Elizabeth Loretta Franzoso

Elizabeth Loretta Franzoso

also known as Elizabeth Cawood

3.7
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Bowie, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

6911 Laurel-Bowie Road, Suite 302, Bowie, MD

About Elizabeth

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 80%

Criminal defense is my primary practice area. I represent clients in felony, misdemeanor, and traffic cases in all Maryland jurisdictions, primarily Prince George's and Charles counties. I try cases in both the Circuit Court and the District Court on a regular basis and also do some appellate work.

30 years | 2,500 cases

80%
Family 20%

30 years | 500 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 29 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Thomas & Cawood

6911 Laurel-Bowie Road, Suite 302, Bowie, MD, 20715-1712

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Elizabeth Loretta Franzoso's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

This is her calling

My Son was given 135 years and has been in prison 26 years. Today Mrs Franzoso help shave off 85 years from my son sentence and he is now eligible for parole. Mrs Franzoso was always a support system for me in this Journey.

Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Dropped the ball

She doesnt even deserve 1 star, she completely blotched up and dropped the ball in my husbands case and stopped calling all together even tho she said to have been working on his case, submitted a response too late but jad tome to go on trips all the time. She never saod a word about the late respons...e wjen his case could have been in federal court. Wouldnt hire.or recommend.ever again!!!!!!!!

Posted by Alesia | June 13, 2023 | Criminal Defense

Please Read

I have evidence of misconduct and ineffective assistance in my convictions I desperately need help admitting evidence and examining witnesses at my post-conviction hearing

Posted by Vincent and Margaret | August 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Criminal Defense Client

Ms. Franzoso took my money and has not returned any calls from myself or my family members in 6 months!!!!!!

Posted by Devin | December 18, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Representation

Ms. Cawood is someone you could trust your life with, she took my case head-on and was completely involved the entire time. She was completely straight up and honest with me and kept me well informed. She is someone I would recommend to anyone. If you ever have any trouble and need advice and help s...he is the person to go to! She is very committed to her job and is at work constantly! Thank you once again Ms. Cawood I owe you my life!

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Robert Gauss

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I would recommend beth to anyone facing criminal charges, without reservation. She is knowledgeable and extremely tenancious."

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Mary Prevost

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Associations

Maryland State Bar Association

Prince George's County Bar Association

James C. Cawood, Jr. American Inn of Court

Education

1996

University of Maryland School of Law

Juris Doctor

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