Sarah Jacobs joined the Ruben Law Firm staff, in the Spring of 2021. Prior to being admitted to the Maryland Bar, she worked for almost eleven years as a legal assistant and paralegal in various law fields, including but not limited to collections, bankruptcy, family law, medical malpractice, and personal injury. At Ruben Law Firm Sarah specializes in family law cases. Sarah is based out of our Westminster location, but is able to help clients throughout Maryland. Sarah grew up in Carroll County, MD, and has lived here her whole life. She enjoys spending her free time with her husband and her two children. She also lives with her two cats and dog.

Cheryl L. Jakinovich is an associate at the firm who passionately represents clients in all areas of matrimonial and family law, including custody, child support, parenting time, spousal support, equitable distribution, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, and modification proceedings. She counsels clients in all aspects of their proceedings while considering each client’s specific needs and the unique circumstances of each case. Cheryl works with clients to get to the heart of what is most important to them. While Cheryl utilizes her negotiation skills in every case to assist clients in avoiding prolonged litigation, she is prepared to vigorously litigate on behalf of clients when a settlement cannot be reached. ? Cheryl earned her B.A. from St. John’s University and her J.D. from New York Law School. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the Nassau County Bar Association, and the Women’s Bar Association. Cheryl has co-authored an article pertaining to appellate practice.

Lisa L. Johnson's practice for more than 25 years focused on mediation and litigation in the areas for high-asset divorce and complex property division; child custody, child support, alimony and prenuptial agreements, and modification of custody, alimony and property/separation agreements. Currently Miss Johnson serves as a Trial Commissioner for the Kentucky Bar Association appointed by the Kentucky Supreme Court to hear and decide cases brought by the Kentucky Bar Association against attorneys accused of ethical violations. This is a voluntary position. Miss Johnson is active at Christ Church Cathedral and is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Lexington. She earned both her B.A. and her J.D. from the University of Kentucky.