Overview
Makia Weaver is a family law attorney who helps clients resolve their divorce, custody, and other domestic matters in Maryland and the District of Columbia.
Makia is both compassionate and diligent in her practice, and she is a strong advocate for her clients both inside and outside of the courtroom. Makia favors amicable and practical resolutions when possible, and has experience with client-centered advocacy, case negotiations, and conflict resolution.
In her professional career, Makia has received several honors. In 2025, she was designated as a Rising Star in Super Lawyers for her work as a family law attorney. She was also recently elected to serve as an At-Large Member of the Bar Association of Montgomery County’s Executive Committee. In 2025, she was selected to become a member of the Distinguished “Bar Leaders” of the Bar Foundation of Montgomery County. In 2016, she served as Master of Ceremony for the Children’s Law Center’s Annual Benefit.
A Washington D.C. native, Makia prioritizes mentorship and community service in her leisure time. She currently mentors high school students through the High School Legal Mentorship Program for the Montgomery County Chapter of the Women’s Bar Association. Makia also enjoys Zumba workout classes, practicing Spanish, reading fiction novels, and spending time with her family.
Education
- American University Washington College of Law (J.D., 2016)
- University of Virginia (B.A. in Psychology and Spanish, 2013)
Admissions
- Maryland
- District of Columbia
Clerkships
- Clerked for Chief Judge Anna Blackburne-Rigsby at the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 2016-2017
Community Involvement
- Bar Association of Montgomery County’s Executive Committee (At-Large Member, 2025-present)
- Montgomery County Chapter of the Women’s Bar Association’s High School Legal Mentorship Program (Mentor, 2024-present)
- Bar Association of Montgomery County’s Family Law Section (Co-Chair, 2023-present; Programming Co-Chair, 2022-2023)
- Montgomery County Inns of Court Program (Associate, 2024-2025)
- Bar Association of Montgomery County’s Leadership Academy (Leadership Academy Fellow, 2023-2024)
Professional Memberships
- Bar Association of the District of Columbia (2022-present)
- Maryland State Bar Association (2022-present)
- Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland (2022-present)
- J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association, Inc. (2023-present)
- National Bar Association (2025-present)
- Greater Washington Area Chapter, Women Lawyers Division, National Bar Association (GWAC) (2025-present)
Practice Areas

Divorce/Family Law
Lerch Early’s experienced family law attorneys help people resolve separation and divorce issues in Maryland and Washington, DC with the least possible impact on their emotions and their wallets.
News & insights

Lerch Early Attorneys Named to 2025 Maryland Super Lawyers List
Multiple Lerch Early attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 Maryland Super Lawyers and “Rising Stars” lists. Super Lawyers is a listing of outstanding lawyers from more than …

Attorney Makia Weaver Joins Lerch Early
Lerch Early is pleased to welcome attorney Makia Weaver as an associate in the Family Law practice. “Makia brings a great mix of experience helping clients in both Maryland and DC,” said …