Terrence Ryan Decker
About Terrence
Biography
Terrence began his career as an Assistant State's Attorney for the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office. During his career, Terrence successfully prosecuted both felony and misdemeanor crimes including distribution, manufacturing, and possession of controlled dangerous substances; handgun use, possession, and other related crimes regarding regulated firearms; assaults, motor vehicle thefts, attempted arson, check fraud, DUI/DWI, serious traffic and other related cases in varying degrees and complexity.
After leaving the State's Attorney's Office, Terrence worked for a small, fast paced litigation firm concentrating in criminal defense, personal injury, and civil litigation. Terrence used the skills he learned as a prosecutor to help successfully defend people in cases ranging from Distribution and Importation of large quantities of narcotics and serious sex offenses to misdemeanor assaults, thefts, and DUI/DWI. Terrence also helped secure settlements for those hurt in car accidents, slip and falls, and workers compensation cases.
Terrence’s depth of experience handling cases in and out of the courtroom will help you secure a positive outcome to any situation you may face.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in North Carolina for 4 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 16 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 16 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Terrence Ryan Decker
Decker & Tychostup, LLC, 10 E. Chase Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202
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Terrence Ryan Decker's Reviews
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Posted by Erik | September 6, 2019 | Hired Attorney
He tore the prosecutor a new one
Terrence punched holes in the prosecutor's arguments and the testimony they were relying on. He skillfully paved the path for the judge to conclude the truth; and he helped me in knowing what to expect, what he was going to do, and what the results were going to be. All told, it was a total victory
Posted by Rakita | November 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Decker is THE real deal
My family and I just faced some legal battles that left us hanging in the balance, the fate of our family was in our trusted lawyer. I knew that from our first conversation that Mr. Decker was THE one. We trusted him to take care of business and he did just that. He showed up for us and for that we a...
Posted by Nick | August 6, 2015
Awesome at his job
My wife pressed charges on me after a fight. She lied to the police and said I hit her when she just wanted me out of the house. The cops locked me up for 2 days, and when I was released, I wasn't even allowed back into my house. I hired Terrence a few weeks before the case and when we got to cour...
Posted by Martin | July 6, 2015
Pit bull trial attorney
I was facing 5 years in jail for drug charges. I went to Mr. Decker for for these charges and he immediately went to work. He refused to take any plea because he knew I was innocent, and we had a jury trial. I was completely confident in what he could do, and when the verdict came back… NOT GUILTY...
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Experience
Honors
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2014 - 2015
Associate, James E. Crawford & Associates, LLC
2010 - 2014
Assistant State Attorney, Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office
2008 - 2010
Law Clerk, Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office
2007 - 2007
Judicial Internship - The Honorable J. Norman, Baltimore City Circuit Court
Associations
2014 - Present
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association
2010 - Present
Bar Association of Baltimore City
2009 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
2009 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association
Education
2009
Juris Doctorate
2004
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2007
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers