Natalie Ann Mckeown Finegar

Natalie Ann Mckeown Finegar

3.4
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Baltimore, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals ... +3 more

217 North Charles Street, Third Floor, Baltimore, MD

About Natalie

Biography

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Criminal Defense 30%

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.

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 32 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1993

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Location

Law Offices of Natalie A. Finegar, LLC

217 North Charles Street, Third Floor, Baltimore, MD, 21201

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Natalie Ann Mckeown Finegar's Reviews

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Posted by Tyronica | March 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The Baddest Lady in the Courtroom!!!

My "SHERO" has struck again. Once her presence was known, it was "GAME OVER!!!" What I appreciate about Natalie is that she's so modest but will get the job, all while making her clients feel at ease. She advised me on every step to take throughout my case; which worked out in my favor. She doesn'...t have to Brag & Boost about her success rate. She has her work that speaks volumes. I'm quite sure she will set precedence in the highest court of the land that others will refer to in case law for years to come. Supreme Court here she comes!!!!!! Thank You Natalie!

Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Excellent

Ms. Finegar was very knowledgeable and not only got me the outcome I was hoping for but also had my record expunged quickly afterwards!!!

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Natalie Ann Mckeown Finegar's Lawyer Endorsements

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Shimon Kafka

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 24

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."

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Christopher Nieto

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

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."

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Robert Cole

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Natalie is a hard working attorney who is always well prepared and gives 100% for her clients."

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Kurt Nachtman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

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."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top Attorneys in Maryland, Baltimore Magazine

2012

Public Interest Lawyer of the Year, Baltimore City Bar Association

1993

Hoffberger Clinical Law Prize, University of Maryland School of Law

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Natalie A. Finegar, LLC

1995 - 2017

Dep Public Defender - Baltimore, Office Of The Public Defender Maryland

1993 - 1994

Law Clerk for the Honorable Elsbeth Levy Bothe, Baltimore City Circuit Court

Associations

2017 - Present

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association

Secretary

2002 - Present

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association

Member

2016 - 2017

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

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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Education

1993

University of Maryland School of Law

Doctor of Law (JD)

1990

College of Notre Dame of Maryland

Bachelor's degree,

Speaking Engagements

2019

2019 National Lawyers Guild Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference Providing Legal Representation to Protestors in Criminal Court

2018

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

2017

MCDAA Monthly Meeting

Justice Reinvestment Act

2017

Baltimore Yearly Meeting Annual Session 2017

Racial Justice in the Maryland Legal System

2016

Lake Erie Yearly Meeting Annual Session

Responding to the Baltimore Uprising

2009

Panel on Indigent Defense

Panel on Indigent Defense

Publications

Languages

English

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