I am a post conviction and appellate criminal defense attorney. My office is located in Greenbelt, but I practice throughout the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia. I've been a licensed attorney for fourteen years. Of course I believe in advocating zealously for my clients in the courtroom, but I also believe part of my job is to keep you well informed about what is going on in your case. Being involved in a criminal case can be initimidating, dealing with your lawyer shouldn't be. I won't always tell you what you want to hear. I will be direct and honest. I accept collect calls and consultations are free.
Practice areas
14 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MD | Active | 2007 | 03/30/2022 |
DC | Good Standing | 2006 | 02/24/2021 |
IL | Voluntarily Inactive | 2003 | 03/06/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2021 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2020 |
Pro Bono Service Award | Maryland Pro Bono Resource Center | 2016 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2015 |
Rising Star | Maryland Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Rising Star | Washington, D.C. Super Lawyer | 2014 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Attorneys in Maryland | National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
Best Lawyer Under 40 | National Asian Pacific American Bar Association | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | The Law Offices of Erica J. Suter | 2011 - Present |
Adjunct Professor | University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law | 2011 - 2012 |
Associate | Bennett & Bair, LLC | 2008 - 2011 |
Special Project Attorney | Williams & Connolly | 2005 - 2008 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Georgetown University Law Center Small Firm Advisory Counsel | 2012 - Present | |
National Asian Bar Association | 2008 - Present | |
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association | Board of Directors | N/A |
APABA-DC | Cochair Judicial Nominations Committee | 2009 - 2020 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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MCDAA Quarterly Newsletter | Unger v. State: Court of Appeals Decision Vacates Defendant's 1976 Conviction and Life Sentence | 2013 |
The Daily Record (Maryland) | Ruling Frees Man Convicted of Road-Rage Murder | 2012 |
Accountability for Atrocities | Accountability for Terrorism | 2003 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Georgetown University Law Center | JD | 2003 |
University of Chicago | MA | 2000 |
Bates Collge | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1998 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Post Convictions and Other Types of Collateral Review | Post Conviction Law | 2013 |
MCDAA Fall 2012 CLE | Preserving the Record for Appeal | 2012 |
Lifer's Seminar | Defendants' Rights | 2011 |
Lifer's Seminar | Defendants' Rights | 2010 |
Legal Awareness Seminar | Defendants' Rights | 2009 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Lance Williams Hayes v. State of Maryland | Convictions reversed on appeal. |
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Carrie Crumbaugh Love, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 18, 2017
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I highly recommend and endorse Erica. Not only is she a brilliant post-conviction and appellate attorney, but she is a caring and dedicated advocate for her clients.
Thomas Maronick, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 15, 2013
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Whether it issues with a case on appeal, fighting for clients in a courtroom, or knowledge of the law, Erica is a strong advocate for her clients.
Carrie Crumbaugh Love, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 18, 2017
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I highly recommend and endorse Erica. Not only is she a brilliant post-conviction and appellate attorney, but she is a caring and dedicated advocate for her clients.
Thomas Maronick, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 15, 2013
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Whether it issues with a case on appeal, fighting for clients in a courtroom, or knowledge of the law, Erica is a strong advocate for her clients.
Debra Saltz, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 11, 2012
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I highly endorse and recommend Erica Suter. Whenever I refer a post conviction or appellate matter, I know I can trust Erica to handle it diligently and professionally. She is extremely knowledgeable on the law and works hard for her clients. I would trust her with even the toughest matters. You can't have a better advocate.
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