Christopher Carlos Nieto

Christopher Carlos Nieto

also known as Chris Nieto

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Federal crime Lawyer at Baltimore, MD
Practice Areas: Federal Crime, Criminal Defense, Immigration

1 North Charles Street, Suite 1301, Baltimore, MD

About Christopher

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Federal Crime 45%

Federal crimes are typically very serious and are tried in federal courts under special federal rules of procedure. If you are accused of a federal crime, you should enlist the services of a federal crime lawyer who works with these federal laws and understands the federal courts and their procedures. Christopher C. Nieto has handled almost every type of federal criminal case and has a sterling reputation within the federal community.

17 years

45%
Criminal Defense 35%

Christopher C. Nieto provides high-quality and personalized legal representation for individuals accused of felonies and misdemeanors in both the federal and state systems. This Office serves clients in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Howard County, Anne Arundel County, Harford County and Washington, DC.

22 years

35%
Immigration 20%

Christopher C. Nieto provides representation for clients needing family based petitions, immigration visas or those fighting immigration deportation cases.

14 years

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 22 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 13 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2013

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Nieto Law Office

1 North Charles Street, Suite 1301, Baltimore, MD, 21201

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Christopher Carlos Nieto's Reviews

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Posted by Prentiss | August 28, 2013

A Lawyer Who Cares

I highly recommend Mr. Nieto . He put in the hard work it takes to win. He really see you as a person not just another client. He doesn't just take you're money but makes you apart of the team that's fighting for you . He keeps you well informed and explains everything clearly and listens.

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Christopher Carlos Nieto's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hunter Pruette

Criminal defense lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Windy Ortega

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Chris Nieto is a phenomenal litigator. His argument strategy and passionate delivery affords his clients an invaluable resource that exceeds expectations in the legal field. I would refer my closest friends and family members to Chris if they ever found themselves accused of a crime."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Christopher. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Stephen Beatty

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Nieto for many years beginning very early in his career. Most new lawyers require constant training and supervision. This was not the case with Chris Nieto. He was born to be a lawyer. From day one he was an excellent advocate and he has only improved over time. I recommend his services without the slightest hesitation."

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Matthew Rist

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked with Mr. Nieto for almost ten years. He is what every good attorney must be, intelligent, ethical. And hardworking. While I worked with Mr. Nieto at the Office of the Public Defender in Baltimore, Chirs continually demonstrated his care for his clients by his tireless advocacy. His experience in both state and federal court is tremendous. I would trust him to represent my family members and closest friends."

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Louis Kamara

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Mr. Nieto. I have personally worked with him for years. He is one of the hardest working MD area criminal defense lawyers. He is one of the best courtroom advocates I have been around. His experience both in State and Federal Courts is tremendous. His clients get the absolute best defense!"

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Joshua Insley

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is simply one of the best all around criminal defense attorneys working in the Baltimore area. He is widely respected in both state and federal court. He takes a keen personal interest in his clients and their immediate needs as well as any collateral consequences of their case. He is fluent in Spanish and also can help with immigration consequences."

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Jesse Scharff

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Nieto is a passionate advocate for his clients. A tireless defender. We've worked together on cases, and I was always impressed at the depth of his feeling for his clients. When I was in the midst of trial and I needed something, anything...Mr. Nieto was there to back me up. Whether it be pictures of a crime scene, or a conversation with a detective...Mr. Nieto was on the spot. As to his trial skills, he is persuasive, likable, and knowledgeable. His understanding of the rules of evidence are second only to his ability to relate with the jury. He has experience at every level of trial, from district court bail reviews- to defending more complex federal criminal accusations. Anyone would be lucky to have him as their attorney."

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Natalie Finegar

Criminal defense lawyer

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Windy Ortega

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Rist

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stephen Beatty

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jesse Scharff

Criminal defense lawyer

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Louis Kamara

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Christopher C. Nieto, LLC

2015 - 2017

Partner, Brown & Nieto

2009 - 2012

Assistant Federal Public Defender, Office Of The Federal Public Defender

2009 - 2012

Assistant Federal Public Defender, Office Of The Federal Public Defender

2004 - 2005

Assistant Public Defender, Office Of The Public Defender Maryland

Education

2003

American University, Washington College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Wesleyan University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

English

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