Maria Keller is a family law attorney whose path to the legal profession was shaped by personal experience, advocacy, and a strong commitment to protecting children and families. She did not initially plan to become a lawyer, but her firsthand encounters with systemic inequities affecting children with special needs and their families led her to pursue a career in law later in life.
As a mother of 3, Maria faced these challenges firsthand. One of her children had special needs, and through her family’s journey, she saw how often children with disabilities and their families are treated as “less than” or undeserving of equal opportunities, dignity, and support. These experiences shaped her perspective and fueled her determination to improve advocacy for families like hers.
Once her children were in school full-time, Maria saw an opportunity to channel her lived experience into meaningful change. She pursued her legal education with a focus on advocacy and family-centered representation, earning her Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School. She identified family law as a natural extension of her purpose. In addition to family law, Maria assists clients with Estate Planning and Probate matters, as well as Elder Law issues. For over 20 years, she has advocated for children and families at every stage of life.
In 2021, Maria’s daughter Jordan passed away unexpectedly at age 23. While this loss profoundly altered her life, it also strengthened her resolve. She continues her family law practice in Jordan’s honor, guided by the belief that children with special needs and their families can lead full, impactful lives. Her mission is to empower families to navigate transitions, protect what matters most, and build legacies rooted in joy, love, and abundance. In recognition of her work, Maria was named a Rising Star for 2021–2022, a distinction awarded to top-rated attorneys.
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, 2012
Bachelor of Arts in English, Georgia State University, 1993
Admitted to the State Bar of Georgia
Senior Attorney
Lead Attorney
Selected to Rising Stars, 2021 – 2022
To me, family is everything. It is my purpose in life to raise kids who become productive adults and do good things in the world.
Married for 40 years to the same guy, Lee Keller. We have three kids, Caitlin, Harrison, and Jordan. Jordan had special needs and passed away unexpectedly in 2021. We have one granddaughter, who is 11. We have two dogs and one cat. Optimus is a 15-year-old mini dachshund, Josie is a 2-year-old energetic Portuguese Water Dog, and Enzo is an orange tabby cat who rules the entire home.
My daughter’s divorce was clearly one where the parents were much better as co-parents than they were married parents. They have also done a great job putting my granddaughter first. As a matter of fact, this weekend, her other Grandmother (Mimi) and I are having a sleepover at my house with my granddaughter (Yaya). The whole family keeps the focus on the child and makes sure she can enjoy the abundance of love that she enjoys from her extended family members
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