About Fred Howard Silverstein

Fred Howard Silverstein

Divorce Attorney

Fred Howard Silverstein is an exceptional litigator and advocate for his clients. He has more than 34 years of experience practicing law in Howard County, including 15 years as a public defender and a term as president of the Howard County Bar Association. Attorney Silverstein works in partnership with clients to ensure the best and most comprehensive family law representation.

Since 2000, Attorney Silverstein has been a recognized Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). AAML was founded in 1962, by highly regarded domestic relations attorneys “To provide leadership that promotes the highest degree of professionalism and excellence in the practice of family law.” The Academy Fellows are highly skilled negotiators and litigators who represent individuals in all facets of family law.

As an experienced divorce attorney and educator, he brings the skills of a seasoned negotiator and strong litigator to each case. Attorney Silverstein has successfully represented clients in the most challenging and difficult situations. His knowledge and experience in Maryland family law make him a clear leader in the field and your best choice for divorce representation.

  • Education
  • J.D. – University of Baltimore, 1975
  • B.A. – University of Maryland, 1973
  • Legal Experience
  • Managing Member, Silverstein & Ostovitz, LLC, 1999 to present
  • Managing Partner, Law Offices of Fred Howard Silverstein, 1995 to present
  • Private Practice, 1982-1994
  • Assistant Public Defender, Defender’s Office, State of Maryland, 1976-1990
  • Board of Governors, 1996-1998
  • Family Law Section Council, 1997-1999
  • Board of Directors, 1988-1992
  • Secretary-Treasurer, 1986-1995
  • President-Elect, 1995-1996
  • President, 1996-1997
  • Family Law Committee, Chairman 1997-1998
  • Bench Bar Committee, 1981-2007
  • Criminal Justice Advisory Task Force, 1996 to present
  • Howard County Bar Foundation, Member, Board of Directors, 2005-2007
  • National Family Resiliency Center (Formerly Children of Separation and Divorce),Member, Board of Directors, 2000-2006
  • American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow, 2000 to present
  • Teaching
  • Author, MICPEL Hot Tips Seminars, 1997-1998
  • Speaker, Howard County Family Law Committee Seminars, 1998-2004
  • Author, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Symposium, 2001: The Role of Child’s Counsel in Child Custody Cases
  • Speaker, Maryland Trial Lawyer Association, “A View From the Masters,” 2001

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Silverstein & Ostovitz, LLC, Maryland divorce lawyers accepting cases primarily in Howard County, Carroll County, Baltimore County and Anne Arundel County.

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