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Every person accused of a crime deserves the best defense possible. I strive to provide all of my clients with the best possible legal representation. To do that I stay up to date on the criminal law, maintain contact with my clients, make certain my clients are aware of the positive and negative aspects of their case, and work to be respected in the local legal community. My reputation as a defense attorney is reflected in having been nominated to the Governor to serve as a judge in the both the District and Circuit Courts.
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42 years
42 years
42 years
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State: Maryland
Acquired: 1981
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1318 East Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014-4707
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Posted by Jim | October 26, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
I just happened upon Mr. Schlaich’s office on my way back from the courthouse. Very fortunately for me, Mr. Schlaich was available to discuss my case with. The case itself was not difficult in my mind, but because of the situation, I was completely unfocused and unable to really put any of the pieces...
Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Schlaich did a fantastic job representing me for two traffic citations. He met with me and explained the process, which kept me calm in a very stressful situation. Mr. Schlaich argued that the facts testified to by the witness did not prove either citation as charged beyond a reasonable doubt ,...
Posted by anonymous | May 9, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Carl R Schlaich has represented me on two different occasions, and both times he has achieved the best possible outcome for those cases. Although I am not writing about the first case. The Case for which I was provided representation was driving on a suspended license which they made into a DWOL ...
Posted by Ken in MD | November 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I was referred to Carl Schlaich by another attorney. My case was very complex and Carl agreed to represent me. His professionalism, knowledge of the law and dedication to my case were very much appreciated. Carl worked tirelessly to represent me and was always available to answer my questions in pers...
Posted by anonymous | July 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Thank you for the wonderful work you did in my DUI case. If I ever know anyone who needs a Lawyer, I’ll definitely give them your name! JB from MD
"Carl has selflessly shared his expertise and insights on criminal defense with me since I started practicing criminal defense in 1991. He has been particularly helpful in sharing his thoughts on the cases I have defended in his Harford County home base. I have and will continue to refer those in need of a lawyer to Carl when I have a scheduling conflict or co-defendant conflict."
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2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Maryland Super Lawyer in Criminal Defense 2020, Thompson Reuters
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers for Criminal Defense in Maryland, The National Trial Lawyers
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2017
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
1998 - Present
Shareholder, Schlaich & Thompson, Chartered
1992 - 1998
Shareholder, Private Law Practice
1990 - 1992
Associate, Private Law Practice
1984 - 1990
Assistant Public Defender III, Maryland Office Of The Public Defender
1982 - 1984
Administrator I, Patuxent Institution
2018 - Present
Maryland Bar FoundationFellow
2017 - Present
Women's Bar Association of MarylandMember
2013 - Present
The National Trial LawyersMember
1993 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1989 - Present
Harford County Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney's AssociationBoard of Directors
1981 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
2017 - 2018
Harford County Bar AssociationPresident
Nol Pros
Petition dismissed
Stet
Not Guilty
Probation Before Judgment - reduced charge
Not Guilty
Nol pros
Nol pros
Stet
Stet
Nol Pros
33 counts nol prossed; guilty on three counts
Not guilty all counts
1981
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
BS - Bachelor of Science
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