Maleah Woodward
Attorney
Maleah Woodward is more than an attorney, she’s a superhero. Maleah is a single mother to two beautiful adopted children, one of whom has special needs. She is also a licensed marriage and family therapist and an exceptional advocate for her clients. Yes, Maleah put herself through law school, as a adult, with a full time job, while also being a single mother in the truest sense of the word. Somehow, she makes it look easy. She has a constant smile on her face and is a complete joy to be around. Perhaps it’s her life experience or her training as a therapist but somehow Maleah consistently exceeds her client’s expectations.
Maleah Woodward
Attorney
Maleah Woodward is more than an attorney, she’s a superhero. Maleah is a single mother to two beautiful adopted children, one of whom has special needs. She is also a licensed marriage and family therapist and an exceptional advocate for her clients. Yes, Maleah put herself through law school, as a adult, with a full time job, while also being a single mother in the truest sense of the word. Somehow, she makes it look easy. She has a constant smile on her face and is a complete joy to be around. Perhaps it’s her life experience or her training as a therapist but somehow Maleah consistently exceeds her client’s expectations.
Quick facts about Maleah
Education
Juris Doctorate, Widener University Commonwealth Law, 2022
Master of Science, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2006
Bachelor of Science, Brigham Young University, 2004
Enneagram Type
9
Star sign
♋ Cancer
FUN FACT
Maleah is also a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
What it's like to work with Maleah
While many attorneys claim to understand narcissists, Maleah’s background makes her actually capable of not only understanding the narcissist but how to handle and manage the narcissist to get beyond the power struggle and get to results.
One recent client wrote that Maleah and her team bent over backward to fight for her, was mindful and efficient with the client’s budget and took special care with her domestic violence case to keep her safe. Other clients raved about the speed and thoroughness of communication throughout the case as well as Maleah’s kindness and compassion. Maleah’s professional background included working as a therapist for children who had committed sexual offense. As a therapist she was spending time in the homes of the families and children she was working with. Maleah had ongoing involvement with all members of the family, yet when she went to court, the judge listened to the lawyers who had spent far less time with the family. Many people who have navigated family law probably feel the same way- discounted and minimized for simply not being an attorney. But Maleah being who she is, didn’t get angry she went to law school.
She now takes great joy in giving her clients a voice and making sure her clients are well represented and listened to. She also worked extensively in cases involving sexual abuse, sometimes between siblings or step-siblings. This is unfortunately very common and nuanced. Many judges and court appointed advisors do not know how to adequately address the allegations and come up with appropriate safety plans. Here, Maleah shines.
