Douglas Robert Dolan

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Douglas Robert Dolan

also known as The Law Office of Douglas R. Dolan, LLC

4.8
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Bel Air, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

24 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Second Floor, Bel Air, MD

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About Douglas

Biography

Former Harford County prosecutor. Let my criminal experience work for you.

I used to prosecute the very crimes my clients are now charged with. Schedule an appointment now.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

I can handle all criminal charges from common misdemeanors to all serious felonies. If you or a loved one has been charged or might be charged with ANY criminal offense DO NOT MAKE A STATEMENT TO THE POLICE. You have the right to remain silent.

25 years

40%
DUI and DWI 20%

If you have been arrested for DUI/DWI you have 10 days to request an MVA hearing to keep your license. Otherwise your license may be suspended for up to 6 months.

25 years

20%
Domestic Violence 20%

All states attorneys offices in Maryland have a policy not to drop charges in domestic violence cases even if the victim no longer wishes to go forward. These cases either go to trial or they are plead out. The state will not drop the charges.

25 years

20%
Personal Injury 20%

Have you been injured in a car accident or other accident that was not your fault? You have rights! The insurance company will try to settle the case with you for a fraction of what you could recover if you have an attorney.

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2023 2019

Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 24 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Douglas R. Dolan, LLC

24 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Second Floor, Bel Air, MD, 21014

douglasdolanlaw.com/

Douglas Robert Dolan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Drug Crime

Posted by Rob | January 15, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

Worse then a public defender

Save your money he did no work on my case , forced me to plea my case because he did such a awful job on my case . He had my discovery for weeks and didn't even look at it. He knew absolutely no facts about my case, and that was after he was hired. I would use a public defender before I would hire hi...m again, he didn't even know how to fill out a form for a drug program. 20 years all suspended but 3 1/2 years for less then 1 gram of fentanyl. My name is Robert Burris, save your money!!

Douglas Dolan

Replied last January 16, 2026

Hello Mr. Burris, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. We take all feedback seriously and use it to improve our services. Just so you know, I am always fully prepared for all of my cases, including your case. If you’re open to it, we’d appreciate the opportunity to discuss your concerns. Please contact us directly at 443-987-8225 so we can discuss this further. Thank you again for your input — it helps us serve our clients better. Douglas Dolan, Esquire

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Owner, The Law Office of Douglas R Dolan, LLC

2003 - 2015

Assistant State's Attorney, Harford County State's Attorney's Office

Sample of Legal Cases

bad neighbor

Not Guilty

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Education

2001

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of Baltimore

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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