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Luke is a veteran felony trial attorney. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Reed College and a Juris Doctorate from Northwestern School of Law. After receiving his degrees, he served as a law clerk contracted with the Department of Justice for complex litigation, while serving as an attorney in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps in the United States Army Reserves. Since 2006, Luke has specialized in DUI and criminal defense throughout the State of Maryland, and offers a wealth of knowledge and trial experience, having litigated hundreds of cases in District, Circuit, and Juvenile Court.
Luke has extensive experience with all facets of representation in criminal defense from initial bond review through trial to sentencing, reconsideration and appeal, including preliminary hearings, competency and criminal responsibility, juvenile proceedings, waiver/transfer hearings, motions hearings, court trials, jury trials, parole hearings, and violations of probation hearings, as well as significant experience with specialty courts such as drug court and mental health dockets.
Luke is an aggressive litigator skilled in quickly identifying and pursuing the best defenses in criminal and traffic cases with a reputation for the finest legal representation in criminal defense. He has extensive experience in all levels of traffic, misdemeanor, minor and major felonies, including DUI and traffic offenses, misdemeanors, theft, simple drug possession, assaults, drug distribution, firearm possession, robberies, sex offenses, crimes of violence, manslaughter and murder. Luke is a tireless zealous advocate, unflinching and undaunted in the courtroom, and unrelenting in his pursuit of the defense of his clients.
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28 years | 2,400 cases
28 years | 1,800 cases
28 years | 2,000 cases
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14513 Main Street, Suite B, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772
6304 Woodside Court, Suite 110, Columbia, MD, 21046
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Posted by Stefanie | April 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Unfortunately I’ve had quite a few lawyers during my lifetime but now I only use Luke Woods for my criminal cases, needs, legal advice and help. I got so lucky and I just happened to have Mr. Woods assigned as my Public Defender ( which is such a rare case!) I thought he did so great that my next run...
Posted by Nikki | November 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Luke was a ray of hope for us! Very professional and knowledgeable. So thankful he was able to represent our family.
Posted by Dianne | November 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Like Woods and his team are excellent. I had two cases that were drawn out due to COVID delays and they kept in touch with me over with last two years regarding my case. They worked hard to get the outcome I was seeking and I did in fact get that outcome. I cannot recommend them enough!
Posted by Malika | September 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney
If I could I would give 10 stars! I choose Luke Woods and He has lifted so much weight off my shoulders and my family shoulders. Mr. Luke always responded immediately, very polite and caring. My son will be released in a very short amount of time thanks to Luke hard work and non stop effort fighting ...
Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Luke was so helpful from start to finish. He was very knowledgeable of what to do for my case, was always readily available to discuss anything, and I felt confident he would get the outcome I wanted/needed. Would highly recommend his services!
"I have worked with Mr. Woods on a wide array of criminal cases as both a Public Defender and in the capacity as a private attorney. Mr. Woods is a stellar attorney with a well defined skillset of both legal research and trial practice. Mr. Woods is zealous in the Court room, and a strong advocate for his clients. I would highly recommend Mr. Woods and I couldn't think of a better lawyer to work a case with!"
Criminal defense lawyer
2013
Attorney of the Year, Office of the Public Defender - Southern Maryland (District 4)
2020 - Present
Senior Criminal Defense Attorney, Albers & Associates, LLC
2006 - 2020
Public Defender, Office Of The Public Defender Maryland
1997 - 2005
Law Clerk, CACI
1996 - 1997
Judicial Law Clerk, Circuit Court For Prince George's County, Maryland
1991 - 2001
JAG, United States Army Reserves
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
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I got caught shoplifting in jcpeeny cost $500 do I go to jail?
21 Dec 2021
If you have a violation of probation summons in do you still contact your probation officer or you have to wait until court ?
23 Dec 2021
If I have a court date for 2022 Jan 7 can I trun myself in now if I no am getting lock up ?
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