Portrait of M. Jemi Cho

Mi "Jemi" Cho

Principal

Mi (“Jemi”) Cho is a principal in Offit Kurman’s Family Law Practice Group. Jemi assists clients in all aspects of divorce including child custody, child support, complex marital property divisions and spousal support. In addition, she handles traffic, criminal, domestic violence and protective order matters. Jemi is also certified mediator and has successfully reached her clients goals through mediation.

She understands that each client has a unique set of challenges, issues and needs. Jemi understands that litigation is costly, timely and is emotionally challenging. As such, her primary goal is to achieve a swift and beneficial resolution for her clients. She has also successfully litigated high conflict cases that did not result in an amicable resolution and zealously advocates on behalf of her clients. Jemi assists her clients with compassion and empathy. Her experiences fuel her passion to assist clients during one of the most difficult times.

In law school, as a certified student attorney, Jemi developed and implemented case strategies for child support, probate, guardianship, and social security disability cases. She drafted motions individually and jointly, including motions for contempt, appeals of dismissals, probate petitions and affidavits. Additionally, as a Rule 16 attorney, Jemi handled criminal and traffic cases, including a jury trial.

    Education

    • Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law (J.D.)
    • University of Maryland Baltimore County (B.S.)
      • Financial Economics

    State Bar Admissions

    • Maryland

    Professional Affiliations

    • Bar Association of Montgomery County
      • Executive Committee, 2024 - present
      • Judicial Selections Panel Committee, 2024 - present
      • Member, 2013 - present
    • Maryland State Bar Association
      • Member, 2013 - present
    • Asian Pacific Bar Association of Maryland
      • President, 2024 - present
      • President-elect, 2024 - present
      • Board Member, 2021 - present
      • Member, 2013 - present
    • Women’s Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland
      • Member, 2013 - present
    • Maryland Bar Foundation
      • Fellow
    • The Montgomery County Inns of Court
      • Barrister, 2022 - present
      • Associate, 2017 - 2018

    Recognitions

    • Selected to Maryland Super Lawyers® for Family Law (2025-2027)
    • Named to The Best Lawyers in America® for Family Law (2026)
    • Named Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Family Law (2021-2025)
    • Selected to Maryland Rising Stars® for Family Law (2020-2023)

    Languages

    • Korean

"Each client is unique and deserves catered representation. I think of myself as my client's voice, not just their attorney. I strive to find resolutions that support and meet my client's needs today and in the future."

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