Natalie Finegar has more than 25 years of criminal defense. She can handle any kind of matter, and has been invoved in many of the highest profile cases in Baltimore City in recent years, including the release of over 100 people wrongly arrested during the Baltimore uprising. She brings her passion, energy, and experience to her representation of every client.
Practice areas
With over 25 years of practice, including as the Deputy District Public Defender for Baltimore City, Natalie Finegar knows how every part of the system works. She has tried hundreds of cases and brings her knowledge and experience to every matter.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MD | Active | 1993 | 03/30/2022 |
Legal answers | 29 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top Attorneys in Maryland | Baltimore Magazine | 2016 |
Public Interest Lawyer of the Year | Baltimore City Bar Association | 2012 |
Hoffberger Clinical Law Prize | University of Maryland School of Law | 1993 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Law Offices of Natalie A. Finegar, LLC | 2017 - Present |
Dep Public Defender - Baltimore | Office Of The Public Defender Maryland | 1995 - 2017 |
Law Clerk for the Honorable Elsbeth Levy Bothe | Baltimore City Circuit Court | 1993 - 1994 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association | Secretary | 2017 - Present |
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association | Member | 2002 - Present |
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association | Treasurer | 2016 - 2017 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Journal of Forensic Social Work | Neighborhood Defenders Program: An Evaluation of Maryland's Holistic Representation Program | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Maryland School of Law | Doctor of Law (JD) | 1993 |
College of Notre Dame of Maryland | Bachelor's degree, | 1990 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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2019 National Lawyers Guild Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference | Providing Legal Representation to Protestors in Criminal Court | 2019 |
The Bar Association of Baltimore City Criminal Law Committee | CLE - The Justice Reinvestment Act: What Every Attorney Should Know | 2018 |
Cross Examination Training | Cross Examination | 2018 |
MCDAA Monthly Meeting | Justice Reinvestment Act | 2017 |
Baltimore Yearly Meeting Annual Session 2017 | Racial Justice in the Maryland Legal System | 2017 |
Lake Erie Yearly Meeting Annual Session | Responding to the Baltimore Uprising | 2016 |
Panel on Indigent Defense | Panel on Indigent Defense | 2009 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v Tonya Hayes | Acquittal of Murder, convicted misdemeanor handgun possession. |
State of Maryland v. Keith Davis | Hung jury |
State of Maryland v. John Earl Williams | Lower sentence |
Rodney et. al v. Susan Murphy | resolved |
State of Maryland v. Larry Lomax | Not Guilty of all charges |
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Shimon Kafka, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 24, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mrs. Finegar handles many high profile cases and is well respected by other lawyers and the bench.
Christopher Nieto, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 14, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Natalie will work harder than everyone to achieve the results that you want. She is a great attorney and advocates well for her clients' rights.
Shimon Kafka, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 24, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mrs. Finegar handles many high profile cases and is well respected by other lawyers and the bench.
Christopher Nieto, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 14, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Natalie will work harder than everyone to achieve the results that you want. She is a great attorney and advocates well for her clients' rights.
Robert Cole, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 13, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Natalie is a hard working attorney who is always well prepared and gives 100% for her clients.
Kurt Nachtman, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 13, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known Natalie for approximately 10 years. She is a tireless and zealous advocate who cares deeply for every single client. She is also incredibly knowledgeable on the law and has extensive experience dealing with all criminal defense matters from complex murders to petty misdemeanors. I highly recommend Natalie.