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Maya M. Younis

Founding and Co-Managing Partner

Maya M. Younis is a Founding and Co-Managing Partner of Younis Law, PLLC. Ms. Younis represents clients in complex family law matters, with a particular focus on high-conflict divorce, custody, and post-judgment litigation.


Ms. Younis brings extensive courtroom experience and a strong understanding of judicial decision-making to her practice. She previously served as a judicial attorney in the Family Division of the Third Circuit Court, where she worked closely with the bench on a wide range of domestic relations matters. She also clerked for the Oakland County Circuit Court and served as a judicial intern in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.


Ms. Younis has experience handling complex and high-stakes matters involving domestic violence, substance abuse, and significant financial or custodial disputes. Her broader litigation background includes work on federal claims involving Title IX and related matters.


Ms. Younis earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, where she served as Executive Vice President of the Student Bar Association and President of the Women’s Law Caucus. During law school, she gained practical experience through clinical work, judicial clerkships, and litigation-focused roles, including contributions to complex federal litigation and nonprofit advocacy efforts.


Ms. Younis is committed to providing thoughtful, effective representation tailored to each client’s circumstances. 


Ms. Younis has been recognized by Super Lawyers in its 2026 “Rising Stars” list, reflecting her excellence in family law litigation.

Education

  • University of Detroit Mercy School of Law – Juris Doctor, 2021
  • Wayne State University – Master of Arts, 2015
  • University of Michigan Dearborn - Bachelor of Arts, 2012

Awards

  • Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2026
  • Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM), Regional Leadership Award, 2025
  • Arab America’s 40 Under 40, 2023
  • National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ), Florence K Murray Award, 2022
  • Women Lawyers Association of Michigan - Wayne Region, Member of the Month, February 2020

Associations

  • Women Lawyers Association of Michigan - Wayne Region, Current Vice President
  • Women Lawyers Association of Michigan - Wayne Region, Former Director of Membership 
  • Women Lawyers Association of Michigan - Wayne Region, Former Wayne Regional Representative 
  • National Association of Women Judges, Friend of the Court
  • Wayne County Family Bar Association, Member
  • Detroit Bar Association, Member
  • National Arab American Bar Association, Member

Panels

  • Panelist,  International Women’s Day Celebration, Detroit Mercy Law School, March 5, 2025
  • Panelist, Judicial  Law Clerkship Panel, Detroit Mercy Law School, January 17, 2024
  • Panelist, Barriers on the Pathway to Success, Oakland County Bar Association Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee in partnership with The Detroit Bar Association, May 11, 2023

Associations

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