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Raymond Franklin Anthracite

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI

17 W Jefferson St Ste 104, Rockville, MD

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Licensed in Maryland for 19 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2006

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Law Ofc Raymond F. Anthracite

17 W Jefferson St Ste 104, Rockville, MD, 20850-4240

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4.6 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kris | March 08, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommend – He's a Gem!

Ray Anthracite is truly a gem of an attorney! I contacted Ray on a Friday evening regarding a traffic citation. He responded immediately and was kind and respectful, both over the phone and when I met him in his law office. Throughout the course of his representation, I could tell that Ray was extrem...ely knowledgeable and experienced in handling my matter. Even his website is already super helpful! Right from the outset, Ray made sure he thoroughly informed me about my options and what he could do to help me, which is always greatly appreciated. During my court hearing, Ray went above and beyond, not only as my attorney, but also as a great guy.. someone who understood what I was going through. Ray was always honest and transparent, and he kept me calm and collected throughout the entire process, especially with his lighthearted humor. Ray handled the courtroom like a boss! I was genuinely impressed at how prepared he was with documentation and knowing how to communicate with the judge and the other party. I came out of the courtroom fully satisfied. I highly recommend Ray Anthracite for any and all legal matters throughout the State of Maryland! Thanks so much, Ray!

Posted by Ann | November 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A great lawyer to have on your side

He was very quick to return my calls and so easy to get ahold of. He worked with me tirelessly and walked me through with ease. He took care of my case and made sure nothing was missed. I wouldn’t have gotten through without him. I would highly recommend him and had a super great experience worki...ng with him. His price was reasonable and he never left me in the dark each step of the way leading up to the very date of court. A huge thank you to him for all his efforts and support.

Posted by anonymous | November 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Lawyer

Ray Anthracite was fabulous and I would recommend him to anyone. I needed a lawyer in an unusually short time frame and he responded quickly to my case and my needs, even meeting me during weekend hours. He listens with patience and attentiveness and made me feel assured and at ease with my case. His... experience and knowledge gave me confidence to approach my court hearing, and he did a fabulous job defending me and the case was dismissed!

Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

I strongly recommend Attorney Anthracite

When someone tried to get a protective order against me, I sought out the services of Attorney Anthracite. I explained to him that the person was simply trying to hurt my career. He listened carefully and explained how best he could defend me. I liked the fact that he was knowledgeable, energetic ...and straightforward. And he always called me back promptly whenever I had a question. Ultimately the protective order was dismissed, which of course was ideal for me.

Posted by anonymous | July 02, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Ray Anthracite - Superb in Court

Ray won with flying colors my case, a malicious peace order hearing based upon false accusations. It was a complicated and difficult case with certain challenges due to the malice and mendacity involved on the part of the petitioner whom Ray exposed during cross examination. Ray came to court t...otally prepared for battle, hit the ground running and never looked back until we had secured victory. As my attorney, Ray had total command of the law, citing numerous cases during arguments, and total recall of the facts which he wielded during cross examination. He prepared me for my own testimony with perfect advice that was both concise and useful. I calmly testified remembering what Ray had told me. At the end, the judge ruled that there was no statutory basis for the peace order. The entire ordeal took a few weeks. From the moment we met, Ray was straight-forward, honest, conscientious, detailed, thorough, attentive, empathetic, smart, practical, instructive, and cordial. Ray is that rare lawyer who brings great legal talent and high rhetorical skill without the big ego that usually shows up with either of them. Ray let me know exactly what was expected of me and what I needed to do. We continuously went over the facts, gathered and discussed the evidence, and planned our legal strategy. We spoke by telephone numerous times. We met repeatedly. Again and again, we discussed every aspect of the case. We argued, we negotiated, we agreed. Ray listens. Ray guides. Ray collaborates. Ray knows how to make bricks out of straw. Ray knows the law. And Ray knows how to think through a case. Ray is a winner. He's very good and not very expensive. I look forward to working with Ray again. And so i would highly recommend him.

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