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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.
Charged with a criminal offense? If so, you NEED an aggressive, experienced criminal attorney.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
30 years | 5,000 cases
DUI and DWI
20%
30 years | 3,000 cases
White Collar Crime
20%
30 years | 1,000 cases
Administrative Law
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Awards
2018 2017 2016
Licenses
Licensed in Maryland for 29 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Silverman | Thompson | Slutkin | White LLC
201 North Charles Street, Suite 2600, Baltimore, MD, 21201
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1 W Pennsylvania Ave, #905, Towson, MD, 21204
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1629 K St NW, #300, Washington, DC, 20006
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Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best Experience
Brian was compassionate, reassuring and professional. He put us at ease and made a terrible situation completely go away for our daughter. His knowledge of the law and willingness to set us at ease was comforting and he was great with communication. I hope to never need the help of a criminal defense...
Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2019 | Criminal Defense
jfrazer
brian is very experienced and knowledgeable. he had handled other cases just like mine. he constantly reassured me that i would not be going to jail. he scheduled a meeting with me a week before the trial date, and then called me on the friday before the trial date to inform me of the settlement. i w...
Posted by Josh | April 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Above and Beyond
Facing very serious charges, I knew I needed a good lawyer. After reading about the outcomes of his other cases, as well as his online reviews, I consulted with and then hired Mr. Thompson. His confidence helped ease the minds of my wife and I as we awaited our day in court. What he accomplished wa...
Posted by Marvan and family | July 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent lawyer and much more than tha
Mr. Brian Thompson was more than a lawyer, he became a family friend. When I was going through the hardest time in my life mr.thompson gave me and my parents personal care and compassion and did everything in his power including working after hours to console and comfort our family through our hardes...
Posted by jeremy | October 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Brian Thompson
Best criminal defense lawyer in Maryland. I hired Brian for both a traffic and a criminal case, in both instances I was facing jail time. Brian was able to get one case thrown out and I received probation on the other. I wouldn't walk into a court room as a defendant without having Brian by my side.
Brian Garrett Thompson's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse Brian. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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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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
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Attorney, Maryland Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Attorney, Maryland Super Lawyers
2015
America's Most Honored Professionals - Top 5%, Americas Most Honored
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Attorney, Maryland Super Lawyers
2013
Maryland Super Lawyer in Criminal Defense, Law and Politics
2013
Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyers
Work Experience
1998 - Present
Partner, Silverman, Thompson, Slutkin & White, LLC
1994 - 1998
Assistant State's Attorney, Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office
Associations
Maryland State Bar Association
Member
Federal Bar Association
Member
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney's Association
Member
Maryland Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Maryland State Bar Association
Member
Baltimore County Bar Association
Member
Education
1996
University of Baltimore School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Towson University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
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