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Mary Therese Maran
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Mary Maran has earned her reputation as one of Pennsylvania's most skilled trial lawyers and fearless advocates. She dedicates her practice to clients involved in state and federal criminal prosecutions, grand jury investigations and indictments, and police misconduct. With this concentrated focus on criminal defense, comes an increased skill in the court room. Ms. Maran has an outstanding record of acquittals that she attributes to her high level of training and philosophy of practice: know the case better than the prosecutor. Of the affirmations she has received, Ms. Maran is most honored to have earned the respect of judges and her fellow lawyers.
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 24 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Maran Law
Of Counsel, Jack McMahon, 1500 J.F.K. Blvd, Suite 1410, Phila, PA, 19102
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Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Bad communication and misreprestation
Mary was extremely responsive in the first few days. Once she received her first payment she was very hard to get in touch with. Mary missed court, and would go to the prison for "attorney visits" and then say she was doing a welfare check when the client got down to see her. She "negotiated" a deal ...
Posted by Kristy | May 31, 2013 | Criminal Defense
THE BEST!!
Hands down, Mary Maran is a beast in the court room! She vigorously fights hard for her clients and I can personally vouch for that. She will not give up until she gets results. I admire Mary's tenacity, honesty, and professionalism. She has the whole package when it comes to an amazing criminal defe...
Mary Therese Maran's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mary is an excellent criminal defense lawyer. A zealous advocate for her clients and well respected in the legal community. Highly recommended attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mary is a highly skilled advocate and gets great results for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mary is an exceptionally gifted attorney."
"Mary is a relentless advocate for her clients and has a commanding courtroom presence. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
". Mary is a born trial lawyer and I would refer matters to her without hesitation.She is one of the most talented criminal attorneys in Philadelphia. She has won jury trials for clients in cases where a conviction seems all but certain. I endorse this lawyer's work."
"Mary Maran is thoroughly prepared and works tirelessly on behalf of her clients. She has a remarkable track record of success in obtaining positive results with her skilled advocacy."
"I have worked with Mary for several years and she is a tiger in and out of the courtroom. Her aggressive trial skills along with her ability to analyze complex legal issues make her one of the best criminal defense lawyers in Philadelphia."
Prince Holloway
Litigation lawyer
Emily Cherniack
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2007
Pro Bono Publico Award, First Judicial District of Pennsylvania
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Owner, The Law Offices of Mary T. Maran
Associations
2011 - Present
American Civil Liberties UnionMember
2011 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Philadelphia Bar AssociationMember
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Sample of Legal Cases
Murder and Attempted Murder
After five day jury trial, clients found Not Guilty of all charges
Attempted Murder
After 5 day jury trial, defendant found Not Guilty of all charges
Lincoln University Gang Rape
Mid way through jury trial, Maran brought a successful challenge against the prosecutor for with holding exculpatory evidence. Motion for Mistrial with Prejudice granted.
Drug Trafficking 3 Kilos Cocaine
After 5 day jury trial, defendant found Not Guilty of all charges
Feltonville Shooting
Not Guilty all charges. This matter concluded with the successful civil rights suit against the City of Philadelphia for the excessive force used by police officers.
Education
2014
Atlantic Center for Capital Representation
3 Day Intensive
2003
National Criminal Defense College
Scholarship Recipient
2001
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2014
RCN-TV
Immigration Consequences in Criminal Court
2013
Trying a Self Defense Case
Continuing Legal Education
2013
Hot Topics in Death Penalty Cases
Continuing Legal Education
Languages
Spanish
Activity
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