Peter Sean O'Neill

Simply superb & time-efficient lawyering in all aspects of criminal defense proceedings in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. I have retained Peter S. O'Neill, Esq. on four occasions over the last ten years to represent a family member against charges arising from the family member's occasional noncompl...iant conduct during the course of responding to my "911" emergency requests for assistance in transporting him to the ER for appropriate and urgent medical/psychiatric attention. In addition to quashing a warrant for my family member's arrest, which threatened to completely vitiate his therapeutic benefit and stability from having spent over a month of therapy at a renowned psychiatric hospital, Peter O/Neill and his principal associate, Michael Ott, ultimately succeeded in dismissing all criminal changes against him, on all occasions.

I’ve used Peter’s representation for years as a young adult. I had my 6th dui young at the age of 25! There was no way out, I had no chance, which was understandable on my end. I was sentenced to 5 years in prison which was respectable on my end given the circumstance. He had it reduced to 18 months.... He filed an appeal promising me even less which I contemplated due to my lengthy record but I succumbed. A week later during the appeal hearing, Peter found a flaw in the documents the sentencing judge had written, I was released with the appeal judge stating “from a legal standpoint we have held you unlawfully for a week in jail, case dismissed”! At applaud in the courtroom I walked away and changed my life for the better! If it wasn’t for Peter I don’t think I would’ve been to live the life for better, that I do today!!

Since I became an adult I have had two criminal arrests resulting from traffic stops. I have used Peter as my attorney on both occasions and he has in both cases done everything in his power to help me. In the first case I was arrested for driving while impaired by alcohol and possession of mariju...ana. Although the state had an ironclad case against me, Peter was able to convince them to give me the benefit of probation before judgement. The second case was for driving under the influence of alcohol, reckless driving, and failure to change lanes or reduce speed when passing a stopped emergency vehicle. (You would be wise to remember this new Marlyland law). Peter was able to argue the legality of the stop in our favor, and I was acquitted of all charges. Keep in mind that Peter has been in the business for a long time, and he thinks and acts quickly. I would not be shocked if some individuals would consider him to be short or unresponsive to their inquiries about their case. The truth is though that he does what needs to be done to win each case in the most efficient manner. If he needs to speak with you about your case, he will contact you. Otherwise you will likely just meet him at the courthouse and quickly discuss whatever is necessary to shoot for the most favorable outcome. Don't scoff at the amount of money he charges for his services. A verdict of "not guilty" is worth the extra cash. We all know that a guilty verdict almost always ends up costing you MUCH more in the end. I highly recommend Peter O'Neill for any criminal defense needs, especially traffic related cases.