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Brian G. Thompson, former Baltimore County Assistant State’s Attorney, manages the firm's state court criminal practice, which is one of the most qualified and accomplished in Maryland. Mr. Thompson is a perennial Maryland Super Lawyer in the area of criminal defense and appears in criminal court on a daily basis. Mr. Thompson devotes his time to litigating criminal cases and related civil and administrative . Thompson is also a United States Army veteran and handles many cases on behalf of other veterans of the Armed Forces.
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201 North Charles Street, Suite 2600, Baltimore, MD, 21201
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Posted by Patrick | July 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Brian was incredibly compassionate and truly cared about me and my case from the very beginning. He stood by my side through every step, even when things got difficult, and never once backed down. Everything he promised he would do, he followed through with, no excuses, just results. What stood out m...
Posted by Travis | May 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I hired Brian Thompson and his firm Silverman Thompson to represent myself in a case in the city of Baltimore. Mr. Thompson is an expert at what he does and very professional, on top of that he feels like family when you are talking to him and that is a very reassuring feeling when you are going thro...
Posted by Kimberly | March 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I highly recommend Brian Thompson for any criminal defense issue. He was able to come in and fix mistakes a prior defense attorney had made with regard to a minor case. Had I hired him prior the initial case would have had a different outcome. He is the absolute best attorney and is worth hiring. ...
Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Brian is an amazing lawyer and I would recommend him to anyone. My job has odd hours and he waited until the late afternoon to meet with me to discuss my case. He also gave me his personal number so I can reach out to him with any additional questions. On top of that, he was even responsive when he w...
Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Thompson met with my father and I immediately after we contacted him for help. We could not believe how fast Mr. Thompson was able to get us in the office and start the process of helping my case. He immediately gave helpful legal but more importantly assured me that everything would be ok. Mr. ...
"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is widely acknowledged as one of the top criminal defense attorneys in the Baltimore area. His work ethic, intelligence and experience combine to make him a formidable lawyer."
"Mr. Thompson has proven himself in Court, time and time again, to be one of the best Attorneys in Maryland. He is the lawyer that other lawyers hire when they get in trouble."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked with Brian for many years. He is a top flight attorney who is a skilled advocate and a pleasure to work with."
"A strong advocate for his clients with an excellent trial knowledge and experience to boot. I have worked on cases alongside Brian and would recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known of Brian for some years and have had the pleasure of knowing him personally for the last two years. I listened to Brian in a sentencing mitigation, about a year ago. Simply said it was one of the most compelling, human moments I have witnessed in a court room; Brian defended his client and showed reverence and compassion for the victim and the victim's family, while explaining that the law was not written for the crime committed. In so doing Brian swayed the Judge and saved his client a lot of jail time. I was so compelled I called Brian to tell him how amazing his effort was."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is an excellent and accomplished criminal defense attorney. He aggressively advocates for his clients and gets great results. He is always professional and is highly respected throughout the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brian Thompson aggressively represents his clients, gets great results, and is a natural in the courtroom. Brian Thompson is also generous when it comes to sharing his knowledge and expertise and has always been willing to take the time to teach younger associates."
"Brian Thompson is an excellent criminal defense attorney. He is very knowledgeable and very experienced. He is a highly skilled advocate for his clients. He will take on their cause and get the best possible result."
"Brian Thompson is an exceptional criminal defense lawyer in Maryland. I have had cases with Brian when I was an Assistant State's Attorney and seen him in Court as a private attorney and I believe that he does top notch work for his clients. His track record speaks for itself and I know he fights for each of his clients in resolving their criminal charges. He is well respected in the legal community in Maryland and is known by the Judges and State's Attorneys, which is extremely helpful when trying to resolve a criminal case. I would strongly endorse this lawyer when facing criminal charges in Maryland."
"If I was ever in need of a criminal defense attorney, I would call Brian ! I passionately endorse him. He is the cream of the crop."
"Brian is one of my biggest competitors and I have the utmost respect for him and his work product."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brain is an excellent attorney - he is smart, practical, hard-working, responsive, efficient and effective. With Brian, a client can expect an attorney who calls it as he sees it, has excellent relationships & connections and knows the ins and outs of the law and how to utilize the same in the best interests of his client(s)."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is a very accomplished attorney who will handle any criminal defense matter with the professionaism and expertise necessary to obtain the best results possible."
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1998 - Present
Partner, Silverman, Thompson, Slutkin & White, LLC
1994 - 1998
Assistant State's Attorney, Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office
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1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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