Michael Thomas Ott

Michael Thomas Ott

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 8 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Glen Burnie, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family, Personal Injury

7425 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd Ste 200, Glen Burnie, MD

About Michael

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 8 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Murnane & O'Neill

7425 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd Ste 200, Glen Burnie, MD, 21061-3502

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Michael Thomas Ott's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

81 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by Dan | February 11, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great attorney

Working with Michael was an outstanding experience. From our first meeting, he was professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in my case. He explained every step clearly, kept me informed, and fought hard to achieve the best possible outcome. His knowledge of the law and attention to detail gav...e me total confidence throughout the process. I highly recommend Michael to anyone seeking a skilled, trustworthy, and compassionate attorney. I am grateful for his support and dedication.

Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Delivered as promised

I hired Murane and O'Neill for my case and was very happy with the results. I received a STET condition for 1 year, usually 3 years and was told to follow up after that year. Once I followed up, they put in for my expungement (free of charge) and made sure my case was removed from case search and t...he correct paperwork was filed. Everything with them has been timely, no BS, and executed as promised.

Posted by Bruce | November 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Bruce

Michael Ott did an excellent job with my case. He predicted the outcome before it happened. The court proceedings was like watching a step by step replay. It went exactly the way he said to me. A great outcome highly recommend MR Ott

Posted by Nikki | May 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Best attorney

Micheal Ott, I have to say I'm very pleased and appreciative of your services of being my lawyer. You have made this experience very calming with the circumstances. You have boosted my confidence that everything would work out. I appreciate you to the fullest and anyone would fortunate to have you in... these type of situations. I'm blesses that I chose you to handle this! Best in the business and if I ever need or know someone who would need back up or enforcement in these situations, you will be the one I come to! Thank you for everything! You and your services is highly appreciated! I can't say it enough! Thank you

Posted by CHRISTOPHER | January 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Excellent

This man has integrity. He has an unbelievable presence in the courtroom, (And I now understand how crucial this is.) He stands for justice. He is fair. And, An attorney that will FIGHT for you. I would pay this man his weight in gold because that is what he is in the courtroom

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Michael Thomas Ott's Lawyer Endorsements

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Taylor Hartman

Criminal defense lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When I was a prosecutor, we knew Mike as a strong defense attorney. It was always a pleasure to work with Mike and his professionalism definitely got him good plea offers, but it was also his thoroughness and attention to detail that made him a strong litigator. I highly recommend Mike Ott."

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Michael Berman

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When I was an ASA, if I saw Mr. Ott was on the other side, I gave my file another once over. Now, as a fellow criminal defense lawyer, I routinely reach out to Mike to discuss cutting edge legal issues and tactics. Mr. Ott is an extremely hardworking advocate for his clients (who were always extremely well mitigated thanks to Mike). He is diligent and highly competent. I endorse him without hesitation."

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Troy Nussbaum

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Ott is a skilled and knowledgeable attorney. We worked together on a matter and he diligently and competently assisted our mutual client. I was impressed with his response time, knowledge, and client centered approach. Individuals seeking criminal defense help should absolutely consider him."

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Michael Berman

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2026

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2025

Rising Stars, What's Up Annapolis?

2023

Leading Attorney, What's Up Annapolis?

2022

Leading Attorney, What's Up Annapolis?

N/A

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Associate Attorney, Murnane & O'neill

Associations

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Anne Arundel County Bar Association

Member

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association

Member

Education

2016

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

Saint Mary's College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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