Law Office of Amanda K. Forester-Cannon, LLC
A Local and Trusted Name in Family Law
Amanda K. Forester-Cannon, Esq., is a Family Law Attorney with over a decade in family law. Since graduating law school, she has been advocating for family rights, assisting in not only general family law cases, but complex cases, as well.
Our Team
Amanda K. Forester-Cannon, Esq.
Attorney-at-Law & Founder
Amanda K. Forester-Cannon, Esq., is a proud Maryland native who has dedicated her legal career to serving families and individuals throughout the Eastern Shore. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Baltimore School of Law after completing her undergraduate education at Villa Julie College. As a wife and mother of three beautiful children, Amanda brings an understanding of the complexities of family dynamics. From the start, Amanda’s desire to advocate for others and navigate complex legal challenges with compassion set the foundation for her professional journey. She began her career as an associate with a prominent firm before founding the Law Office of Amanda K. Forester-Cannon, LLC, in Cambridge, MD.
With over 15 years of legal experience, Amanda has become a trusted advocate in the areas of family law, guardianship, estate planning, and elder law. Her practice spans Dorchester, Caroline, Talbot, Anne Arundel, Queen Anne's, Somerset, Worcester and Wicomico counties, where she is known for her thorough preparation, dedication, and
courtroom skill. Among her most passionate areas of practice is family law—where she helps clients navigate deeply personal matters such as divorce, child custody, and support with sensitivity and strength.
Amanda’s clients frequently describe her as professional, responsive, and genuinely caring. She approaches each case with a focus on clear communication, fairness, and achieving the best possible outcomes. In recognition of her service and excellence, she was named one of the region’s Leading Lawyers in family, elder, and collaborative law by What’s Up? Media for 2024–2025 and in 2026 Best Family/Divorce Attorney in Dorchester and Talbot County by Coastal Style. Amanda remains deeply committed to her community and to helping Maryland families find peace, protection, and resolution through life’s most challenging transitions.
University of Baltimore School of Law - Juris Doctorate
Villa Julie College - Bachelor of Science, Paralegal Studies
Education
Stars of the Banner, Best Attorney - 2023
Stars of the Banner, Best Attorney - 2024
What’s Up? Media, Leading Attorney - 2025
Coastal Style, Best Family/Divorce Attorney Dorchester/Talbot County - 2026
Awards
Law Office of Amanda K. Forester-Cannon, LLC
Our Commitment
At the Law Office of Amanda K. Forester-Cannon, LLC, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and expert legal representation in all family law matters. Our team is committed to understanding each client's unique needs and helping them navigate through challenging legal processes with care and professionalism.
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-Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
