation
- Engagement terms and scope of representation provided in writing
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Profile updated Nov 2, 2026. Source: imported listing.