
Experience
Bar Associations
Education
Clerked for the Honorable William A. Snoddy at the Circuit for Prince George's County, Maryland Clerked for the Honorable Michelle M. Rick at the 29th Circuit for Gratiot County, Michigan
Worked at the Michigan State Appellate Defenders Office (SADO) in the Juvenile Lifer Division
American Bar Association
Maryland State Bar Association
Prince George's County Bar Association
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal & Social Justice, Bowie State University
Doctor of Law (JD), Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Awards
Cum Laude (Bowie State University)
Cum Laude (Western Michigan Cooley Law School)

Complex Civil litigation
At The Elira Law Firm, LLC, we provide dedicated legal representation for clients facing criminal charges, including misdemeanors, felonies, and federal offenses. We approach every case with precision, consistency, and a deep commitment to protecting your rights.
Our expertise also extends to complex civil litigation, such as medical malpractice, contract disputes, personal injury, employment law violations, and business torts. These cases often involve high stakes and intricate legal issues—but you don’t have to navigate them alone.
Whether you’ve been charged with a crime or harmed by professional negligence, our team offers trusted guidance, strategic advocacy, and tireless support from start to finish.
At The Elira Law Firm, you’re not just a case—you’re our priority. We’re here to stand by you every step of the way.
Samuel Q Elira Sr., Esq.
Mr. Elira is the founding partner of The Elira Law Firm, LLC. As a licensed Maryland attorney and passionate advocate for justice, Mr. Elira takes a unique approach to lawyering by showing the client that he genuinely cares about the client as well as the case.
Mr. Elira enjoys helping his clients face and overcome their legal challenges. Mr. Elira identifies with his clients and will work tirelessly to ensure that they are treated fairly in the courtroom and that their case gets the best possible resolution.

Efficiency
Client efficiency directly correlates to satisfaction and advocacy. Trust the Elira Law Firm to provide you with an efficient representation that you deserve from beginning to end. At the Elira Law Firm, it is a priority to make each client feel like they’re the only person who matters when they’re on the clock.
Consistency
The Elira Law Firm believes in consistent communication with the client regarding the client’s case. This means communicating to the clients in the manner they prefer. Moreover, Mr. Elira believes in advocating for each client equally no matter the client’s economic status or financial background.
Adequacy
The ability to treat a client fairly, equally, and adequately is in the core of the services provided by The Elira Law Firm. Mr. Elira embraces continuous improvement of clients experience to ensure that the client receive the best quality and reliable service possible under the law.
Office:
Main Office: 5302 East Court Dr., Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772
Bowie Office: 3060 Mitchellville Rd. #216, Bowie, MD, 20716
Contact:
Samuel Elira Sr Esq THE ELIRA LAW FIRM LLC
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