Charles L. Waechter

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Charles L. Waechter

4.6
62 reviews
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Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 40 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Baltimore, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime

1435 Sulphur Spring Road, 1st Floor, Baltimore, MD

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About Charles

Biography

Criminal defense: Federal and State internet Child Pornography, and Sexual Solicitation of minors.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Drug Violations Sex Offenses

50%
DUI and DWI 25%

25%
White Collar Crime 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2021 2020 2019
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+ 4

Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 40 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Charles L. Waechter

1435 Sulphur Spring Road, 1st Floor, Baltimore, MD, 21227

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The Law Offices of Charles L. Waechter

206 North Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD, 21014

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The Law Offices of Charles L. Waechte

1836 Sandpiper Pointe, Deerfield Beach, FL, 33442

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The Law Offices of Charles L. Waechte

144 Linden Place, Towson, MD, 21286

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Charles L. Waechter's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

62 Client Reviews


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The lawyer is widely praised for achieving excellent outcomes, often securing dropped charges or reduced sentences in serious cases. Reviewers frequently highlight the lawyer's professionalism, knowledge, and supportive staff. A smaller number of reviews mention concerns regarding communication and case preparation.

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Posted by Connor | November 11, 2015

Sexual Misconduct Case

I was an individual attending a college and was falsely accused of committing a disgusting sexual misconduct crime. Mr. Waechter was able to help me immensely throughout the entire legal process and gave fantastic guidance at every turn. Mr. Waechter was always available via phone or in person... whenever we needed to meet. He is determined to help his clients in anyway he can and refuses to accept that he cannot help you too. I am very thankful for having a lawyer such as Mr. Waechter, otherwise an innocent person like me could be facing life changing consequences for a crime I did not commit. If you want a lawyer who cares and who will do anything in his power to help you this is the man to select in the state of Maryland.

Posted by Tom | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Review of Charles Waechter

Charles Waechter was hired by me to represent my son who was charged in several felony counts. Mr Waechter performed his duties with the highest standard possible. I was very pleased with his service on all counts. He was exceptionally knowledgeable, extremely well networked and effective. He was... responsive throughout the ordeal keeping us well informed and up to date. There is no question that I would recommend Mr Waechter to anyone needing representation in Maryland. There is no one better than Charles Waechter when you are in trouble in Maryland.

Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Terrible charles

He takes no time to go into cost before he even hears about the details of your case you will never get a call from him to keep you up to date on your case whats being done is there any progress etc. he sent another attorney the day of my court date in which i never met did not even think to notify m...e that he wasnt coming to court for me i had to call him while at the court house in which he told me his partner was coming he couldnt make it, his partner didnt know ANYTHING about my case it was like a consultation 5 minutes before trial in which i was facing numerous felonies charles did absolutely nothing to prepare me for court what type of questions will be asked what evidence we have etc please save yourself the stress and money and DO NOT deal with this guy he is truly a disappointment to attorneys there are alot of attorneys do your research and dont leave your life in charles hands !

Posted by Priscilla | June 10, 2015

Do not use this lawyer

Mr. Waechter represented me in a drug case and refused to examine evidence of police fraud that led to the arrest in the first place. The case should have been thrown out of court. He only realized that I was right after the case was closed. He also set himself up to not be able to adequately repr...esent me.

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2011

Preeminent 4.5 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1985 - Present

Criminal Defense, Law Offices Charles L. Waechter

Associations

2006 - Present

Shriners International

Member

2005 - Present

Masonic Lodge

Member

2000 - Present

Elks Lodge

Member

1988 - Present

United States District Court of Appeals

Member

1985 - Present

Maryland Court of Appeals

Member

1985 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

1985 - Present

Baltimore County Bar Association

Member

Education

1985

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of Baltimore

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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