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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.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
60%
42 years
DUI and DWI
25%
42 years
Juvenile Law
15%
42 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Maryland for 44 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Schlaich & Thompson, Chartered
(410) 838-9199
Fax
1318 East Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014-4707
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Carl R Schlaich's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | May 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Outstanding Attorney!
Carl was the best counsel I could have had for my DWI/DUI charge. I was very pleased with his experience with the Harford County court system and how to approach the case. He ended up helping me get the DUI charge dropped and a unsupervised PBJ for the DWI charge. His professionalism and his dilig...
Posted by TT | March 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
A True Superlawyer
Mr. Schlaich is a phenomenal lawyer, we have known and hired his services for over 10 years. He is trustworthy and cares about his clients. He is a tough lawyer, yet he also show compassion. We have recently used him this pass month, and his knowledge of the Harford County system gave us a satisfac...
Posted by kimberley | March 14, 2014 | DUI & DWI
Review for Carl Schlaich
Carl represented me for a DUI. He was extremely professional and advised me through every step of the process. Carl knows the law ! He explained the entire process prior to court, gave me my options and advised me, which resulted in a good outcome. He was always available by phone or email for ...
Carl R Schlaich's Lawyer Endorsements
"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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Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
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
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. L.R.
Nol Pros
R.W. v. S.C.
Petition dismissed
State v A.B.
Stet
State v. Z.C.
Not Guilty
State v. I.H.
Probation Before Judgment - reduced charge
State v. S.L.
Not Guilty
State v. R. C.
Nol pros
State v. L. D.
Nol pros
State v. M.H.
Stet
State v. J. S.
Stet
State v. L. R.
Nol Pros
State v. J. Z.
33 counts nol prossed; guilty on three counts
State v. J. D.
Not guilty all counts
Education
1981
University of Baltimore School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
Randolph-Macon College
BS - Bachelor of Science
Activity
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